[Deferenz]

It is indeed. Very versatile and works great with the full sized headphones too.

It’s definitely something to think about. I’m at Canjam at the end of the month and so I’m hoping to try out the C9.

 

[Hoegaardener70]

That’s a tough one but probably…

1. Trailli
2. XE6
3. EXT

Close runner-ups: EE Legend EVO, Softears Cerberus, IMR Dark Matter & U12t

Thank you, I appreciate all the experience it requires to make this list. One question, please. No love for the Odin?

 

[KickAssChewGum]

Thank you, I appreciate all the experience which goes with this. One question, please. No love for the Odin?

Yes. I actually intended to list the Odin on my close runner-ups but missed it off by mistake.

 

[PhenixS1970]

Sunday morning listening .

 

[Xinlisupreme]

New Oriolus is available!

 

[Deferenz]

New Oriolus is available!

I got the email from Musicteck about this. I must admit that for $890 I was quite tempted.

 

[MatW]

I got the email from Musicteck about this. I must admit that for $890 I was quite tempted.

Me too, but then I thought to myself, at that price I doubt it can compete with my TOTLs IEMs. But yes, tempting.. esp. with the planar novelty and elevated bass.

 

[Deferenz]

Me too, but then I thought to myself, at that price I doubt it can compete with my TOTLs IEMs. But yes, tempting.. esp. with the planar novelty and elevated bass.

I thought this too, but then I remembered IE900 and TZ700 and how well these have been received, even though people already have TOTLs in their collection. I realise that these 2 are a bit more in cost but If the Szalayi can perform in a similar manner then they may be worth a try. I’m hoping that I can try them out at Canjam at the end of this month.

 

[fanteskiller]

New Oriolus is available!

14mm planar-magnetic mid-range driver+ 10mm dynamic driver +1balanced armature

Haven't try this combination before.

 

[Scubadevils]

I thought this too, but then I remembered IE900 and TZ700 and how well these have been received, even though people already have TOTLs in their collection. I realise that these 2 are a bit more in cost but If the Szalayi can perform in a similar manner then they may be worth a try. I’m hoping that I can try them out at Canjam at the end of this month.

I honestly don't think price necessarily equates to listening pleasure, hence why I keep exploring new sets. I often listen to the €130 Final A4000, or the similarly priced Hifiman RE800 - of course they don't compete with Traillii or others at that level, but they offer their own unique charm for various genres. TZ700 is my extended honeymoon set at the moment, I would say highlight IEM of the year!

I guess it depends on what any individual wants out of the hobby - one set or maybe a couple of sets to enjoy/love music - or continue trying new things as part of the hobby... the latter for me at the moment, but that could change for whatever reason in the future. I still see it as learning in many ways, getting a better handle on various types of tuning and how they align with my preferences, which I'm equally getting a better handle on too!

I keep some longer term, others I move on - coincidentally, I just sold the qdc DMagic 3D yesterday and that justified (guilt free!) taking the plunge with Szalayi.

The only 'negative' is I don't research music as much as I used to before this IEM obsession - I'm leaning a bit more towards the gear than the music lately and I do want to correct that. By research I mean keeping on top of new releases, hunting down obscure albums/artists etc and generally discovering music - I still do of course, just not as much.

 

[Deferenz]

I honestly don't think price necessarily equates to listening pleasure, hence why I keep exploring new sets. I often listen to the €130 Final A4000, or the similarly priced Hifiman RE800 - of course they don't compete with Traillii or others at that level, but they offer their own unique charm for various genres. TZ700 is my extended honeymoon set at the moment, I would say highlight IEM of the year!

I guess it depends on what any individual wants out of the hobby - one set or maybe a couple of sets to enjoy/love music - or continue trying new things as part of the hobby... the latter for me at the moment, but that could change for whatever reason in the future. I still see it as learning in many ways, getting a better handle on various types of tuning and how they align with my preferences, which I'm equally getting a better handle on too!

I keep some longer term, others I move on - coincidentally, I just sold the qdc DMagic 3D yesterday and that justified (guilt free!) taking the plunge with Szalayi.

The only 'negative' is I don't research music as much as I used to before this IEM obsession - I'm leaning a bit more towards the gear than the music lately and I do want to correct that. By research I mean keeping on top of new releases, hunting down obscure albums/artists etc and generally discovering music - I still do of course, just not as much.

So you took the plunge with the Szalayi. Excellent. I want to know how they sound. I’m debating whether to buy them myself. It would be interesting to see how they compare to their big brother. I know that price doesn’t always equal quality, but nonetheless I would be intrigued to see how $890 compares to $6,600 (both being suggested retail prices I mean). Plus I think I read that the Szalayi has an interesting tribrid system; planar, DD and BA I think it was?

 

[Scubadevils]

So you took the plunge with the Szalayi. Excellent. I want to know how they sound. I’m debating whether to buy them myself. It would be interesting to see how they compare to their big brother. I know that price doesn’t always equal quality, but nonetheless I would be intrigued to see how $890 compares to $6,600 (both being suggested retail prices I mean). Plus I think I read that the Szalayi has an interesting tribrid system; planar, DD and BA I think it was?

Yes DD for low, planar for mids, BA for highs. I'd say very different to Traillii, it'll certainly be interesting to try anyway.

 

[Ruprit]

So you took the plunge with the Szalayi. Excellent. I want to know how they sound. I’m debating whether to buy them myself. It would be interesting to see how they compare to their big brother. I know that price doesn’t always equal quality, but nonetheless I would be intrigued to see how $890 compares to $6,600 (both being suggested retail prices I mean). Plus I think I read that the Szalayi has an interesting tribrid system; planar, DD and BA I think it was?

Going by the measurement graph Twister6 posted, it looks to be a bit of an exaggerated version of the Oriolus house sound, specifically the Reborn and Crassirostris. Bass has a similar curve but a greater boost. The treble boost begins earlier at 1.5k instead of 2k before it tapers down. As long as it dosen't get too sibilant, I think I'll be happy.

I got the shipping notification for my order. I should have it tomorrow or this weekend. That's one nice benefit to living near Musicteck.

 

[PhenixS1970]

Szalayi ordered . Will share my impressions and comparison to Isabellae & Traillii when I return from holiday end of Jul.

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

New Oriolus is available!

Keep calm and listen to Traillii)