[o0genesis0o]

I love how this thing sounds. I actually got the Questyle M15i dongle after this and for supposedly being the "endgame dongle" it sounds like broken glass in comparison.

I'm also a bit disappointed by M15i. It's not bad or anything, just a bit annoying to use and a bit too expensive. Much prefer the slightly warmer DAC/amps built around Cirrus Logic or AKM DAC chips.

 

[bithalver]

So weird, right! Imagine having to explain all this to a simple 19th century man. Or a woman, to make it even more difficult jk ladies

The world you were born into no longer exists. This is a quote: sorry, source lost to me.

Try to explain internet just 40 years ago.
Try to explain nowadays' IEMs just 10 years ago.

A joke, when a youngster sees a floppy disk for the first time:
- Oh, how nice, you 3d printed the "save icon" ?

And the list continues ...

 

[MudEnjoyer]

I'm also a bit disappointed by M15i. It's not bad or anything, just a bit annoying to use and a bit too expensive. Much prefer the slightly warmer DAC/amps built around Cirrus Logic or AKM DAC chips.

I have no complaints about the user experience. I actually like the fact that it doesn't have dedicated volume controls, which is specially annoying when you have an iPhone constantly screaming at you because you dared to turn up the host volume above 70%.

Which is actually the level I have to use my Final E5000 on high gain (!) and the bass is gone making it sound very bright. There is something wrong going on with the M15i and the E5000 paired together.

It also turns my IER-M9 into a completely different IEM as well. But not bad, just different. A less laid back and more energetic listen, with less of that rubbery "not quite DD but not quite BA either" bass that makes the IER-M series so characteristic.

I haven't tried it much with other IEMs due to the lack of time but I guess I simply prefer warmer sources.

And yes both Qudelix 5K, Apple Dongle, M15i and ZX707 graph almost identically; and I often have to pinch myself after hearing that source memes are real.

 

[Mr.HiAudio]

Tanchjim Origin.

I would describe their delivery as "just right" or "a bit lean", a bit like a headphone with a single armature driver. Bass is there, it's more than enough and I don't feel a lack of it, but it's neither technical nor whip and punch, it's more like a carpet pad. HF is good, but also without any super long fades. But the middle is very strong in terms of elaboration, images, fades, positioning of the scene and its depth. I would say the pitch is the opposite of the Shozy B2.
If a little similarity with Penon Vortex - also a little bass, but the Vortex has more treble and the midrange is slightly tinted.

Electronics sounds good, bass will be but not tooth-crushing moderately tight and dense.
If the source has an emphasis on the midrange, they can tire.
Vocals, instruments (separation) Origin transmit great, this is theirs.

As for me, they are ideal as a second pair to the main ones, or: for the street basshead and for home quiet.

With Cayin N7 the mids are too bright, a little bit undercutting;
With QLS MUB1 bass is more bassy and comfortable, I liked the connection;
With Hiby R6 Pro-2 also everything is about personally, bass is deeper even.

 

[Jmop]

Yeah, Origin looks really good. Man this is tough.. What you guys think? Origin, Falcon Ultra, OD200, anything else in that ballpark?

 

[o0genesis0o]

It also turns my IER-M9 into a completely different IEM as well. But not bad, just different. A less laid back and more energetic listen

And yes both Qudelix 5K, Apple Dongle, M15i and ZX707 graph almost identically; and I often have to pinch myself after hearing that source memes are real.

Self contradiction, aren’t we

Sorry, I have reading comprehension problem

 

[MudEnjoyer]

Self contradiction, aren’t we

Sorry, I have reading comprehension problem

Yes, hearing as in "listening to music" rather than "hearing people talking about DACs and Amps" (which I used to laugh at).

I left the objectivist camp a long time ago.

 

[Singaravelan]

Yeah, Origin looks really good. Man this is tough.. What you guys think? Origin, Falcon Ultra, OD200, anything else in that ballpark?

One more in the mix!

 

[Jmop]

One more in the mix!

Haha, he did praise that one in the Falcon Ultra vid, along with the Origin. Maybe too rich for blood, kinda looking at single DDs too but the frequency response is definitely there!

 

[Jmop]

Taking OD200 out of the equation, I would only use the silver nozzle and with the silver nozzle the mid treble peak sticks out a bit much and the bass bleeds more so not really feeling that one as much. Origin or Falcon Ultra.. gonna research a bit more.

 

[MidnightSun]

Are we really allowed to use this phrase? I thought Paul Wasabii had copyrights?

Nah, only if you pause for a second before saying it with your mic picking up static.

 

[MidnightSun]

Taking OD200 out of the equation, I would only use the silver nozzle and with the silver nozzle the mid treble peak sticks out a bit much and the bass bleeds more so not really feeling that one as much. Origin or Falcon Ultra.. gonna research a bit more.

You like some serious sub-bass Falcon Ultra, if it doesn't matter Origin
You like close, intimate vocals (with one of the nozzles) Falcon Ultra, if not Origin or Falcon Ultra (with the other nozzle), but
You like clear upper-mids: vocals and instrument overtones should be in your face, things should have an edge
Origin, if no Falcon Ultra (with one of the nozzles), if still yes but you also like bass too much to compromise Falcon Ultra (other nozzle)

 

[Jmop]

You like some serious sub-bass Falcon Ultra, if it doesn't matter Origin
You like close, intimate vocals (with one of the nozzles) Falcon Ultra, if not Origin or Falcon Ultra (with the other nozzle), but
You like clear upper-mids: vocals and instrument overtones should be in your face, things should have an edge
Origin, if no Falcon Ultra (with one of the nozzles), if still yes but you also like bass too much to compromise Falcon Ultra (other nozzle)

Haha, I just narrowed down further and the Ultra will be my next purchase unless something else pops up or I end up reading something that deters me from it. I think the blue nozzle Ultra looks exceptionally well-balanced for a warm/smooth set, and I think a balanced cable will give that extra notch of speed and stage that seems to be slightly lacking from what I’ve read about it.

Edit: Balanced also good for upper mids-lower treble control.

 

[o0genesis0o]

This album is beautiful

It’s also an excellent test for the “3D-ness” of your IEM and DAC/amp, perceived dynamic, bass quality, and quality of female vocals.

I’m a bit disappointed to find that the Pilgrim cannot match its sibling Gaea on any aspects that I index for. Amazing how much more Lee can squeeze out with one extra BA.

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Hello mates, here are my new product reviews for this month, will try to publish at least 3 product reviews next week.

EPZ X TIPSY STAR & ONE

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/epz-x-tipsy-star-one.26987/reviews#review-33803

SHOZY P20
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/shozy-planar-magnetic-14-5mm-iem.27091/reviews#review-33804

7HZ AURORA

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/7hz-aurora.27147/reviews#review-33805