To me, it's better tuned than Timeless and has better techs, but planars have that sweet sweet timbre and resolving power. I'll compare it to S12 most likely. Kato I have no idea, but people seem to prefer Oxygen to it.
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To me, it's better tuned than Timeless and has better techs, but planars have that sweet sweet timbre and resolving power. I'll compare it to S12 most likely. Kato I have no idea, but people seem to prefer Oxygen to it.
FD3 is a V-shape so no, won’t have as much bass.
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How do I tell which iem is right and left on the Lea? This shouldn’t be rocket science but I’m struggling lol
No, it should be there but it isn't...
Just face both nozzles inwards and it should be obvious, while pins are up
DunninLA
100+ Head-Fier
well, that's where it gets tricky, and does so because it depends on your perception, your treble sensitivities, and your need to feel bass and not just hear bass. Some would say Oxygen is a better IEM than Kato, Timeless, or even Mangird Tea, and there are others who would pick any of those three and say it is better than the Oxygen. I am also a wine collector, starting in 1992. Instead of a half dozen or so IEM at a price point, there are 100-200 quality wines. Let's pick a price... say $75 -- at least three dozen Napa cabs at that price point that taste simple and too sweet for me. A "traditionally" proportioned $75 Bordeaux tastes like it lacks fruit and ripeness. There are several dozen of those as well. But the perfect wine to my palate is "modern" Bordeaux, which combines the ripeness of California Cab and the complexity of traditionally vinified Bordeaux. Same $75, completely different experiences -- to me that "modern" Bordeaux kicks the snot out of either Napa Cab or "traditional" Bordeaux. Which is better? Depends on your tastes. Or ears in the case of IEMs.
It's that subtle, and that's why O2/Olina is better than Kato or Timeless, and also worse than both... or Mangird Tea or Blessing 2 Dusk, or Yume Midnight or Hana 2021. You just have to listen to each and decide for yourself.
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jsmiller58
Headphoneus Supremus
Thanks! Above those I have the Thieaudio Oracle and Fearless S8F, so probably set for the moment.
Yes, I would say so.
I just finished my Titan S review, so I'm now focusing on Olina and using it as an EDC. Has been giving me some nice vibes during lunch breaks!
I already HAD TITAN S. ..Yes, I would say so.
I just finished my Titan S review, so I'm now focusing on Olina and using it as an EDC. Has been giving me some nice vibes during lunch breaks!
OLINA CAN GIVE UPGRADE from titan especially in TECHNICALITY LIKE : SEPARATION ALL INSTRUMENS, IMAGING, RESOLUTION / DETAIL RETRIEVAL (MICRO AND MACRO), great SPEED timing ??
FalseProphet
100+ Head-Fier
Hello sir, do you think Olina can compliment Shuoer EJ07m in any way? Thanks
Review soon, after I finish with Titan S
EJ07m is a whole new beast but yes, I think it does. Especially on accoustic, classical, jazz etc, due to it's timbre. I'm a fan of it's tuning so far and gives me some fresh air. Also great beaters for 100. I've been using them on the go with Q5k or a dap, when I dont want to bring big boys with me.
TooPoorForHiFi
Previously known as MidNighTempest
Question: Any amount of Driver Flex when inserting into the Ear?
Zero to me. Literally the same fit as Mele, but slightly wider nozzle that seems to help even more with the fit.
Shell is vented as well.
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