Jan 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM Post #142,906 of 145,185
Looking to buy (yet)another iem and for a moment considered an open box Anni 23 because of all the praise it gets but managed to be sensible (actually started sweating thinking of spending that much) and read some more reviews and for it's price it does get, surprisingly, a few criticisms, the main part in it's favor is very well done treble but for that kind of money I would expect well done everything as I know the honeymoon period soon wears off, and have had sets before with very clear highs but virtually no bass or recessed mids (not that Anni 23 has that much of a disparity). I really didn't want to spend this kind of money also, so it was quite a relief to read less than emphatic reviews. So after reading lots more I went for a Maven II.
 
Jan 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM Post #142,907 of 145,185
Looking to buy (yet)another iem and for a moment considered an open box Anni 23 because of all the praise it gets but managed to be sensible (actually started sweating thinking of spending that much) and read some more reviews and for it's price it does get, surprisingly, a few criticisms, the main part in it's favor is very well done treble but for that kind of money I would expect well done everything as I know the honeymoon period soon wears off, and have had sets before with very clear highs but virtually no bass or recessed mids (not that Anni 23 has that much of a disparity). I really didn't want to spend this kind of money also, so it was quite a relief to read less than emphatic reviews. So after reading lots more I went for a Maven II.
https://shop.musicteck.com/products/unique-melody-maven-ii-crescent-like-new

If you do any ordering from MT, you know they say "like new", but they always send new unopened units, with "new unopened" written on the invoice. So these are super deals.

Spend any time in the Watercooler thread, and you'd know just how highly regarded these IEMs are. It's one of my target IEMs for CanJam, and I'd love to able to get some audition time with them at home too.
 
Jan 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM Post #142,908 of 145,185
I've always liked the Hype 4 - but this combination is just plain ❤️‍🔥
Hype 4 with the Deuce IA - Clarinet - Undertaken by RA

So nice!

Loving the Clarinet so far, a coaxial input seems to add some special sauce to an already great sounding little DAC/amp.

Listened for a few hours last night with AüR Audio Neon Pro and for a few hours so far today with AüR Hermit and both seem to do really well off the Clarinet.

To my ear it sounds as good or better than other gear I have, some costing much more.

It has a few quirks but does a great job overall.

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Jan 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM Post #142,909 of 145,185
MAIL CALL!!!

New year, new toys! But.. I'm going to let them come to room temp before checking them out. It's like 10º F today and the boxes are frozen. That's -12.2º C for the rest of the world.

Btw.. apparently Bloom ups their candy game when you buy nicer things. I'm used to getting snack sized bags of Skittles or a couple Starbursts with my orders.

Good for when the Gummies kick in!
 
Jan 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM Post #142,910 of 145,185
I’m back…what’s new?!
 
Jan 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM Post #142,911 of 145,185
MAIL CALL!!!

New year, new toys! But.. I'm going to let them come to room temp before checking them out. It's like 10º F today and the boxes are frozen. That's -12.2º C for the rest of the world.

Btw.. apparently Bloom ups their candy game when you buy nicer things. I'm used to getting snack sized bags of Skittles or a couple Starbursts with my orders.

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Do let us know your thoughts about this great combo :D
 
Jan 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM Post #142,912 of 145,185
YU9 Audio Yan the iem that just creeps up on you! Such a satisfying single DD iem added the Yongse Captain 4.4mm cable and divinius Velvet normal tips great quailty bass with layering and detail, airy mids with body and really well extended treble for $100 these are a steal. Buy them now thank me later.

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Jan 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM Post #142,914 of 145,185
Loving the Clarinet so far, a coaxial input seems to add some special sauce to an already great sounding little DAC/amp.

Listened for a few hours last night with AüR Audio Neon Pro and for a few hours so far today with AüR Hermit and both seem to do really well off the Clarinet.

To my ear it sounds as good or better than other gear I have, some costing much more.

It has a few quirks but does a great job overall.

IMG_0905.jpeg
My trigger-happy PTT finger is itching to press "pay now" LOL>
 
Jan 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM Post #142,915 of 145,185
Jan 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM Post #142,916 of 145,185
Anyone know if Shanling is active on this forum? I need to pickup a new balanced “screw on tip” set or single I guess for the MG800.
 
Jan 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM Post #142,917 of 145,185
I've got the Jomo Audio Nautilus in coming so excited!🤩
 
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