[Doug2507]

The U12t? I thought that would be the IEM nobody could have a problem with fit-wise! I learned something here.

drftr

I know right, was surprised myself. Don't really know why but the shell was pressing against the rear fleshy part of my ear. Tip choice helped but still had to roll them forward a touch every now and again to eleviate pressure.

Switching cable is also an option to consider eventually. The stock cable is very good sounding soundwise, but was not fantastic in terms of comfort to me. Plussound makes good cables for the Z1R with specific mmcx connectors.

Hoping to keep the stock one in tbh as everyone seems to rate it highly. I'll keep that in mind though, thanks. Have you rolled cables on them?

 

[F700]

I know right, was surprised myself. Don't really know why but the shell was pressing against the rear fleshy part of my ear. Tip choice helped but still had to roll them forward a touch every now and again to elevate pressure.

Hoping to keep the stock one in tbh as everyone seems to rate it highly. I'll keep that in mind though, thanks. Have you rolled cables on them?

Yep, but because of comfort.

 

[F700]

Potential/inbound purchases until the end of 2022:

IEMs:
- Fibae 5 CIEM or UIEM x2
- Z1R
- Odyssey
- Noble Sultan

DAPs:
- RS8 x2
- M6 Ultra

 

[Doug2507]

Potential/inbound purchases until the end of 2022:

IEMs:
- Fibae 5 CIEM or UIEM x2
- Z1R
- Odyssey
- Noble Sultan

DAPs:
- RS8 x2
- M6 Ultra

RS8.... x2? Gonna run them in mono and use one for each ear?

 

[F700]

RS8.... x2? Gonna run them in mono and use one for each ear?

no, there are 2 head-fiers thinking about purchasing this DAP before the end of the year

 

[Doug2507]

no, there are 2 head-fiers thinking about purchasing this DAP before the end of the year

Lol, I thought it was your list, not the poll total!

 

[F700]

Lol, I thought it was your list, not the poll total!

C’mon, I am not that egoistic and wealthy

 

[Rockwell75]

What is the most satisfying audio experience you came across since the beginning of the year?

Too many to count-- when I'm on holidays in a couple weeks I'll put together a retrospective of the year.

Btw, a massive mark of respect and « thank you » from my humble side for leading a fantastic thread as this one. Nice place to read and share infos.

Thanks for the kind words This community is a team effort. It is what is because of all the great people who contribute.

In other news I might Scubi my Gaea listing...I just put them in and don't want to take them out.

 

[ranfan]

@gLer I know how much you enjoy the XM4, but these Bose QC II went toe-to-toe with them in terms of SQ. These sounded remarkable, and deserves more attention IMO. Noise cancellation was also top notch, and size is more compact lighter smaller. I'd highly recommend giving these a go next visit to electronics store. Bass was tight and mids full with even treble. They sounded just right tonally, and not lacking in the resolution department too

https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/earbuds/quietcomfort-earbuds-ii.html

 

[ranfan]

Just sharing some notes on M2 & DMP-Z1 aka big dong energy. I tried them both on 4.4 balanced yesterday. First up one has a knob, and the other doesn't. So for all the fidgety hands out there, the DMP is still primadonna, no contest
The two golden players sounded absolutely gorgeous with Turii, the DMP having the larger hall-like soundstage. The extra power utilised by the bigger sibling was made use quite effectively to draw out this stage size, at the same time a larger imaging. Note size was also significantly bigger stretched which puts some strain on resolution. I found the M2 to have a more resolving sound, though at the cost of smaller stage. Bass was tighter on the M2, but more in amount on DMP though a bit more loose. Mids have a natural tonality on both, the M2 sounded clearer whereas on the DMP it's a bit darker and more warm. The M2 has more sparkle up top as well

 

[Doug2507]

Just sharing some notes on M2 & DMP-Z1 aka big dong energy. I tried them both on 4.4 balanced yesterday. First up one has a knob, and the other doesn't. So for all the fidgety hands out there, the DMP is still primadonna, no contest
The two golden players sounded absolutely gorgeous with Turii, the DMP having the larger hall-like soundstage. The extra power utilised by the bigger sibling was made use quite effectively to draw out this stage size, at the same time a larger imaging. Note size was also significantly bigger stretched which puts some strain on resolution. I found the M2 to have a more resolving sound, though at the cost of smaller stage. Bass was tighter on the M2, but more in amount on DMP though a bit more loose. Mids have a natural tonality on both, the M2 sounded clearer whereas on the DMP it's a bit darker and more warm. The M2 has more sparkle up top as well

From the few hours I've had with each I'd totally agree. It's like the difference between big class A power and AB. Stage with Jewel felt like it was on another level with DMP, full 360 expansion. DMP definitely has more colour than M2.

Did you compare both with Direct Sound / DSD and both versions of DSEE? I really liked DSEE on M2 (think that's the Ultimate?) but DMP I'm firmly Direct / DSD all the way.

 

[Rockwell75]

Having an Elysian sesh this evening.

 

[Deezel177]

As far as demoing gear goes. Having just experienced my first one the thing that will pull me back to another is the social aspect-- getting to meet like minded souls from, in some cases, all corners of the globe. If I make it to SG 2023 that will be what draws me there.

Since the top 3 poll seems to have wrapped up here is another:

If, right now, you could pick one and only one new flagship from the company of your choice which company would you choose? Assume you can just walk into a shop right now and buy it, say, and do not have to wait "two weeks" or anything.

My answer’s Elysian as well. All the other brands mentioned have released flagships I haven’t particularly loved. All 3 Elysian IEMs have had a house sound that I’m guaranteed to jive with. It’s kinda like 64A in that way, so that’s the one I’d be willing to get blind… as long as that no two-week wait asterisk is absolutely guaranteed.

Pretty sure can be purchasing HK and Taiwan too, I’m not sure it’s available in Singapore.

Correct, but you can only custom-tune one in Japan.

 

[Rockwell75]

On the topic of Elysian anything that benefits from lush, textured, deep & etheric yet grounded and spacious highs will sound sublime on an Elysian IEM.

Stuff like this is incredible:

 

[Doug2507]

Having an Elysian sesh this evening.

Anni, Gaea and what's the 3rd Jeff?