I liked bgvp dma. Soft balanced sound. Responsive DD with clearly defined bass, decent stage and depth of sound, solid sound canvas in combination with BA. The BC implementation is excellent. But the choice of ear pads had to be approached carefully, since a tighter fit to the skin makes the work of the BC more noticeable and impressive.
IMR Audio : Sonic Adventures & Impressions
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fablestruck
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Been listening to Avalon interchanging it with MEXT.
MEXT is more detailed with great impactful bass. Avalon smoother, more elegant sound, great depth.
Both great really, but it got me thinking that Titan would be a step up. I also believe that a shell type like Titan or MEXT has better BC effect because of more surface contact with the EAM.
MEXT is more detailed with great impactful bass. Avalon smoother, more elegant sound, great depth.
Both great really, but it got me thinking that Titan would be a step up. I also believe that a shell type like Titan or MEXT has better BC effect because of more surface contact with the EAM.
fablestruck
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Find a new generation IMR Zenith
Stfr1908
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Thanks for the tip. I’ve read some very positive reviews!
Will report back when they arrives, may be in a week's time.
From Taobao. ya, i am curious too, that's y i pre ordered them. Supposed to be released tomorrow.
DrewVz
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This mighty be another option. This is the predecessor to Szalayi.
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/oriolus-reborn-aka-mk2.55510/
homocogitum
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I have both models and Dark Matter as for me is way better than Zenith II (which is also very good). But Zenith II fits a bit better in my ear, may be because of smaller size.
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fablestruck
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I used to own a DM. I recall the strong, tight bass and forward mids. Stage not that spacious.
I use nowadays a Zenith R1 which is an earlier iteration of this type and it has a huge bass and stage, recessed overall mids and a somehow forward treble. It is on of the most comfortable sets I've ever had. It is my go to IEM these days.
I never had a Z2 but from what I heard it should be excellent for electronic music with more bass quantity than DM.
Shadowelite
500+ Head-Fier
With the dm i feel it needs a good 400-500 burn in
When i first got it , i hated the dm
Used my ace and avalon over the dm but now the dm is my fav
Its crazy good
Maybe its my new dap thats changed the bass but its my fav now
When i first got it , i hated the dm
Used my ace and avalon over the dm but now the dm is my fav
Its crazy good
Maybe its my new dap thats changed the bass but its my fav now
the only worthy upgrades within IMR line is Avalon and Titan. Those are very good and bassy.
You can liok for UM Mest mk2, if you find one discounted for 900 usd or similar price - it’s the killer iem, one of the best iem money can get, just a bit worse than ToTL iems for $3-5k
DrewVz
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I will disagree with the MEST Mk2 comment. I found MEXT to be much better than MEST Mk2, especially in the bass. Indigo was better than MEXT but I thought MEXT was a bit more musical sounding.
I sold MEXT and Indigo. And I still own Szalayi. In my opinion, it has a better sonic presentation and much better bass than both of the UM offerings. Certainly not as neutral or "accurate" as either of them, but unless you're directly comparing them back to back, you'll never know the difference, and the improvement in soundstage and bass quality/quantity is noticeably better with Szalayi. IMO, of course.
I sold my Annihilator 2023 and kept the mest mk2, go figure.
fablestruck
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Would you say that MEST MK2 is a better IEM than TITAN?
I do not have either but from what I read, MEST MK2 must be significantly less bassy.
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