how sound compare fd7 vs penta? which is more neutral,and more flat curve? how different bass and highs?
RAI Penta -- Meze Audio's Flagship IEM with Penta Hybrid Driver Technology
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after 150h of burn rai penta has got more extended relaxed airy highs, deeper flat bass and better separation of insttruments ,clarity and imaginng was top level and befosre burn.
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Probably the latest I have ever been to a party 
I guess most guests have likely already left 
Anyway, tried the Rai Solo a couple of weeks back and liked them (bought them used for 74€ in very good condition). I've always wanted to try the Rai Penta as well. Got a good deal on a mint condition pair for 480€ and bought them. Have been tiprolling ever since and do like the ePro 01 and especially the Tri Clarion tips the best. The latter are also on the picture. So far, I'm very pleased with the Rai Penta!
I guess most guests have likely already left Anyway, tried the Rai Solo a couple of weeks back and liked them (bought them used for 74€ in very good condition). I've always wanted to try the Rai Penta as well. Got a good deal on a mint condition pair for 480€ and bought them. Have been tiprolling ever since and do like the ePro 01 and especially the Tri Clarion tips the best. The latter are also on the picture. So far, I'm very pleased with the Rai Penta!
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I like the AZLA Xelastec Eartips - really clean, linear sound. Cleans up the treble compared to the comply foam tips, and cleans up the low midrange compared to the stock double flange eartips.Probably the latest I have ever been to a party
Anyway, tried the Rai Solo a couple of weeks back and liked them (bought them used for 74€ in very good condition). I've always wanted to try the Rai Penta as well. Got a good deal on a mint condition pair for 480€ and bought them. Have been tiprolling ever since and do like the ePro 01 and especially the Tri Clarion tips the best. The latter are also on the picture. So far, I'm very pleased with the Rai Penta!
I imagine the Penta + AZLA Xelastec through the Hiby RS8 would be heaven... just a slight touch of R2R warmth and amazing performance.
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The Tri Clarion tips have an amazingly clean and detailed sound on the Penta for me while retaining the bass completely. I do have the Xelastec as well but they didn't sound as good as either the ePro and the Tri Clarion for me. Ears are just soo subjective and different - it's crazy
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I will need to check those out!The Tri Clarion tips have an amazingly clean and detailed sound on the Penta for me while retaining the bass completely. I do have the Xelastec as well but they didn't sound as good as either the ePro and the Tri Clarion for me. Ears are just soo subjective and different - it's crazy
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RAI Penta with comply foamies is the best for me - balance of comfort and sound quality. I actually don't mind the recessed highs for long listening session without ear fatigue. Tried all sorts of non foam eartips and just couldn't find one that I could use for more than 30 min or so before wanting to pull them out of my ears. With Comply I forget I have them on. But every ear is different.
Tenlow
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They're now officially discontinued on Meze's website. Farewell, Rai!
Tenlow
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Yeah, well, the Rai Solo's had been discontinued for quite a long time already but yeah, maybe a new one will arrive soon, let's see!
ThanatosVI
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Didn't notice... Well Didn't follow the entry segment that closely either.
Tenlow
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Think they've been discountinued for two years already. I will keep on using the Pentas for now but I wouldn't mind a new flagship from Meze
ThanatosVI
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I wouldn't mind it either.Think they've been discountinued for two years already. I will keep on using the Pentas for now but I wouldn't mind a new flagship from Meze
Since I don't use IEMs that much anymore I maybe can even resist pre ordering it
C_Lindbergh
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Maybe we'll see a RAI 2.0 like with the Empys?
I actually really liked the RAI's, very comfortable, no driver flex along with a plesant sound signature.
I actually really liked the RAI's, very comfortable, no driver flex along with a plesant sound signature.
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