[MC LeBron 23]

How would the Merlins bass compare to a full size headphone like the ultrasone pro 900s?

 

[kelske]

Just got mine this week! Love them.
 
Here's some pics!
http://imgur.com/a/jMi1Q
 
The packaging seems to have changed again from the previous posts, it comes in a relatively small White box like this one from uniquemelody.co: http://www.uniquemelody.co/slideshow/img/sample_slides/Mentor.jpg
Comes with the black aluminium cylindrical case + accessories. 
 
The case in my photos is a Pelican 1010
 
Edit: Oh, and the wait time was just over 6 weeks from sending off impressions to getting the iems back through Unique Melody Global (uniquemelody.co) - tough wait, but worth it!
 

 

[MC LeBron 23]

Just got mine this week! Love them.

Here's some pics!
http://imgur.com/a/jMi1Q

The packaging seems to have changed again from the previous posts, it comes in a relatively small White box like this one from uniquemelody.co: http://www.uniquemelody.co/slideshow/img/sample_slides/Mentor.jpg
Comes with the black aluminium cylindrical case + accessories. 

The case in my photos is a Pelican 1010

Edit: Oh, and the wait time was just over 6 weeks from sending off impressions to getting the iems back through Unique Melody Global (uniquemelody.co) - tough wait, but worth it!

Nice man. How's it compare to other full size headphones you've used, particularly bass??? I only ever owned high quality full sized cans, so I don't know how these custom IEMs sound.

Also, how much did it cost including impressions? Thanks.

 

[kelske]

Nice man. How's it compare to other full size headphones you've used, particularly bass??? I only ever owned high quality full sized cans, so I don't know how these custom IEMs sound.

Also, how much did it cost including impressions? Thanks.

 
I'm coming from the LCD-X. 
 
Cost-wise: all up including impressions, shipping and the Merlins it was about $1100 NZD (~$950 USD). So, about half the cost of the LCD-X. 
 
I'd like to preamble this by saying I don't consider myself experienced enough to give a truly objective review, this just based on my limited experience
 
Honestly the bass was always my major gripe with the LCD-X. It's an absolutely amazing sounding headphone, and the best out of any i've tried... but I always wished there was a touch more bass. I'm sure a bit of EQ'ing could have adjusted it to my heart's content, but I'm weird and don't like EQing anything if I can help it. The bass on the Merlins is simply delicious, and perfectly matches my audio palate. Based on the marketing and other peoples reviews I'd gone in thinking it might be a bit too strong for my taste, not the case. 
 
I think what's been most surprising is how good the soundstage is on the Merlins (also commented on a lot in reviews). The LCD-X is mind-blowing in this area. The Merlins can't quite boast that same level of epic 3D sound that the LCD-X has, but for in ears at half the price, and with the much more satisfying bass... really can't go wrong! There's just something really exciting about having such big sound in such a small (and light compared to the LCD-X!) package. I'm also a sucker for the colour customization and personalised fit, super satisfied 

 

[MC LeBron 23]

I'm coming from the LCD-X. 

Cost-wise: all up including impressions, shipping and the Merlins it was about $1100 NZD (~$950 USD). So, about half the cost of the LCD-X. 

I'd like to preamble this by saying I don't consider myself experienced enough to give a truly objective review, this just based on my limited experience

Honestly the bass was always my major gripe with the LCD-X. It's an absolutely amazing sounding headphone, and the best out of any i've tried... but I always wished there was a touch more bass. I'm sure a bit of EQ'ing could have adjusted it to my heart's content, but I'm weird and don't like EQing anything if I can help it. The bass on the Merlins is simply delicious, and perfectly matches my audio palate. Based on the marketing and other peoples reviews I'd gone in thinking it might be a bit too strong for my taste, not the case. 

I think what's been most surprising is how good the soundstage is on the Merlins (also commented on a lot in reviews). The LCD-X is mind-blowing in this area. The Merlins can't quite boast that same level of epic 3D sound that the LCD-X has, but for in ears at half the price, and with the much more satisfying bass... really can't go wrong! There's just something really exciting about having such big sound in such a small (and light compared to the LCD-X!) package. I'm also a sucker for the colour customization and personalised fit, super satisfied 

Thanks for your thoughts. Did the Merlins go up in price??? I could've sworn they use to cost $750. On the website they're $880...

 

[Wild]

   
I'm coming from the LCD-X. 
 
Cost-wise: all up including impressions, shipping and the Merlins it was about $1100 NZD (~$950 USD). So, about half the cost of the LCD-X. 
 
I'd like to preamble this by saying I don't consider myself experienced enough to give a truly objective review, this just based on my limited experience
 
Honestly the bass was always my major gripe with the LCD-X. It's an absolutely amazing sounding headphone, and the best out of any i've tried... but I always wished there was a touch more bass. I'm sure a bit of EQ'ing could have adjusted it to my heart's content, but I'm weird and don't like EQing anything if I can help it. The bass on the Merlins is simply delicious, and perfectly matches my audio palate. Based on the marketing and other peoples reviews I'd gone in thinking it might be a bit too strong for my taste, not the case. 
 
I think what's been most surprising is how good the soundstage is on the Merlins (also commented on a lot in reviews). The LCD-X is mind-blowing in this area. The Merlins can't quite boast that same level of epic 3D sound that the LCD-X has, but for in ears at half the price, and with the much more satisfying bass... really can't go wrong! There's just something really exciting about having such big sound in such a small (and light compared to the LCD-X!) package. I'm also a sucker for the colour customization and personalised fit, super satisfied 

 
Congrats on your new customs! How is the isolation for you? Would it be good enough for plane flights?

 

[kelske]

   
Congrats on your new customs! How is the isolation for you? Would it be good enough for plane flights?

 
Yea man the fit is great, and so isolation is really really good. The audiologist I used took fantastic impressions which must've helped. 
 
In our busy office with talking and music and phone calls going on, i can only hear the slightest murmer of conversation. With music playing? Nothing at all. It seems to cut out all low-drone sorta noise so I'm assuming for plane travel they'll be excellent

 

[Wild]

   
Yea man the fit is great, and so isolation is really really good. The audiologist I used took fantastic impressions which must've helped. 
 
In our busy office with talking and music and phone calls going on, i can only hear the slightest murmer of conversation. With music playing? Nothing at all. It seems to cut out all low-drone sorta noise so I'm assuming for plane travel they'll be excellent

 
Awesome! It's been a toss-up in reviews as far as isolation goes. Thanks for the info 

 

[Bazirker]

 
Awesome! It's been a toss-up in reviews as far as isolation goes. Thanks for the info 

 


The isolation on my set is pretty durn good, and they're quite nice for flights.

 

[JeremiahD]

Centrance hifi-m8 with UM Merlins goes very well, great travel setup

 

[bamet]

Hi, is it worth getting merlins for ibassodx 50 + jd labs C5D amp combo? Or do i need an upgrade?

 

[djcarpentier]

Hi, is it worth getting merlins for ibassodx 50 + jd labs C5D amp combo? Or do i need an upgrade?

Lets put it this way, my merlins sound amazing out of my lg g3. Out of your setup it should sound about as good as it can get.

 

[bamet]

Thats what i thought in the first place, but this post got me worried 

  Merlins sounds fine with DX50, but Merlins can sound much better (so much that I wouldn't recommend to buy Merlins if DX50 is the only source you will be using them with, IMO it's wasting money...), for example on DX100... also there is a slight background hum clearly hearable when music not plays and hum volume is stronger on LO Gain (on MID and HI gain it's almost the same hum volume).
 

 

[djcarpentier]

Bump a dead thread. Anyone have an idea on what the best upgrade from a Merlin could be? Thinking Roxanne, but reviews are mixed and sound signature might not be right. No Layla, way to much cash. Ideas?

 

[proedros]

Bump a dead thread. Anyone have an idea on what the best upgrade from a Merlin could be? Thinking Roxanne, but reviews are mixed and sound signature might not be right. No Layla, way to much cash. Ideas?

 
 
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