Toranku's Thoughts and Reviews (and target EQ filters!)
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Hi @toranku
I'm interested in Moondrop A8. How this compares to qdc lines like 4SS (similar price), or higher priced 8SH/SL/Anole VX ?
Most of my music are vocal, specially female vocal. I like rather forward mid/vocal, but with balanced/not recess bass and treble
Someone direct me to you from Moondrop thread since you have experience with these IEMs
Thank you in advance
I'm interested in Moondrop A8. How this compares to qdc lines like 4SS (similar price), or higher priced 8SH/SL/Anole VX ?
Most of my music are vocal, specially female vocal. I like rather forward mid/vocal, but with balanced/not recess bass and treble
Someone direct me to you from Moondrop thread since you have experience with these IEMs
Thank you in advance
I tried A8 only very briefly. I've a friend who's friend is dropping by SG so perhaps I can get to try it again.
I'll be writing up on FiR and their new, retuned line up when I try them again. Have heard all the new retuned models, just haven't sat down and heard it seriously
4ss sounds a bit like the 334 to me but with more lower treble as well as betetr extended treble. Sharper attack/definition and doesn't have that "haze" 334 has with its midrange. One of my favrourite reference tunings out there. Only thing holding it back is that it can get slightly congested at times.
Great. Thank you very much
The Fusion gets talked a lot about it's promotional photo looking like a possible "improved" Solaris. Any thoughts on the two for comparison?
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Pricklyears101
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@toranku
Great to see a fellow islander here who writes short coherent and unbiased posts and still appreciates those good old Sony iem classics. Maybe we've come across each other before at that little cafe in that building full of electronic stores...
Great to see a fellow islander here who writes short coherent and unbiased posts and still appreciates those good old Sony iem classics. Maybe we've come across each other before at that little cafe in that building full of electronic stores...
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Further Thoughts on: Fearless S8F, S8P & S6 Rui
S8P vs S8F
The S8P has less of a bass boost than the S8F. The S8P to me, has a more "speaker neutral" bass while S8F has a boosted bass which really helps bringing out the bass in tracks that go deep into the subbass. However it is to note that S8F has a more bloated bass which makes it seem slightly sloppier and also warmer. Both iems, to my ears, have a recessed lower midrange (and a boosted uppermidrange). However in the case of S8P, vocals really dont fall behind. Female vocals especially are at the forefront. Male vocals positionally are not behind. S8F on the other hand with its bassier tonal balance, male vocals start being harder to hear.
I do think the S8P is more technical since it's not as bloated. High resolution, slightly lean and crisp signature. The detail within the subbass is nice - the basslines are kept tight and rumbly. S8F's basslines are a little too bloated and simply not as tight and resolving as S8P's. S8F has a better tonal balance overall and makes for a slightly easier listen compared to S8P. overall, I prefer S8P.
S6 Rui
S6 Rui sounds somewhat similar to S8F except with less treble. The treble that is slightly hazy and undefined in the S8F is now even more undefined, but is also a much smoother and less intense listen. Kind of a weird compromise since the overall tone is a bit "musky" and sounds veiled. No S6 Pro demo unfortunately, perhaps that would address my issues with the S6 Rui. Who knows...
S8P vs S8F
The S8P has less of a bass boost than the S8F. The S8P to me, has a more "speaker neutral" bass while S8F has a boosted bass which really helps bringing out the bass in tracks that go deep into the subbass. However it is to note that S8F has a more bloated bass which makes it seem slightly sloppier and also warmer. Both iems, to my ears, have a recessed lower midrange (and a boosted uppermidrange). However in the case of S8P, vocals really dont fall behind. Female vocals especially are at the forefront. Male vocals positionally are not behind. S8F on the other hand with its bassier tonal balance, male vocals start being harder to hear.
I do think the S8P is more technical since it's not as bloated. High resolution, slightly lean and crisp signature. The detail within the subbass is nice - the basslines are kept tight and rumbly. S8F's basslines are a little too bloated and simply not as tight and resolving as S8P's. S8F has a better tonal balance overall and makes for a slightly easier listen compared to S8P. overall, I prefer S8P.
S6 Rui
S6 Rui sounds somewhat similar to S8F except with less treble. The treble that is slightly hazy and undefined in the S8F is now even more undefined, but is also a much smoother and less intense listen. Kind of a weird compromise since the overall tone is a bit "musky" and sounds veiled. No S6 Pro demo unfortunately, perhaps that would address my issues with the S6 Rui. Who knows...
Further Thoughts On: Fearless S10 & ACME8
S10 Genie
This one has no lower mids. None. Its tuned very...experimental. Uppermids (and treble) are very very boosted but it does have the bass to balance it out. Carries a highly energetic, airy, forward and lightweight tone that I think will be too much for many. Resolution is actually very good. It separates and layers instruments well and throws out nice microdetail in the subbass. Lower treble can be a bit too much but its fine. I think the tuning here is very unique but its also something thats very unconventional and hard to love. Funnily enough, my favourite iem from Fearless despite the tone thats peaking on way too harsh. Really a fearless tuning...lol.
ACME8
Mud. Bass bass bass bass bass. It also sounds out of phase. Makes Genie look like a safer tuning. I think its the bassiest monitor I have ever tried.
S10 Genie
This one has no lower mids. None. Its tuned very...experimental. Uppermids (and treble) are very very boosted but it does have the bass to balance it out. Carries a highly energetic, airy, forward and lightweight tone that I think will be too much for many. Resolution is actually very good. It separates and layers instruments well and throws out nice microdetail in the subbass. Lower treble can be a bit too much but its fine. I think the tuning here is very unique but its also something thats very unconventional and hard to love. Funnily enough, my favourite iem from Fearless despite the tone thats peaking on way too harsh. Really a fearless tuning...lol.
ACME8
Mud. Bass bass bass bass bass. It also sounds out of phase. Makes Genie look like a safer tuning. I think its the bassiest monitor I have ever tried.
redrol
Headphoneus Supremus
Out of phase? Sounds like either it was wired wrong or the cable was wired wrong.
Don't know for sure. Regardless, has way too much bass. Possibly the worst in the entire lineup.
What are you thoughts on the new Etymotics ER2 series and how they compare to the ER3 and ER4 series? Thank you kind sir.
TooPoorForHiFi
Previously known as MidNighTempest
Did you get a chance to try the Fearless HyperS 12 & Crystal Pearl ? I believe they're the last two in the Lineup, Could be wong here
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