[blotmouse]

Some also mentioned the overwhelming bass and edgy upper mids.

How many hours were on those when tested, I wonder? Sounds like out-of-the-box impressions.

 

[Rockwell75]

How many hours were on those when tested, I wonder? Sounds like out-of-the-box impressions.

I'd be curious about source too I know Ely varied with source ranging from bright leaning (AK 2000) to tonal perfection (Shanling M8).

 

[Wildcatsare1]

How many hours were on those when tested, I wonder? Sounds like out-of-the-box impressions.

Out of the box, I heard zero edginess with the EXT. The bass is tightening up with burn-in though.

 

[PhilW]

I'm looking forward to testing ERLKöNIG, EXT and Phonix all back to back. Should be a good test to see how each is different.

 

[claud W]

Out of the box, I heard zero edginess with the EXT. The bass is tightening up with burn-in though.

So, wildcat, how long are you burning that baby in?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

So, wildcat, how long are you burning that baby in?

It has been about 50 hours so far, treble has become a little more even, and the clarity in the bass has improved quite a bit.

 

[jwbrent]

It has been about 50 hours so far, treble has become a little more even, and the clarity in the bass has improved quite a bit.

I don’t recall since I’m trying to veer away from this thread so I don’t spend money, but are you using the stock cable or one from your arsenal?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

I don’t recall since I’m trying to veer away from this thread so I don’t spend money, but are you using the stock cable or one from your arsenal?

I'm using the EVO’s Genisis or the Totem, both are a big step up from stock. Any music or cables you want me to test with them?

 

[jwbrent]

I'm using the EVO’s Genisis or the Totem, both are a big step up from stock. Any music or cables you want me to test with them?

I was just checking so I better understand, but thank you for your offer.

 

[danpong]

Anyone who got the EXT already, do you feel any fatigue due to too much bass on the unit?

 

[Deezel177]

Anyone who got the EXT already, do you feel any fatigue due to too much bass on the unit?

Not for me. The bass only gets notably forward at louder listening levels. It’s balanced and natural otherwise to my ears.

 

[gnahra]

Not for me. The bass only gets notably forward at louder listening levels. It’s balanced and natural otherwise to my ears.

I don't feel any fatigue either.
I'd probably say the bass level tilts slightly warm (i.e., elevated), but not at all fatiguing and I would agree with @Deezel177 that it's balanced in the overall signature. Really quite enjoyable

 

[gLer]

For those who have heard the IE 900, would you say EXT's bass is about the same level overall in the signature?

 

[mvvRAZ]

For those who have heard the IE 900, would you say EXT's bass is about the same level overall in the signature?

EXT has more midbass, but similar quality and slow/textured presentation. EXT is a little more focused on the bass within the signature as a whole imo

 

[uckexk]

For those who have heard the IE 900, would you say EXT's bass is about the same level overall in the signature?

EXT is more V-shaped than IE900.

Anyone who got the EXT already, do you feel any fatigue due to too much bass on the unit?

Saw you have Layla. I never heard the Layla but I can say from frequency response graphs (inc. measurement of demo unit EXT I heard the other day), EXT has about the same bass as Layla at the max bass level if both normalized at 1khz. Also, EXT has much more upper energy. Hope this helps your decision. Fatigue-wise you can probably tell from my previous impressions.