The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

[Deezel177]

Love the cohesiveness. What a band. Some artists are better appreciated when seen and heard live.

Absolutely. Like Yebba’s Tiny Desk, I prefer this performance over the album version, to be honest. The way she’s able to maintain that full timbre (i.e. have her voice not go breathy and thin) almost throughout the entire set is absolutely insane.

 

[Valrhona]

Absolutely. Like Yebba’s Tiny Desk, I prefer this performance over the album version, to be honest. The way she’s able to maintain that full timbre (i.e. have her voice not go breathy and thin) almost throughout the entire set is absolutely insane.

Drop that link!

 

[tresvigint]

First time hearing Soranic mems I know I must sell my other IEM because alot of problem solved on Soranic mems

But after hearing it again IMO
Its not Soranic mems better than other IEM

It just Soranic Mems for me very synergic with Tsuranagi V2

So I understand if alot of people doubt and see Soranic as good not great IEM

 

[Deezel177]

Drop that link!

…and a couple more, ‘cus ‘tis the season.

 

[tresvigint]

Still the king APX SE
Best!!!
I can sold all my iem include Soranic mems for APX SE

Tsuranagi + apx se great!!

 

[Valrhona]

…and a couple more, ‘cus ‘tis the season.

Much appreciated!

 

[SbassX]

yep, I learned this the hard way. In hindsight, my intentions were good—I wanted to improve on what I truly enjoy listening to. However, after cycling through so many expensive IEMs (especially the hyped ones), I realized that while some of them were great, they didn’t necessarily build upon what I like.

Now, I’ve set a rule: if I haven’t used an IEM in 3 months, it gets sold. I’ve come to see that I’m consistently reaching for just a few favorites, and that’s all I really need. RN6 being one of them. It comes back Wednesday from a refit, more excited about this than any purchase in the last few months

I’m applying the art of Japanese Gardening to my audiophile habits > selective reduction

Thats some solid advice. I personally havent spent so long on this hobby that I need to sell, but it does speak in a broader sense to other hobbies as well, good practice not letting things eat up space unnecessarily and just declutter where possible

 

[SbassX]

…and a couple more, ‘cus ‘tis the season.

Yebba's voice is just perfect! I really dig Marten Lou's remix of Yebba's Heartbreak, almost hypnotic.

 

[Noobzilla]

Oh my… Dio:

https://shop.musicteck.com/products...io-iem-effect-audio-apex-ultra-flagship-cable

Looks like it was taken down. All 25 preorders for the $14000 bundle bought! jk, probably not.

Assuming $250 case, at least $5000 on EA cable and $6750 max so cable won't be more expensive than IEM.. we're looking at $7000-8750 IEM and this is discounted bundle price. As much as I love my Elysian X and EA Centurion being tied on #1 favorite cable that I've tried (Sovereign Symphony 4W being the other one). $14k for this bundle is

I hope it was taken down so they'll re release at lower price.

edit: oh it's up on Elise Audio nvm

 

[Scubadevils]

Fantastic album, numerous listens since buying over the weekend… Camelot on duty for this current session as I do some work admin!

 

[stacey]

Looks like it was taken down. All 25 preorders for the $14000 bundle bought! jk, probably not.

Assuming $250 case, at least $5000 on EA cable and $6750 max so cable won't be more expensive than IEM.. we're looking at $7000-8750 IEM and this is discounted bundle price. As much as I love my Elysian X and EA Centurion being tied on #1 favorite cable that I've tried (Sovereign Symphony 4W being the other one). $14k for this bundle is

I hope it was taken down so they'll re release at lower price.

edit: oh it's up on Elise Audio nvm

Well the Centurion hasn’t been updated in a while. It released in 2021 or so. It wouldn’t surprise me that EA wants in on the ultra tier cable market like the Beat Audio Valhalla.

 

[thaslaya]

Crossposting from Discovery because this one deserves more attention.

Here's the latest from me (Head-fi and blog). The Empire Ears Triton is incredible! Enveloping bass, warm midrange, and energetic treble without sibilance. The accessories are fantastic as well. The Monarch cable is easily the best stock cable I've seen with any set and there's not one but two really nice cases. This one is priced at $1,800 which definitely ain't cheap, but it's well worth the price and competes with any TOTL I've heard so far. Thanks so much to @EnigmaFotos for the chance to review this wonderful set!

 

[Rockwell75]

Two years ago this week I purchased the CFA Trifecta (og version) and one year ago today I received the WM1Z which, along with the pictured cable, completed my "holy trinity" setup consisting of something from each of my favorite audio brands (CFA, Sony and Eletech) which has for past year, established itself as my endgame for the time being.

 

[FOUNDERZERO]

MEST MK3 CIEM is something else! Pairs perfectly with the Nostalgia Audio Unicorn.

 

[stacey]

Two years ago this week I purchased the CFA Trifecta (og version) and one year ago today I received the WM1Z which, along with the pictured cable, completed my "holy trinity" setup consisting of something from each of my favorite audio brands (CFA, Sony and Eletech) which has for past year, established itself as my endgame for the time being.

You kept the Tyrian cable all these years from the EXT? That’s pretty impressive!