The discovery thread!

[AmericanSpirit]

Hopefully they'll respond to some cable rolling - balanced copper might help?

HEXA does respond to cables, I’m using XINHS 4core graphene cable.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

I can't find the "H570" eartips. :/ It only shows some ASUS mainboards?

This one
US $3.69 | Universal Latex Ear Tips for
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mskf982

 

[AmericanSpirit]

American how is the bass on the Vesna? I like bass but I'm seeing conflicting reports and graphs. Most seem to think its on the light side though.

For Vesna conflicting reports are very understandable, Vesna acts totally different depending on amp’s drivability



Here is the details

$17 LCP Bullet IEM with 3.5khz gain peak with pretty neutral tuning else where.

Will post impressions later but OOTB it’s
pretty satisfying, probably best bullet type performance. Imaging focus off at this moment, is 400hz off from my 3.1khz peak so I probably would need a tip roll.

Wow it has carrying pouch and USB-C DSP option.

—-Tip Roll
I was able to bring down gain peak close to my 3.1khz with UM‘s Bluecore M. Still feel imaging focus is off a bit, I see the peak is around 3.3khz now.

After some other tip rolls, Acostune AET07’s L size was a better fit.

Better than stock. But still the imaging focus is seemed to be leaning a bit too toward from spot-on positions..
Illustration of leaning forward feeling:



—After Tip Roll impression

▶︎Harman style V-tuning, wide diffusion field, LCP-native speed

▶︎High-resolving capabilities due to high driver spec as well as lifted 5-6khz, which actually is on the edge of my tolerance threshold with LCP drivers, if this was CNT/DLC, I’m already throwing this IEM away for being too bright

▶︎Unlike Moondrop’s Quarks OG &DSP, Vesna doesn’t produce a “Kompact” sound as generally expected from bullet type IEMs. Probably I may need to compare with Chu-class small IEM for the driver’s performance.

▶︎This bullet IEM has 30Ω with 102db/1Mw at 1khz, pretty hard to gain last niche of treble extension. It does have “air” region surprisingly.

Good enough to enjoy music?
Hmm it still sounds compact. It is forgivable size of compactness, but still, Triwpowin Lea class of LCP driver maybe desired. However considering this is a bullet IEM, I find it more than enough among all bullet type.

Great new finding for sleeping bud that can sit neatly between pillow and ear!

I suspect it reacts similar way to Flo Audio Lily

 

[Sunstealer]

Is there anyone who has ordered and tested the new and improved Reecho SG-03s?

LCP driver and the metal design is tempting. Still have my SG01 OVA that get some use weekly at work, biggest downside with that set was the short nozzles. The product images of the SG-03S makes them look quite ergonomic.

Agree with the short nozzles. FAN bests it easily. I'll be selling mine as they no longer serve me.

 

[Sunstealer]

HEXA does respond to cables, I’m using XINHS 4core graphene cable.

I have that cable plus a home made 22AWG 6N Copper cable. Looking forward to some rolling!

 

[Dsnuts]

This was one of my review obligations. But was an easy one to write about because of how good this thing is. This one is fairly spendy but worth the cash just the sheer versatility of the unit not to mention just how good it is for IEM use. It is better for IEM use vs harder to drive CANs. The IFI Gryphon provides so many ways to use it. Its got a smorgasboard of connection options. The best bluetooth codecs not to mention a stout 40ft of connectivity indoors. I have been using this thing to review and test numerous IEMs and got to know its excellent sound quality. Your weekend reader and my take on the outstanding IFI Gryphon.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ifi-audio-xdsd-gryphon.25530/review/30043/

 

[Surf Monkey]

This was one of my review obligations. But was an easy one to write about because of how good this thing is. This one is fairly spendy but worth the cash just the sheer versatility of the unit not to mention just how good it is for IEM use. It is better for IEM use vs harder to drive CANs. The IFI Gryphon provides so many ways to use it. Its got a smorgasboard of connection options. The best bluetooth codecs not to mention a stout 40ft of connectivity indoors. I have been using this thing to review and test numerous IEMs and got to know its excellent sound quality. Your weekend reader and my take on the outstanding IFI Gryphon.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ifi-audio-xdsd-gryphon.25530/review/30043/

I’ve had my eye on those. I’m off to read your review…

 

[F700]

Looking for a slight V-shaped signature in an affordable yet qualitative package? Even if the QoA Vesper are not « fresh news », this 1DD/1BA setup offers a warmish signature with the right amount of impact in the lower register and does not tickle your ears too much in the upper-mids region. It’s an USD 60ish set, but very well executed (special mention to the tight 2pin connectors). 40 hours of burn-in for the DD will do. Getting a good seal with appropriate tips is key and the stock cable does its job, even if an extra investment for a SPC or silver cable will enhance the experience. I repeat though, the stock cable is fine.

You can get the Vesper here https://qoa-audio.com/product/qoa-vesper/ or on AE (like I did)

QoA Vesper - aftermarket cable Satin Audio Hyperion 10x braid (not mandatory to enjoy the Vesper)

 

[Leonarfd]

Never heard about the Vesper, with so many releases coming out some gets left behind. Fromt eh measurement it looks like a fun IEM with a bass shelf similar to Blon 03.

What interest me the most is, what cable is that @F700 ? I am a sucker for nice cables.

 

[Leonarfd]

Tempotec Sonata HD II

Need to praise this small dongle, I have been on a hunt for a while to get silent output from my Pixel 6 phone. I have tried more expensive dongles also, all of them has picked up clicks and pops from the phone. This is the first dongle I have tried that's completely silent. Before this only some battery driven DAC/AMPs where able to remove the noise.

It also has a clear and nice sound considering the price point and the size. The SHIO will arrive this weekend, while probably sound better. But not a given that it can remove the noise like this.

 

[F700]

Never heard about the Vesper, with so many releases coming out some gets left behind. Fromt eh measurement it looks like a fun IEM with a bass shelf similar to Blon 03.

What interest me the most is, what cable is that @F700 ? I am a sucker for nice cables.

Satin Audio Hyperion 10x braid. You don’t need it to enjoy the Vesper, but I had it at hand or better said lying in the drawer and it makes a great job with the Vesper.

 

[helloh3adfi]

This one
US $3.69 | Universal Latex Ear Tips for
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mskf982

The link says "unavailable in your country" -,-
Is it maybe something like https://aliexpress.com/item/1005004890015530.html ?

 

[gmdb]

Looking for a slight V-shaped signature in an affordable yet qualitative package? Even if the QoA Vesper are not « fresh news », this 1DD/1BA setup offers a warmish signature with the right amount of impact in the lower register and does not tickle your ears too much in the upper-mids region. It’s an USD 60ish set, but very well executed (special mention to the tight 2pin connectors). 40 hours of burn-in for the DD will do. Getting a good seal with appropriate tips is key and the stock cable does its job, even if an extra investment for a SPC or silver cable will enhance the experience. I repeat though, the stock cable is fine.

You can get the Vesper here https://qoa-audio.com/product/qoa-vesper/ or on AE (like I did)

I've had th Vesper for over a year. It continues to impress. A class above its asking price and it does pair well with a silver-plated or pure silver cable.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Never heard about the Vesper, with so many releases coming out some gets left behind. Fromt eh measurement it looks like a fun IEM with a bass shelf similar to Blon 03.

What interest me the most is, what cable is that @F700 ? I am a sucker for nice cables.

I have one Vesper coming, found around $50 something, it looks pretty nice on FR

Nice deal if you can find ED29689 with full resin filled nice looking shell for around $30! If I had same choice, I’d also picked that one for sure

By the way I just found QoA vesper for around $52 and SPD+BA TRN Xuanwu for around $25, so it’s incomig with sloppy aliexpress standard shipping.

I don’t know if i3 Pro is using SPD or not, if not, Xuanwu is gonna be my first SPD exposure.

For QoA Vesper I noticed it has my HRTF 3khz peak and pretty similar tuning with Sony M9, with knowles BA, it won’t be too bad to give it a try. I may feel a bit edgy for that 6khz area, but it can be tamed with ear tips.

 

[F700]

I've had th Vesper for over a year. It continues to impress. A class above its asking price and it does pair well with a silver-plated or pure silver cable.

Yes Sir, indeed