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Jul 19, 2023 at 10:59 PM Post #61,606 of 89,422
This is super hard for me this time around.

I’ve owned so many wonderful iems that have paired well with my library but if I’m strictly going by what I have on hand that is owning my heart it would be as follows

1) Dita Perpetua
2) EE Odin
3) Aroma Jewel (yes I’m late to the party but I just received this in a trade and with good amplification it really soars!!)

If we are speaking of things to come or lusts it would be as follows

1) Subtonic Storm
2) Elysian DIO
3) AK x VE AURA

Dio is an unreleased iem that I've been thinking about as well because of Cooler impressions *cough* @Ojisan @yaps66

Whats currently owning my heart:

1) TGX earbud prototype.
2) Penon Impact
3) Elysian X. Hoping Elysian Anni can fill in that gap 😁
 
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Jul 19, 2023 at 11:01 PM Post #61,607 of 89,422
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Jul 19, 2023 at 11:13 PM Post #61,610 of 89,422
Damn it! I had pre ordered the singularity but due to life circumstances I had to back out! I do hope I can hear it soon!! I’m so sad, but happy for all the early adopters! I have a feeling I will be ordering it again in the near future!

And Wow! @yaps66 putting Indigo before Mentor!! Is it the DD that pushed it ahead? Or?
Haha! Indigo was the first iem that left me in tears. It will always have a special place in my heart. It is a biased score! Mentor is actually in every way (save for the DD) better!
 
Jul 19, 2023 at 11:32 PM Post #61,611 of 89,422
This poll's a breeze! My heart's all in on just three IEMs, and they happen to be the only ones I own :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
  1. Annihilator 2023.
  2. Z1R.
  3. U12t.
 
Jul 19, 2023 at 11:36 PM Post #61,612 of 89,422
This poll's a breeze! My heart's all in on just three IEMs, and they happen to be the only ones I own :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
  1. Annihilator 2023.
  2. Z1R.
  3. U12t.
Being Content is The BEST!!

At least in this wallet vacuum of a hobby
 
Jul 19, 2023 at 11:54 PM Post #61,613 of 89,422
In other news, thanks to @gLer review of the Orphy, have been listening to this over Traillii and SR-X9000. Have the say, the way SR-X9000 replays the violin is so intoxicating. It puts you front and centre of Hilary. The Traillii is left, trailing!

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Jul 20, 2023 at 12:13 AM Post #61,614 of 89,422
As far as stuff that I own,

1. Jewel
2. Fitear MH334SR

and honestly have not really listened to the other CIEMs I have, but the third would probably go to Empire Ears' Valkyrie (Mk 1)

Also very content with where I'm at.

I have a few IEMs that I've been keen on trying, namely Kumitate's KL-REF and KL-FOCUS now that Ito-san is back up and running, as well as Alpha Decibel's Miro BLEST. Oh, and buying more Fitears of course (right now namely DC, H1)

Otherwise nothing I'm really looking for, it's been one of the more quiet seasons between CanJam SG and SoCal in recent years; usually by now I'd be very excited for SoCal announcements but there doesn't seem to be much to look forward to, or maybe I'm really just that content.
 
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Jul 20, 2023 at 12:35 AM Post #61,615 of 89,422
It just dawned me that we have not yet done our seasonal Top 3 IEMs owning your heart at this moment, so without futher ado:

1) Singularity
2) Rn6
3) Trifecta

1) Goldplanar GL-AMT16
2) Shure KSE-1200
3) Shure SE846 (White Filter)

Also TGXEAR Carbon is way underrated (and discontinued). I really love these buds. :)
 
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Jul 20, 2023 at 1:19 AM Post #61,616 of 89,422
It just dawned me that we have not yet done our seasonal Top 3 IEMs owning your heart at this moment, so without futher ado:

1) Singularity
2) Rn6
3) Trifecta

From the ones I own :

1) Simphonio P0
2) Ragnar
3) Traillii JP

From the ones I heard :

1) Simphonio P0
2) Traillii Ti
3) Ragnar

Cheers :)
 
Jul 20, 2023 at 1:25 AM Post #61,617 of 89,422
Damn it! I had pre ordered the singularity but due to life circumstances I had to back out! I do hope I can hear it soon!! I’m so sad, but happy for all the early adopters! I have a feeling I will be ordering it again in the near future!
Darn that’s a bummer, Singularity is the real deal!
 
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Jul 20, 2023 at 1:43 AM Post #61,618 of 89,422
In other news, thanks to @gLer review of the Orphy, have been listening to this over Traillii and SR-X9000. Have the say, the way SR-X9000 replays the violin is so intoxicating. It puts you front and centre of Hilary. The Traillii is left, trailing!

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Haha, so true. Listening to violin is really the only reason I can think of for me to own an electrostatic headphone, but if that's your jam it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the kind words. 😊🙏 (And to everyone else who commented also...)
It just dawned me that we have not yet done our seasonal Top 3 IEMs owning your heart at this moment, so without futher ado:
1. Rn6
2. Z1R
3. MSE
 
Jul 20, 2023 at 1:51 AM Post #61,619 of 89,422
Hi there beautiful 🥰🥰

I've been away for 3 days due to my wife's birthday celebration. And these have been with me on the trip. Although i have not used them all the time, these gave me assurance that i have good sound, good music with me when i need it.
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How bout u guys? What gears do you reach out for when you go on a trip? 😁

#mestmk3 #uniquem
elody
 
Jul 20, 2023 at 2:26 AM Post #61,620 of 89,422
Hey guys, my full review of PW Audio's legendary Orpheus is now online here. Enjoy!

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Great review !
Orphy is not a cable, it's a work of art !
 

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