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How much is this one? I am really interested in trying out the E50 BA in a metal shell.
Edit: disclaimer: I paid for these IEMs at a discount from Hifigo. The discount was in exchange for a written review published within a deadline.
Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim has landed!
First impressions with stock ear tips, HiBy R4 with local FLAC files:
- Very well-tuned with a neutral and even sound signature. There is no additional warmth and at the same time, there is NO significant emphasis at the upper frequencies.
- Coming from a Harman-tuned IEM, I am pleased to find that the upper midrange is not as forward. There is enough emphasis to make vocal forward and clear but not shouty. There is also no sibilance, even when I test the harshest tracks in Ed Sheeran’s “=“ album. This IEM does not sound like Effect Audio Gaea at all.
- Treble (e.g., horn, hi hat, cymbals) is clear, detailed without being harsh or piercing.
Edit: the treble extension of this IEM is quite epic.
- The bass can be contentious. It has the same sharp attack with short decay, similarly to the Gaea. The bass line is clean, precise, and “snappy”, but not as thick as I would like from a DD. On the plus side, details and texture of the bass are excellent. Bass is also well extended into the subbass and can rumble if the track has that content.
- Excellent separation, note definition, overall sense of clarity. Every instrument is well defined with sharp boundary. Micro details come through well. Combining with the bass, this IEM as a snappy, tactile presentation, like plucking a tightened string if a guitar.
- Large and spacious soundstage. With R4, the stage feels a bit 2D and flat. I will see whether the stage can gain some depth from my iBasso DX300 and L&P W4.
In general, this IEM is a winner so far on both technical performance and tuning. It will make the value proposition of some kilobuck IEM quite questionable, especially if one is looking for a neutral and technical IEM.
Lee is killing it with Pilgrim.
I think it is $400.How much is this one? I am really interested in trying out the E50 BA.
If I get to hear this at CanJam this year I will definitely be saving up for one! I love the shell design and this could be endgame level for me personally. Might not be exactly my style tuning though as I prefer warmth but we will see.
Edit: disclaimer: I paid for these IEMs at a discount from Hifigo. The discount was in exchange for a written review published within a deadline.
Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim has landed!
First impressions with stock ear tips, HiBy R4 with local FLAC files:
- Very well-tuned with a neutral and even sound signature. There is no additional warmth and at the same time, there is NO significant emphasis at the upper frequencies.
- Coming from a Harman-tuned IEM, I am pleased to find that the upper midrange is not as forward. There is enough emphasis to make vocal forward and clear but not shouty. There is also no sibilance, even when I test the harshest tracks in Ed Sheeran’s “=“ album. This IEM does not sound like Effect Audio Gaea at all.
- Treble (e.g., horn, hi hat, cymbals) is clear, detailed without being harsh or piercing.
Edit: the treble extension of this IEM is quite epic.
- The bass can be contentious. It has the same sharp attack with short decay, similarly to the Gaea. The bass line is clean, precise, and “snappy”, but not as thick as I would like from a DD. On the plus side, details and texture of the bass are excellent. Bass is also well extended into the subbass and can rumble if the track has that content.
- Excellent separation, note definition, overall sense of clarity. Every instrument is well defined with sharp boundary. Micro details come through well. Combining with the bass, this IEM as a snappy, tactile presentation, like plucking a tightened string if a guitar.
- Large and spacious soundstage. With R4, the stage feels a bit 2D and flat. I will see whether the stage can gain some depth from my iBasso DX300 and L&P W4.
In general, this IEM is a winner so far on both technical performance and tuning. It will make the value proposition of some kilobuck IEM quite questionable, especially if one is looking for a neutral and technical IEM.
Lee is killing it with Pilgrim.
How does it compare with Aful P8? What are the differences?
Edit: disclaimer: I paid for these IEMs at a discount from Hifigo. The discount was in exchange for a written review published within a deadline.
Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim has landed!
First impressions with stock ear tips, HiBy R4 with local FLAC files:
- Very well-tuned with a neutral and even sound signature. There is no additional warmth and at the same time, there is NO significant emphasis at the upper frequencies.
- Coming from a Harman-tuned IEM, I am pleased to find that the upper midrange is not as forward. There is enough emphasis to make vocal forward and clear but not shouty. There is also no sibilance, even when I test the harshest tracks in Ed Sheeran’s “=“ album. This IEM does not sound like Effect Audio Gaea at all.
- Treble (e.g., horn, hi hat, cymbals) is clear, detailed without being harsh or piercing.
Edit: the treble extension of this IEM is quite epic.
- The bass can be contentious. It has the same sharp attack with short decay, similarly to the Gaea. The bass line is clean, precise, and “snappy”, but not as thick as I would like from a DD. On the plus side, details and texture of the bass are excellent. Bass is also well extended into the subbass and can rumble if the track has that content.
- Excellent separation, note definition, overall sense of clarity. Every instrument is well defined with sharp boundary. Micro details come through well. Combining with the bass, this IEM as a snappy, tactile presentation, like plucking a tightened string if a guitar.
- Large and spacious soundstage. With R4, the stage feels a bit 2D and flat. I will see whether the stage can gain some depth from my iBasso DX300 and L&P W4.
In general, this IEM is a winner so far on both technical performance and tuning. It will make the value proposition of some kilobuck IEM quite questionable, especially if one is looking for a neutral and technical IEM.
Lee is killing it with Pilgrim.
There is an interesting phenomenon with this IEM tuning, at least to my ears: despite having an overall neutral / flat, if not slightly bright tuning, I sometimes feel like the upper midrange is not pushed enough. Like vocals are not shouty enough. Maybe it’s because I have been listening to the Simgot only for the last few days.If I get to hear this at CanJam this year I will definitely be saving up for one! I love the shell design and this could be endgame level for me personally. Might not be exactly my style tuning though as I prefer warmth but we will see.
Both seem similar for majority. So does soundstage and imaging depend on what happens around 8k and further on - as the deviation seems to be there with Hype going higher and then falling off at end? Treble extention dictates staging to an extent?
Or is it something else in the drivers itself?
How does it compare with Aful P8? What are the differences?
Another wonderful late night listen with the SIE made my sleep so much sweeter. Do you guys fall asleep with IEMs in ears?
Not if you have tinnitus, so protect those ears!Sheesh, am in my early 30s, I should probably go all-in on audio while I can still hear lol. Guess it doesn’t matter much cuz I can just get more treble heavy stuff later on.
Earasers are excellent in-ear plugs for $40. They kill the high-frequency sounds while still letting you talk and other sounds not be muffled.I think my concert days are done for the most part, they can get nauseatingly loud. Last I checked my hearing was pretty though, no significant drop off until around 16k.
You might like Aful MagicOne. One BA, with a cool acoustic tube/chamber to enhance bass.but so far i want a bit vocal forward with decent thickness for rock song.
Good impactful bass but controlled and didn't bleed or smear other segment.
Treble with decent resolution but primarly not sibilant.
Price is apparently 400 USD:
Edit: disclaimer: I paid for these IEMs at a discount from Hifigo. The discount was in exchange for a written review published within a deadline.
Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim has landed!
First impressions with stock ear tips, HiBy R4 with local FLAC files:
- Very well-tuned with a neutral and even sound signature. There is no additional warmth and at the same time, there is NO significant emphasis at the upper frequencies.
- Coming from a Harman-tuned IEM, I am pleased to find that the upper midrange is not as forward. There is enough emphasis to make vocal forward and clear but not shouty. There is also no sibilance, even when I test the harshest tracks in Ed Sheeran’s “=“ album. This IEM does not sound like Effect Audio Gaea at all.
- Treble (e.g., horn, hi hat, cymbals) is clear, detailed without being harsh or piercing.
Edit: the treble extension of this IEM is quite epic.
- The bass can be contentious. It has the same sharp attack with short decay, similarly to the Gaea. The bass line is clean, precise, and “snappy”, but not as thick as I would like from a DD. On the plus side, details and texture of the bass are excellent. Bass is also well extended into the subbass and can rumble if the track has that content.
- Excellent separation, note definition, overall sense of clarity. Every instrument is well defined with sharp boundary. Micro details come through well. Combining with the bass, this IEM as a snappy, tactile presentation, like plucking a tightened string if a guitar.
- Large and spacious soundstage. With R4, the stage feels a bit 2D and flat. I will see whether the stage can gain some depth from my iBasso DX300 and L&P W4.
In general, this IEM is a winner so far on both technical performance and tuning. It will make the value proposition of some kilobuck IEM quite questionable, especially if one is looking for a neutral and technical IEM.
Lee is killing it with Pilgrim.
Fantastic first impression makes me oh so eager to try/blindbuy these at some point. Waiting on more people I trust to get their ears on these.
Edit: disclaimer: I paid for these IEMs at a discount from Hifigo. The discount was in exchange for a written review published within a deadline.
Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim has landed!
First impressions with stock ear tips, HiBy R4 with local FLAC files:
- Very well-tuned with a neutral and even sound signature. There is no additional warmth and at the same time, there is NO significant emphasis at the upper frequencies.
- Coming from a Harman-tuned IEM, I am pleased to find that the upper midrange is not as forward. There is enough emphasis to make vocal forward and clear but not shouty. There is also no sibilance, even when I test the harshest tracks in Ed Sheeran’s “=“ album. This IEM does not sound like Effect Audio Gaea at all.
- Treble (e.g., horn, hi hat, cymbals) is clear, detailed without being harsh or piercing.
Edit: the treble extension of this IEM is quite epic.
- The bass can be contentious. It has the same sharp attack with short decay, similarly to the Gaea. The bass line is clean, precise, and “snappy”, but not as thick as I would like from a DD. On the plus side, details and texture of the bass are excellent. Bass is also well extended into the subbass and can rumble if the track has that content.
- Excellent separation, note definition, overall sense of clarity. Every instrument is well defined with sharp boundary. Micro details come through well. Combining with the bass, this IEM as a snappy, tactile presentation, like plucking a tightened string if a guitar.
- Large and spacious soundstage. With R4, the stage feels a bit 2D and flat. I will see whether the stage can gain some depth from my iBasso DX300 and L&P W4.
In general, this IEM is a winner so far on both technical performance and tuning. It will make the value proposition of some kilobuck IEM quite questionable, especially if one is looking for a neutral and technical IEM.
Lee is killing it with Pilgrim.
Yikes, not the nicest thing to wake up to ... I usually start to drift off and take them out just before I've fully drowned deep into sleep. It's very difficult to intentionally wake up, take them out and put them aside, but it has to be done in order to prevent such mishaps.A few years back, I ruined a non-detachable Westone IEM after sleeping with it in the ears. Probably snagged on something and didn't have sound on one side when I woke up LOL. Had to send it for repair and recabling.
Now I only sleep with cheap IEMs that have detachable cables.
Might have to try these earplugs. I am getting bombarded with advertisements for 'earloops' too, have you (or anyone else) tried these?Earasers are excellent in-ear plugs for $40. They kill the high-frequency sounds while still letting you talk and other sounds not be muffled.
I swear by them as a lead singer in two rock bands. Next step for me is IEMs to replace my stage monitors.
8 dollars is crazy when the unboxing alone is comparable with stuff that costs 5-6 times the MSRP.TANGZU Wan'er S.G for ~ 16.50 USD (Edit: sometimes also for less than 8 USD if you can wait crazy price anyway)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006153617713.html
Review here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tangzu-waner-s-g.26236/reviews
Also still in Gizaudios sub 50 USD IEM recommendation for vocal lovers.
(And also a lot appreciation here in this thread)
Beautiful pictures of the geen version by @Leonarfd over here:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/show-off-your-iems-buds-and-accessories.945980/post-17611715
I'm curious about your comparison of the DX300 and R4. I'm aware of the price difference. But, besides the soundstage, what would be the other differences? Are these differences too big? Would R4 be more on the neutral side? I have a DX300 and I'm thinking about getting an R4 for easier portability.
Edit: disclaimer: I paid for these IEMs at a discount from Hifigo. The discount was in exchange for a written review published within a deadline.
Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim has landed!
First impressions with stock ear tips, HiBy R4 with local FLAC files:
- Very well-tuned with a neutral and even sound signature. There is no additional warmth and at the same time, there is NO significant emphasis at the upper frequencies.
- Coming from a Harman-tuned IEM, I am pleased to find that the upper midrange is not as forward. There is enough emphasis to make vocal forward and clear but not shouty. There is also no sibilance, even when I test the harshest tracks in Ed Sheeran’s “=“ album. This IEM does not sound like Effect Audio Gaea at all.
- Treble (e.g., horn, hi hat, cymbals) is clear, detailed without being harsh or piercing.
Edit: the treble extension of this IEM is quite epic.
- The bass can be contentious. It has the same sharp attack with short decay, similarly to the Gaea. The bass line is clean, precise, and “snappy”, but not as thick as I would like from a DD. On the plus side, details and texture of the bass are excellent. Bass is also well extended into the subbass and can rumble if the track has that content.
- Excellent separation, note definition, overall sense of clarity. Every instrument is well defined with sharp boundary. Micro details come through well. Combining with the bass, this IEM as a snappy, tactile presentation, like plucking a tightened string if a guitar.
- Large and spacious soundstage. With R4, the stage feels a bit 2D and flat. I will see whether the stage can gain some depth from my iBasso DX300 and L&P W4.
In general, this IEM is a winner so far on both technical performance and tuning. It will make the value proposition of some kilobuck IEM quite questionable, especially if one is looking for a neutral and technical IEM.
Lee is killing it with Pilgrim.