chickenmoon
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Aune E1 was their first I believe.
Can't wait for them. I own Aune's first model - E1 (Polish Aune's distributor has exclusivity for it). Also single dynamic and it is still my favourite set - organic sound, very coherent. This one is much pricier but i exprect to be much better. Deffinitelly on my list.
Wow the manufacturer must have faith in themselves to launch straight into the $300 region for a single DD. That's like competing with Tanchjim Oxygen.
You lost me at smooth highs. At those prices, i don't want "smooth and detailed". I want vibrant, extended, and CONTROLLED. Like the A7, RE-00, or IE800.Aune Jasper are really nice. Build quality is good, the case is stylish and the sound is great. I was able to listen to their two tuning options and finally they have chosen the better one IMHO. Natural tonality with great lows (quite fast, with precise subbass), clear, but not thin mids with upfront vocals, smooth, yet detailed highs. Channel separation, stage high and overall holography are good. Very interesing and competitive IEM for this price.
Jasper works great with premium cables and nicely reacts to tips rolling (more lows with Symbio W peel, more neutral sound with Acoustune AET08a etc.), so their sound is easy to further personalize.
You lost me at smooth highs. At those prices, i don't want "smooth and detailed". I want vibrant, extended, and CONTROLLED. Like the A7, RE-00, or IE800.
@davidmolliere you welcome
Jasper's highs aren't dark, lifeless or dull. Treble extension is surprisingly good and the presentation has a nice amount of air. Also highs are quite lively, there is nice splash and hi-hat isn't too distant. Yet highs aren't overly bright and upfront (they sit a bit behind vocals, at the same time aren't merged with background).
If you are searching for very exciting highs with accented crash, Jasper prodobly won't provide that. Sound is quite lively and detailed (especially with something like Azla Sedna tips and better quality cable), yet smooth (as not harsh or piercing), without sibilance. Overall, different people have different tastes, but many could like Jasper's tuning.
Oxygen/KXXS' highs (especially lower around 6 kHz) are darker, less lively than Jasper's. DUNU Falcon-C on the other hand has a noticeable brighter, thinner treble (with stock cable, that doesn't match well with sound signature). Something like Phonic BWD8 (African Padauk wood), ikko OH7 have even smoother, less extended highs.
How does it compare to oxygen? Sidegrade or upgrade? Also mainly interested in male vocals and details.@davidmolliere you welcome
Jasper's highs aren't dark, lifeless or dull. Treble extension is surprisingly good and the presentation has a nice amount of air. Also highs are quite lively, there is nice splash and hi-hat isn't too distant. Yet highs aren't overly bright and upfront (they sit a bit behind vocals, at the same time aren't merged with background).
If you are searching for very exciting highs with accented crash, Jasper prodobly won't provide that. Sound is quite lively and detailed (especially with something like Azla Sedna tips and better quality cable), yet smooth (as not harsh or piercing), without sibilance. Overall, different people have different tastes, but many could like Jasper's tuning.
Oxygen/KXXS' highs (especially lower around 6 kHz) are darker, less lively than Jasper's. DUNU Falcon-C on the other hand has a noticeable brighter, thinner treble (with stock cable, that doesn't match well with sound signature). Something like Phonic BWD8 (African Padauk wood), ikko OH7 have even smoother, less extended highs.
How does it compare to oxygen? Sidegrade or upgrade? Also mainly interested in male vocals and details.
You lost me at smooth highs. At those prices, i don't want "smooth and detailed". I want vibrant, extended, and CONTROLLED. Like the A7, RE-00, or IE800.
i remember the Sony M9 also being smooth and detailed in the treble.. and that's more than three times the price
that one is great though.. one of those IEMs that can made me stop and listened to the whole song when i auditioned it