[azertyproxy]

My LSC08 cable is on his way.
Meanwhile, i tried the tips provided with the monarch. The black ones gives less subass compared to the white ones. Maybe i don't use them properly. I don't know.
Ohh the monarch sound reeealy nice with the jvc spiral dots

Compared to my old denon D7000, Monarch are close in term of sound quality and quantity but at the same time they still lacks that airy treble and the subbass region is a bit too much. Maybe the sound will change a bit after burnin.

 

[azertyproxy]

Hi, i am a bit worried about the confort. I have worn the TA Monarch yesterday for hours and now my ears hurts because the shell of the monarch is too large. Do you guys had the same problem? Is there a way to resolve this issue? Can i return them whitout having to pay for the restocking fee?

 

[deafenears]

So overall I love my monarchs and I’m happy with my purchase. However, I do find the bass lacking definition even after EQing the mid bass up. I’m guessing if I wanted an comparable option with better bass I’d either have to spend much more money (iezr1 or legend se)?

If only there were a Monarch + Oracle mix - bass tuned like the Oracle but with treble and detail of the Monarch.

 

[overstepss]

Hi, i am a bit worried about the confort. I have worn the TA Monarch yesterday for hours and now my ears hurts because the shell of the monarch is too large. Do you guys had the same problem? Is there a way to resolve this issue? Can i return them whitout having to pay for the restocking fee?

FWIW after owning them for awhile they no longer hurt my ears. Maybe my ears have stretched out haha (I did start with already large ears though.)

 

[phaeton70]

I must say I'm really very impressed with these Oracle... yes, technicalities-wise MEST2 are better (not by a large margin tbh, but it's there), and yes MEST2 can go down a little bit more and the highs are slightly better, but jeez do these Oracle sound good a really fantastic tuning, incredibly engaging... it's just two days, but I'm quite sure these Oracle will be my daily go-to IEMs
PS using a iBasso DX300, stock cable and cp100, musical library almost everything but rap/classical

 

[el-jorge]

If only there were a Monarch + Oracle mix - bass tuned like the Oracle but with treble and detail of the Monarch.

I already like the bass on the monarc, especially the sub bass. What is better on the oracles base?

 

[Tomm11]

I already like the bass on the monarc, especially the sub bass. What is better on the oracles base?

Monarch is sub bass focused. Oracles bass is balanced. Not really a matter of "better" but more a matter of preference.

 

[deafenears]

I already like the bass on the monarc, especially the sub bass. What is better on the oracles base?

Goes back to the post below, take a look at the bass cutoff between the four:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/thi...xcalibur-oracle.936212/page-193#post-16460628

 

[firesign]

If only there were a Monarch + Oracle mix - bass tuned like the Oracle but with treble and detail of the Monarch.

Have you tried the Clairvoyance.
It is supposed to have a very similar tuning to Oracle but with better technicalities and resolution.

 

[Orfik]

I just got the Excalibur and compared to my FiiO FH7 the base sounds pretty weak, lacking in volume and punch. Is that normal or do I have a bad set? I'm driving them from a Qudelix which should have enough power considering they drive my full size headphones fine.

 

[jsmiller58]

I just got the Excalibur and compared to my FiiO FH7 the base sounds pretty weak, lacking in volume and punch. Is that normal or do I have a bad set? I'm driving them from a Qudelix which should have enough power considering they drive my full size headphones fine.

Check out Crinnacle’s FR graphs. Something isn’t right…. Bad set, or a bad seal.

 

[Orfik]

Check out Crinnacle’s FR graphs. Something isn’t right…. Bad set, or a bad seal.

Thanks for the info, guess I'm sending these back. I know the seal is fine and the FH7 just gets so much louder and feels much more powerful. Guess they're going back, it's a shame since they seem like they'd be great. Does anyone have other recommendations aside from Thieaudio that would be a good upgrade from the FH7 around 4-500?

 

[phaeton70]

Thanks for the info, guess I'm sending these back. I know the seal is fine and the FH7 just gets so much louder and feels much more powerful. Guess they're going back, it's a shame since they seem like they'd be great. Does anyone have other recommendations aside from Thieaudio that would be a good upgrade from the FH7 around 4-500?

If I were you, I would try another amp before sending back the Excalibur. The graphs above do not count for sensitivity, and the FH7 are waaaaaay more efficient than Excalibur.... FH7 are rated at 111db/mW while Excalibur are rated at 103db/mW, which in plain english means you need around 6 times the power from the amp to have the Excalibur produce the same loudness as FH7. in other words, it is completely normal the the FH7 can get "so much louder", with Excalibur you will need a more powerful amp. moreover, the tribrids from TA are known to like high power to completely express what they can do in the sub-bass/bass. if instead you want to keep the current amp, you will need a very efficient IEM (look for sensitivity/efficency, tipically expressed in dB/mW)

 

[jsmiller58]

If I were you, I would try another amp before sending back the Excalibur. The graphs above do not count for sensitivity, and the FH7 are waaaaaay more efficient than Excalibur.... FH7 are rated at 111db/mW while Excalibur are rated at 103db/mW, which in plain english means you need around 6 times the power from the amp to have the Excalibur produce the same loudness as FH7. in other words, it is completely normal the the FH7 can get "so much louder", with Excalibur you will need a more powerful amp. moreover, the tribrids from TA are known to like high power to completely express what they can do in the sub-bass/bass. if instead you want to keep the current amp, you will need a very efficient IEM (look for sensitivity/efficency, tipically expressed in dB/mW)

Excellent point! I should have asked @Orfik if his observation regarding weak bass was at roughly the same overall volume, in which case the FR graphs would be more applicable.

 

[Orfik]

If I were you, I would try another amp before sending back the Excalibur. The graphs above do not count for sensitivity, and the FH7 are waaaaaay more efficient than Excalibur.... FH7 are rated at 111db/mW while Excalibur are rated at 103db/mW, which in plain english means you need around 6 times the power from the amp to have the Excalibur produce the same loudness as FH7. in other words, it is completely normal the the FH7 can get "so much louder", with Excalibur you will need a more powerful amp. moreover, the tribrids from TA are known to like high power to completely express what they can do in the sub-bass/bass. if instead you want to keep the current amp, you will need a very efficient IEM (look for sensitivity/efficency, tipically expressed in dB/mW)

Is there an amp you would recommend for these? I don't have a ton of money but I do like what they seem to be capable of even at lower power and don't want to miss out so something in the 150-250 range would be great. Thanks!