[esn89]

Any idea where I can buy this in europe? I have a feeling if I order from Japan, I will get slapped with a big VAT fee.

I was hoping to get this new

 

[damobananna]

I have zero issues with the oriolus other than that annoying clicky sound, 846 are my least fave iem I have ever owned, quite harsh and boring

 

[cfc7]

From the requirements you listed, you could also try out JH Lola. Very musical and mid focus.

I find the SE846 quite close to your needs as well. Trying the SE846 out for the last 2-weeks. Very good sound for vocals. Might just be my go-to-IEM now with the best isolation and comfort that I don't have to take out for hours of listening. Could only listen to my Oriolus Mk2 for max an hour due to ear pain/discomfort.

Thanks, but I don't have any possibilities to try the JH Lola and by no means I will buy blindly at that price.

 

[Marvellous_DAP]

Interesting. So you are intending to buy the Xelento blindly?

Haha.. just joking. Yep, you need to try out before buying. That includes isolation, comfort and not just the sound quality.

Thanks, but I don't have any possibilities to try the JH Lola and by no means I will buy blindly at that price.

 

[damobananna]

jeez the polaris adds are strong today

 

[4Fan]

You can try Xelento. I've heard the predecessor AK T8iE MKII and it has an engaging, exciting sound. Lots of fun. Another you might want to take a look is Andromeda. Supremely good treble, but watch out for the fit. My ears didn't agree with them.

The rest on your list, I can say that W900 and A12 have less sparkle than Oriolus. W900 excels in bass, soundstage and extension both ends, but the notes are thick and very smooth. You won't get your sparkle fix here. A12 excels in bass and mids, but the treble takes a step back too. Isolation is better with Apex modules rather than the older ADEL modules.

I see you own the gemini and oriolus.. can you help me out and compare them both?

 

[Lavakugel]

Is there any news on mellianus? Anybody tried it yet?

 

[ezekiel77]

I see you own the gemini and oriolus.. can you help me out and compare them both?

I've only comapred them briefly for about 2 songs, so here's the quick and dirty.

Bass: Both have similar subbass, both have elevated midbass with no bleed. Oriolus has more bloom and slower decay, sounds more natural and has a speaker-like quality. Gemini is quicker and tidier, with more bass detail.

Mids: Oriolus is relaxed and laid-back, with a sweet, coloured sound. Doesn't sound 100% natural but it's very easy listening. Good vocals and air around the instruments. Gemini is more upfront and emotive. Very accurate and clear timbre. Both vocals and instruments sound captivating. One of the best mids I've heard.

Treble: Gemini extends further with more sparkle. Oriolus has less detail and "fuzzier" notes at the lower treble. Oriolus is airier too.

Soundstage: Gemini is wide with some depth, very coherent presentation from top to bottom. Oriolus has similar width, but deeper and taller, with good amounts of air and excellent layering. Less coherent because the bass is thicker than the mids and treble.

Overall Gemini is more detailed and fun. Oriolus is more relaxed and romantic.

 

[1TrickPony]

I've only comapred them briefly for about 2 songs, so here's the quick and dirty.

Bass: Both have similar subbass, both have elevated midbass with no bleed. Oriolus has more bloom and slower decay, sounds more natural and has a speaker-like quality. Gemini is quicker and tidier, with more bass detail.

Mids: Oriolus is relaxed and laid-back, with a sweet, coloured sound. Doesn't sound 100% natural but it's very easy listening. Good vocals and air around the instruments. Gemini is more upfront and emotive. Very accurate and clear timbre. Both vocals and instruments sound captivating. One of the best mids I've heard.

Treble: Gemini extends further with more sparkle. Oriolus has less detail and "fuzzier" notes at the lower treble. Oriolus is airier too.

Soundstage: Gemini is wide with some depth, very coherent presentation from top to bottom. Oriolus has similar width, but deeper and taller, with good amounts of air and excellent layering. Less coherent because the bass is thicker than the mids and treble.

Overall Gemini is more detailed and fun. Oriolus is more relaxed and romantic.

I wished I didn't read this...

 

[4Fan]

I've only comapred them briefly for about 2 songs, so here's the quick and dirty.

Bass: Both have similar subbass, both have elevated midbass with no bleed. Oriolus has more bloom and slower decay, sounds more natural and has a speaker-like quality. Gemini is quicker and tidier, with more bass detail.

Mids: Oriolus is relaxed and laid-back, with a sweet, coloured sound. Doesn't sound 100% natural but it's very easy listening. Good vocals and air around the instruments. Gemini is more upfront and emotive. Very accurate and clear timbre. Both vocals and instruments sound captivating. One of the best mids I've heard.

Treble: Gemini extends further with more sparkle. Oriolus has less detail and "fuzzier" notes at the lower treble. Oriolus is airier too.

Soundstage: Gemini is wide with some depth, very coherent presentation from top to bottom. Oriolus has similar width, but deeper and taller, with good amounts of air and excellent layering. Less coherent because the bass is thicker than the mids and treble.

Overall Gemini is more detailed and fun. Oriolus is more relaxed and romantic.

Ah, thank you very much. I was already more inclined towards the Gemini before this, but now I can say for certain that I would probably go for the Gemini.. at least for now

 

[Bina]

Is there any news on mellianus? Anybody tried it yet?

Had chance to hear them in Hong Kong at DMA, amazing sound, I heard most TOTL iems on market and they easily sits among top 3 for me. Sounding much more neutral than Oriolus hybrids, excellent clarity and control.

 

[Dingding123]

Is there any news on mellianus? Anybody tried it yet?

I tried the mellianus in Shanghai a couple of weeks back. I also tried HifiMan's RE2000 but I preferred the mellianus.
Here's my very brief impression, done using the stock cable and AK240.
Bass: Despite being full-BA, the bass hits down low and hard and is quicker than a dynamic driver.
Mids: Slightly intimate but not the in-your-face kinda close. It is also transparent and emotional, and bass doesn't smear into the lower mids.
Treble: Delicate and smooth. They have a greater presence than in the oriolus, and has a fine decay to it.
Soundstage: it is wider than it is tall, and the depth is good too.
It is also noteworthy that the stock cable is very well built. According to the Chinese forums, it seems to be a oil-soaked pure silver cable (not very sure?) developed by PWaudio. And I tried the cable alone on my Empire Ears Zeus, and found that the cable actually gives the bass a certain bouncy texture.
To be honest, I disliked the oriolus tuning for it's overly thick mids and dark signature. Mellianus is more balanced than oriolus, without sacrificing the bass quality.
Generally the mellianus does not sport a neutral tuning. It is definitely coloured, but in a good way - very mature and engaging.

 

[dilpal]

Can anyone tell me why there is so much difference between these two oriolus version? One is black which is almost 800$ and other is grey which is nearly 430$.

Original Oriolus 3 Balance Armture Moving Coil Dynamic Hybird 3BA DD HIFI Music DJ Studio Stage Monitor Stereo Earphones MMCX
http://s.aliexpress.com/2MZrAZZ7?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

 

[Bina]

Can anyone tell me why there is so much difference between these two oriolus version? One is black which is almost 800$ and other is grey which is nearly 430$.

Original Oriolus 3 Balance Armture Moving Coil Dynamic Hybird 3BA DD HIFI Music DJ Studio Stage Monitor Stereo Earphones MMCX
http://s.aliexpress.com/2MZrAZZ7?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

Because they are completely different models.

The 800$ one, with all black shell, named just oriolus, MKII, lately Reborn, has 4 drivers inside (3BA+1DD).
Other one, with silver faceplate and lower price, is called Oriolus Forsteni. Standard price is just 360 USD. Inside 3 drivers (2BA+1DD)

They have different tuning and sound in different league.

 

[dilpal]

Because they are completely different models.

The 800$ one, with all black shell, named just oriolus, MKII, lately Reborn, has 4 drivers inside (3BA+1DD).
Other one, with silver faceplate and lower price, is called Oriolus Forsteni. Standard price is just 360 USD. Inside 3 drivers (2BA+1DD)

They have different tuning and sound in different league.

Actually the sale posting is quite misleading. Outside it is written as Oriolus 1dd+ 3BA.but inside there are two versions and forsteni is not mentioned anywhere.