REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
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Hey guys, I've been looking into buying the Merlin and I noticed that there was a huge price bump of about $200. Is it really worth it at $1150? Also what are the differences between merlin v1 and v2?
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Hey guys, I've been looking into buying the Merlin and I noticed that there was a huge price bump of about $200. Is it really worth it at $1150? Also what are the differences between merlin v1 and v2?
Are you looking for the custom or the universal? I may sell my universals shortly. They are quite new.... Feel free to pm me if you are interested,
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Hey guys, I've been looking into buying the Merlin and I noticed that there was a huge price bump of about $200. Is it really worth it at $1150? Also what are the differences between merlin v1 and v2?
I was able to try this out last time at Canjam..V2 sounds livelier

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Hey guys, I've been looking into buying the Merlin and I noticed that there was a huge price bump of about $200. Is it really worth it at $1150? Also what are the differences between merlin v1 and v2?
Although I love my Merlin, I wouldn't by it again for over 1k (don't remember now, but I think I got them for 750$ when they were released) - the choice under 1k is simply too big. I would consider 64 Audio and their U8 (I'm guessing you like bass, as you are looking at the Merlin).
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the choice under 1k is simply too bigreview-unique-melody-merlin-hybrid-dynamic-balanced-armature-custom-iem/1260#post_12907467"]
Although I love my Merlin, I wouldn't by it again for over 1k (don't remember now, but I think I got them for 750$ when they were released) - the choice under 1k is simply too big. I would consider 64 Audio and their U8 (I'm guessing you like bass, as you are looking at the Merlin).
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So true, I am glad that iems are bucking the trend of the dap with crazy pricing. I just picked up the IT03 for only $250.000 with a sound that matches 1k or even 2k level iems.
Although I love my Merlin, I wouldn't by it again for over 1k (don't remember now, but I think I got them for 750$ when they were released) - the choice under 1k is simply too big. I would consider 64 Audio and their U8 (I'm guessing you like bass, as you are looking at the Merlin).
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So true, I am glad that iems are bucking the trend of the dap with crazy pricing. I just picked up the IT03 for only $250.000 with a sound that matches 1k or even 2k level iems.
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was planning on going for a CIEM but the u8 just seems so appealing with their ADEL technology. Has anyone here tried both the u8 and the merlin?Although I love my Merlin, I wouldn't by it again for over 1k (don't remember now, but I think I got them for 750$ when they were released) - the choice under 1k is simply too big. I would consider 64 Audio and their U8 (I'm guessing you like bass, as you are looking at the Merlin).
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I just picked up the IT03 for only $250.000 with a sound that matches 1k or even 2k level iems.
You caught mine attention here
So true, I am glad that iems are bucking the trend of the dap with crazy pricing. I just picked up the IT03 for only $250.000 with a sound that matches 1k or even 2k level iems.[/quote]the choice under 1k is simply too bigreview-unique-melody-merlin-hybrid-dynamic-balanced-armature-custom-iem/1260#post_12907467"]
Although I love my Merlin, I wouldn't by it again for over 1k (don't remember now, but I think I got them for 750$ when they were released) - the choice under 1k is simply too big. I would consider 64 Audio and their U8 (I'm guessing you like bass, as you are looking at the Merlin).
did you get them?
I would like more details to hear your opinion.
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I just picked up the IT03 for only $250.000 with a sound that matches 1k or even 2k level iems.
Tell us more.
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What might be the major improvements in Merlin V2 over Merlin V1?
this topic is dead.What might be the major improvements in Merlin V2 over Merlin V1?
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With the frequency of new IEMs arriving on the market, things become old very quickly. Question is if any of the new stuff are significantly better 
I haven't really been head-fiing much in the past year and a half, got caught up with other things. I did read some stuff about newer IEMs (Campfire Audio, Empire Ears) that are intriguing, but I wonder if they would be able to "blow away" the Merlins so easily.
Crystal clear, delicious sub bass, great seperation with a spotlight on the vocals.
I haven't really been head-fiing much in the past year and a half, got caught up with other things. I did read some stuff about newer IEMs (Campfire Audio, Empire Ears) that are intriguing, but I wonder if they would be able to "blow away" the Merlins so easily.
Crystal clear, delicious sub bass, great seperation with a spotlight on the vocals.
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With the frequency of new IEMs arriving on the market, things become old very quickly. Question is if any of the new stuff are significantly better
I haven't really been head-fiing much in the past year and a half, got caught up with other things. I did read some stuff about newer IEMs (Campfire Audio, Empire Ears) that are intriguing, but I wonder if they would be able to "blow away" the Merlins so easily.
Crystal clear, delicious sub bass, great seperation with a spotlight on the vocals.
Amen to that. Since I have my Merlins (preorder) I tried several other IEMs, but none came even close. Yes, there were better in bass department (Velvet, ASG-2.5), but in the rest of the spectrum Merlins won every time hands down. Only the big dudes Audeze LCD-2F were better overall, but that's a totally different kind of monster
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What IEMs have you heard?