Vision Ears and Rhines Custom Monitors (formerly Compact Monitors)

[twister6]

Hi Guys,

I am super excited to see your happy responses on here regarding our new baby!

As it is past my time to leave the working desk already, I will keep it short and simple and come back tomorrow:

Yes, it is indeed the red prototype, although the externals are completely different.
Yes, it will be in London the weekend after next.
Yes, it will be at a few other shows that will be announced here, too.
Yes, we are planning on offering it as a custom version, as this is the flagship of our VE-line, not the premium line.
Yes, it can be used live on stage as well as for audiophiles
Yes, there will be demos available - but I have to ask for a bit of patience there.

And most important:

Yes, it does sound amazing!
That is spoken as my private opinion and not meant as advertisement - and I am sure that a lot of you will come to a similar conclusion

See you all tomorrow,

Jonas

So VE10 is a flagship of VE-line while A&K x VE Aura collab is still planned for release and aligned with the premium line (on a flagship level as well?) ?

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

So VE10 is a flagship of VE-line while A&K x VE Aura collab is still planned for release and aligned with the premium line (on a flagship level as well?) ?

Looking like it. I'm not sure if they technically speaking define that as a flagship though.

 

[Gavin C4]

Two Phonix resting at its nest.

 

[Mister E]

quick impressions of ve10 at the hkav show:

1. preamble
looking for a new pair of in-ears to listen to edm, pop, and hip hop. getting ready to pull the trigger on the exts

2. gears used
- ak kann alpha at mid gain
- spiral dot (not ++) tips
- stock cable

3. test tracks
- but beautiful (tony bennett & lady gaga - cheek to cheek album)
- plastic hips (siriusmo - enthusiast album)
- monochrome ii (ondekoza - dotou banri album)

4. impressions
- feels somewhat like phonix and ext had a baby
- sensitive to background noise
- vocals are forward, warm, and lush
- visceral bass
- good dynamics with gentle attack
- detailed but overall texture is a bit too smooth for my taste
- good soundstage and image seperation
- light in weight and comfortable to wear

5. comparison to ee ravens
tried the ravens with the same setup. the ravens have a bigger 3d soundstage but perhaps because of this, vocals sound smaller in size and hallower. compared to ve10, the ravens are not as sensitive to background noise, have drier vocals, have more solid and harder hitting but splashier bass. cymbals on the ravens seems tinny as well. maybe because they're new units?

 

[Taka0302]

quick impressions of ve10 at the hkav show:

1. preamble
looking for a new pair of in-ears to listen to edm, pop, and hip hop. getting ready to pull the trigger on the exts

2. gears used
- ak kann alpha at mid gain
- spiral dot (not ++) tips
- stock cable

3. test tracks
- but beautiful (tony bennett & lady gaga - cheek to cheek album)
- plastic hips (siriusmo - enthusiast album)
- monochrome ii (ondekoza - dotou banri album)

4. impressions
- feels somewhat like phonix and ext had a baby
- sensitive to background noise
- vocals are forward, warm, and lush
- visceral bass
- good dynamics with gentle attack
- detailed but overall texture is a bit too smooth for my taste
- good soundstage and image seperation
- light in weight and comfortable to wear

5. comparison to ee ravens
tried the ravens with the same setup. the ravens have a bigger 3d soundstage but perhaps because of this, vocals sound smaller in size and hallower. compared to ve10, the ravens are not as sensitive to background noise, have drier vocals, have more solid and harder hitting but splashier bass. cymbals on the ravens seems tinny as well. maybe because they're new units?

Have you received any information of VE 10 on pricing and expected release date?

 

[Deezel177]

Have you received any information of VE 10 on pricing and expected release date?

Its price in HK supposedly converts to around 3000-3200 USD. Of course, you also have to consider the slightly-different MSRPs each region might get depending on tax and what-not. I’ve heard the release date is October.

 

[Mister E]

Have you received any information of VE 10 on pricing and expected release date?

sorry, no. i only have exts in my sights.....

 

[Taka0302]

Its price in HK supposedly converts to around 3000-3200 USD. Of course, you also have to consider the slightly-different MSRPs each region might get depending on tax and what-not. I’ve heard the release date is October.

Thanks.

 

[nocturne19]

Just compiled my impressions on VEX

Impressions on VEX:
Tuning:
Neutral with VE signature mids.

Sound profile:
Lows: Good slam and attack. I hear more mid bass than sub bass. Could have more extension as a DD.
Mids: VE signature, warm and lush as usual. It does sound a bit thinner compared with other VE models due to more treble.
Treble: Smooth yet extended. Air is sufficient but not excessive. Just well-tuned.

Technichalities:
Soundstage: Great width and depth.
Resolution: Great. Flagship level resolution to me.
Layering and positioning: Good. Sounds can be discerned from one another.
Dynamics: Good. The DD defintely took a big role.

 

[weexisttocease]

VEX sounds promising. I would be interested in custom-fit but I would need to know more about the sound signature, especially if it matches my library of prog/rock/metal/instrumental/classic.

 

[nocturne19]

VEX sounds promising. I would be interested in custom-fit but I would need to know more about the sound signature, especially if it matches my library of prog/rock/metal/instrumental/classic.

I personally believe VEX to be jack of all trades. It may not excel at classical, but you will defintely not be disappointed.

 

[Taka0302]

Just compiled my impressions on VEX

Impressions on VEX:
Tuning:
Neutral with VE signature mids.

Sound profile:
Lows: Good slam and attack. I hear more mid bass than sub bass. Could have more extension as a DD.
Mids: VE signature, warm and lush as usual. It does sound a bit thinner compared with other VE models due to more treble.
Treble: Smooth yet extended. Air is sufficient but not excessive. Just well-tuned.

Technichalities:
Soundstage: Great width and depth.
Resolution: Great. Flagship level resolution to me.
Layering and positioning: Good. Sounds can be discerned from one another.
Dynamics: Good. The DD defintely took a big role.

Just compiled my impressions on VEX

Impressions on VEX:
Tuning:
Neutral with VE signature mids.

Sound profile:
Lows: Good slam and attack. I hear more mid bass than sub bass. Could have more extension as a DD.
Mids: VE signature, warm and lush as usual. It does sound a bit thinner compared with other VE models due to more treble.
Treble: Smooth yet extended. Air is sufficient but not excessive. Just well-tuned.

Technichalities:
Soundstage: Great width and depth.
Resolution: Great. Flagship level resolution to me.
Layering and positioning: Good. Sounds can be discerned from one another.
Dynamics: Good. The DD defintely took a big role.

What is the difference between VE8 and VEX?

 

[nocturne19]

VE8 vs VEX
TLDR: VEX excels VE8 in highs and technichalities.

Sound profile:
Lows: VEX has better slam, while VE8 has a slight edge in attack. VE8's BA bass is still among the bests to me.
Mids: VEX is slightly thinner than VE8. I personally believe this is influenced by VEX's highs. Thus VE8 is relatively more soulful, while VEX is comparatively more accurate.
Highs: VEX is the winner. Smooth yet with sufficient extension. VE8 sounds a bit recessed.

Technichalities:
VEX > VE8 in terms of detail, soundstage, dynamics and layering. Resolution is an apparent step-up.

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

Two Phonix resting at its nest.

Jealous! What a beautiful pair, congratulations!

quick impressions of ve10 at the hkav show:

1. preamble
looking for a new pair of in-ears to listen to edm, pop, and hip hop. getting ready to pull the trigger on the exts

2. gears used
- ak kann alpha at mid gain
- spiral dot (not ++) tips
- stock cable

3. test tracks
- but beautiful (tony bennett & lady gaga - cheek to cheek album)
- plastic hips (siriusmo - enthusiast album)
- monochrome ii (ondekoza - dotou banri album)

4. impressions
- feels somewhat like phonix and ext had a baby
- sensitive to background noise
- vocals are forward, warm, and lush
- visceral bass
- good dynamics with gentle attack
- detailed but overall texture is a bit too smooth for my taste
- good soundstage and image seperation
- light in weight and comfortable to wear

5. comparison to ee ravens
tried the ravens with the same setup. the ravens have a bigger 3d soundstage but perhaps because of this, vocals sound smaller in size and hallower. compared to ve10, the ravens are not as sensitive to background noise, have drier vocals, have more solid and harder hitting but splashier bass. cymbals on the ravens seems tinny as well. maybe because they're new units?

Its price in HK supposedly converts to around 3000-3200 USD. Of course, you also have to consider the slightly-different MSRPs each region might get depending on tax and what-not. I’ve heard the release date is October.

Just compiled my impressions on VEX

Impressions on VEX:
Tuning:
Neutral with VE signature mids.

Sound profile:
Lows: Good slam and attack. I hear more mid bass than sub bass. Could have more extension as a DD.
Mids: VE signature, warm and lush as usual. It does sound a bit thinner compared with other VE models due to more treble.
Treble: Smooth yet extended. Air is sufficient but not excessive. Just well-tuned.

Technichalities:
Soundstage: Great width and depth.
Resolution: Great. Flagship level resolution to me.
Layering and positioning: Good. Sounds can be discerned from one another.
Dynamics: Good. The DD defintely took a big role.

VE8 vs VEX
TLDR: VEX excels VE8 in highs and technichalities.

Sound profile:
Lows: VEX has better slam, while VE8 has a slight edge in attack. VE8's BA bass is still among the bests to me.
Mids: VEX is slightly thinner than VE8. I personally believe this is influenced by VEX's highs. Thus VE8 is relatively more soulful, while VEX is comparatively more accurate.
Highs: VEX is the winner. Smooth yet with sufficient extension. VE8 sounds a bit recessed.

Technichalities:
VEX > VE8 in terms of detail, soundstage, dynamics and layering. Resolution is an apparent step-up.

Thanks for all the impressions on the VEX guys. Very excited about this one.

Yes, it will be around $3000-3200 depending on MSRPs.

 

[Imusicman]

Reading the VEX sound profile description it kinda reminds me of the Phonix LE descriptions I’ve read previously (source Twister comparison OG vs LE)
Anyone heard the LE or VEX have any thoughts on this?