[GiullianSN]

Wait, are you saying my ErlKonigs are going to be succeeded by IEM's about $1k less in price?

Reminding all what a few of our top reviewers wrote about them:

If I could have only one IEM and put all my eggs in one basket, I‘d be hard pressed to find a more stunning flagship than the Erlkönig and would probably save up to get what could very well be considered a real endgame universal IEM. Build quality is nothing short of perfect and fit and isolation are as good as it gets for a universal. The Erlkönig is technically flawless with fantastic resolution, a pitch black background which provides fantastic note contrast and class leading soundstage but more importantly every of its technical abilities is at the service of a very musical and smooth tuning that you can tweak to your preference. What more could you wish for?

@davidmolliere


I finish the review part (but thankfully not the listening part…) while raising the volume of the TR-Amp/MBP/Tidal trio laying loudly to twenty one pilots. This is a character that did not come out until I could sit back and enjoy the Ride, so to speak. Just sitting back and enjoying the marvelous sound wrought from the 13-driver critter. Hearkening back to a song played our son’s freshman year of college soccer often, A Sky Full Of Stars seals my impressions. This is an incredible unit, which has the ability to change tone and personality at a moment’s whim. The song is very special to us, as it was generally played at halftime and we began to think of that long drive home. The separation started at that moment, and we relished the second half of was most often a win (perennial powers in college soccer they are). But it brought emotive responses of appreciation that also allowed us to be fully immersed in the moment.

As such, I stop writing and just enjoy the moment. Watching the Bundesliga has brought some normality to our times, and rather than listen to fake crowd noise, I turn the Erlkönig up a notch. Probably more than I should, but it is so stellar a unit that it deserves the added benefits wrought from the music. Song For America from Kansas and days of yore affords me the pleasure.

@ngoshawk

Looks like this one is made of Carbon Fiber instead of silver. Really want to see how they can improve something like the Erl.

 

[superachromat]

EXT sounds more innovative to me. Would be interested on how it compares to Elysium.

 

[Edric Li]

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[Edric Li]

Wait, are you saying my ErlKonigs are going to be succeeded by IEM's about $1k less in price?

Reminding all what a few of our top reviewers wrote about them:

If I could have only one IEM and put all my eggs in one basket, I‘d be hard pressed to find a more stunning flagship than the Erlkönig and would probably save up to get what could very well be considered a real endgame universal IEM. Build quality is nothing short of perfect and fit and isolation are as good as it gets for a universal. The Erlkönig is technically flawless with fantastic resolution, a pitch black background which provides fantastic note contrast and class leading soundstage but more importantly every of its technical abilities is at the service of a very musical and smooth tuning that you can tweak to your preference. What more could you wish for?

@davidmolliere


I finish the review part (but thankfully not the listening part…) while raising the volume of the TR-Amp/MBP/Tidal trio laying loudly to twenty one pilots. This is a character that did not come out until I could sit back and enjoy the Ride, so to speak. Just sitting back and enjoying the marvelous sound wrought from the 13-driver critter. Hearkening back to a song played our son’s freshman year of college soccer often, A Sky Full Of Stars seals my impressions. This is an incredible unit, which has the ability to change tone and personality at a moment’s whim. The song is very special to us, as it was generally played at halftime and we began to think of that long drive home. The separation started at that moment, and we relished the second half of was most often a win (perennial powers in college soccer they are). But it brought emotive responses of appreciation that also allowed us to be fully immersed in the moment.

As such, I stop writing and just enjoy the moment. Watching the Bundesliga has brought some normality to our times, and rather than listen to fake crowd noise, I turn the Erlkönig up a notch. Probably more than I should, but it is so stellar a unit that it deserves the added benefits wrought from the music. Song For America from Kansas and days of yore affords me the pleasure.

@ngoshawk

I don't think anything can out-do the Erlkonig. I'd love VE to prove me wrong tho

Really curious to see which setting of Elrkonig does VE decide to tune the Phonix to. I'm hope it's setting 2, but I'm feeling they will tune it to setting 3.

 

[Cheaplad]

From the AV show in Hong Kong today.

 

[Cheaplad]

From the AV show in Hong Kong today.

Great show today. Happy to be able to join the show again but I rather miss the gentlemen from Köln, Ken and Caleb, Meze, and the Wizard.

 

[davidmolliere]

EXT sounds more innovative to me. Would be interested on how it compares to Elysium.

EXT is very exciting for me, I love DD down low one thing everybody asked for and keeping the DD for mids, 4 EST I love in Volt and Spark I am now used to the refinement it brings to the table... this promises to be a spectacular IEM for sure

Edit: A bit sad, EXT won't be available as a custom, the quad est is too big for CIEM form factor apparently

 

[Cheaplad]

I don't think anything can out-do the Erlkonig. I'd love VE to prove me wrong tho

Really curious to see which setting of Elrkonig does VE decide to tune the Phonix to. I'm hope it's setting 2, but I'm feeling they will tune it to setting 3.

Setting two - a comment from my friend who was once an Elrkönig user.

 

[Edric Li]

Setting two - a comment from my friend who was once an Elrkönig user.

Thanks for the info. My wallet is crying.

 

[superachromat]

From the AV show in Hong Kong today.

I think they are not ready, not really burnt in. In my humble opinion, the demo in show was .... well under par...

 

[raypin]

Mm…as an owner of the Erlkonig, I am curious about the Phonix. Is it truly a successor? The marketing material says it is similar to setting 2 of the erlkonig which is my preferred setting (2nd favorite is 3). Curious about the supertweeter and first impressions.

 

[boromcom]

https://fb.watch/7fDw0AAPLk/

Phonix is Erl with more air / setting 2

 

[Edric Li]

https://fb.watch/7fDw0AAPLk/

Phonix is Erl with more air / setting 2

Great news. I have faith in VE to not over-do the highs. I'm sure this is going to be another huge hit.

 

[efftee]

Any official news on whether the PHönix could be customed?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

EXT sounds more innovative to me. Would be interested on how it compares to Elysium.

I'm sure they are both fantastic, don't get to hung up on “tech, ” the tuning is where the magic’s wrought in flagship IEMs like the ERLKöNIG or the PHöNIX.