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Mar 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM Post #97,366 of 100,765
It's like all the good players ditching the full Harman target simultaneously. The elysian raises the most concern to me with the early 1.25kHz push and the lean bass shelf. But we will see. I can enjoy Gaea, so I can listen to anything from Elysian :dt880smile:

That alignment between these from around 2.5kHz up is beautiful.

Edit: @Jaytiss the Cadenza 4 has not been released yet? How do people have access to them so far???
Did you get your hands on singolo? When you get, do compare with the Aful Magicone please. I know ba and dd, but want to see how they use what seems similar tech and differentiate.
 
Mar 18, 2024 at 10:45 PM Post #97,367 of 100,765
Did you get your hands on singolo? When you get, do compare with the Aful Magicone please. I know ba and dd, but want to see how they use what seems similar tech and differentiate.
I have a unit on the way. Will share that comparison when I receive the IEM.
 
Mar 18, 2024 at 11:29 PM Post #97,368 of 100,765
The CCA Trio is the quintessential ALL-AROUNDER. You will be absolutely hard pressed to find another IEM, either it be in it's price bracket, or up to $100, where you can definitively say this thing can handle a swath of genres like a champ. Now, if you're a stickler for top end resolution as a necessity to declare it a true "all arounder", then you'll find fault in my words, but if you're ok with really good resolution, and pretty good mid bass kick, but not truly punchy, then yes, you will find gospel in my description, and join me that the Trio is going to treat your entire library, regardless of genre, very professionally and adeptly.

Thanks for the reply. Hmm I think i'll skip the R1 and go with the T10 to go along with the Trio
 
Mar 18, 2024 at 11:39 PM Post #97,369 of 100,765
After a good while of not buying budget iems I've caved in and ordered the Trio!
Needed to add a cable as well to get the price up to a discount code!
Should look nice with the Trio
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003276158695.html
 
Mar 18, 2024 at 11:39 PM Post #97,370 of 100,765
Did you get your hands on singolo? When you get, do compare with the Aful Magicone please. I know ba and dd, but want to see how they use what seems similar tech and differentiate.
I got one coming for review soon. I'm very excited to see that tube technology at play in the Singolo
 
Mar 18, 2024 at 11:56 PM Post #97,371 of 100,765
Speaking of tubes bought the Cayin R3 ULTRA going to try a Tube DAP
 

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Mar 19, 2024 at 12:04 AM Post #97,372 of 100,765
Absolutely love this one. Sweet musical iem with good bass.

@gadgetgod stealing your pic 🤪

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Mar 19, 2024 at 12:10 AM Post #97,373 of 100,765
Absolutely love this one. Sweet musical iem with good bass.

@gadgetgod stealing your pic 🤪

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I have never tried the Oxygen but am very interested in the newer Origin. Looks like a great next step.
 
Mar 19, 2024 at 12:21 AM Post #97,374 of 100,765
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Mar 19, 2024 at 1:41 AM Post #97,377 of 100,765
ELYSIAN x EFFECT AUDIO PILGRIM $399.00 😱
said to be Final Price, reduced from $499 plan.

We can buy 40% of a KZ KRILA with that money! I thought it would have cost 1/2 a Krila but good for the 10% off!




The new macbook does have more beefy amp inside, but I think it would not be activated unless the device has high enough impedance.

Anyhow, you remind me, maybe that Penon 4.4mm dongle that you mentioned a while back might be a good addition to any collection, given that it is better than R3II as you mentioned.



@Click bullied Elysian so much with post-Canjam impressions that they drop the price by $100 :dt880smile: I wonder if Effect Audio is supplying an Eros or Ares or whatever the other one cable. It would be like “spend a bit more and get an IEM to go with your cable” kind of deal.

Kinda like Final Audio E3000. The pack of included type E ear tips is already half the price of the IEM.

Bro actually the Final E500 is an even better deal if you are looking to get the Final E tips with an IEM for cheap.

So the Final E tips usually retail for around $15 USD. The E500 goes for $20. So it is literally adding 5 bucks to get the IEM LOL.

The E500 is not bad actually for a budget pair. Smooth and warm with thick note weight, non-fatiguing. Not too technical, but has good imaging and soundstage for binaural tracks, videos and games. Superb timbre.





I have never tried the Oxygen but am very interested in the newer Origin. Looks like a great next step.

The Origin is an incremental upgrade over the Oxygen - improves the fitting and technicalities. But it is more expensive than the Oxygen, so diminishing returns rears its head once again.





I absolutely love my Woo Mini. Really sounds great on my Sigva 023 headphones. Tames the treble and creates a fullness in sound.

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Wow how is this Woo Mini tube thingy? Always wanted to audition it.
 
Mar 19, 2024 at 1:48 AM Post #97,378 of 100,765
We can buy 40% of a KZ KRILA with that money! I thought it would have cost 1/2 a Krila but good for the 10% off!






Bro actually the Final E500 is an even better deal if you are looking to get the Final E tips with an IEM for cheap.

So the Final E tips usually retail for around $15 USD. The E500 goes for $20. So it is literally adding 5 bucks to get the IEM LOL.

The E500 is not bad actually for a budget pair. Smooth and warm with thick note weight, non-fatiguing. Not too technical, but has good imaging and soundstage for binaural tracks, videos and games. Superb timbre.







The Origin is an incremental upgrade over the Oxygen - improves the fitting and technicalities. But it is more expensive than the Oxygen, so diminishing returns rears its head once again.







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Wow how is this Woo Mini tube thingy? Always wanted to audition it.
Which 2-3 iems you use regularly?
 
Mar 19, 2024 at 2:05 AM Post #97,379 of 100,765
I found the Timsok real value for the price ($450). Name your value iems above $300.
For metalheads and EDMheads it would have to be the AüR Audio Neon Pro at 660€ new, or with a 120+€ discount in the classifieds. How do I know? I'm selling mine. Sell now, regret later ... 🥲
 
Mar 19, 2024 at 2:05 AM Post #97,380 of 100,765
Which 2-3 iems you use regularly?

Mostly older gear are my daily drivers, like Sony IER M9, Sony XBA N3, Moondrop Variations, Final E5000 and AKG N5005.
 

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