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Oct 27, 2024 at 11:42 PM Post #97,411 of 106,316
I don't even know there is a spring festival version, is it a new release?
I saw it selling at 2nd hand market as 2024 version. Green color.
 
Oct 27, 2024 at 11:51 PM Post #97,412 of 106,316
I saw it selling at 2nd hand market as 2024 version. Green color.
I doubt that's legit since there is no information from Oriolus' website, or any other websites regarding the spring festival 2024 version.

 
Oct 28, 2024 at 12:16 AM Post #97,413 of 106,316
I doubt that's legit since there is no information from Oriolus' website, or any other websites regarding the spring festival 2024 version.

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Not sure if its real but the picture looks nice.
 
Oct 28, 2024 at 2:00 AM Post #97,414 of 106,316
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This is like a bad train wreck. So far, I’ve found 4.5 BA drivers, a piece of the Abalone shell, and some other fragments that can’t be identified.

Probably will see the rest in the morning poop run!
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Ouch... so sorry about this man! A12T so good even dogs want a piece!
Hope you can sort it out with 64A.. but i don't think the warranty covers furry furies..
 
Oct 28, 2024 at 2:17 AM Post #97,415 of 106,316
I'll just keep this short as millions have been said about this already, and I agree with most of the observations:
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- Georgeous faceplate that looks amazing in person (just like the new Langes below, spoilers). Still a bit too gaudy for my liking, but at least it is not bright gold and it is not a scratch magnet.
- If you didn't tell me I wouldn't believe there are any BAs in there. Probably the most realistic IEM I have heard outside of the Fitear Creator, which still very slightly edges Macbeth out with unbeatable DD timbre, but real close.
- Bass is only beaten by the absolute best DDs (Creator, Raven, etc.) in terms of timbre/texture, and literally on par with anything in any other aspects.
- Mids and vocals are, as others have mentioned, the highlight of the IEM, with higher resolution and note weight than even VE mids magic outside of Erlky LE (in note weight - just something extremely unique about that silver shell).
- Some tracks are borderline sibilant - depending on your tolerance - on the N30LE, but strangely no sibilance at all on the SP3000T Copper.
- Treble is basically a more laid back Annihilator.
- Won't bother with tech as I am not that picky about this, but what you'd expect from a TOTL set.

Honestly I can't really fault anything about this for my own use case - probably one of the better ones in every category (outside of the Fugaku but frankly this belongs in a league of its own) with no coherence issues. I am still finding this to be a more in-your-face exciting type of listen, but SP3000T tames it quite nicely. Still, maybe not something people would prefer if they are from, say, the Perpetua, Phonix, or Traillii camp.

Complements the Creator very nicely as Creator is quite neutral and easy while Macbeth is more in your face. Also a good pair to bassier/V-shaped sets like XE6 or EXT. Would have kept my Creator with Macbeth but I am aiming to be portable, so this will probably serve as my do-it-all.

If it was up to me then I'd probably throw in Orpheus Lite/Fifth Ode or Shirogane 8w on it for the laughs, but the stock cable is really quite impressive already, and I have retired from cable rolling....otherwise my setup will probably become python & brick again. This + 3KT / dongle will probably fit all of my needs.

Also went to see the limited Lange 1s today. The Darth is already sold out....really liked the onyx black, but if I am being completely honest, I'd still pick my moonphase out of these three at any given time :) Nice to see Lange revive the Darth tho, very collectable piece.
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Chrono24 to save the day?
 
Oct 28, 2024 at 2:32 AM Post #97,416 of 106,316
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This is like a bad train wreck. So far, I’ve found 4.5 BA drivers, a piece of the Abalone shell, and some other fragments that can’t be identified.

Probably will see the rest in the morning poop run!
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Sorry to see that. I had a similar heartbreak when my dog knocked over and broke an unopened bottle of 2002 Krug Le Mesnil and drank half of the a bottle.
 
Oct 28, 2024 at 2:41 AM Post #97,417 of 106,316
64Audio is for dogs!

My dog ate my left A12t shell! I don’t know where or when she got it but all I heard was “Crunch, crackle, crunch”. After a loud “noooooo” she gave me the “side eye” full well knowing what she did!!! IMG_0312.jpeg
Yooooo!!! This is devastating 💀 but my God you can’t stay mad at that side eye 😂
 
Oct 28, 2024 at 2:43 AM Post #97,418 of 106,316
Yooooo!!! This is devastating 💀 but my God you can’t stay mad at that side eye 😂
Look wife. I need to get a new iem. The dog ate my last one. Wife actually seeing it happen. I still call BS. The dog giving you the side eye. Now where is my real treat for letting you get a new iem?
 
Oct 28, 2024 at 5:06 AM Post #97,419 of 106,316
I’ve had the qdc Fitear Superior EX for a few weeks now but haven’t given them enough attention. Listening now this morning and what a wonderful set - beautiful timbre, large airy soundstage, deep sub, clear mids with nice weight and warmth, and sufficient sparkle up top… plus incredibly comfortable. These are a bargain at the $230 or so price point!

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Oct 28, 2024 at 7:50 AM Post #97,421 of 106,316
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Oct 28, 2024 at 9:04 AM Post #97,423 of 106,316
64Audio is for dogs!

My dog ate my left A12t shell! I don’t know where or when she got it but all I heard was “Crunch, crackle, crunch”. After a loud “noooooo” she gave me the “side eye” full well knowing what she did!!! IMG_0312.jpeg

CAUTION: Graphic Images Below

This is like a bad train wreck. So far, I’ve found 4.5 BA drivers, a piece of the Abalone shell, and some other fragments that can’t be identified.

Probably will see the rest in the morning poop run!
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Many 'coolers consider the A12t a bit boring, maybe she needed a palette cleanser... :head_bandage:
 
Oct 28, 2024 at 10:27 AM Post #97,424 of 106,316
(Im sorry, deleted for reasons.)
 
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Oct 28, 2024 at 11:49 AM Post #97,425 of 106,316
I’ve had the qdc Fitear Superior EX for a few weeks now but haven’t given them enough attention. Listening now this morning and what a wonderful set - beautiful timbre, large airy soundstage, deep sub, clear mids with nice weight and warmth, and sufficient sparkle up top… plus incredibly comfortable. These are a bargain at the $230 or so price point!

Superior EX is a great set! Exactly as you described. I use mine as a commuter/beater set. Love the timbre, soundstage was surprisingly large, and it’s super comfy.

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Got a Storm demo in this past weekend. It’s my second demo stint with these thanks to a friend of mine. Will post some Fugaku/622B comparisons later!
 
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