[twister6]

Gold plated?

For $4.5k only, yes, most likely

 

[Yefry]

Maybe someone has specified it before but I didn't find it in the last pages of the thread, what driver configuration does the Melodic Artification Alter Ego have?

I like that brands appear with products that are so well cared for apparently, Musicteck has a product page but they only mention the price, $2.5k

Eminent Ears Rubi has also caught my attention, and in case anyone is interested, I got a little information via Instagram chat, they are targeting a price of $2.3K and are still in the production phase and looking for partners for international distribution.

It also seems that Monachaa is raising quite a few expectations after a fairly weak release regarding impressions about it, wanting to know more

 

[metaljem77]

Maybe someone has specified it before but I didn't find it in the last pages of the thread, what driver configuration does the Melodic Artification Alter Ego have?

I like that brands appear with products that are so well cared for apparently, Musicteck has a product page but they only mention the price, $2.5k

Eminent Ears Rubi has also caught my attention, and in case anyone is interested, I got a little information via Instagram chat, they are targeting a price of $2.3K and are still in the production phase and looking for partners for international distribution.

It also seems that Monachaa is raising quite a few expectations after a fairly weak release regarding impressions about it, wanting to know more

Melodic Artification and Eminent Ears are new brands and trying to find a footing. Speaking to the owners and representatives, I sense passion but they need time to find their footing. Both are Asian entities. Crazeee, Jim and I have given our info to them and will update when they are ready.

 

[drftr]

you don’t need that bass to be DD to enjoy the music

After demoing 50-60 $1k-$6k IEMs I think I can say I actually do. And I think I found the solution this afternoon. Will do a short write-up later but have to double-check something weird first.

drftr

 

[Rockwell75]

After demoing 50-60 $1k-$6k IEMs I think I can say I actually do.

+1

We don't align on everything but we do align on this my friend. I can appreciate BA bass in the short term but in the long term I always end up hankering for that extra bit of weight/body/solidity/decay. YMMV etc.

 

[lycos]

(Cross-posting from CJ Singapore thread)


Short impression of few gears I managed to try at CJ Singapore 2024

1. UM Mason Soleil Tombe
Great looking iem but coming from Red Halo (RH), its rather disappointing. Its not an upgrade i wanted. Imaging is an improvement and treble is better controlled but it sounds muffled compared to RH. It also misses RH mid magic.



2. Fitear Creator, owned by @RonaldS86
Lovely iem with outstanding clean vocal. Very2 capable bass, huge soundstage and totl details.
It also feels very solid physically.


3. 7th Acoustics Asteria
Supernova on steroids. It still maintain Supernova safe tuning and sweet vocal but with bigger and punchier bass - and totl details.


4. Noble Apollo
Amazing wireless headphone and for me, it dethrones Bathys as the best bluetooth headphone. Comfortable, very good bass and excellent instrument separation. Not sure if its placebo effect, but it sounds slightly incoherent where bass and upper mid feels to come from diff direction. Tbh, it doesnt distract me enough to be able to enjoy it.


5. AVARA custom
Beautiful shell, simply piece of art! The owner, Alvon explained, its made from real wood and the process of making one takes 1 week.


6. Luxury Precision E7
Possibly the best R2R dap I’ve ever heard. It has that smooth laid back sound while still being detailed and snappy.
Its surprisingly heavy though. It’s not much lighter than Shanling M9+ that I have.


7. Symphonium Titan
Bassy iem tuned right. I really love the subbass quantity and bass texture - without muddying the mid. Treble is also sparkle enough but non offensive. Possibly the star of the show for me.



8. Melodic Artification Alter Ego
Beautiful iem from a new Chinese company. It offers 2x tuning: one is warm-neutral and another is warm warm. I prefer the later tuning. Tight and fast bass, spacious with nice mid.


9. Elysian Pilgrim Noir & OG
Og feels like a baby Anni. Tuned to be more neutral with slightly more forward upper mid but without being sibilance. It’s the best iem under $500 I’ve ever heard.

Noir is bassier and warmer - treble isnt as forward. Its more fun that og. Bass texture is definitely a step up from the og.


10. Subtonic Storm & Symp Sovereign 8w Combo
I’ve tried Sym Sov 8w proto before but the connectors were still 3d printed and too large - so I didnt manage to get good fit.
Now, with the final connectors, it fits alot better. It’s still a heavy cable (and expensive) but the sound improvement is amazing. It sounds grandeur, the soundstage clears up, imaging is more precise. Excellent companion to Storm.


11. ATH Narukami & W2022
Firstly, thanks @RonaldS86 for asking me to come along - since I forgot to book one.
Its definitely the most expensive headphone setup I’ve ever tried at eye watering $100k (for amp + headphone).
The music played was the usual Hotel California which i listened plenty of times before (didnt we all do at one point in this hobby?).
The intro was crazy good - the guitar strum sounds so natural and vivid. When the vocal came in, it sounds so so sweet and natural. Soundstage is spacious. Tuning wise, its more mid focus and bass is slightly shy.

Next, I tried W2022 - unfortunately, i dont field it pairs well with the amp. Compared to Naru, its bass is more forward and punch hard but it sounds muffled and compressed.





While it was great to have opportuniy to try all of these gears, for me, the highlight was to meet many members here in person: @AxLvR, @metaljem77, @HiFiHawaii808, @Deezel177 and others. It made my 1st CJ experience memorable

 

[drftr]

YMMV

They don't!

drftr

 

[Rockwell75]

(Cross-posting from CJ Singapore thread)


Short impression of few gears I managed to try at CJ Singapore 2024

1. UM Mason Soleil Tombe
Great looking iem but coming from Red Halo (RH), its rather disappointing. Its not an upgrade i wanted. Imaging is an improvement and treble is better controlled but it sounds muffled compared to RH. It also misses RH mid magic.



2. Fitear Creator, owned by @RonaldS86
Lovely iem with outstanding clean vocal. Very2 capable bass, huge soundstage and totl details.
It also feels very solid physically.


3. 7th Acoustics Asteria
Supernova on steroids. It still maintain Supernova safe tuning and sweet vocal but with bigger and punchier bass - and totl details.


4. Noble Apollo
Amazing wireless headphone and for me, it dethrones Bathys as the best bluetooth headphone. Comfortable, very good bass and excellent instrument separation. Not sure if its placebo effect, but it sounds slightly incoherent where bass and upper mid feels to come from diff direction. Tbh, it doesnt distract me enough to be able to enjoy it.


5. AVARA custom
Beautiful shell, simply piece of art! The owner, Alvon explained, its made from real wood and the process of making one takes 1 week.


6. Luxury Precision E7
Possibly the best R2R dap I’ve ever heard. It has that smooth laid back while still being detailed and snappy.
Its surprisingly heavy though. It’s not much lighter than Shanling M9+ that I have.


7. Symphonium Titan
Bassy iem tuned right. I really love the subbass quantity and bass texture - without muddying the mid. Treble is also sparkle enough but non offensive. Possibly the star of the show for me.



8. Melodic Artification Alter Ego
Beautiful iem from a new Chinese company. It offers 2x tuning: one is warm-neutral and another is warm warm. I prefer the later tuning. Tight and fast bass, spacious with nice mid.


9. Elysian Pilgrim Noir & OG
Og feels like a baby Anni. Tuned to be more neutral with slightly more forward upper mid but without being sibilance. It’s the best iem under $500 I’ve ever heard.

Noir is bassier and warmer - treble isnt as forward. Its more fun that og. Bass texture is definitely a step up from the og.


10. Subtonic Storm & Symp Sovereign 8w Combo
I’ve tried Sym Sov 8w proto before but the connectors were still 3d printed and too large - so I didnt manage to get good fit.
Now, with the final connectors, it fits alot better. It’s still a heavy cable (and expensive) but the sound improvement is amazing. It sounds grandeur, the soundstage clears up, imaging is more precise. Excellent companion to Storm.


11. ATH Narukami & W2022
Firstly, thanks @RonaldS86 for asking me to come along - since I forgot to book one.
Its definitely the most expensive headphone setup I’ve ever tried at eye watering $100k (for amp + headphone).
The music played was the usual Hotel California which i listened plenty of times before (didnt we all do at one point in this hobby?).
The intro was crazy good - the guitar strum sounds so natural and vivid. When the vocal came in, it sounds so so sweet and natural. Soundstage is spacious. Tuning wise, its more mid focus and bass is slightly shy.

Next, I tried W2022 - unfortunately, i dont field it pairs well with the amp. Compared to Naru, its bass is more forward and punch hard but it sounds muffled and compressed.





While it was great to have opportuniy to try all of these gears, for me, the highlight was to meet many members here in person: @AxLvR, @metaljem77, @HiFiHawaii808, @Deezel177 and others. It made my 1st CJ experience memorable

Great post thanks for sharing. I share your enthusiasm for the OG Pilgrim (haven't heard the Noir yet).

Also, the E7 is not R2R I don't think-- it's AKM, no? (Someone correct me if I'm wrong)

I LOVED the sound of the E7 but imho the user experience still leaves a lot to be desired. And the unit in NYC kept crashing, which was kind of a bad omen.

 

[chickenmcnug]

+1

We don't align on everything but we do align on this my friend. I can appreciate BA bass in the short term but in the long term I always end up hankering for that extra bit of weight/body/solidity/decay. YMMV etc.

To quote the man @gLer himself, no dd no dice.

 

[lycos]

Also, the E7 is not R2R I don't think-- it's AKM, no?

Interesting, I should have asked Jaben for clarification . It sounds more relaxed and less precise than M9+ - which i often attribute to R2R

 

[metaljem77]

Great post thanks for sharing. I share your enthusiasm for the OG Pilgrim (haven't heard the Noir yet).

Also, the E7 is not R2R I don't think-- it's AKM, no? (Someone correct me if I'm wrong)

I LOVED the sound of the E7 but imho the user experience still leaves a lot to be desired. And the unit in NYC kept crashing, which was kind of a bad omen.

I think E7 is not R2R, LP7 will be. I’m looking forward to the latter! Lovely impressions, lycos, and it was great to meet you

 

[Rockwell75]

To quote the man @gLer himself, no dd no dice.

Indeed. At this point I'm pretty much there for mids as well as bass.

 

[twister6]

Interesting, I should have asked Jaben for clarification . It sounds more relaxed and less precise than M9+ - which i often attribute to R2R

Full spec is here: https://shop.musicteck.com/collections/luxury-precision/products/luxury-precision-e7 - AK4497 dacs in the stock module, though we never know what they are going to introduce next when other modules are released

 

[drftr]

Full spec is here: https://shop.musicteck.com/collections/luxury-precision/products/luxury-precision-e7 - AK4497 dacs in the stock module, though we never know what they are going to introduce next when other modules are released

I guess that's an old description? Bluetooth 5.0 and no card slot on the standard edition <> 2024.

drftr

 

[PixelSquish]

After demoing 50-60 $1k-$6k IEMs I think I can say I actually do.

Ditto on the DD bass for me too