[shotgunshane]

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I don't think there's an official price for the Crystal but figures I've seen indicate $120-130. The Golden Crystal would need to be significantly better to compete with other top-tiers. Love the form factor, though, and I think the GC has an L-plug which is my (very minor) quibble about the Crystal.

Is there a USA dealer for the Golden Crystals?

 

[DaBomb77766]

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ljokerl, have you heard the Brainwavz B2's? If you have, how do they compare to the GR07s? They both seem to be in the same, high-middle range, so it seems natural to compare them. If not, has anyone else heard both that would like to comment?

http://www.head-fi.org/t/574125/review-brainwavz-b2
 
Try asking here.

 

[FlySweep]

Worst. Screen Name. Ever.

 

[50an6xy06r6n]

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http://www.head-fi.org/t/574125/review-brainwavz-b2
 
Try asking here.

Thanks, didn't see that. He seems to like the B2 a lot, so that seems to be a point in favor of the B2
 


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Worst. Screen Name. Ever.

Sorry... It's not meant to be pronounced, it's just a username... Also, it's very distinctive, so wouldn't that make it a good screen name?
 
 

 

[ljokerl]

 
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@joker, I just want to say "Thank You!" for this thread.  I refer to it several times a week.  It's an absolutely amazing resource.

Awesome, glad the thread comes in handy so often

 
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ljokerl, have you heard the Brainwavz B2's? If you have, how do they compare to the GR07s? They both seem to be in the same, high-middle range, so it seems natural to compare them. If not, has anyone else heard both that would like to comment?

I've only heard the pre-production B2. For all intents and purposes the final version should score very similarly to the DBA-02 evaluated in this thread. Yes, they are natural competitors with the GR07 - I would recommend the B2/DBA-02 if you're looking to maximize resolution and speed and the GR07 if you'd rather have a slightly less analytical signature with more bass.
 


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Is there a USA dealer for the Golden Crystals?

None that I know of. Not sure about the price, either. I seem to remember ~$250 but I could be off the mark on that.
 

 

[Inks]

Well Frogbeats has the Golden Crystal for about 200$ with shipping. Interesting how they're found in the "studio-monitor" section of their site, you could also hope a coupon in the future. 

 

[shotgunshane]

I'll keep an eye on frogbeats for sales and hopefully any possible reviews/impressions to pop up around here.  I really like the idea of an IEM that small and if the sound can compete with the Monster Trumpets without the ridiculous looks, I'm in.

 

[kanuka]

@joker
 
having the pl50 , do you consider the a151 a decent/major upgrade in SQ, keeping a good fit/comfort and maybe more isolation?

 

[kanuka]

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Well Frogbeats has the Golden Crystal for about 200$ with shipping. Interesting how they're found in the "studio-monitor" section of their site, you could also hope a coupon in the future. 

they do have a 10% off coupon
 

 

[Inks]

Oh yeah and 15% for students I believe. 

 

[kanuka]

 


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I don't think there's an official price for the Crystal but figures I've seen indicate $120-130. The Golden Crystal would need to be significantly better to compete with other top-tiers. Love the form factor, though, and I think the GC has an L-plug which is my (very minor) quibble about the Crystal.

they do
 
(yay my #500 post)
 

 

[ljokerl]

 
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@joker
 
having the pl50 , do you consider the a151 a decent/major upgrade in SQ, keeping a good fit/comfort and maybe more isolation?

No, not a major upgrade. I think the A151 is tuned a little bit better in many ways and it doesn't have that overly creamy, stuffy midrange of the PL50 but otherwise it's just not a big step up. The isolation is better but it's not as small as a PL50 so it may be less comfortable.

 

[Bola 7]

ljokerl,

Congratulation by great work!

Your reviews help me very.

Thank you!

 

[kanuka]

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@joker
 
having the pl50 , do you consider the a151 a decent/major upgrade in SQ, keeping a good fit/comfort and maybe more isolation?

No, not a major upgrade. I think the A151 is tuned a little bit better in many ways and it doesn't have that overly creamy, stuffy midrange of the PL50 but otherwise it's just not a big step up. The isolation is better but it's not as small as a PL50 so it may be less comfortable.

how about treble, any more sparkle?

 

[ljokerl]

 
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ljokerl,
Congratulation by great work!
Your reviews help me very.
Thank you!

 
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how about treble, any more sparkle?

No. From the A151 review:
 
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 The treble itself is clean, clear, low on sparkle, and slightly laid-back