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Oct 9, 2022 at 10:05 AM Post #65,716 of 103,536
Yes, the Knowles 33518 brings it. Actually, I like it better than the TRN ST5 with 3 more drivers. But there is (some) BA timbre, and it’s not found buried! Either you’re onboard for this display of tone, or not. I’m glad that it’s your favorite tune, I kinda figured it would be someone’s, though it’s not mine, still.......I can appreciate it for what it is. I probably like it due to it actually being well-done and complete? And exactly.....a darker DAP makes it a nice departure from what I listen to daily......so it’s kind of a fresh signature. That and the imaging is good, as well as that staging......of course Hybrids are my favorite!
Yeah, I think the BA brings even more spatiality and imaging benefits. Its not a very high fidelity tuning as it softens trebly instruments, but oh boy, what amazing vocal clarity avoiding all sibilance. I think it has a cult following and certain praise for a reason. You will sing compulsively a lot if you like vocal genres.
 
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Oct 9, 2022 at 11:31 AM Post #65,718 of 103,536
They really want $10k for this?!?
Must be an error or total madness
It's a placeholder price intended to keep you from actually checking out.
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Oct 9, 2022 at 12:55 PM Post #65,719 of 103,536
After reading about these, I decided to buy the Aür Audio Aure.

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Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 26 ohm© at 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 111dB at 1 kHz

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Bass (1): Proprietary 8mm DD
Midrange (2): Knowles Midrange Driver
Treble (4): E Audio Dual Tweeter

These are a balanced set with clarity and detail retrieval beyond their price of 370 USD, to my ears. It is a small business setup by two audiophiles and they deserve to be supported, so I bought a set.
 
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Oct 9, 2022 at 1:05 PM Post #65,720 of 103,536
After reading about these, I decided to buy the Aür Audio Aure.



Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 26 ohm© at 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 111dB at 1 kHz

Bass (1): Proprietary 8mm DD
Midrange (2): Knowles Custom Midrange Driver
Treble (4): Knowles Custom Dual Tweeter

These are a balanced set with clarity and detail retrieval beyond their price of 370 USD, to my ears. It is a small business setup by two audiophiles and they deserve to be supported, so I bought a set.

I have a friend who really enjoys these as well. He got them very recently as well and almost immediately sold off his B2 Dusks. I haven't tried them yet, but when I head up to San Francisco to see him in a couple weeks I'll definitely be doing so.
 
Oct 9, 2022 at 1:27 PM Post #65,721 of 103,536
One of the stores on AE has shared this :

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Looks like the new version of Timeless coming up.
 
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Oct 9, 2022 at 1:36 PM Post #65,723 of 103,536
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Oct 9, 2022 at 1:47 PM Post #65,725 of 103,536
This is wishful thinking.

Zeos be like: 2 dB more bass and slap my name on it.

That'll be $650.
Well, it’s kinda wild that something like the SA6 would be found as a product used for a future change of character? As yes, it’s been a while since the SA6 came out, still it’s like messing with a classic....and one that actually remains as an understood and complete product. While maybe it would be cool with a tad more bass...........maybe there is room to dial it in? I guess unpopular outcast-products aren’t good enough for a revamp?
 
Oct 9, 2022 at 1:51 PM Post #65,726 of 103,536
I have a friend who really enjoys these as well. He got them very recently as well and almost immediately sold off his B2 Dusks. I haven't tried them yet, but when I head up to San Francisco to see him in a couple weeks I'll definitely be doing so.
I am not surprised that your friend enjoys them as well.

When you get to hear them let us know your thoughts on them.
 
Oct 9, 2022 at 2:04 PM Post #65,727 of 103,536
Well, it’s kinda wild that something like the SA6 would be found as a product used for a future change of character? As yes, it’s been a while since the SA6 came out, still it’s like messing with a classic....and one that actually remains as an understood and complete product. While maybe it would be cool with a tad more bass...........maybe there is room to dial it in? I guess unpopular outcast-products aren’t good enough for a revamp?

There's money, money, money in it. Which I don't condemn. Slap a known name on it, make minor tweaks and sell it as the next best thing.

 

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