I think I would pretty much agree with ian91. I would say that the Isa is a bit more refined, mature, SET amp like. I would tend to use Isa for vocal, accoustic. Love the GK10 for rock.
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AmericanSpirit
Member of the Trade: Night Oblivion
Great summary! And well agreed that the essence of GK10 is Staging, imaging, dynamics and last but not least airy atmosphere
If you like listening to rapid double pedals though, Isa to me sounds incredible. Given its single DD is basically a mini kickdrum after all
SovietPsychonaut
New Head-Fier
How would these compare with the FH3?
It's easy to slay negative trolls, but maybe some (pointing no fingers) should consider not troll feeding or positive trolling, then mod intervention wouldn't be required.
activatorfly
Headphoneus Supremus
Good point...however ignoring him was proving to be very difficult - as with each post he became increasingly more obnoxious and insulting...now we can move on...
Ali have agreed to give me a refund for my 1st attempt at the GK10 (screen protectors arrived rather than earphones). Thanks to excellent support from the @Penon customer service team we were able to prove the shipping company was at fault and smoothly resolve.
Looking forward to my second attempt arriving in the next week or so.
Looking forward to my second attempt arriving in the next week or so.
AmericanSpirit
Member of the Trade: Night Oblivion
Here is some nitpick notes based on an observation of GK10 vs Softears RSV:
Resolution:
RSV has better defining capacity although there is only one Softears Custom-HI BA driver handling the treble, GK10’s resolution is not far behind due to a 9k elevation which is a bright coloring compared to perceived neutral RSV
Image plotting accuracy / coordinate positioning coherence:
GK10 has unique field of array which makes a good reverb effect toward forward direction with piezo + BA, and graphene mid-DD surrounding the field, however the vocal positioning region is a bit restrained in forward array, it’s musically very nice tuning, but when compared to RSV, GK10 handles vocal with priority of musicality than positional accuracy. Long story short, the staging is very entertaining but not studio monitor like precisely accurate.
Resolution:
RSV has better defining capacity although there is only one Softears Custom-HI BA driver handling the treble, GK10’s resolution is not far behind due to a 9k elevation which is a bright coloring compared to perceived neutral RSV
Image plotting accuracy / coordinate positioning coherence:
GK10 has unique field of array which makes a good reverb effect toward forward direction with piezo + BA, and graphene mid-DD surrounding the field, however the vocal positioning region is a bit restrained in forward array, it’s musically very nice tuning, but when compared to RSV, GK10 handles vocal with priority of musicality than positional accuracy. Long story short, the staging is very entertaining but not studio monitor like precisely accurate.
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AmericanSpirit
Member of the Trade: Night Oblivion
Very useful and effective technique that has been verified over maturing of online forum
Agree with you here, the DD in Isa, despite it's gentile bass tuning packs such a solid impact!
What I think I'm enjoying with metal from the GK10 is the less forward vocal presentation and more treble extension. The titanium coated DD is no slouch either, the stage it creates with its bass presentation is very large once it's opened up.
activatorfly
Headphoneus Supremus
I've decided to buy the Oriolus Isabellae in two months time (- when I can afford them)....they look gorgeous! What in your opinion should I expect over say the GK10's..in respect of 3D holophonic stage / "Air" ...Bass/Sub-bass / Mid-Range / Timbre etc ??...@Rockwell75 states in his review that the set has: "Intimate staging (both a pro and a con depending on who you ask")....which is exactly how I feel about the Geeks stage!...so your input would be cool thanks...
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Currently writing a review for an op-amp for my Little Dot 1+ and thought I'd put down the overears and plug in the GK10...
One things for sure, it's not the most sensitive IEM ever made. I am using an impedance adapter to lower occasional noise (from the amp), but still it handles this amplifier like a champ. The warmth and stage from the tubes and the dimension and dynamics from the op amp make the GK10 a pleasure to listen to.
My order is placed. Now the waiting game begins...
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Pretty confident you won't regret the purchase! From what I remember from the Tea (my first hybrid IEM), which I definitely enjoyed, I would take the GK10, based on its tuning and its technicalities that both suit me alot better.
Well, you're not the first to tell me that, still being sceptic about that statement but if they are, Ill be very happy! Hope you're right
I'm more worried about what Land did to my hears. Cant seem to enjoy other gear as much now.
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