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Sounds like Phonix is very similar to Erlkonig

Ha ha, I tried Erlkonig few years ago, just remember the sound is airy, very detailed and the weight is very heavy... among the best IEMs at that time. I would say Phonix is a new flagship IEM from VE rather than emphasizing it is the successor of Erlkoning. In fact, I don't like the switchable sound signature design in Erlkoning. The use of carbon fiber and no switchable sound signature show VE got another approach to design a top/flagship IEM, at the same time giving an improved sound quality to the customers. VE is now confident to bring what they think is the best sound signature to us through Phonix, no more switches. At least, to my ears, the impression from Phonix is much deeper than Erlkoning.

 

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People who got to try out the Phonix and the EXT which did u like better?

I prefer Phonix.

I think more comments/impressions on EXT and Phonix will show up. As quite a lot of people tried them in AV & Head-fi Show in Hong Kong.

 

[Frankie D]

Ha ha, I tried Erlkonig few years ago, just remember the sound is airy, very detailed and the weight is very heavy... among the best IEMs at that time. I would say Phonix is a new flagship IEM from VE rather than emphasizing it is the successor of Erlkoning. In fact, I don't like the switchable sound signature design in Erlkoning. The use of carbon fiber and no switchable sound signature show VE got another approach to design a top/flagship IEM, at the same time giving an improved sound quality to the customers. VE is now confident to bring what they think is the best sound signature to us through Phonix, no more switches. At least, to my ears, the impression from Phonix is much deeper than Erlkoning.

We will need some direct comparisons as musical memory lasts seconds when trying to compare detail differences, etc. It will be interesting.

 

[boromcom]

I’m waiting someone to compare Phonix with Traillii

 

[Frankie D]

I prefer Phonix.

I think more comments/impressions on EXT and Phonix will show up. As quite a lot of people tried them in AV & Head-fi Show in Hong Kong.

Can you please describe what made you prefer Phonix over EXT? Did it have a better timbre, or tighter bass, etc. Tks.

 

[uckexk]

Saw the specs for Phonix, the sensitivity looks pretty high:

125 dB SPL @ 1KHz (100mV)

I don't recall seeing higher numbers. On paper this might be a bit problematic for volume control.

 

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Can you please describe what made you prefer Phonix over EXT? Did it have a better timbre, or tighter bass, etc. Tks.

I tried EXT first, then I tried Phonix with the same songs. The instant feeling is just like walk out a house in a fine day, feeling open, fresh, shine and everything is just beautiful. This may sounds odd I described this way... but yes, the music comes out from Phonix is more lively, engaging, especially vocal. I felt the sensation, emotion of the singer. Phonix has the ability to "connect" the singer and listener. The staging of EXT and Phonix has sufficient width, but Phonix is a little bit more holographic. Phonix provides plenty of room to every instrument and singer to perform and do not interfere each other. The timbre of both EXT and Phonix is silky smooth, you can just listen and listen for a long period of time without feeling fatigue. Bass... hm... the quantity of both new IEMs is on the weak side I think, EXT is a little better than Phonix. However, the bass quality is good. So if bass is an important criterion to you, please try Phonix before making an order. At the time I tried EXT and Phonix, they just arrived Hong Kong. I think both were not in the optimal condition, especially EXT. EXT has 2 DD, I expect it requires longer time to run-in to reach optimal condition. So, I also waiting some more people to give their impression on these two new IEM.

 

[pngbb]

Saw the specs for Phonix, the sensitivity looks pretty high:

125 dB SPL @ 1KHz (100mV)

I don't recall seeing higher numbers. On paper this might be a bit problematic for volume control.

My LP6 Ti has an analogue ALPS volume control, and I didn't encounter any problem during my Phonix listening session.

 

[Frankie D]

I tried EXT first, then I tried Phonix with the same songs. The instant feeling is just like walk out a house in a fine day, feeling open, fresh, shine and everything is just beautiful. This may sounds odd I described this way... but yes, the music comes out from Phonix is more lively, engaging, especially vocal. I felt the sensation, emotion of the singer. Phonix has the ability to "connect" the singer and listener. The staging of EXT and Phonix has sufficient width, but Phonix is a little bit more holographic. Phonix provides plenty of room to every instrument and singer to perform and do not interfere each other. The timbre of both EXT and Phonix is silky smooth, you can just listen and listen for a long period of time without feeling fatigue. Bass... hm... the quantity of both new IEMs is on the weak side I think, EXT is a little better than Phonix. However, the bass quality is good. So if bass is an important criterion to you, please try Phonix before making an order. At the time I tried EXT and Phonix, they just arrived Hong Kong. I think both were not in the optimal condition, especially EXT. EXT has 2 DD, I expect it requires longer time to run-in to reach optimal condition. So, I also waiting some more people to give their impression on these two new IEM.

Thanks for the extra info.

 

[Tristy]

Can we just.....

 

[Rockwell75]

Can we just.....

Looks wonderful...definitely the top of my list as far as this recent slew of releases goes...only thing I'd change would be to swap out for a 4.4 connector.

 

[toaster]

yeah, not sure what the fixation is on 2.5 terminations for ve…

 

[Rockwell75]

yeah, not sure what the fixation is on 2.5 terminations for ve…

Possibly that it's more versatile...ie., easier to adapt up to 4.4 than from 4.4 down to 2.5. Beyond that I don't really know.

 

[aaf evo]

yeaaahhhhh these need to be 4.4mm

 

[boromcom]

This is why they just release adapter 2.5 to 4.4 haha.