[junix]

Regarding complementing IEMs ..

• planar magnetic driver - LCD-i4 (in da haus)
• multi balanced armature drivers - U18t (ordered, long wait ahead.. )
• dynamic driver - xxx (?)

.. xxx should be:

• IE800S
• Vega
• Dream
• .. ?

* #nohybrids (for now..)
** #noelectrostats (KSE1500 is an amazing IEM, but stacking is out of the question..)
*** #onlydd
**** I'm in no rush, maybe some "insiders" have more info on future dd products..

 

[Roscoeiii]

Regarding complementing IEMs ..

• planar magnetic driver - LCD-i4 (in da haus)
• multi balanced armature drivers - U18t (ordered, long wait ahead.. )
• dynamic driver - xxx (?)

.. xxx should be:

• IE800S
• Vega
• Dream
• .. ?

* #nohybrids (for now..)
** #noelectrostats (KSE1500 is an amazing IEM, but stacking is out of the question..)
*** #onlydd
**** I'm in no rush, maybe some "insiders" have more info on future dd products..

Vega have a very unique signature. Which I love, but not all love that amount of bass and tuning. In light of the others mentioned above, I think it would be a nice complement. But find a way to try before you buy.

 

[proedros]

Yep...I guess we're all driven by curiosity

this illustrates PERFECTLY my passing from universal to customs - it was a leap of faith and it didn't go well (i hated my 1st ciem which was a complete blind buy - a prototype that only had a very appealing price - but luckily i managed to resell it at zero loss , and soon after i got NT6 and now the 'cat' is happily purring)

 

[ranfan]

My favorite portable closed headphone is the Meze 99 Classics. It's kind of a mix between the HD650 and HD800.

I tried the 99 too. For the price, and closed-design, the sound is very good. A well-balanced, all-round pleaser.

I would recomend try LCDX, Edition Xv2, HE4xx..., these specific type of planars are definitely not that hard drive. But depends what you mean by portable, system smaller usb dac/amp or DAP? Still I would recomend usb dac/amp over DAP for full size hp.

I haven't try them before. Thanks for letting me know. Maybe will try during next CanJam. By portable, I mean it can be easily driven by a portable player such as AK70, phone, etc. DAC/Amp stacking is a bit of a hassle for me. So far, my favourite headphone is the Grado RS2e. Will see next week if that'll change after hearing the PS2000e.

 

[Arkady Duntov]

Please ignore.

 

[Wyville]

I looked a minute ago and I don't think any of their U-series, with or without ADEL, is missing.

The A10 is not showing up for me here:
https://www.64audio.com/store/a-series

The U-series only shows the latest models for me here:
https://www.64audio.com/store/u-series

 

[Wyville]

Please ignore.

Empire Ears?

 

[Deezel177]

Regarding complementing IEMs ..

• planar magnetic driver - LCD-i4 (in da haus)
• multi balanced armature drivers - U18t (ordered, long wait ahead.. )
• dynamic driver - xxx (?)

.. xxx should be:

• IE800S
• Vega
• Dream
• .. ?

* #nohybrids (for now..)
** #noelectrostats (KSE1500 is an amazing IEM, but stacking is out of the question..)
*** #onlydd
**** I'm in no rush, maybe some "insiders" have more info on future dd products..

If you enjoy the U18t's sound, you might enjoy the IE800; I haven't tried the S version yet. But, on the other hand, if you already have the U18t, there's little reason to have two IEMs with a similar signature. The Dita Dream is a great DD IEM and its little brother - the Answer/Truth - shouldn't be underestimated either.

 

[Arkady Duntov]

Empire Ears?

Yes, I misread the post and caught my mistake a moment later.

 

[Wyville]

Yes, I misread the post and caught my mistake a moment later.

I have a lot of those "fluffy brain" moments... Pretty much all the time, in fact.

That said, the Apollo is not showing up in the custom non-ADEL section, but I am pretty sure that is just a bug in the website, as it is listed in the universal non-ADEL section at the price of the Zeus XR.

If you enjoy the U18t's sound, you might enjoy the IE800; I haven't tried the S version yet. But, on the other hand, if you already have the U18t, there's little reason to have two IEMs with a similar signature. The Dita Dream is a great DD IEM and its little brother - the Answer/Truth - shouldn't be underestimated either.

I had a really hard look at The Awesome Truth balanced, as they have a pretty nice deal at Hifiheadphones (£899). But I need to keep focused. That money is reserved.

 

[doctorjazz]

If you could find one, try the Yuin OK1. It sounds much clearer than Zen 2, and with a more spacious soundstage.

Have the Zen 1 and 2 (not really a big fan of buds...) , I'd agree with the characterization of the 2, like the 1 better (though Lee says 2 is much better). Haven't heard the Yuin.

 

[subguy812]

In my opinion the Dream is one of the best IEMs I have heard, all around. The small shells and short nozzle can make the fit a challenge, but once you find the seal the bass may just be the best I have heard.Broke my heart when I had to sell it to fund more reviews. They are rare now and only fulfilling backorders in Japan.

I will post comments as soon as I receive the IE800 S, should be soon.

 

[junix]

Vega have a very unique signature. Which I love, but not all love that amount of bass and tuning. In light of the others mentioned above, I think it would be a nice complement. But find a way to try before you buy.

I read about the uniqueness of the signature, will definitely try to audition them!
They should definitely be a complement to i4/U18t and also look very neat!

If you enjoy the U18t's sound, you might enjoy the IE800; I haven't tried the S version yet. But, on the other hand, if you already have the U18t, there's little reason to have two IEMs with a similar signature. The Dita Dream is a great DD IEM and its little brother - the Answer/Truth - shouldn't be underestimated either.

I should be able to try the IE800S soon.. and you're right, if the signature is too similar to the U18t I will definitely skip..
I'm looking for "another flavour" and I think dd should be the way, but maybe I'm wrong..

In my opinion the Dream is one of the best IEMs I have heard, all around. The small shells and short nozzle can make the fit a challenge, but once you find the seal the bass may just be the best I have heard.Broke my heart when I had to sell it to fund more reviews. They are rare now and only fulfilling backorders in Japan.

I will post comments as soon as I receive the IE800 S, should be soon.

I noticed the Dream is really hard to find.. but this intrigues me even more.
Looking forward to your comments on the IE800S..

My "list" was just an initial list... I'm open for suggestions.
And I have plenty of time to decide (this time around..)

 

[tim0chan]

I read about the uniqueness of the signature, will definitely try to audition them!
They should definitely be a complement to i4/U18t and also look very neat!


I should be able to try the IE800S soon.. and you're right, if the signature is too similar to the U18t I will definitely skip..
I'm looking for "another flavour" and I think dd should be the way, but maybe I'm wrong..


I noticed the Dream is really hard to find.. but this intrigues me even more.
Looking forward to your comments on the IE800S..

My "list" was just an initial list... I'm open for suggestions.
And I have plenty of time to decide (this time around..)

coufh... Rhapsodio galaxy...or rhapsodio zombie(hybrid) cough

 

[subguy812]

coufh... Rhapsodio galaxy...or rhapsodio zombie(hybrid) cough

There is nothing wrong with Rhapsodio...Sammy is a great guy and they have some great gear.