I can really recommend checking out Frederic Robinson!
I’ve queued a few of his albums in my roon playlist for further listening, cheers.
I can really recommend checking out Frederic Robinson!
Three babies! but you always ditch some of the babies .Mjolnir has a buddy… I decided to pull the trigger on the SP3000T for something portable despite it having some usability quirks. I thought I’d be alright using the iPhone dongle or PAW S1 even for shorter sessions but I just find using my phone way too annoying.
While it may not “drive” Storm to its maximum potential I love the synergy in tonality it brings with its warmer and fuller mid range and immersive imaging. Storm still sounds ultra-technical from just about anything so it’s a worthy trade off imo. I’m sending the demo unit and to MT today and should have my own unit by the end of the week.
I did test the FiiO M23 and M15s also. The M23 for me was a bit disappointing. It’s got a warmer tilt but just lacks resolution or separation to where I can’t justify the $699 over using it instead of my PAW S1 on the go. The DAP itself has great power and drive but overall I think the money can be better spent. The M15s drives Storm very well… transients feel hard-edged and the bass is incredibly clean and grippy but it takes the presentation into something that sounds too digital. The mid range comes off a bit lifeless and gives me the feeling of listening to bits and not music. There’s a dryness between this combination that doesn’t do it for me.
I think the Lotoo Mjolnir has really spoiled me in how it handles an ultra technical and neutral sound without lacking in engagement and ability to draw you into the music.
What makes them lightyears ahead of others like the sp3000 to you?They're absolutely incredible. I've put literally dozens of people onto them & they've bought one & got rid of their other similar gear. IMO absolutely light years ahead to the point it's embarrassing that others are so far behind.
And honestly, not having a GUI... that colour ball system takes 15 minutes at most to get used to if you actually concentrate (if you can remember a phone number, you can do this) & the DSP is absolutely incredible.
I worked with music/sound for around 25 years and I have never once been so impressed with a product, all things considered.
Three babies! but you always ditch some of the babies .
Has the company of this IEM a Homepage I cannot found anything?Been a while since the last time I act as "a kid in candy store" again with IEM purchase (last time was with Radon6).
Alter Ego truly define how to become "master" in detail information, but with such beautiful, organic and silky smooth tuning, with engaging and punchy notes. My favourite is "Mode 2" as shown in photo.
In another word, if you don't do critical listening A/B, Bonneville and Black Star are pretty much the same?Just finished my week with the Bonneville thanks to the Watercooler Tour. Can I just say that as a concept the gear tours are a great idea. At first I was a little put off because of the length of membership and number of posts requirement, but it's totally understandable. The vetting process is part of what makes it work so well. Is there any data that correlates an increase in sales based on the additional mentions tour gear get in these threads? Might be something that would encourage manufacturers to participate. Of course a lot of what makes it work is @Rockwell75. Hopefully the admin part of it isn't too time consuming. I know its a labor of love though.
I kept trying to do comparisons of a few songs each between the Bonneville, Black Star and Ara. Except I often forgot to switch and just wanted to "one more song" regardless which IEM I had in. The Bonneville fit was great though. They're so light, and my ears must be just slightly larger than average shape, because they fit well with an almost uniform air gap. It almost felt like they weren't there. I used SpinFit CP145 tips to start with because those are the tips that were already on Black Star. They worked well enough that I just skipped tip rolling completely.
I know I have read others' reviews about the differences in bass presentation and articulation between Bonneville and Black Star, and I just don't have much to add. It's all already been said better that I can articulate. I just don't listen analytically or critically enough. It's making a mountain out of a mole hill really. Yes they are different, and you could write pages about the subtle nuances, but they really aren't that different. They are the same bass driver with slight tuning differences. I'm not a basshead, but I didn't think Bonneville was bombastic or over the top at all. It seemed a little too impactful on some lighter fair, but really shines on House or NuJazz. Bonneville definitely nudged my musical selection toward it's strengths. All the buzz is deserved. That being said, already having Black Star, there won't be a Bonneville in my future. The more I listen to Black Star and compare it to others, the more I realize how lucky I got on the blind buy.
Have not seen a lot of these in the wild, great to read your thoughtsThe @Craft Ears Omniums are a proper flagship. I really enjoy how much of an all-rounder they are. I love how they do treble, how solid the subbass is, and above all, and this is coming from someone who's not a mid-head, how absolutely transparent and nuanced the midrange is. I hear midrange nuances with this that I don't with more expensive IEMs and I can't help but think that it's the planar driver at play.
But it seems its maximum gain also get decreases right?
According to the above graphic the low volume range has been expanded (more than doubled) on v2...
Nice move in my book.
I forgot I have a pair of these lying around. Will definitely give them a listen today.
They’re closer than I thought they’d be. Exciting is a pretty good word. I’m more neutral in my preferences. Holocene never leaves my work desk. Depending on the music, the more V shaped tuning and impact on the bass can be detrimental. But on other stuff it’s exactly what you want. It doesn’t surprise me at all how popular Bonneville is.In another word, if you don't do critical listening A/B, Bonneville and Black Star are pretty much the same?
Okay, just read from @Rockwell75, Bonneville is more exciting and Black Star is more neutral, I guess my choice is still Bonneville.