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Finally picked up my first Penon, 10th Anniversary
As a confirmed basshead, I was hesitant on the acquisition, as some reports are of a fast sub bass, akin to a BA. But the visceral sub bass has authority and enough decay/rebound to allay my concerns.
That's right, for less than $50.
Just finished evaluating the $39 ISN Neo1s - it's crazy what under $50 buys these days. You're invited to read the full review here.
Is it just me who doesn't think their Quattro is great for bass? I absolutely adore them, but for me it's very mids-forward. There are quite a few times where I'll EQ some more bass in with them. I wonder if it's unit variation, different ears, or if I just need to get a more powerful source (currently using JCally AP10, usually use at around 50% volume through my phone and 4.4 mm connection, which gets plenty loud for me).Congrats! (Why not Quattro though?)
It's a combo of source and cable that bring out the bass that Quattro is capable of. Not a great stock cable for deep and mid bass.Is it just me who doesn't think their Quattro is great for bass? I absolutely adore them, but for me it's very mids-forward. There are quite a few times where I'll EQ some more bass in with them. I wonder if it's unit variation, different ears, or if I just need to get a more powerful source (currently using JCally AP10, usually use at around 50% volume through my phone and 4.4 mm connection, which gets plenty loud for me).
Would be interested to know what source the Quattro bassheads are using... I have been eyeing up some of these new Fiio powerhouse dongles (e.g. KA13, BTR15).
The tips used also have a big impact, pun intended.It's a combo of source and cable that bring out the bass that Quattro is capable of. Not a great stock cable for deep and mid bass.
Spinfit CP100 tips with Cayin RU7 powered by my iMac, or used with the iBasso CB19 Y cable and my Galaxy S22+ with power bank. I am also still using the stock cable, and really don't see a need to change that amazing cable.Is it just me who doesn't think their Quattro is great for bass? I absolutely adore them, but for me it's very mids-forward. There are quite a few times where I'll EQ some more bass in with them. I wonder if it's unit variation, different ears, or if I just need to get a more powerful source (currently using JCally AP10, usually use at around 50% volume through my phone and 4.4 mm connection, which gets plenty loud for me).
Would be interested to know what source the Quattro bassheads are using... I have been eyeing up some of these new Fiio powerhouse dongles (e.g. KA13, BTR15).
Is it just me who doesn't think their Quattro is great for bass? I absolutely adore them, but for me it's very mids-forward. There are quite a few times where I'll EQ some more bass in with them. I wonder if it's unit variation, different ears, or if I just need to get a more powerful source (currently using JCally AP10, usually use at around 50% volume through my phone and 4.4 mm connection, which gets plenty loud for me).
Would be interested to know what source the Quattro bassheads are using... I have been eyeing up some of these new Fiio powerhouse dongles (e.g. KA13, BTR15).
It's a combo of source and cable that bring out the bass that Quattro is capable of. Not a great stock cable for deep and mid bass.
I am also still using the stock cable, and really don't see a need to change that amazing cable.
I have an ifi Gryphon on the way, so I can get the most out of the Quattro.N7 + Tsuranagi. They help.
Make no mistake, the Quattro is not an out-and-out basshead IEM anyway (my current basshead obsession is the Campfire Cascara, which makes Quattro sound lean and balanced in comparison lol).
I agree the Quattro is very mid-centric; Penon are midrange specialists anyway, and the Quattro’s midrange balancing tilts more towards the lower mids than most, which I personally find very pleasurable.
Anyway I brought up Quattro because it has the best quality bass among the Penon IEMs (and I’m familiar with all but 3 of them) in terms of texture, timbre and control in how it rumbles, slams and dives all the way down to the lowest registers.
I do think the stock cable is fundamentally well matched which is why I didn’t change it for the longest time, but the Hansound Vodun has done a lot to enhance its lower mids and bass as well as air, imaging and clarity, so much that I don’t see myself going back.
Thanks for the extra info! I think I'm hearing what you're hearing, which makes me feel more satisfied with the shift my little AP10 is putting in. It's definitely all about the lower mids with the Quattro, which will always be a bit controversial in the audiophile community, but I also love it. It does mean that they're a bit less versatile in terms of what genres they excel at, and it can be a bit more jarring going to them from a more "audiophile" set, but it never takes me long to adjust.N7 + Tsuranagi. They help.
Make no mistake, the Quattro is not an out-and-out basshead IEM anyway (my current basshead obsession is the Campfire Cascara, which makes Quattro sound lean and balanced in comparison lol).
I agree the Quattro is very mid-centric; Penon are midrange specialists anyway, and the Quattro’s midrange balancing tilts more towards the lower mids than most, which I personally find very pleasurable.
Anyway I brought up Quattro because it has the best quality bass among the Penon IEMs (and I’m familiar with all but 3 of them) in terms of texture, timbre and control in how it rumbles, slams and dives all the way down to the lowest registers.
I do think the stock cable is fundamentally well matched which is why I didn’t change it for the longest time, but the Hansound Vodun has done a lot to enhance its lower mids and bass as well as air, imaging and clarity, so much that I don’t see myself going back.
I second you. Quattro is phenomenal.The crazy cool thing about the Quattro, is that I can go from my full-sized rig (VC's, Morpheus, HA300mk2), and back to my Quattro with RU7 and not feel like I am missing anything. Two competely different but equally awesome presentations, that are so engaging it's nuts.
The Quattro really is something special.
I use iFi Hip DAC 3 and Dethonray Pegasus SG1. Both are quite comfortable bringing out the best of Quattro.Is it just me who doesn't think their Quattro is great for bass? I absolutely adore them, but for me it's very mids-forward. There are quite a few times where I'll EQ some more bass in with them. I wonder if it's unit variation, different ears, or if I just need to get a more powerful source (currently using JCally AP10, usually use at around 50% volume through my phone and 4.4 mm connection, which gets plenty loud for me).
Would be interested to know what source the Quattro bassheads are using... I have been eyeing up some of these new Fiio powerhouse dongles (e.g. KA13, BTR15).
I have massive respect for Quattro but I adore 10th AE. It's so coherent yet has a wider stage and I've mentioned in my review that it has the best EST implementation in that price range.Congrats! (Why not Quattro though?)