The graphs look quite different and there are no switches to adjust the crossover network, so it doesn't seem likely.
SD11 is on the way and should arrive tomorrow or the day after. Was wondering which iem does it compare to?The graphs look quite different and there are no switches to adjust the crossover network, so it doesn't seem likely.
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The impedance also doesn't match, so it seems they aren't the same.
Now this one...
that seems more similar and the impedance matches... If it really does graph like that in real life, then it is quite the bargain.
Somehow I completely managed to miss the fact that the Fearless Audio x Crinacle Dawn was a 6BA+2EST set, so it can't be the direct predecessor to the SE12... ..maybe the SE8? No, the impedance doesn't match and they don't graph anything alike. I wonder if their SE series are legitimately unique to them, at least for now. How curious. I haven't had much luck finding any 1DD+6BA+4EST sets from any manufacturer other than GS Audio, so they might have used the Dawn as inspiration for its graph as well, but they certainly didn't use the driver config for inspiration. Should be interesting either way. Just be prepared for lots and lots of burn in. I also found that sticking one of those nifty metal mesh wax filters on my GD7B tames the weird wiggly nature of the treble response just that tiny bit that it needed to sound great to me. The 5mm one fit the nozzle perfectly.
The shell looks very much like a Dunu SA6, but without the switch. Driver configuration isn't quite the same as, if I'm not mistaken, SA6 has Knowles mid BAs.I'd personally be more interested in the ST6A. Their graph looks exciting.
They go with 38 series for sub-bass and bass, 37 series for mid-bass and mids, 23 series for mids to low treble, then they switch to Knowles TWFK for the treble extension. Looks like an interesting arrangement. It looks like at least two of those are single BA units instead of coupled units. My guess is the 37 series and TWFK are single BA units.
SE12 looks very, very interesting, on paper at least. Still a lot of $$$$ at ~1200 CAD.You guys are well aware of GS Audio coming in as a dark horse with little information/reviews known about them.
I'm leaving my early impression in regards to how this company will perform in respect to price : performance ratio considering the myriad of chifi-offerings.
From my research, they offer the cheapest EST tribrid available in the market, while using a similar spec-sheet as other tribrids to remain competitive in the suggested technical performance. Strictly from a value proposition, I think what the company is offering is excellent as they offer the hardware specs that consumer seek, as well as customization of shells for our artistry creative satisfaction. Now I am very much aware that the implementation of drivers is more important than the driver composition itself to execute a satisfactory and refined sound signature us enthusiasts seek, but if we were to judge a company based on the specs-sheet alone due to the limitations of its "perceived" audio quality as there are no reviews around, it is incredibly difficult to ignore what this company could have in store for us.
Currently, I am most interested in their SE12 flagship as a hybrid of 8 BA and 4 EST. Expensive, but undeniably raises my curiosity considering it uses all the Sonion flagship BA series as opposed to the overwhelming amount of Sonion 2300 series we see being used in mid-range hybrids or tribrids coming out nowadays. Maybe this excites me as I'm a sucker for clear transparent mid-range, although I primarily listen to EDM and pop.
Driver Composition
2 Sonion 38D series (Subbass-bass)
2 Sonion 37 series (bass-mids)
4 Knowles TWFK series (mids-lower treble)
4 Sonion EST65QB02 (4-in-1 EST for Ultra high frequency)
I know posts above briefly discussed about this model, but I'm here to provide a more up-to-date chart so that it's easier to analyze and dissect it's frequency response chart than the premature graph posted in it's main advertising page. It's clearly a V-shaped tuning, but I found it interesting how some similarities can be taken if you compare it the well-regarded TSMR Spark.
There is an equal amount of emphasis in both the bass and treble region, with about a 10db pinna gain from 900hz-3k, similar to blessing 2, and plateaus at the 5k and 7k resonance peak, with a gradual downward slope from there onwards.
I must admit this wouldn't be my "ideal" tuning in of itself, but what strikes GS Audio apart from the rest of its competitors is the option to tune the iem to your preferred liking. I do not know any other company that advertise themselves as OEM/ODM specialist.
I am by no ways affiliated with this company, but am writing this in the hopes that someone would volunteer to be the next guinea pig of this forum lol.
I got it from the seller himself.
Thanks! It's far more convincing than the ones they use in their product pages.I got it from the seller himself.
Apparently their cloud service was dead and was taking some time to reboot it, so they re-measured the SE12 and sent me the graph
Their customer service is amazing btw.
Undoubtedly one of the most responsive seller I've encountered, and I've dealt with quite a lot from aliexpress, headphones.com, apos, shenzhenaudio, etc.
I do love the abalone shell effect with the gold and the black. It's very 80's aesthetic.SE12 faceplate is amazing
The GD7B are certainly an interesting set, though I will readily admit that their tuning may not be to everyone's preferences. It does sound like they may offer some custom tuning options, so it may be worthwhile to get on a chat with one of their reps if you have a particular graph you like the sound of. I can definitely confirm that the drivers they're using are great. Very natural timbre, good agility where it matters, and the DD does really dig deep when it needs to. The mids can just get a bit... ...much if the mix of the track isn't great.
