Impressions for now
I'm not afraid by Eminem
Played on the sony walkman z1000
Bassos + cks99s
Hype first
The basso earphones are awesome in every way now. Because of eminem’s “I’m not afraid” I can tell that it single handedly obliberated my earphone collection. It is up to part with the ortofon eq-5, fxz100s (actually above that), but most important of all, the re262s. Even the re262s, the ones I loved the most out of my collection (besides the eq-5 and the fxz), has beaten the ineffectient re262s!! The mids are to die for, the bass is plentiful, and the highs are a bit better than the 262’s itself, though because of its smooth sound, the highis are almost non-existant, but it is not recessed, it’s just so smooth….even with the slightest attention you’d be able to pick up the treble. The cks99s on the other hand, is a bit on the low rank because of its non-burned in processa t the moment.
Here’s the breakdown
Bassos = Awesome. All the words Eminem puts out are extremely clear, but his emotion stands out, similar ot the ortofons and hifiman. The mids act as if it is ethereal, similar to the highs, but only because of its smooth range. The bassos HAVE to be bought as Eminem cannot tell you enough how important his fearlessness is without the basso’s sound reproduction. Think slightly thick sound for some man power, along with the punchy bass and synthetic drums that have definition to provide a solemn atmosphere. The backup singers are simply amazing as they are the perfect example of separation. The bassos provided exemplary imaging for its price and I could tell them apart. Every instrument is acting on their own an dyou can tell that. The cks99s attempt this but not to the extent of the bassos.
The basss on the bassos are easier to feel, the cks99s are not as easy to feel, especially when it sounds a bit distant compared ot the bassos. The bassos have the frequency aligned while the cks99s have the mid-forward sound. Unfortunately the synthetic drums are sharper, and the mids are also just as harsh because of the silibance. It’s not as smooth as the bassos, but I will wait for the burn-in process.
Do not regret buying the bassos, but you may want to wait for the burned-in cks99s! So it will take at lest a week. I’d suggest if you can’t wait, do not hestitate. If you have faith in AT, please wait.
also, to the previous posters, I also had the similar idea while listening ot the ck99s. Dsnuts, It is thanks to you that I had thought of it, all because of your cks1000 thread, where it sounded washed up on the open box process, but then the burn-in helped LOADS. I hope it is the same with the cks99s!
@sfw yes, the driver flex is present on my bassos,
, but I'd rather have a driver flex with sound than one where I have problems listening to the awesome might of bassosssss!!!
SERIOUSLY, I WANT TO SING! MANY PRAISES!!!