Trance_Gott
Headphoneus Supremus
My DX320 MAX Ti pushes so much subbass out of the Volür that with tracks from Paul Van Dyk you think you are in the club with really really big big subwoofers!
Please let us know how your Volur sounds with your Go Pods.Yes they do, which is why a touch of EQ works so well with these in bass. On some Electronic focused tracks with the BTR7, not all my music, I prefer a touch more subbass. I'm talking like a 1.2db boost in the lower few frequencies on the BTR7 EQ. With my indie rock and 90's rap, I don't want any more bass at all from this source.
Lol. That was my first thought. Mine arrived this morning so I've had most of the afternoon to listen. The bass hits hard.More subbass? You are kidding
These have unlimited extension down low and slams like Thor hammer with M15.
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I agree 100%. For a drummer the trebles can sound realistic but as someone who is positioned in an audience, first thing you should hear are the vocals, then guitars, then hi hats. Every time i go to a concert, i pay attention how loud particular instruments are and the cymbals and hi hats are always in the background, sounding buttery smooth.I don’t mean harsh or piercing. I mean sharp, pronounced and zingy. 64 Audio’s upper treble has an almost extra dynamic nature feel to it that I would totally agree sounds realistic as if you’re listening to a live drummer.
This upper treble exaggeration is a general trend in high end audio and several of my most expensive headphones and studio monitors have this characteristic. With more organic genres it’s important to capture this upper treble because it sounds realistic, it’s as if you can feel the drummer striking their stick on the drum but I don’t want this level of realism when listening to drum and bass or house music for example because it’s too dominant. I don’t need to hear cymbals or snares as if I’m stood right next to the drummer. I think it’s unnecessary. It seems you can’t have it both ways… It’s just how I hear it and appreciate people have different preferences.
Appreciate the insights! And as a fellow U4s and Go Pod owner you’ve just given me a series case of buyer’s remorse for my U4s, and FOMO on the Volur.The 45 minute iFi go pod dog walk test was phenomenal. Smiling at parts of songs and toe tapping while walking. It's that more fun sound signature I prefer and have but just quite upgraded. Bass is noticeably better and more precise, vocals are excellent, mid range is detailed, highs are to my liking. I'm getting the clarity and separation I've been missing and looking for, while still having hat excellent bass. The biggest thing is the great mids to go along with that masterful bass. I find the treble lovely. Absolutely no EQ needed with this source or the Questyle m12.
So far these have been the all rounder I have wanted, just haven't listened to any classic rock or classical yet.
I can't say these are worth 1400 more than the U4s because that's a ton of money to be. But they are a serious upgrade. I'm in audio bliss. All I want are the Caldera for my desktop setup now lol
I own the U4s since launch and Volur since this morning, and previously owned the U6t, Nio, and U12t. I've mostly listened to Volur today, but have gone back and forth a bit with the U4s, both with the m15 modules on the the A&K SE300. While I'll reserve detailed thoughts on Volur until have had more time with it, I wouldn't have remorse for the U4s.Appreciate the insights! And as a fellow U4s and Go Pod owner you’ve just given me a series case of buyer’s remorse for my U4s, and FOMO on the Volur.
I own the U4s since launch and Volur since this morning, and previously owned the U6t, Nio, and U12t. I've mostly listened to Volur today, but have gone back and forth a bit with the U4s, both with the m15 modules on the the A&K SE300. While I'll reserve detailed thoughts on Volur until have had more time with it, I wouldn't have remorse for the U4s.
There's a massive difference in price between the two so it's understandable they might not be at the same level. IMO, the U4s does very well for its price against other 64 Audio IEMs though, and might even be preferable to certain people at times. The bass on the Volur tracks similarly to the U4s, but it hits with serious force that could be a bit overbearing depending on the music. Also, while Volur is technically superior across the board, the overall timbre of the U4s might edge it out to my ears. I need more time to say for sure though.
As a drummer and engineer, I too hate the increase upper-treble = more detail for free mentality that’s permeated the industry. I’d hate nothing more than to listen to $2K+ IEMs and find all my hi-hats and cymbals have the same ticks and tizzes to them. ‘Could’ve saved an hour in the studio finding just the right set for the track. Thankfully, that tuning’s died down since drivers were able to extend upwards without an Uluru-like, 3dB shelf at 12kHz. It’s why I’ve always gravitated towards warmer (or less aggressive) sigs. Brighter ones make me feel like all the hours I put into the mix and master don’t matter.I agree 100%. For a drummer the trebles can sound realistic but as someone who is positioned in an audience, first thing you should hear are the vocals, then guitars, then hi hats. Every time i go to a concert, i pay attention how loud particular instruments are and the cymbals and hi hats are always in the background, sounding buttery smooth.
I personaly think that we as customers should be more critical towards companies that make iems with harsh and unnatural treble. We just shouldnt buy their new products and demand a better tuning, especially in a treble area.
Buying any new iem that costs 1k+ bucks and saying "well the treble are boosted but its ok" is doing a disservice to yourself and the community.
To my ears the whole Tia concept isnt working because it unnaturaly boosts upper trebles. Im using tips with a longer stem to actually dump these unnatural peaks on the u12t.
Bass and mids are fine, good, great sometimes but the trebles require some work and polish to make the whole sound like it should be, like we hear it in real life.
To my ears 64 Audio iems have incorrect treble energy and timbre and they are inferior to the Monarch Mk2 trebles for example.
Fortunately it isnt as bad on the u12t but is far from being good, especially considering the price. The u12t have better trebles than any iem below 500 bucks ive heard but that isnt enough.
Don't you know that most people (most is 99,9%) listen to the music through a 5$ speaker, an Amazon Echo, a smartphone, from the speaker of a PC, and so on?As a drummer and engineer, I too hate the increase upper-treble = more detail for free mentality that’s permeated the industry. I’d hate nothing more than to listen to $2K+ IEMs and find all my hi-hats and cymbals have the same ticks and tizzes to them. ‘Could’ve saved an hour in the studio finding just the right set for the track. Thankfully, that tuning’s died down since drivers were able to extend upwards without an Uluru-like, 3dB shelf at 12kHz. It’s why I’ve always gravitated towards warmer (or less aggressive) sigs. Brighter ones make me feel like all the hours I put into the mix and master don’t matter.
I’m well aware. I always check my masters on wireless speakers, car speakers, laptop speakers, etc. before I finalize. I’m just talking about my own personal listening. I feel the same way when I listen to drummers I love, and all their splashes and stacks end up sounding the same ‘cus of these IEMs. I know the effort they put in their setups and records too.Don't you know that most people (most is 99,9%) listen to the music through a 5$ speaker, an Amazon Echo, a smartphone, from the speaker of a PC, and so on?
Yes, I was only joking, I know what you mean: I am a photographer, I shoot with two 4k 45MPx camera and several 1-1,5k lenses, then I work on my calibrated display and manage colors in the widest gamut I can. Then people look at my pictures on their smarrtphone.
Hey Daniel,I’m well aware. I always check my masters on wireless speakers, car speakers, laptop speakers, etc. before I finalize. I’m just talking about my own personal listening. I feel the same way when I listen to drummers I love, and all their splashes and stacks end up sounding the same ‘cus of these IEMs. I know the effort they put in their setups and records too.