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[dontcallmejan]

Received my black PM6 yesterday after ordering last July. They sound incredible with the green filters and foam tips. Have them plugged into a Cowan Plenue P1 with no EQ turned on, and am listening to a combination of lossless CD and HD Tracks High Def downloads. So far I've tried Jazz, Classical, Rock, Accoustic, and Country music.

It took me a bit to figure out how to best insert them in my ears (which are on the small side), but once in position they are super comfy. The bass digs deeply - tight and precise, mids are well balanced if a bit forward and the highs have nice extension and decay. Cymbal work stands out in particular - both sticks and brushes for the additional micro details on the attack and sound decay. Wood winds are also something special due to the way these earphones are able to capture changes in intensity as the player draws breath or blows extra hard.

Air around the instruments, spatial placement and imaging are also very good. Not just for an IEM, but including consideration of headphones I've heard (I have been carrying around Sennheiser Momentum's for portable use but have auditioned a number of high end sets too). That said, both air and imaging as well as bass performance are highly tip and fit dependent.

Like many on the forum, I've waited a long time for these (and am still waiting for the Hunter ordered last June and Air). For me, at least, I can say the wait was worth it. Bob and team did a heck of a job tuning these IEMs.

I agree with you regarding the green filters. Can't seem to pick one vs. gols filters. My only gripe with them is that the sub-bass extension is poor when underpowered.

 

[Karendar]

I agree with you regarding the green filters. Can't seem to pick one vs. gols filters. My only gripe with them is that the sub-bass extension is poor when underpowered.

Put one gold filter on left ear and one green filter on right! Problem solved. haha

 

[posnera]

Can someone let me know what size Comply to use with the Icarus III?
Any other foam tips to try? I don't like the stock foams. Too mushy.

 

[ncristia]

Can someone let me know what size Comply to use with the Icarus III?
Any other foam tips to try? I don't like the stock foams. Too mushy.

Probably the 500 but they to me seem mushier than the stock tips. I just went through a bunch of tips for the Icarus III and the spiral dots ML are by far the answer, as they are to really anything I use. Andromeda, Sony EX1000, 7550. My 2 cents.

 

[ncristia]

Listening to Eeminem Must be the Ganga on the Icarus III with gold filters undamped and spiral dots and they really slam!

 

[Karendar]

Can someone let me know what size Comply to use with the Icarus III?
Any other foam tips to try? I don't like the stock foams. Too mushy.

500's

 

[posnera]

Well, I've switched to foam tips now. Using the stock for now. All the silicone tips tend to fall out after about 30 minutes. Much more bass, so I'm backing my way down the tip ladder. Now trying the blue filters for the first time. I agree with their description. This may be my go-to setup.

• BLUE (Black damper) = Whole range in balance nothing over done, bass heads need not apply

 

[Odyopile]

Hi! I have vyrus v2. I want to upgrade between pm6 or icarus 3? Which is better? Thanks

 

[posnera]

Hi! I have vyrus v2. I want to upgrade between pm6 or icarus 3? Which is better? Thanks

I like my Icarus III. I don't think too many PM6 have been delivered.

I would be very reluctant to make any orders from Trinity until their production is reliable. See other threads for details.

 

[AverageDude]

Hi! I have vyrus v2. I want to upgrade between pm6 or icarus 3? Which is better? Thanks

Master 6 outperforms the Icarus 3 in every single way.

 

[andrewwardell]

Just going to leave this here (this combination is just awesome!)

 

[Stenso]

Just going to leave this here (this combination is just awesome!)

Nice! Really like mine with either the foamies, or some unidentified/remembered double flanges. I find that they really shine with more power, so I use them on the road with my iFi DSD and A&K combo.

 

[snellemin]

Since I lost the "balance" cable that came with my Icarus III, I got some time to make my own. I really like the improvement that I'm hearing. Using the RSA Intruder at the moment and the cable is soft silver plated OCC. So I like the idea of the Y-cable setup from Trinity and duplicated it to my Pioneers.

 

[solhuebner]

Hi @snellemin as you just built your own cable: I (pre)ordered a Radsone EarStudio that will have a balanced output (2,5mm). Is it correct that the cable that was included with the Icarus is 3,5mm?