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For me my thoughts are gravitating around these (I plan to pick up 1 IEM this year):
1. XE6 / EXT - To bring warmth to my R&B, hip hop, house / Trap music. When I demo this, I am going to index for treble & bass specifically.
I find my Odin to be the weakest around this type of music.
2. Traillii + FT cable or Red FE stock cable- The idea would be to run it as an all rounder and be shuffle safe
3. Phonix - To complement my vocal centric playlists
My Odin does pretty good for vocal music. It sometimes comes off as a little dry though. Maybe the N8ii will fix that.
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I'm eyeing the DUNU VULKAN right now, but that hasn't been released yet. My problem is that I'm being tempted by random cheap chi-fi junk hahaha.Which pieces in particular?
For me my thoughts are gravitating around these:
1. XE6 / EXT - To bring warmth to my R&B, hip hop, house / Trap music. When I demo this, I am going to index for treble & bass specifically.
I find my Odin to be the weakest around this type of music.
2. Traillii + FT cable or Red FE stock cable- The idea would be to run it as an all rounder and be shuffle safe
3. Phonix - To complement my vocal centric playlists
My Odin does pretty good for vocal music. It sometimes comes off as a little dry though. Maybe the N8ii will fix that.
I'm eyeing the DUNU VULKAN right now, but that hasn't been released yet. My problem is that I'm being tempted by random cheap chi-fi junk hahaha.
Nice you can't go wrong with Dunu.
Hi, if i’m looking for more impact and slam from bass and slightly warmer signature, which would be a better upgrade between N8ii vs M9? I’m coming from DX312 and looking to pair with indigo and fourte.I think the N8ii has the superior clarity and resolution which is why I am buying it. The M9 has the superior bass response, which is why I might buy it as an alternate signature. Both are TOTL quality DAPs.
This evening's bedtime reading and dreaming of, Cayin N8ii review - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/cayin-n8ii.25734/reviews#review-28081
Hi, if i’m looking for more impact and slam from bass and slightly warmer signature
I've never heard N8ii but I can't for the life of me imagine M9 not delivering for someone on this front. If you really want to go full on with the bass M8 is still a great option provided you don't need streaming.
I made that mistake with the Monarch MK2. Dont get me wrong its a fantastic reference tuned IEM that does well with most genres especially for the price. I liked the MK2 the most for vocal music.I'm eyeing the DUNU VULKAN right now, but that hasn't been released yet. My problem is that I'm being tempted by random cheap chi-fi junk hahaha.
However, when I picked up the Odin and A/B it for classical music (both solo performances and orchestra) the MK2 got 0 use.
On Anne Akikos Ennio Morricone "Love theme" I could hear more vibrancy between each bow pulls. The detail improvements were even more noticible on big band performances where I could separate and image each instrument. On the MK2, several instruments sounded "fused together" or even non existant.
I also love the way the dynamic W9 drivers make cellos sound.
I would have to give the edge to the Monarch MK2 as a better all rounder though because the upper mids aren't as elevated.
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DanielListening
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I know I should supply photos (but I’m lazy).
I am so grateful for my audio friends.
Thanks to @tgx78 @Rockwell75 @SBranson @Blanchot
I am listening to:
- GS Audio SE11
- GS Audio SE12
- Cowon Pleune 2 MKII
Looking forward to the Isabella that @Blanchot sent via post (currently in the Netherlands).
What a great community.
I am so grateful for my audio friends.
Thanks to @tgx78 @Rockwell75 @SBranson @Blanchot
I am listening to:
- GS Audio SE11
- GS Audio SE12
- Cowon Pleune 2 MKII
Looking forward to the Isabella that @Blanchot sent via post (currently in the Netherlands).
What a great community.
Crime and Punishment is one of my all time favourites.I came across this quote today-- one of my mottos in this hobby.
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Wish I hadn't seen this... some great gear already this year!This evening's bedtime reading and dreaming of, Cayin N8ii review - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/cayin-n8ii.25734/reviews#review-28081
Sigh, been avoiding picking up the FT… #adds to holiday shopping list
endless402
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is there an iem that the FT doesn't pair well with? lol
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