[ngd3]

I have had a N8 in my cart for several days. Just haven’t pulled the trigger. I still think it may be too close to Trio or LX.

I have the N8 universal (thanks @mvvRAZ ), Trio and owned the LX for over a year. Might be new toy syndrome but would say the N8 has best overall SQ imo. I'll try to do an A/B comparison for you soon, but from memory the Trio is warmer, with less bass slam and rumble, and smoother mids and treble.

N8 is more etched/defined all over which leads to better imaging. Both have a wide stage but N8 is much deeper to me. Again, new toy syndrome so I'll try to give more critical impressions soon. I've been interested in custom N8s since they were announced, but Crinacles post on the variance between the universal and custom and generally lukewarm reviews elsewhere have killed the urge. Another thing to consider getting them custom

 

[Malevolint]

I have the N8 universal (thanks @mvvRAZ ), Trio and owned the LX for over a year. Might be new toy syndrome but would say the N8 has best overall SQ imo. I'll try to do an A/B comparison for you soon, but from memory the Trio is warmer, with less bass slam and rumble, and smoother mids and treble.

N8 is more etched/defined all over which leads to better imaging. Both have a wide stage but N8 is much deeper to me. Again, new toy syndrome so I'll try to give more critical impressions soon. I've been interested in custom N8s since they were announced, but Crinacles post on the variance between the universal and custom and generally lukewarm reviews elsewhere have killed the urge. Another thing to consider getting them custom

I'm curious if this has gotten better because the N8 would be perfect for me.

 

[mwhals]

I have the N8 universal (thanks @mvvRAZ ), Trio and owned the LX for over a year. Might be new toy syndrome but would say the N8 has best overall SQ imo. I'll try to do an A/B comparison for you soon, but from memory the Trio is warmer, with less bass slam and rumble, and smoother mids and treble.

N8 is more etched/defined all over which leads to better imaging. Both have a wide stage but N8 is much deeper to me. Again, new toy syndrome so I'll try to give more critical impressions soon. I've been interested in custom N8s since they were announced, but Crinacles post on the variance between the universal and custom and generally lukewarm reviews elsewhere have killed the urge. Another thing to consider getting them custom

I am looking forward your impressions and hopeI can get it on sale still if they are favorable to me.

 

[twister6]

I have the N8 universal (thanks @mvvRAZ ), Trio and owned the LX for over a year. Might be new toy syndrome but would say the N8 has best overall SQ imo. I'll try to do an A/B comparison for you soon, but from memory the Trio is warmer, with less bass slam and rumble, and smoother mids and treble.

N8 is more etched/defined all over which leads to better imaging. Both have a wide stage but N8 is much deeper to me. Again, new toy syndrome so I'll try to give more critical impressions soon. I've been interested in custom N8s since they were announced, but Crinacles post on the variance between the universal and custom and generally lukewarm reviews elsewhere have killed the urge. Another thing to consider getting them custom

The N8 you bought off mvvRAZ, was that a universal demo version Michael bought from his local store? The reason I'm bringing this up, when I heard a universal demo version of N8 at CanJam a few years ago it was darker than CIEM version I received later for review. For the same reason, I hate to jump into the final conclusion yet about universal A18s demo I heard at recent CanJam until I hear the actual CIEM version of "s".

But at the same time, if you are comparing it to LX which is a bass cannon, the difference between actual CIEM N8 and universal store demo might be irrelevant

 

[ngd3]

@twister6 yep it's the demo set he had. Agreed on the LX comment, they are way more different than expected

Just adding this link as well for those interested in the N8. I forgot how good the technical breakdown was

https://crinacle.com/2019/02/23/64-audio-n8-technical-breakdown/

 

[420204]

Here's the A18s featured in a short preview on Headfonia:
https://www.headfonia.com/first-look-64-audio-a18s/

 

[dazzerfong]

Here's the A18s featured in a short preview on Headfonia:
https://www.headfonia.com/first-look-64-audio-a18s/

Honest question here: has Headfonia ever given a bad review before?

 

[mvvRAZ]

Honest question here: has Headfonia ever given a bad review before?

Ooof sensitive topic

 

[dazzerfong]

Ooof sensitive topic

That's all I'm saying on that matter. Of course, happy to be proven wrong. That being said, Headfonia has some of the prettiest product shots out there, so always appreciate those pics.

 

[420204]

Honest question here: has Headfonia ever given a bad review before?

Yes, they have. And they have lost site-sponsors by doing so if you must know.

 

[dazzerfong]

To be fair, now that I think about it, I have seen it before, specifically the BTR3.

https://www.headfonia.com/review-fiio-btr3/

Ironically, never was a problem for me. One of the few times I actually disagreed with a negative review.

 

[Levanter]

Honest question here: has Headfonia ever given a bad review before?

Almost never. They might give a few flaws but will always highlight on the positive. Similar to most if not all reviewers. Only crinacle doesn’t hold back.

 

[max1236]

Yes, they have. And they have lost site-sponsors by doing so if you must know.

What review, I couldn't find anything on Google about this

 

[nrbatista]

I want to buy an after market 2.5mm balanced cable for the Trió’s but I don’t know which kind of 2-pin connector should I pick: right-angled or straight; recessed or non-recessed ? The stock cable is right-angled and seems recessed, so is this the most adequate combination ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Deezel177]

I want to buy an after market 2.5mm balanced cable for the Trió’s but I don’t know which kind of 2-pin connector should I pick: right-angled or straight; recessed or non-recessed ? The stock cable is right-angled and seems recessed, so is this the most adequate combination ?

Thanks in advance.

Whether to get right-angled or straight is up to your personal preference; which feels more comfortable to you. Straight will allow you to wear the earphones with the cable down, should you ever want to. The Trio's socket is non-recessed, but non-recessed sockets can work with both recessed and non-recessed plugs. So, again, you can go with either. Though, I'd recommend you go with the recessed connectors, because it'll work with both recessed and non-recessed sockets, so you can use the cable with a larger variety of IEMs.