[samandhi]

Rhodium is a worse conductor than gold, isn't it? Silver-plated connectors are covered with Rhodium for mechanical protection and against oxidation.

You are correct in all areas.

But Rhodium is more expensive than gold, which is why the latter is normally used more often than the former. Generally speaking though, Rhodium is considered more desirable (by a lot of audiophiles, especially in tropical climates) because, it has better mechanical protection, and corrosion protection than gold as well, and will last a lifetime. Whereas gold is basically a compromise, giving good performance similar to Rhodium, but does not last as long overall.

 

[jp11801]

So after a bit too much intoxicants I bought one of these. Running it with the PW no10 8 wire that I bought to use with my U12t with the shanling m8 and omg stunning for $250. These could easily be daily drivers and are just plain smoking with rock. Overkill the the dap and cable I know but it's what I had on hand.

 

[brazy001]

I recently bought the Hook X and have the Monarchs 2 at hand right now

How was the shell size difference? (And/or comfort)

 

[RIGATIO]

How was the shell size difference? (And/or comfort)

The Hook are bit smaller and way more comfortable.

 

[jp11801]

My only real quibble with these is lower bass weight and texture. Now realize my other iems are the z1r and u12t so at $250 these are a stone cold steal.

 

[RIGATIO]

My only real quibble with these is lower bass weight and texture. Now realize my other iems are the z1r and u12t so at $250 these are a stone cold steal.

Yeah its a planar bass. Its more ethereal and doesnt have the weight of the dynamic drivers. But i personally think that the bass has great authority when paired with the M8. It really kicks hard and deep.

 

[jp11801]

Yeah its a planar bass. Its more ethereal and doesnt have the weight of the dynamic drivers. But i personally think that the bass has great authority when paired with the M8. It really kicks hard and deep.

Big ups to you and @szore for putting me on to the m8 and these. I didn't want to believe but Damn if you both didn't nail it

 

[szore]

Big ups to you and @szore for putting me on to the m8 and these. I didn't want to believe but Damn if you both didn't nail it

I just paired the Hook with an 8 wire gold plated silver. Really comes alive! Especially on my deesktop.

 

[dialogue]

guys i want to buy 1 iem around 270 usd or less... which is best iem in term of technicallities , like :

micro details dan resolution,
separataion,
layering,
depth,
Height,
imaging accuracy,

and i really love great treble, my preferences treble tonal are :

- Complete treble from lower treble till uppee treble, sparkly, crispy, (but in good way)
- Treble roll off smooth not fast,
- So had great treble extension & airy...
- treble must be have great impact and attack...

what is the best recomendation under 270 usd. (if i can said the max price is Oxygen price 270usd)

the option :

1. raptgo hookx,
2. tanchjim oxygen,
3. letshuoer s12,
4. Tin P1 Max,
5. Aune Jasper,

or any recomendation guys other IEM ?


nb.
my sopurce :
dac amp ifi gryphone.
dac amp topping ex5.

both have output power 1000mW.

and my fav iem that i have now HZsound Heart Mirror.

very thanks full mate...

 

[jamweiser]

Decided to grab a pair of these, did some listening to them yesterday, and was impressed. I'll put some hours on them today while working.

 

[zenki]

guys i want to buy 1 iem around 270 usd or less... which is best iem in term of technicallities , like :

micro details dan resolution,
separataion,
layering,
depth,
Height,
imaging accuracy,

and i really love great treble, my preferences treble tonal are :

- Complete treble from lower treble till uppee treble, sparkly, crispy, (but in good way)
- Treble roll off smooth not fast,
- So had great treble extension & airy...
- treble must be have great impact and attack...

what is the best recomendation under 270 usd. (if i can said the max price is Oxygen price 270usd)

the option :

1. raptgo hookx,
2. tanchjim oxygen,
3. letshuoer s12,
4. Tin P1 Max,
5. Aune Jasper,

or any recomendation guys other IEM ?


nb.
my sopurce :
dac amp ifi gryphone.
dac amp topping ex5.

both have output power 1000mW.

and my fav iem that i have now HZsound Heart Mirror.

very thanks full mate...

go check intime thread

 

[dialogue]

go check intime thread

what intime you recommend for me, for my preference ?

 

[jamweiser]

Should have bought this one in the first place Love how these sound with live bootlegs/recordings. The mid bass is enjoyable on this set

The timeless was a good introduction to planar iem's. Dioko is just too bright, good for edm, but useless on other genres Unless eq'd.

Ended up also purchasing a set of Tangzu Wu Zetian's, so it will be interesting what those sound like, later this month.

 

[rarewolf]

guys i want to buy 1 iem around 270 usd or less... which is best iem in term of technicallities , like :

micro details dan resolution,
separataion,
layering,
depth,
Height,
imaging accuracy,

and i really love great treble, my preferences treble tonal are :

- Complete treble from lower treble till uppee treble, sparkly, crispy, (but in good way)
- Treble roll off smooth not fast,
- So had great treble extension & airy...
- treble must be have great impact and attack...

what is the best recomendation under 270 usd. (if i can said the max price is Oxygen price 270usd)

the option :

1. raptgo hookx,
2. tanchjim oxygen,
3. letshuoer s12,
4. Tin P1 Max,
5. Aune Jasper,

or any recomendation guys other IEM ?


nb.
my sopurce :
dac amp ifi gryphone.
dac amp topping ex5.

both have output power 1000mW.

and my fav iem that i have now HZsound Heart Mirror.

very thanks full mate...

Personally, I’m a DD kind of guy, but I do often return to my S12 planars. However, if I were you I’d be waiting for the dump of reviews for the new Moondrop Stellaris planars… should be soon…

 

[samandhi]

Man! I hate to sound like a fanboy but listening to these I often forget that they were only $240.... It is my belief that these really punch in at a much higher price point (for sound quality alone) IMHO.