[Kerouac]

I find the Encore delivers these impressions because it has a leaner lower-midrange and a more prominent upper-midrange. This leads to a stronger sense of clarity and transparency, but I think the Zeus has slightly stronger resolution and a more natural tone. The Encore is more exciting and lively, also because of its bass. Now that I think about it - based on your experiences - you might actually like the Encore; why don't you give it a shot.

Yeah, based on what I've read I might really like its signature indeed. I doubt I would find it technically better than Zeus XR though

Now, what's an impression worth, when you don't add that line in the end. I guess our person of interest for this month is @Kerouac

Erik, did you know that Encore has already begun their BF sale with a 20% discount? So it's $1480 and plus, it comes with a free Noble Savant.

Oh well...

 

[doctorjazz]

Only $1480, cool...(gotta sell some stuff...)

 

[Kerouac]

Only $1480, cool...(gotta sell some stuff...)

Even less than $1480 if you put the Savants for sale afterwards. But...don't you dare looking at poor Ozzie now

 

[doctorjazz]

Ozzie may like in ears, definitely doesn't like over ears (I'd hate to send him for a mold for customs, though...)

 

[proedros]

too bad that @flinkenick decided to audition Katana in his shootout, maybe Encore could have gone higher like number 6 or 7 ? which is not so bad after all

me, i am glad that i have the number 2 ciem (Zeus XR) and at a price that cost me way cheaper than Katana/Encore

luck favors the bold ones i guess

 

[PinkyPowers]

too bad that @flinkenick decided to audition Katana in his shootout, maybe Encore could have gone higher like number 6 or 7 ? which is not so bad after all

me, i am glad that i have the number 2 ciem (Zeus XR) and at a price that cost me way cheaper than Katana/Encore

luck favors the bold ones i guess

Based on how much importance Nic put on warm, natural treble, I doubt even Encore would have gone much higher than Katana. It took something insane like A18 to win a high seat in this shootout, while also possessing bright treble.

 

[flinkenick]

Also, people forget that the S-EM9 and NT6pro are both technically excellent as well as engaging iems, that have been long-time favorites - ranked at 11 and 10. The bar was high

 

[EagleWings]

Oh well...

Sorry bruh, Noble doesn't accept tree grown money..

 

[ranfan]

Anyone here use a mini UV dry box for cleaning in-ears? Is it OK so far for using with IEM?

Spoiler

 

[dongster]

Anyone here use a mini UV dry box for cleaning in-ears? Is it OK so far for using with IEM?

Spoiler

*secondary info, havnt tested myself
i was told by a manufacturer that its safe to use, but keep in mind clear/white acrylic yellows when exposed to sun often,
not sure if caused by UV

interested to know also, have been considering hearing aid driers as well

 

[Deezel177]

Also, people forget that the S-EM9 and NT6pro are both technically excellent as well as engaging iems, that have been long-time favorites - ranked at 11 and 10. The bar was high

Beat me to it.

Anyone here use a mini UV dry box for cleaning in-ears? Is it OK so far for using with IEM?

Spoiler

Several manufacturers (like Jomo for example) recommend using one, but a friend of mine once broke his CIEM incorrectly using a dry box. Apparently, he inserted his CIEM upside down, and the acrylic/sound tube deformed somehow in the box. It led to major channel imbalance.

 

[ezekiel77]

Thought a drier is only needed for silicon IEMs, though I might be wrong.

 

[dongster]

what happens if i:

balanced out->2.5mm TRRS balanced (male) to 3.5mm (female) adapter-> 3.5mm 3pol iem?

do i just get more power without the separation?

 

[kubig123]

what happens if i:

balanced out->2.5mm TRRS balanced (male) to 3.5mm (female) adapter-> 3.5mm 3pol iem?

do i just get more power without the separation?

You’ll ruin your dap.

 

[PinkyPowers]

what happens if i:

balanced out->2.5mm TRRS balanced (male) to 3.5mm (female) adapter-> 3.5mm 3pol iem?

do i just get more power without the separation?

You'll short two live lines together and fry your amp.

Go for it.