[Ojntoast]

Hello,

Your review is very interesting, I’m a headphone guy but I’m looking for an IEM when working at office.

What I’m looking for in term of sound :
- a wide and holographic sense of space
- a natural sound (but still musical) with no obvious coloration (I’m really looking for a « lifelike » experience)
- a dynamic and punchy sound

I have / had Sennheiser HD800s, Hifiman HE6se and (in a lesser way) Hifiman Sundara : they all tick the previous requirements (you have to hear 800s thru my Amp / Dac setup).
I guess that your Focal Clear tick also all the boxes except that it has more an intimate sound.

As a last note, I already had the following IEM:
- Dunu DN2000j (1DD+2BA) : punchy and clean sound, I loved
- Dunu Falcon C (1DD) : punchy and big sound but not so clean and a bit metallic
- Earsonics S-EM6v2 (6BA) : a monotoring and neutral iem, soooooo boring, I hated
- Earsonics Velvet 2 (3BA) : artificial sound, timbre are completely off, I hated

I mainly listen to vocals, live songs, rock, acoustic : so if money is no issue would you recommend B2 or S8 ?

Thank you

I'd go B2 personally. S8 was more boring and it seemed you didn't care for previous iems that felt that way to you.

 

[cfranchi]

I'd go B2 personally. S8 was more boring and it seemed you didn't care for previous iems that felt that way to you.

Thank you for your advice, I’ll wait for B2 dusk

 

[Ojntoast]

Thank you for your advice, I’ll wait for B2 dusk

Knowing that Crin tuned it, and from what i'm hearing Dusk may end up being a bit heavier in the bass than you'd like. Also due to the release of Dusk, plenty of cheaper B2's hitting the used market. Easy way to pick one up for a great price.

 

[MOONDROP]

Will the Dusk come in the wooden faceplates as a custom option?

No plans yet.

 

[Strifeff7]

Hello,

Your review is very interesting, I’m a headphone guy but I’m looking for an IEM when working at office.

What I’m looking for in term of sound :
- a wide and holographic sense of space
- a natural sound (but still musical) with no obvious coloration (I’m really looking for a « lifelike » experience)
- a dynamic and punchy sound

I have / had Sennheiser HD800s, Hifiman HE6se and (in a lesser way) Hifiman Sundara : they all tick the previous requirements (you have to hear 800s thru my Amp / Dac setup).
I guess that your Focal Clear tick also all the boxes except that it has more an intimate sound.

As a last note, I already had the following IEM:
- Dunu DN2000j (1DD+2BA) : punchy and clean sound, I loved
- Dunu Falcon C (1DD) : punchy and big sound but not so clean and a bit metallic
- Earsonics S-EM6v2 (6BA) : a monotoring and neutral iem, soooooo boring, I hated
- Earsonics Velvet 2 (3BA) : artificial sound, timbre are completely off, I hated

I mainly listen to vocals, live songs, rock, acoustic : so if money is no issue would you recommend B2 or S8 ?

Thank you

Tick all the boxes:
Unique Melody MEST.

 

[SweetDaddo 2.0]

I'd go B2 personally. S8 was more boring and it seemed you didn't care for previous iems that felt that way to you.

You state the S8 is more boring but was there any benefits to that fact? Would you say there was only negatives?

 

[etlouis]

S8 flabby bass?! LOL that is not what I'd call it. I'd say its tight and refined and could use a bit of extra wallop below 50hz but flabby? no!

I feel reassured

I do take that back. I didn't mean flabby,

the S8 didn't have issues with attack/decay of the bass. It is tight and light on its foot.

I simply meant the BA timbre of bass.

That is a common issue with any pure BA setup and not limited to S8.

 

[Ojntoast]

You state the S8 is more boring but was there any benefits to that fact? Would you say there was only negatives?

That statement was a direct reply based on the other commentors question/preferences. I think a Laid Back presentation definitely has its value, and I think it depends on how/when/what you are listening to. For me, more laid back stuff just doesnt do it.

 

[SweetDaddo 2.0]

Thank you! I understand now and I think I'll just upgrade to the M9 at this point then fall back to the S8.

 

[redrich2000]

Do Azla Sedna tips fit the Starfields? Local hifi stocks the Xelastics and the Eartips. How are those rated generally?

 

[papa_mia]

Do Azla Sedna tips fit the Starfields? Local hifi stocks the Xelastics and the Eartips. How are those rated generally?

Fits my lipless S8 quite well so I don't think it would be a problem fitting the Starfield.
Hard silicone, very wide bore so I recommend you go down one size (from M to MS for example), increases the trebles response, makes the sound 'sharper'.

 

[Jmop]

If anyone in the US has a spaceship they don't want hit me up. I'd rather not wait a month ordering from China.

 

[trumpethead]

If anyone in the US has a spaceship they don't want hit me up. I'd rather not wait a month ordering from China.

SSP are on Amazon US for 39.99.. Same price as AliEx 2 day ship for Prime members..

 

[Jmop]

SSP are on Amazon US for 39.99.. Same price as AliEx 2 day ship for Prime members..

Thanks but I’m actually looking for the original.

 

[trumpethead]

Thanks but I’m actually looking for the original.

Got it!!