Different in tunings. Moonlight is a safe smooth fluid listen one of its strong suits is just how cohesive the sound is. Its a romantic type of sound with a balanced focused sound more leaning towards its mids character which give it that fluid sound capability. Technicalities, stage, timbre, instrument separation and details is one of the best for its price class but for folks that listen to more bass driven music might not find the tuning on the moonlights to be all that exciting.
The 10th is also balanced well but has more focus on its bass and trebles. So you can say it is almost the opposite of the moonlights. I want to say the 10th due to how it is tuned has a slight edge in stage but moonlights hang in there for stage easily because of its more forward mids focus it will not sound quite as wide as the 10th.
If you take a premium to mids, instruments and vocals that is where the moonlights truly shine. The 10th however has a bit more energy coming from its bass and trebles. Mids sound natural here as well but is not as mids focused as the moonlights.
This looks sweet. I'll probably have to snag a shirt at least. During checkout it asks if I have a promo code. Any idea if there are any that work with this site? Thanks!
It can drive the Fiio FT3 full sized cans with blaring volumes. That can is a 350 Ohm can. I am very certain it will be able to dive it just fine. Of course I am using it in balanced for best results.
Different in tunings. Moonlight is a safe smooth fluid listen one of its strong suits is just how cohesive the sound is. Its a romantic type of sound with a balanced focused sound more leaning towards its mids character which give it that fluid sound capability. Technicalities, stage, timbre, instrument separation and details is one of the best for its price class but for folks that listen to more bass driven music might not find the tuning on the moonlights to be all that exciting.
The 10th is also balanced well but has more focus on its bass and trebles. So you can say it is almost the opposite of the moonlights. I want to say the 10th due to how it is tuned has a slight edge in stage but moonlights hang in there for stage easily because of its more forward mids focus it will not sound quite as wide as the 10th.
If you take a premium to mids, instruments and vocals that is where the moonlights truly shine. The 10th however has a bit more energy coming from its bass and trebles. Mids sound natural here as well but is not as mids focused as the moonlights.
Short answer is Yes, Timbre is 100% on the Volts
But if I may, The 10th is ALSO a direct upgrade on the Globe, portable, direct to phone is more than acceptable.
On most good albums iTunes or Tidal Masters, you Can experience holographic imaging, open boundless sound @ more than a half of the Volts timbre qualities.
No powerful amping required.
Yes, a Dap or a smartphone on a fairly powerful dongle is recommended.
At best when the Volts are played direct to phone will give you Musician Monitor style (Nearfield) sound field
The Globe is a great set, for mobile use.
Neutral Mids, Mid bass emphasis, decent detailed trebles. Monitor style (Nearfield) staging. I use this set everyday
Penon Globe 2BA + Dynamic Driver Hybrid 2Pin 0.78mm HiFi Audiophile IEM
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2BA+Dynamic Driver Hybrid 2Pin 0.78mm Detachable Audiophile IEMS
The use of medical grade resin material, light and beautiful, comfortable to wear, no strange feeling in contact with the skin.
Made by hand, the earphone shell is solid and more durable.
The Volt has more organic midrange sensibilities being the Volts mids are the overall star of the show. Where the Globe is using the Knowles BA for treble which while clear has a tinge of BA timbre, the focus is there with this single Knowles and maybe for some too forward when combined with the Globe Sonion single BA mids? The Volt 4 EST drivers for highs come-off more refined and polished yet there is a slight lower treble diminishment where (possibly) the ESTs start to fall short of their evenness in lower treble. Where the Volt midrange is comprised of 2 Sonion BAs, there positioning is also almost focused by the rest of the sound elements (think showcased) by bass and treble in the Volt. The Volt has better overall timbre but the Globe is still wonderful, I ended getting better sound results changing to the OSG cable with the Globe…….allowing for a more refined sound. If the OSG is worth the extra $299.00 above the Globe price would maybe only be a personal value if worth it. But the OSG makes the Globe for me?
Where the Volt is simply more forgiving and fully well-mannered going with all styles of music and all audio equipment. The Volt is the most balanced IEM I've ever heard. Also the included Volt cable is also really something! But probably for most the two IEMs are going to boil down to your timbre expectations? Where the Volt is simply more organic and the Globe slightly metallic, but only slightly, and almost perfect with the OSG cable. I don’t know why I view the OSG as affecting timbre but I really do! The OSG cable also clears up the bass focus and adds bass-texture details. But generally the Volt imaging is better separated (and layered) and gives a flagship dose of involvement, really with any source combo, where I was able to get to a great place with the Globe, but it took slightly more work, therefor maybe..........possibly the Globe is more finicky? But I love them both! Haven’t heard the 10th Anniversary?
Where the Globe bass is a little out of focus the OSG trims it, and texturizes it. Where the Volt bass to me is just perfect? Though really bass is going to be a personal value to where for some they could need more bass than the Volt does, yet to me it's tight, fast........and correct? Both fit wonderfully. Both Globe and Volt do well from a phone, but will scale-up with a DAP or desktop IMO.
Part of my perception issues are I only recently got the Volt so it is still the honeymoon phase where I also received the Globe this year but a few months back. So I'm more surprised just how I was able to tailor the Globe's sound with the OSG cable, where the Volt is seemingly more easy going yet still totally entertaining from the stock cable. The Globe has the demeanor to be slightly fussy in replay, that while totally clear, is not as well rounded of a player in the end........just my opinion.
The Volt sound is bigger and holds more detail and romance, so I guess it is (to me) a definite upgrade from the Globe?
The word upgrade can be highly subjective sometimes. But if you are after timbre accuracy, the Volt should be your pick. Both plays well with all levels of equipment you throw at it but scale it will with higher end devices.
Another factor of a decider apart from price would be the size of their respective shells. Globe is wonderfully compact with the benefit of housing just three drivers whereas Volt had to cramp seven all in. Volt is definitely on a larger side scale of things, to me at least.
To my understanding, the pinnings of both DDs are largely similar specifications wise. What separates them both are their state of tuning. Globe can be considered quite visceral as compared to Volt’s more refined approach. Both also has near equal distribution of sub and mid bass but tilt a little more towards the latter.
Now finally in answering your first question imho Volt should be a closer upgrade to the Orb - the OG of first generation house sound.
Edit to add:
Basing on trusted information on here (@ehjie experience included) I incline to believe that the 10th would be much closer of an upgrade to Globe.
Thank you so much for everyone who helped with this! I managed to get the Volt and it's with me now... it's simply GLORIOUS, the mids are bringing me to tears. I get why everyone is instantly a penon fan now haha. Really surprised that Penon isn't one of the mainstream heavy hitters, they really should be especially with this pricing.
Thank you so much for everyone who helped with this! I managed to get the Volt and it's with me now... it's simply GLORIOUS, the mids are bringing me to tears. I get why everyone is instantly a penon fan now haha. Really surprised that Penon isn't one of the mainstream heavy hitters, they really should be especially with this pricing.
Thank you so much for everyone who helped with this! I managed to get the Volt and it's with me now... it's simply GLORIOUS, the mids are bringing me to tears. I get why everyone is instantly a penon fan now haha. Really surprised that Penon isn't one of the mainstream heavy hitters, they really should be especially with this pricing.
Thank you so much for everyone who helped with this! I managed to get the Volt and it's with me now... it's simply GLORIOUS, the mids are bringing me to tears. I get why everyone is instantly a penon fan now haha. Really surprised that Penon isn't one of the mainstream heavy hitters, they really should be especially with this pricing.
The beginning of more to come! There‘s much to explore in the Penon verses. Welcome to the fold @cadences ! On the contrary I’d like Penon to remained boutique. I’m selfish that way
This looks sweet. I'll probably have to snag a shirt at least. During checkout it asks if I have a promo code. Any idea if there are any that work with this site? Thanks!
I probably won't order it then. Don't want to take a chance and only want to get through official channels to make sure my money is going to Penon.
BTW, you guys should sell items like this because I [WE???] would buy them!
This is a pretty wide range. Factor 2. Definitely below USD 300.- IMO, based on the actual IEM market, tough competition, overall price level and fast growing second-hand market with many IEMs sent to reviewers for free or blind buyers full of remorse.
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imho Volt should be a closer upgrade to the Orb - the OG of first generation house sound.
enjoy the music!
