[AmericanSpirit]

Quad ESTs


DD


craftsmanship is top notch with vibration control dampers on sound tubes


two small vents on recessed 2-pin socket. Presumably for pressure equalization.

Wow, looks very nicely crafted, are those resin-filled? I tend to like fully-resin filled IEMs than hollow ones, more solid and structurally feeling safer.

I saw you mentioned about Monarch, how does SE11 compared to Monarch? I feel Monarch lacks coherence in midrange and bass DD is somehow slow.

 

[mndless]

Wow, looks very nicely crafted, are those resin-filled? I tend to like fully-resin filled IEMs than hollow ones, more solid and structurally feeling safer.

Nope, they're hollow. You can see the spots of resin where they've glued down the edges of the drivers. You rarely see solid filled shells when dealing with vented BAs or DDs because it means that you have to go through the trouble of creating a rear chamber for them to vent into or use sealed variants instead, which are often a performance compromise. I totally get where you're coming from, though, regarding a preference for filled IEMs. Nothing says durability like a solid block of plastic surrounding all of your components so nothing can possibly shake itself loose.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Nope, they're hollow. You can see the spots of resin where they've glued down the edges of the drivers. You rarely see solid filled shells when dealing with vented BAs or DDs because it means that you have to go through the trouble of creating a rear chamber for them to vent into or use sealed variants instead, which are often a performance compromise. I totally get where you're coming from, though, regarding a preference for filled IEMs. Nothing says durability like a solid block of plastic surrounding all of your components so nothing can possibly shake itself loose.

Ah thanks! Yea I have a fear that some units get dislocated when the IEMs are improperly handled and slipped out of my hand to the the floor

Also from the outlook, fully-filled ones enlarges the drivers inside, makes a boy happy to take a closer look

 

[tgx78]

Wow, looks very nicely crafted, are those resin-filled? I tend to like fully-resin filled IEMs than hollow ones, more solid and structurally feeling safer.

I saw you mentioned about Monarch, how does SE11 compared to Monarch? I feel Monarch lacks coherence in midrange and bass DD is somehow slow.

Don’t have the Monarch anymore, but SE11 sounds more coherent and engaging to me. Monarch did present a good amount of detail, but sounded slightly over sharpened/aggressive/dry instead of being naturally there. The SE11’s bass sounds a good deal better too - it’s pretty well controlled and sufficiently impactful compared to the Monarch’s low-end where mid-bass warmth is nowhere to be found.

Overall, the differences are pretty big, and value proposition is great with the GS Audio. It's a rare encounter where "you won't go wrong" earphones for the price. Although @Precogvision might find it opposite lol.

On another note, my GD3A should arrive tomorrow or Friday.

 

[InvisibleInk]

Don’t have the Monarch anymore, but SE11 sounds more coherent and engaging to me. Monarch did present a good amount of detail, but sound slightly over sharpened/aggressive/dry instead of being naturally there. The SE11’s bass sounds a good deal better too - it’s pretty well controlled and sufficiently impactful compared to the Monarch’s low-end where mid-bass warmth is nowhere to be found.

Overall, the differences are pretty big, and value proposition is great with the GS Audio. It's a rare encounter where "you won't go wrong" earphones for the price. Although @Precogvision might find it opposite lol.

On another note, my GD3A should arrive tomorrow or Friday.

If my SD3 ever gets here, he’ll get a chance to experience at least one of these GS Audio units, although I’m quite sure he’d rather review your SE11…

 

[tgx78]

If my SD3 ever gets here, he’ll get a chance to experience at least one of these GS Audio units, although I’m quite sure he’d rather review your SE11…

My SE11 is already on its way to him.

 

[InvisibleInk]

My SE11 is already on its way to him.

Excellent!

 

[mndless]

Ah thanks! Yea I have a fear that some units get dislocated when the IEMs are improperly handled and slipped out of my hand to the the floor

Also from the outlook, fully-filled ones enlarges the drivers inside, makes a boy happy to take a closer look

It wouldn't surprise me if they would be willing to resin fill a set that has sealed BAs. It would certainly be worth asking if you have a set you're interested in that could be adapted to resin filled without needing to completely redesign the thing.

 

[Precogvision]

Overall, the differences are pretty big, and value proposition is great with the GS Audio. It's a rare encounter where "you won't go wrong" earphones for the price. Although @Precogvision might find it opposite lol.

On another note, my GD3A should arrive tomorrow or Friday.

If my SD3 ever gets here, he’ll get a chance to experience at least one of these GS Audio units, although I’m quite sure he’d rather review your SE11…

I really appreciate you guys continuing to loan me stuff even if our opinions might differ!

 

[tgx78]

SE11 vs Monarch

SE11 vs IER-Z1R

SE11 vs UM 3DT (modded)
Redline represents my target

 

[Xinlisupreme]

@Precogvision also measured my Spark and as you can see, it has healthy lower treble boost if you use it with a low OI devices. I am hoping that SE11 will have a bit more upper treble extension.


I am 43 so I always prefer something brighter (like Viento-B I used to own) for my classical music library.

@fabio19 take a look to Hidition viento B compared to spark

 

[Ace Bee]

SE11 vs Monarch


SE11 vs IER-Z1R


SE11 vs UM 3DT (modded)
Redline represents my target

What is the mod? KBEAR 5 pt something..can you explain?

 

[AmericanSpirit]

SE11 vs Monarch


SE11 vs IER-Z1R


SE11 vs UM 3DT (modded)
Redline represents my target

Amazing, the tuning looks very very conservative and nicely delicate upper-mid reminds me of Anole-VX and SA6, or Tea.

Ah, but 6khz is pretty bright.
The SE11 looks like a 2.5khz pinna gain (hit speak), 5khz conchagain compensating dip type. I’m sensitive to 6khz gain so, it may not be mine type of IEM…all those IEMs I mentioned VX/SA6/Tea has small dip to compensate 6khz peaks. But those peak pints could shift depending on insertion depth, so I still have a good take on the tuning.

 

[Rush87]

I really like how the SE11 graphs in the bass. It has some "body" in the mid-bass, without having a big bass shelf.
I'd wish for more energy past 8K tho, but that dip may be due to the measuring rig capabilities (???).

 

[tgx78]

I really likes how the SE11 graphs in the bass. It has some "body" in the mid-bass, without having a big bass shelf.
I'd wish for more energy past 8K tho, but that dip may be due to the graphing gig capabilities (???).

In reality, there is a good extension and energy above 8kHz. My gear tends to under report by 5-10dBs!