[Rockwell75]

OMG that must be amazing. I am the 2nd or 3rd on the US tour and I have been (im)patiently waiting for these and the Odin to fall into my hands, er...ears.

One I hear these I’ve heard all the IEMs out there I’m really curious about, save the stuff that’s priced right out of my range like X & the UM stuff.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

Another cool iem is coming

 

[Skullar]

Delivery notification! EXT & Phonix have landed…will be an agonizing few hours until I can get my hands & ears on them. It’s not every day you get to demo two of the best IEMs in the world for a week.

Someone is in for a very flavourful. I just finished the tour of both. Lovely experience. Both very distinct so at least one of them will impress even fussiest.

 

[Scubadevils]

One I hear these I’ve heard all the IEMs out there I’m really curious about, save the stuff that’s priced right out of my range like X & the UM stuff.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on both - we seem to share a love for a few such as ZEN PRO, Isa, and Traillii - one or both of these might still end up on my Feb list - I've been curious about EXT for a while.

 

[bigbeans]

They have large DAPs?

why do you think @bluestorm1992 bought the Fiio M17

 

[DunkFealer]

Alright things may have gotten out of hand, it's been 3 hours of listening to Odin, Legend X, DUNU Luna, IER-Z1R, IE900, with occasional swaps to the bird and the Trio. I have over 7 pages worth of notes... This write up cannot happen today lol but it will happen!

 

[Tristy]

Alright things may have gotten out of hand, it's been 3 hours of listening to Odin, Legend X, DUNU Luna, IER-Z1R, IE900, with occasional swaps to the bird and the Trio. I have over 7 pages worth of notes... This write up cannot happen today lol but it will happen!

Personally, I would have taken those crystals off of the trio and used them when testing the other 3. I get a much better sound with crystals out of the Z1R and Odin over the final E’s and Sony’s

 

[DunkFealer]

Personally, I would have taken those crystals off of the trio and used them when testing the other 3. I get a much better sound with crystals out of the Z1R and Odin over the final E’s and Sony’s

I actually ended up using Final Es on everything to try to keep it similar across sets (just didn't do it on the Trio for the photo). I knew that tip rolling would be ideal, but I had so much to listen to and compare that I didn't have the time to optimize. I also used stock cables on everything (except for the 64 Premium Silver cable on the Trio) because there was no time to mess with that.

 

[Rockwell75]

BOOM

 

[Rockwell75]

Phönix is legit. Like may have usurped Traillii for me legit. I’ve never heard BA bass like this before— I can feel it in my chest. It’s not as transparent as Traillii but resolution is insane…this degree of resolution alongside such great bass and a stunningly rich, coherent, energetic-yet-classy-&-disciplined sound is a rare treat and in this Phönix may presently be without equal anywhere. I’m utterly transfixed right now. More to come.

 

[aaf evo]

Phönix is legit. Like may have usurped Traillii for me legit. I’ve never heard BA bass like this before— I can feel it in my chest. It’s not as transparent as Traillii but resolution is insane…this degree of resolution alongside such great bass and a stunningly rich, coherent, energetic-yet-classy-&-disciplined sound is a rare treat and in this Phönix may presently be without equal anywhere. I’m utterly transfixed right now. More to come.

Yep, might objectively be the best tuned IEM I’ve heard. When you listen to it you’re just like “damn…”

 

[DunkFealer]

Phönix is legit. Like may have usurped Traillii for me legit. I’ve never heard BA bass like this before— I can feel it in my chest. It’s not as transparent as Traillii but resolution is insane…this degree of resolution alongside such great bass and a stunningly rich, coherent, energetic-yet-classy-&-disciplined sound is a rare treat and in this Phönix may presently be without equal anywhere. I’m utterly transfixed right now. More to come.

That's awesome. Hope to live vicariously through your impressions.

 

[Rockwell75]

Yep, might objectively be the best tuned IEM I’ve heard. When you listen to it you’re just like “damn…”

Yes it's got in spades that "precision" one stereotypically associates with German craftsmanship. There is also a deep and fundamental sense of inspiration & clarity that pervades the entire signature. I listened to a great interview with Johannes from VE once and he described their creative process which consists in them forming a clear "vision" of what they're going for and then using everything at their disposal to bring that vision into being. This is where the name Vision Ears comes from. Everything about the Phönix - it's name, it's look, the vibe of mythological power the name Phönix carries with it, the sound signature-- smacks of being the result of a singular vision made manifest. In addition it's got impeccable synergy with the Shanling M8. Out of the box EXT sounded a bit too bassy out of the M8 but Phönix is "Chef's Kiss" paired with it.

 

[Rockwell75]

I just put on the EXT with the SR25ii and it's just as enchanting in its on way-- much more, clear, forward & delicate in the mids and a more relaxing listen on the whole...bass is less present but more felt. Honestly EXT may actually emerge my favourite in the long term. I can definitely see the kinship with Elysiium but EXT is definitely its own IEM. Really happy I can drive EXT through a modestly powered source like the SR25ii.

Hearing these two IEMs back to back over the last couple hours I actually feel kind of overstimulated right now...I think I need to take a break and let myself come back down to earth lol

It's abundantly clear to me that VE has two solid home runs with these two IEMs.

 

[aaf evo]

I suggest not A/B’ing them if possible. They’re very different. The EXT takes a small bit of brain burn in to adjust to also.