[nick2413]

So insurance came through, now the decision between the Mentor and Roxanne begins... 

 

[doublea71]

  So insurance came through, now the decision between the Mentor and Roxanne begins... 

Save yourself the trouble and go with the Mentor- you'll have it in about 6 weeks. People have been waiting 6 months for the Roxanne and they have no idea when it'll arrive - that is the definition of suck.

 

[doki81]

 
Save yourself the trouble and go with the Mentor- you'll have it in about 6 weeks. People have been waiting 6 months for the Roxanne and they have no idea when it'll arrive - that is the definition of suck.

totally agreed no matter how good is sound...to wait for 4 months....it's really a turn off. but what i heard...the order delay only happen to CF model...

 

[nick2413]

Save yourself the trouble and go with the Mentor- you'll have it in about 6 weeks. People have been waiting 6 months for the Roxanne and they have no idea when it'll arrive - that is the definition of suck.

Wow, I definitely don't want to wait that long! Think I'll go with the Mentor although ideally I'ld like to read more reviews as I've seen very little commentary on how it performs, particularly compared to Roxanne.

 

[doublea71]

Wow, I definitely don't want to wait that long! Think I'll go with the Mentor although ideally I'ld like to read more reviews as I've seen very little commentary on how it performs, particularly compared to Roxanne.

As somebody mentioned, acrylic-shelled Roxannes don't take nearly as long as carbon fiber, but the roll-out of this product has been such a debacle, you really have to want them to jump on board that train imo - I wouldn't buy them unless I had auditioned the universal version and decided THIS IS THE ONE. I don't know of any comparisons between the two, but you could ask in both the Roxanne and Noble thread and maybe somebody will be able to give you an idea about how they match up. Beware the Noble thread, though: the pictures of their builds (especially Wizard builds) are mesmerizing and you may not be able to resist. They are ******* glorious.

 

[davidcotton]

Wow, I definitely don't want to wait that long! Think I'll go with the Mentor although ideally I'ld like to read more reviews as I've seen very little commentary on how it performs, particularly compared to Roxanne.

Fwiw I asked the other day about times to the uk for universal mentor and it's about 3-4 weeks atm.

 

[Saraguie]

I just used double flanges and am very happy with the isolation. I would say 95% of the airplane noises were blocked out. Only time I heard anything was when there was talking over the intercom.
 
I wonder though am I giving up any sound? Is any part of the sound spectrum being muffled?

 

[HiFiwilliam1109]

Hi guys, I was wondering if the universal fit version is the same as the ones that you get to demo at the dealer? Thanks

 

[doublea71]

Hi guys, I was wondering if the universal fit version is the same as the ones that you get to demo at the dealer? Thanks

I believe so - the only difference should be cosmetic, if any.

 

[Loquah]

 
I believe so - the only difference should be cosmetic, if any.

 
Just noticed you're using Miracles with X5. Have you found the soundstage improves over time? I'm a little disappointed with the stage from the HPO, but using the line-out with E12DIY it's the best sound I've heard so far from a portable rig.

 

[CracKinGDucK]

  will check the Mentor thread for more info, yet in case you dont wana here is the difference: Miracle with new mid drivers that are way smoother + more upper mids, quite a lot tbh, and rumbling bass, bigger sound stage, make the Mircale sounds flat, for the treble i can't compare because i had a bad setup that made the treble warm, yet no worries its now sparkling and extended without getting harsh

So i guess if i love the miracle demo then i should save up and buy the mentor then

 

 

[doublea71]

 
So i guess if i love the miracle demo then i should save up and buy the mentor then

 

I think it'd be worth the wait - it is a step up from the Miracle.

 

[doublea71]

   
Just noticed you're using Miracles with X5. Have you found the soundstage improves over time? I'm a little disappointed with the stage from the HPO, but using the line-out with E12DIY it's the best sound I've heard so far from a portable rig.

I didn't notice any changes in the sound stage, but I only had the X5 for about a week as part of the SE Asian tour. For some reason, sound stage never seems to be at the top of my list of concerns with gear.

 

[Shini44]

how is the Treble on X5? Neutral?

 

[doublea71]

how is the Treble on X5? Neutral?

I don't know exactly what neutral sounds like, but I feel that it is extremely detailed, so much so that anything with poor mastering sounded a bit harsh. However, with a warmish set of cans, it sounds great.