[rokushoo]

Finally decided to take a chance and get the SSRs. I tend to enjoy a more neutral sound sig and I've found that I usually listen at lower volume levels than most, so reading the past few posts about these really peaked my interest. After spending some time with them, I'm really glad I gave them a chance. I've yet to have issues with the higher frequencies and have been enjoying their unique sound compared to my other iems. I still prefer the Tin T2 plus as an all rounder, but I'm very happy to make room for the SSRs.

 

[Slater]

Finally decided to take a chance and get the SSRs. I tend to enjoy a more neutral sound sig and I've found that I usually listen at lower volume levels than most, so reading the past few posts about these really peaked my interest. After spending some time with them, I'm really glad I gave them a chance. I've yet to have issues with the higher frequencies and have been enjoying their unique sound compared to my other iems. I still prefer the Tin T2 plus as an all rounder, but I'm very happy to make room for the SSRs.

Glad you took the chance on them, instead of just following the herd.

 

[ichmyselfandi]

Glad you took the chance on them, instead of just following the herd.

He tried a $40 headphone. What an alpha wolf...

You guys here are ridiculous sometimes

 

[jasswolf]

It’s too bad that interest in this set got immediately killed off due to the catchy nickname given to it by a popular reviewer.

Oh well, people who miss out on a diamond in the rough based on the opinion of 1 single person in over 7 billion people is their loss.

That's why you should trust your own ears and not some popular reviewer on the internet.

I have seen these called "shouty" and "bass-free". However, I don't find them shouty and they definitely have bass - it's just not the main characteristic of the sound.

Everyone's ears are different and different IEMs suit different people. A review is just someone's opinion.

Of course, if something gets a lot of unanimously bad reviews then it's probably better to heed the warning. However, it's often better to trust your own ears and make up your own mind.

Looking at the curves on the reviewer you're both referencing, it would appear that the SSR is an attempt at warming up a diffuse field target, or maybe even a free field target. That's the kind of territory that Sennheiser (HD800S) and AKG (K702, etc) have continued to dabble in with high-end open back designs, with mixed success.

Assuming that they're a fairly open design, doesn't that still has the potential to be a picky IEM based on fitment and inner ear anatomy? Would you recommend it as an introduction to that sound signature, and as one that's a more modern take ala the HD800S?

 

[reeltime]

Really enjoyed these:

 

[KokushiTsumo]

Glad you took the chance on them, instead of just following the herd.

Woa, he is such a rebel buying a well reviewed 40$ MOONDROP IEM... Fully agree with that other guy in saying you people can really be ridiculous

Very glad the person that got them is enjoying them, hard to go wrong with SSRs.

 

[wayofthedawn]

Any chance that there are more impressions for the moondrop illumination?

 

[Slater]

He tried a $40 headphone. What an alpha wolf...

You guys here are ridiculous sometimes

I was wondering when the fanbois were going to show up haha

 

[yorosello]

I was wondering when the fanbois were going to show up haha

I show up, but decided not to take action of his comment since it doesn't deserve more attention

 

[Exill]

Just receive my illumination yesterday.
A quite nice DD IEM to be sure.
The mid/vocal is very pronounced.
The detail is not quite there, maybe the micro detail.
The treble is okay especially if using more powerful source.
Definitely want more bass out of these,,

Anyone have any good budget recommendation for a cable for this preferebly a warmer/increase bass one?

 

[Strifeff7]

I was wondering when the fanbois were going to show up haha

so far 2 people took the bait,
waiting for more,

 

[MrDelicious]

Anyone have any good budget recommendation for a cable for this preferebly a warmer/increase bass one?

Use EQ.

 

[Exill]

Use EQ.

Just my preference, not a fan of EQ.
And also it is because I don't like the stock cable..
the changable plug is too stiff and not quite durable IMO.

 

[wayofthedawn]

Just receive my illumination yesterday.
A quite nice DD IEM to be sure.
The mid/vocal is very pronounced.
The detail is not quite there, maybe the micro detail.
The treble is okay especially if using more powerful source.
Definitely want more bass out of these,,

Anyone have any good budget recommendation for a cable for this preferebly a warmer/increase bass one?

The Litz 7N copper is amazing to make IEMs warmer/increase the bass, but unfortunately it's priced at €160.

Someone else knows a budget cable? I'd be interested as well! Sometimes i'm afraid to damage my Litz cables

 

[dharmasteve]

The Litz 7N copper is amazing to make IEMs warmer/increase the bass, but unfortunately it's priced at €160.

Someone else knows a budget cable? I'd be interested as well! Sometimes i'm afraid to damage my Litz cables

The Faaeal copper cable. Bargain of the Year