[rawbine]

Thanks!

I don’t think either Globe or Aurora does upper treble notably well.

But Globe has more (lower) treble than Aurora, while Aurora’s treble is more detailed, just not exactly forward. But a cable like the OSG reveals more treble in the Aurora and it has greater clarity, resolution and finesse.

Volt comparo coming right up…

Thanks for the snippet. Would you agree the trio of Vortex, Volt and Impact has the most extended upper, forward or not from their entire line?

Aurora and Volt

How do you like your bass? Volt’s bass DD is best when playing a supporting role to the mids and warming up the mid bass. It can go surprisingly deep but it can’t hold a candle to the power and agility of Aurora’s bass.

Aurora is by no means a bassy iem per se - like Volt, it has a lush, midcentric tuning, but it takes a different approach to bass and has some of the meanest bass chops on this side of a kilobuck and then some.

So while Volt will give you a richer, more bodied cello, Aurora will provide the thump and texture of a pizzicato double bass all the way down low.

Volt has a wetter, fuller presentation, which is not to say Aurora is dry, lean or even neutral; it just goes for a little more overt clarity and separation. They both live in the mids but do it a little differently. Just bear in mind that if you’re coming from something as lush as Volt, Aurora may sound less bodied for a while. (In the same way that if you were coming from Aurora, you’d probably have the same adjustment to make with the 10th.)

Volt’s treble is even more relaxed than Aurora’s. Volt does have that bit of upper treble providing imaging and positional cues. But cymbals and the like sound more complete on Aurora, though that again is relative.

I hope that helps. For consistency, I used OSG for this comparison as well (and in any case, OSG was my former Volt cable pairing before I got my Totem).

All of a sudden that OSG looks kinda enticing. Nah… I don’t need another cable!

This is incoming as well. Will try this out very soon, thanks...

Nice! Hope you‘ll like it like I did.

 

[-rowan-]

Thanks for the snippet. Would you agree the trio of Vortex, Volt and Impact has the most extended upper, forward or not from their entire line?

That’s a really hard one to answer as so much of this region isn’t really heard per se, but experienced in terms of air and clarity. Vortex has a well placed upper treble peak or two that gives it some nice air, and Impact is more detailed up there though by no means fatiguing.

How do you find the 10th’s treble? In addition to the overt energy, it seems pretty well extended to me.

All of a sudden that OSG looks kinda enticing. Nah… I don’t need another cable!

Of course you don’t! None of us do - not that it’s ever stopped us.

This is good me. Darker is good, considering that treble resolution is sometimes Too revealing
My own experience with the OSG, adds weight. I'll try this out

For me, OSG generally adds weight in the sub bass, extends the treble and helps with imaging. Sounds like you’ll get along just fine with white Obsidian.

Is it just me or did anyone else notice the number 10 when you place the R and L IEM together? The center blue part, one is straight and one is rounded? Has this been mentioned before?

Has everyone already noticed this, if so, I’m so behind. Lol

Subtle!

Looks fantastic and even more importantly sounds fantastic a perfect pairing for me.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqND3Dw

Bom dia. O que esse cabo melhorou no som do Penon 10th

Yes indeed, how does this cable sound?

Ok, guys. I bought a cable that's essentially a modular version of the ISN G4 cable for my 10th AE, but the end where the modular termination was ended up coming loose.
Basically, I need someone to solder a 4.4mm termination on to my cable.
Anyone able to help me out?
Obviously will compensate accordingly.
Much obliged!

Best bet might be to find someone local who can do it. Bit of a bummer that it turned out this way, but the upshot is your cable will probably be terminated better (and sound better) after the repair job. Even better if you take the opportunity to order a decent 4.4mm plug and have them use it.

 

[hotsnacx]

I own the Volt and have only heard the NP once some time ago so am not the best person for it, but they are totally different in terms of tuning and driver configuration so it really depends what you’re looking for. Volt is a midrange specialist with excellent vocal and instrument timbre supported by DD bass and EST highs; NP is more of an all-rounder with good extension and energy at both ends and very good bass for an all-BA set. Not sure who has both, but NP owners like @Leonarfd who have heard the Volt could probably weigh in as well.



There’s probably a better basis for comparing these two as both have 2 DDs handling the low end. 10th did it very successfully and I would like to see how Aurora matches that, although I expect it will smoke the 10th in the mids.



Not heard the FH7S but graphs only describe one part of any iem’s sound really. That said, the 10th is more inclined towards sub bass than mid bass. Do you have some examples of the sort of tracks you have in mind? I might be able to suggest something else - possibly Vortex or Globe.



No idea but it has some ways to go and I wouldn’t hold my breath. Despite that, I’m enjoying it very much with the Globe.

I don’t really have test tracks. I like Carlos Henriquez, henri texier, and then trios like tingvall, tord gustavsen etc. I really prefer to have double bass out front and then everything else on top of it.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Thanks for the snippet. Would you agree the trio of Vortex, Volt and Impact has the most extended upper, forward or not from their entire line?





All of a sudden that OSG looks kinda enticing. Nah… I don’t need another cable!



Nice! Hope you‘ll like it like I did.

The OSG is so special you don’t even know. The cable has a way of making BA drivers more focused, and having slightly less distortion. While also making the stage huge, adding blackness of background and adding it’s own subtle character that is colorless, odorless and one heck of a drug!

There is a reason why it was his main cable before the Totem! It really adds OSG sub-bass and treble embellishments!

 

[ehjie]

News Flash

PENON 6BA​

• The panels are natural pearl shells.
• 6 balanced armature: low frequency double opening Sonion 38d1xj007i/8a, mid frequency Knowles 33729, high frequency Sonion e50.
• 6 drivers in 3-way crossover 3 channel tubes.

 

[Redcarmoose]

News Flash

PENON 6BA​

• The panels are natural pearl shells.
• 6 balanced armature: low frequency double opening Sonion 38d1xj007i/8a, mid frequency Knowles 33729, high frequency Sonion e50.
• 6 drivers in 3-way crossover 3 channel tubes.

Beautiful! I love the name too, it’s simple and eloquent, just like the IEM it represents!

 

[ehjie]

All of a sudden that OSG looks kinda enticing. Nah… I don’t need another cable!

...and I tried!
Lush! Despite that added awesome Bass and Nice treble, somehow the OS849 manages to avoid that dreaded bloat along the bass to mids transition.
Same goes for the treble, paired really well...

The Unsilver Silver faired very well, too. More details, better resolution overall, with less bass amplitude compared to the OS849. Zero harshness on the top end. My worries are gone. I Love it!

This was a Big surprise to me.
I was thinking before trying them out, the voices would be forward as comments from other users, like literally being brought forward towards me on the holographic imaging.
No, it did not change its position. Most probably what it meant was being more clear compared to the rest of the instruments portrayed in the virtual stage.
Like a lens manually focused mainly on the voice.
This in turn, makes the Vocal produce a more holographic effect, bringing it out a little forward, figuratively the sound of the voices. Better layering is achieved in the process.
The result is in absolute terms. The "Golden Voice" works!

 

[Mikerules]

Anyone can comment on comfort of Penon 10? They look huge and uncomfortable for my medium/small ears. They look very similar to Volt actually, which was a bit to big to me.

Maybe to help me get some idea about the size/comfort/isolation vs Volt/Orb/ej07m/audiosense t800/ fiio fh3/hook X/um mest mk2.

Thanks!

 

[Redcarmoose]

...and I tried!
Lush! Despite that added awesome Bass and Nice treble, somehow the OS849 manages to avoid that dreaded bloat along the bass to mids transition.
Same goes for the treble, paired really well...


The Unsilver Silver faired very well, too. More details, better resolution overall, with less bass amplitude compared to the OS849. Zero harshness on the top end. My worries are gone. I Love it!


This was a Big surprise to me.
I was thinking before trying them out, the voices would be forward as comments from other users, like literally being brought forward towards me on the holographic imaging.
No, it did not change its position. Most probably what it meant was being more clear compared to the rest of the instruments portrayed in the virtual stage.
Like a lens manually focused mainly on the voice.
This in turn, makes the Vocal produce a more holographic effect, bringing it out a little forward, figuratively the sound of the voices. Better layering is achieved in the process.
The result is in absolute terms. The "Golden Voice" works!

Amazing, I hear the Vocal Cable have that middle stage, and at times it’s too much for certain IEMs, as it’s powerful. Haven’t tried it with the 10th yet!

 

[Neithan]

Finally joined the Penon family!

 

[Dsnuts]

News Flash

PENON 6BA​

• The panels are natural pearl shells.
• 6 balanced armature: low frequency double opening Sonion 38d1xj007i/8a, mid frequency Knowles 33729, high frequency Sonion e50.
• 6 drivers in 3-way crossover 3 channel tubes.

These are called Penon TURBO! There is a reason why its called TURBO. Will reveal soon! And yes this is whats next for Penon.

 

[cobrabucket]

Finally joined the Penon family!

Welcome to the Fam!

 

[rawbine]

That’s a really hard one to answer as so much of this region isn’t really heard per se, but experienced in terms of air and clarity. Vortex has a well placed upper treble peak or two that gives it some nice air, and Impact is more detailed up there though by no means fatiguing.

How do you find the 10th’s treble? In addition to the overt energy, it seems pretty well extended to me.

Likewise. Treble quality and quantity are quite dialed in to my taste with neither induced listening fatigue. A perfect blend of musicality and technicalities I guess…

P.s. Extreme nitpick - do want more shimmer quality, that’d be perfect.

Of course you don’t! None of us do - not that it’s ever stopped us.

An oft repeated event in this part of the sphere.

The OSG is so special you don’t even know. The cable has a way of making BA drivers more focused, and having slightly less distortion. While also making the stage huge, adding blackness of background and adding it’s own subtle character that is colorless, odorless and one heck of a drug!

There is a reason why it was his main cable before the Totem! It really adds OSG sub-bass and treble embellishments!

Ahh… the venerable Totem, it is still at the back of my cart mind. Lol

...and I tried!
Lush! Despite that added awesome Bass and Nice treble, somehow the OS849 manages to avoid that dreaded bloat along the bass to mids transition.
Same goes for the treble, paired really well...

That’s super! Bass bloat is very real and I’ve experienced it countless times myself. Globe was one of them. Looks like I’ll need to put my CEA SPC on standby!

The Unsilver Silver faired very well, too. More details, better resolution overall, with less bass amplitude compared to the OS849. Zero harshness on the top end. My worries are gone. I Love it!

I think my next swop will be the silver next.

This was a Big surprise to me.

I was thinking before trying them out, the voices would be forward as comments from other users, like literally being brought forward towards me on the holographic imaging.
No, it did not change its position. Most probably what it meant was being more clear compared to the rest of the instruments portrayed in the virtual stage.
Like a lens manually focused mainly on the voice.
This in turn, makes the Vocal produce a more holographic effect, bringing it out a little forward, figuratively the sound of the voices. Better layering is achieved in the process.
The result is in absolute terms. The "Golden Voice" works!

Looks like it ain’t anecdotal anymore as I was equally amazed! What I first heard threw me off balanced - challenging the very notion on what I assumed I knew about SPC cable! Lol

I’ve since test paired it with three other Penons and found it matches strangely well with Fan OG! It’s definitely a specialist cable and with the price it’s going for, being affordable and unique at the same time don’t come around too often. That includes the bling factor! And I ain’t going to use that cable near my better half anytime soon!

 

[Saigon13]

My order from penon arrived! Does anyone know what the included gift cable is?

 

[ehjie]

Indeed !

Finally joined the Penon family!