The BL-03 fits me like a glove...but only with larger tips than I normally use, and then only when I use the counter-clockwise corkscrew technique to seat them. I guess my ears are happiest with smaller IEMs - larger IEMs like the Bravado Mk II are a very tight and sometimes uncomfortable fit for me, though that's more about the nozzle length and girth than the actual shell. The Bird is also a great fit for me with smaller tips.
Precog's IEM Reviews & Impressions
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Large tip, large bore, large shell IEMs are in my wheelhouse. Elephant ears.
The LX is high on my wish list... you guys are seriously making me consider giving the IE 900 a go instead. My wallet wouldn't be upset at the $1k savings 
I suggest trying both. I currently own both, but whether or not they both stay remains to be seen.The LX is high on my wish list... you guys are seriously making me consider giving the IE 900 a go instead. My wallet wouldn't be upset at the $1k savings
I wish testing them was so easy...
Same. I had to buy the LX blind, though Senn did send me the IE 900 to review before I decided to buy it for myself. No regrets.
I probably would not have bought the LX unless I heard it first. I was able to visit Empire Ears and Josh suggested I consider buying a Custom. I listened to it over the course of 2 listening sessions and I decided to pull the trigger on it. Really happy I made the decision to do it.
Hi Precog, what is your desktop setup for iems. Dongle?
Yeah, this would be ideal. It’s difficult though, as there’s graphs flying around everywhere nowadays. The moment I see one, I already have a general idea of what to expect, so my outlook is compromised.
I’ll say there does appear to be strong consistency between what I hear and what the graphs depict. I got almost everything “correct” relative to how the IEM in the experiment graphed. But that does make me wonder if it’s simply my hearing that has adapted to what I see on the graphs.
I have the iDSD Micro BL, but I can’t remember the last time I used it. I basically just use iBasso DX300 or Apple dongle these days.
You should try a Lotoo out.
I noticed that you mentioned using a (non-collab) Shanling M3X in your Prisma Audio Azul review. How is it for you? Do you like its sound quality?
I’d try one, but I’d feel bad if u regretted ur purchase after I reviewed it
Pls. Most ridiculous thing I've read all day. How could it possibly reach its full sonic and aesthetic potential without the waifu?
https://www.audiodiscourse.com/2021/04/shanling-m3x-digital-audio-player-review.html
. Thanks Precog.
Had a little fun today by having my dad demo the Oriolus Traillii, Elysian Annihilator, and 64A U12t for about 15 minutes each. He's mostly a layman when it comes to audio, but he does appreciate good sound. I didn't tell him the price of any of them except the U12t as a reference. He listened to the Traillii first. He said it was good, but in his words, it was "missing something in the upper-harmonics". Second, he listened to the Annihilator. He did not like the Annihilator very much and said that, tonally, it sounded unnatural to him. The Traillii, in fact, even sounded more detailed to him. Finally, he listened to the U12t. He preferred the U12t the most out of the three, and said it had a similar tonality to the Traillii, but was just a tad more refined in general. When I asked him to guess the prices, knowing the U12t was $2K, he said both the Traillii and the Annihilator were around $1K in his opinion (you should've seen his face when I told him the actual prices).
That was definitely very interesting. My dad is older, in his 50s, and mostly listens to country music. I can see why he would dislike the Annihilator on the basis of tonality from the outset. It was surprising, however, to hear that he thought the Traillii had more detail overall. For me, there is no comparison between the Traillii and the Annihilator, particularly in the treble responses, but I know others who have heard the same as my dad did. Hearing the subjective evaluation of price was also funny. It just goes to show how insane prices are in this hobby for some of the stuff we buy. As a little bonus, he also heard the CFA Andro 2020. For him, the tonality was mostly on point, but it had a quicker, more delicate response. The treble on it was quite articulate; however, it had a tinny quality to it as a result. I think while we generally shared the same thoughts overall; as usual, it just goes to show how small these nuances are and how differently they can be heard.
That was definitely very interesting. My dad is older, in his 50s, and mostly listens to country music. I can see why he would dislike the Annihilator on the basis of tonality from the outset. It was surprising, however, to hear that he thought the Traillii had more detail overall. For me, there is no comparison between the Traillii and the Annihilator, particularly in the treble responses, but I know others who have heard the same as my dad did. Hearing the subjective evaluation of price was also funny. It just goes to show how insane prices are in this hobby for some of the stuff we buy. As a little bonus, he also heard the CFA Andro 2020. For him, the tonality was mostly on point, but it had a quicker, more delicate response. The treble on it was quite articulate; however, it had a tinny quality to it as a result. I think while we generally shared the same thoughts overall; as usual, it just goes to show how small these nuances are and how differently they can be heard.
Nice story. I've ways wanted to see an interview with one of my favourite artists (take your pick) listening to their own work with familiar IEMs, just to see what they think and how they react.
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