I'm watching Minimalism, A Documentary, on Netflix and it's blowing up this whole hobby in my face. I don't really need another iem. New resolution, if I buy something, I must sell something. Goodbye SE846, FXA7, FX850, NHR21, Gemini HD, K712 Pro, SRH1540, Mojo (I can't believe it), and maybe some other stuff. I need to purge.
I've been trying to live a version of the minimalist philosophy for 15 years, since we sold our big house in London and moved to SE Asia. Sold everything except personal stuff and moved into a much smaller apartment. Since then my philosophy has always to only have the essentials, buy new when old is worn out and not repairable. Sold a big fancy watch collection, sold my big DSLR stuff and use a compact, even only have a few sets of clothes. Maintain shoes at only what is absolutely necessary. Basically cut consumerism down to the barest essentials but still maintaining quality. Rather have one nice thing than 5 cheap things. Almost to the point of being able to pack all life's essentials in a suitcase and move on at any time. A bit of Zen, a bit of quality living, a bit of nomad spirit, a nice way to live.
Trouble is, at 52, with some health issues, decided to spend a bit more time engaging in one of my favourite things which I listening to music. And to do so with the best that I can justify, and that makes sense in my ethos. That's actually kind of why I am asking questions here - I have my "end game" over-ears, humble they may be, certainly good enough for me they are. I have one IEM for exercise, and now want one good one for quality listening. I can justify that, don't have to go crazy, and always buy quality that lasts. Although I can understand the mentality, and certainly don't judge it, I cannot align with those who buy dozens, or more, cheap IEMs in some never ending game of "find the gem" - suits some, just not for me.
Now, I've second guessed myself already, and cancelled the AlphaDeltas, because I am uncertain over fit and also they probably don't exceed the SQ of my Sony XBA. If I am not careful I will fall into the trap of buying good, when I could have excellent. The XBA are perfect for wearing out and about, but I am still eyeing the ex800 as my indoors keepers. So close to pulling that trigger..If I do it's Warrior1975s fault.
