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I first encountered Supreme V3 (SV3) a few months ago through an opportunistic purchase on the secondary market. I'd seen some positive reviews, but I wasn't prepared for how strongly the SV3's tuning would appeal to my personal preferences (Qobuz playlist).
I love the balance and definition throughout the spectrum, but particularly the natural and authentic timbre of mid-range instruments and vocals. Staging and instrument separation are excellent, though not as big as my then-favorite Traillii Ti (TT).
Some have described SV3 as lacking in low-end depth and resolution, but I don't hear this myself. I tend to prefer resolution and detail over rumble, but I've been quite satisfied with the SV3's sub-bass and mid-bass capabilities.
After a few weeks of listening and enjoying, I reached out to Sammy to learn more about his work and the Supreme Legend. We've been in contact since, and I've gained a deep appreciation for his experience over the past decade and craftsmanship in tuning specialized IEMs.
Eventually, in pursuit of the illusive 'ultimate' audio experience, I ordered the Legend along with the Fantasies Copper 4W cable. I have not been disappointed, as the Legend brings the strengths of the SV3 to a new level. While SV3 is housed in a brass shell, Legend is silver-based with refined resolution and detail. The balance across the spectrum is maintained and staging is expanded.
These subtle but distinct enhancements have elevated the Legend to become my favorite IEM, though I still enjoy the distinctive qualities of many others as well, including TT (smaller, lighter, balanced tuning, huge staging), Traillii JP (warmer, mids-forward), APX SE (incredible resolution, control across the spectrum) and even Rn6 CIEM (well-defined tactile bass, balanced upper-mids and treble) and Multiverse Mentor CIEM (a long-time personal favorite, despite Amber Pearl's low-end improvements).
TL;DR - Rhapsodio Supreme Legend is a significant investment, but the reward is an equally impressive flagship IEM experience. I haven't heard Storm, Creator, Dio or Chronicle, but it's hard to image improving on the Legend. I look forward to Sammy's future attempts!
I love the balance and definition throughout the spectrum, but particularly the natural and authentic timbre of mid-range instruments and vocals. Staging and instrument separation are excellent, though not as big as my then-favorite Traillii Ti (TT).
Some have described SV3 as lacking in low-end depth and resolution, but I don't hear this myself. I tend to prefer resolution and detail over rumble, but I've been quite satisfied with the SV3's sub-bass and mid-bass capabilities.
After a few weeks of listening and enjoying, I reached out to Sammy to learn more about his work and the Supreme Legend. We've been in contact since, and I've gained a deep appreciation for his experience over the past decade and craftsmanship in tuning specialized IEMs.
Eventually, in pursuit of the illusive 'ultimate' audio experience, I ordered the Legend along with the Fantasies Copper 4W cable. I have not been disappointed, as the Legend brings the strengths of the SV3 to a new level. While SV3 is housed in a brass shell, Legend is silver-based with refined resolution and detail. The balance across the spectrum is maintained and staging is expanded.
These subtle but distinct enhancements have elevated the Legend to become my favorite IEM, though I still enjoy the distinctive qualities of many others as well, including TT (smaller, lighter, balanced tuning, huge staging), Traillii JP (warmer, mids-forward), APX SE (incredible resolution, control across the spectrum) and even Rn6 CIEM (well-defined tactile bass, balanced upper-mids and treble) and Multiverse Mentor CIEM (a long-time personal favorite, despite Amber Pearl's low-end improvements).
TL;DR - Rhapsodio Supreme Legend is a significant investment, but the reward is an equally impressive flagship IEM experience. I haven't heard Storm, Creator, Dio or Chronicle, but it's hard to image improving on the Legend. I look forward to Sammy's future attempts!
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