. I know plenue S uses ++/-- from their site...so the same as hifi man shown here
Haha ok man
Well the area in which the sub-bass hits in space is more controlled and defined, so it tightens the stage less; the imaging is so precise, it feels like where instruments before were 'hanging in space', they are now static in their position; just a more precise location in the field. Especially the black space between tones in seems more clearer, the layering in depth. The extremities upfront in the width are pushed further, it's so wide! I know this all sounds a bit exaggerated but it's really something. I just let my housemate listen for a half hour and he came back mindblown as well. And this is all still with the Velvet, basically a midtier iem. But it feels more precise than $2100 Zeus at the moment, which was a new level of imaging in its own right (although the Velvet is a very spacious iem).
I just tested the 901S balanced; the imaging of the Plenue S feels slightly more precise - but the stage is a great deal more spacious.
I recently sent two cables back to have their connectors switched between mmcx and 2-pin, I'm thinking of having them reterminated to balanced as well if it's possible. If not I might start discriminating between balanced and non-balanced cables :rolleyes:
But you have a 3.5 trrs cable for the ZX2 right? You should try it sometime if you can demo it. I would love to hear someone else's impressions.
Haha ok man
Well the area in which the sub-bass hits in space is more controlled and defined, so it tightens the stage less; the imaging is so precise, it feels like where instruments before were 'hanging in space', they are now static in their position; just a more precise location in the field. Especially the black space between tones in seems more clearer, the layering in depth. The extremities upfront in the width are pushed further, it's so wide! I know this all sounds a bit exaggerated but it's really something. I just let my housemate listen for a half hour and he came back mindblown as well. And this is all still with the Velvet, basically a midtier iem. But it feels more precise than $2100 Zeus at the moment, which was a new level of imaging in its own right (although the Velvet is a very spacious iem).
I just tested the 901S balanced; the imaging of the Plenue S feels slightly more precise - but the stage is a great deal more spacious.
I recently sent two cables back to have their connectors switched between mmcx and 2-pin, I'm thinking of having them reterminated to balanced as well if it's possible. If not I might start discriminating between balanced and non-balanced cables :rolleyes:
But you have a 3.5 trrs cable for the ZX2 right? You should try it sometime if you can demo it. I would love to hear someone else's impressions.
DMA has all Hifiman daps to demo, 20 steps you can go to Lets Go Audio and you can demo the S and P1, 30 steps you can demo the S again. Location above Wan Chai MTR station.
Well there you have it, looks like my work is done. I'm jealous of you guys man. You don't even need my impressions
The 901S and Plenue S are really very different. The 901S is crystal clear, with little to no inherent warmth. What it sacrifices in warmth, it gains in transparency and resolution. Notes are slightly leaner, but very forward and stimulating. The 901S embodies digital precision; 'digital' has a negative connotation, but it sets a high standard for technical ability that is hard to overcome once you're used to it.
The Plenue S is warmer and darker, with a more midecentric signature while the 901S is more tuned to the higher frequencies. Because of the smoother treble and darker background, resolution and transparency is not as great as the 901S. The Plenue S has a more coherent stage, being wider while the 901S is taller. In accordance with its signature and EQ, the Plenue S has thicker notes and more bass when EQ'ed.
Concerning resolution and transparency the 901S is better; in imaging and stage the Plenue S is better esp. balanced. Both have outstanding dynamics, but the Plenue S has better L/R separation.
The 901S has a world class performance that's hard to beat. But because of its wallcharger, UI and shape from the '80's, I only use it at home so it effectively gets 10%-20% of my listening time. I used to use the P1 on the go, and now the Plenue S. So if I'd have to choose one I wouldn't think 2 secs about it. But I do most of my listening out of the house.
Well there you have it, looks like my work is done. I'm jealous of you guys man. You don't even need my impressions
The 901S and Plenue S are really very different. The 901S is crystal clear, with little to no inherent warmth. What it sacrifices in warmth, it gains in transparency and resolution. Notes are slightly leaner, but very forward and stimulating. The 901S embodies digital precision; 'digital' has a negative connotation, but it sets a high standard for technical ability that is hard to overcome once you're used to it.
The Plenue S is warmer and darker, with a more midecentric signature while the 901S is more tuned to the higher frequencies. Because of the smoother treble and darker background, resolution and transparency is not as great as the 901S. The Plenue S has a more coherent stage, being wider while the 901S is taller. In accordance with its signature and EQ, the Plenue S has thicker notes and more bass when EQ'ed.
Concerning resolution and transparency the 901S is better; in imaging and stage the Plenue S is better esp. balanced. Both have outstanding dynamics, but the Plenue S has better L/R separation.
The 901S has a world class performance that's hard to beat. But because of its wallcharger, UI and shape from the '80's, I only use it at home so it effectively gets 10%-20% of my listening time. I used to use the P1 on the go, and now the Plenue S. So if I'd have to choose one I wouldn't think 2 secs about it. But I do most of my listening out of the house.
