[AvijitSingh]

I should have added that my assessment was based on using with Leonidas cable balanced. With the stock cable, Comet doesn't reveal its real potential. YMMV.

Do you have a balanced version of the stock cable (non mic) I wonder how much the difference is from just going balanced vs SE has outside of the expensive cable

 

[theveterans]

Do you have a balanced version of the stock cable (non mic) I wonder how much the difference is from just going balanced vs SE has outside of the expensive cable

IME, I find that it isn’t because of Balanced vs SE, rather it’s the DAP amp circuitry that is much better implemented on its balanced jack rather than its SE jack

The point is that if your DAP has a balanced output, always use it and if yur DAP doesn’t have a balanced jack, use a SE to balanced adapter (the effect is that the two leads or rings share a common ground thus becoming single ended)

 

[Colors]

IME, I find that it isn’t because of Balanced vs SE, rather it’s the DAP amp circuitry that is much better implemented on its balanced jack rather than its SE jack

The point is that if your DAP has a balanced output, always use it and if yur DAP doesn’t have a balanced jack, use a SE to balanced adapter (the effect is that the two leads or rings share a common ground thus becoming single ended)

Any recommendations for a SE to balanced adaptor or any will do?

 

[Colors]

More listening to the Comets:

This is my first time listening to a CA product so perhaps someone who more experience with the entire product line can chime in.

The vocals are weird but in a good way. It's clear but feels hollow like shouting into a cave and having the sound reverberate back to you. It's extremely airy and emotional. I noticed it immediately when I first heard it and I'm liking it more as I listen to it. I feel like I'm floating when I'm listening to these IEMs.

 

[alffla]

More listening to the Comets:

This is my first time listening to a CA product so perhaps someone who more experience with the entire product line can chime in.

The vocals are weird but in a good way. It's clear but feels hollow like shouting into a cave and having the sound reverberate back to you. It's extremely airy and emotional. I noticed it immediately when I first heard it and I'm liking it more as I listen to it. I feel like I'm floating when I'm listening to these IEMs.

Yeah, when I heard them at CanJam I felt kind of the same. The Comets are very strong in terms of vocals - there's a certain smooth, natural clarity to them.

 

[Giraku]

Good to hear. I’d be running it through a balanced cable if I were to go that route. I love the Andromedas but I find that I’m having to second guess using them because they are so expensive. The comet might be the answer for me. The thing is, my ears don’t typically like IEMs (they don’t usually stay in very well) and the Andros seem to solve that problem for me. How are the Comets when worn up?

The fit is ok. For some reason, I feel they are a bit too small. No discomfort. Simply I get a sense that they are a bit loose. But during my long commute using various public transportation in NYC, they did not come off. I enjoyed music all the way for my commute.

 

[theveterans]

Any recommendations for a SE to balanced adaptor or any will do?

I recommend a quality one since they usually use better soldering material and shorter signal path thus minimizing variables in overall resistance and sound transparency

https://www.effectaudio.com/others/accessories/ultrashort-right-angled-adaptor-2-5mm-3-5mm.html

 

[petrovsky13]

Any recommendations for a SE to balanced adaptor or any will do?

I bought this one, super small, works perfectly with balanced angled plug on my Andros with Ref8 cable. Just put it to the case and using it with REI when not having Ibasso DX200 with Amp4s with me.
https://doublehelixcables.com/product/eidolic-2-5mm-trrs-3-5mm-trs-adapter/

 

[chicken beer]

I bought this one, super small, works perfectly with balanced angled plug on my Andros with Ref8 cable. Just put it to the case and using it with REI when not having Ibasso DX200 with Amp4s with me.
https://doublehelixcables.com/product/eidolic-2-5mm-trrs-3-5mm-trs-adapter/

I never use the pouch...

 

[petrovsky13]

I never use the pouch...

For Andromedas? Too expensive not to treat those properly

 

[chicken beer]

For Andromedas? Too expensive not to treat those properly

Comets. I don’t have an Andromeda, was never impressed too much with its sound. I couldn’t even remember how those sound.

 

[theveterans]

Comets. I don’t have an Andromeda, was never impressed too much with its sound. I couldn’t even remember how those sound.

That’s interesting since I find Andromeda and Comet sound pretty similar with Andromeda being more transparent sounding and have much better bass and treble extensions

 

[chicken beer]

That’s interesting since I find Andromeda and Comet sound pretty similar with Andromeda being more transparent sounding and have much better bass and treble extensions

Yes. I experienced Andromeda with very short time and every time I hear them I get back with no excitement, especially knowing they cost more than a hd800. More of a can guy.

 

[petrovsky13]

Comets. I don’t have an Andromeda, was never impressed too much with its sound. I couldn’t even remember how those sound.

To me Andromeda is one of the best sounding iems on the market. Vega is different beast, heard other TOTL iems as well - Andromeda is a sweet spot IMHO.
Still waiting for my COmets - would be very surprised if they sound similar. Had Orions before- mids are great, the rest is far behind

 

[petrovsky13]

That’s interesting since I find Andromeda and Comet sound pretty similar with Andromeda being more transparent sounding and have much better bass and treble extensions

This is very much expected given you have 2 drivers for lows and 2 for highs in Andromeda - purely a limitation for one BA driver in Comet. I'm sure they perform well for the price, but no miracles here.