flinkenick's 17 Flagship IEM Shootout Thread (and general high-end portable audio discussion)
Apr 6, 2021 at 1:55 AM Post #29,836 of 39,414
I’m secretly hoping for an Elysium successor. Elysium with DD bass would be awesome!

Too bad this demo unit won’t stay in Taiwan for long: going back to Germany right after a local event. I won’t get a chance to audition it :frowning2:

Are you going to attend the show, if so if love to find out more about these, I also would love an Elysium with a DD bass?
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 2:28 AM Post #29,838 of 39,414
It's likely an EVE 21, which, based on some of the things I've heard, should be pretty exciting. :wink:

I thought the EVE 21 is due later this year but anyways, that would be interesting :)
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 2:30 AM Post #29,839 of 39,414
I thought the EVE 21 is due later this year but anyways, that would be interesting :)
Oh, were there rumours that the 21 was gonna be a later release? I wasn't aware. I was more so going off the fact that the EVE 20 came out around this time last year. I could definitely be wrong.
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 2:36 AM Post #29,840 of 39,414
More importantly, give it a good thought when ordering MKII to decide which cable termination you need so you can futureproof it :wink: But the new cable is definitely a step up from the previous one, especially since it has a standard 2pin connector without that wrap-around plug.

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And the new MKII shell is definitely an improvement over the OG, at least to my ears. Besides being more compact, the nozzle angle fit is better with MKII, while I feel a pressure in my earcanal with OG. MKII on the left and OG is on the right:

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Looks like a similar size difference between LX and Bravado II/Odin. No wonder the MkII is more comfortable. Compact shell with a shorter nozzle is always preferable to a bigger, longer one, IMO.
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 2:42 AM Post #29,841 of 39,414
Oh, were there rumours that the 21 was gonna be a later release? I wasn't aware. I was more so going off the fact that the EVE 20 came out around this time last year. I could definitely be wrong.

I remember reading a comment in one of the Instagram posts by Vision Ears to expect the EVE 21 to arrive in Q4 or something.

Edit, from VE’s 8th anniversary post:
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Apr 6, 2021 at 3:24 AM Post #29,842 of 39,414
I remember reading a comment in one of the Instagram posts by Vision Ears to expect the EVE 21 to arrive in Q4 or something.

Edit, from VE’s 8th anniversary post:
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Ahh, gotcha. Thanks for the info. In that case, I'm as stoked as you are to see what these ones truly are. :wink:
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 4:14 AM Post #29,843 of 39,414
Are you going to attend the show, if so if love to find out more about these, I also would love an Elysium with a DD bass?

Unfortunately I can’t make the show. But hey I see @Oliver Marino here, any hints?
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 9:20 PM Post #29,844 of 39,414
Hi guys, once more seeking advice from proud owners of both: I am looking for the best IEM for hiking and running. That means good fit (not a Z1R, lol) but also a non-fatiguing signature, and all run from a dongle (I just ordered the Luxury Precision W1).

I especially looked into Luna (very light and small) but am lately also thinking about the EE Legend X, just because they seem to have a fun signature I might enjoy while running in the mountains. Any thoughts from someone who owns both? THANKS!
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 9:30 PM Post #29,845 of 39,414
I’m all in on buying the qdc V14, so I listed my VX-S. I’m a big fan of the VX-S, and my sense is the V14 will be a happy experience.

After this purchase and the S.K, I’m going to find a cave somewhere and become the Buddhist monk I was meant to be, albeit with fantastic sound from my little collection. 🤣

Namaste
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 10:47 PM Post #29,846 of 39,414
Hi guys, once more seeking advice from proud owners of both: I am looking for the best IEM for hiking and running. That means good fit (not a Z1R, lol) but also a non-fatiguing signature, and all run from a dongle (I just ordered the Luxury Precision W1).

I especially looked into Luna (very light and small) but am lately also thinking about the EE Legend X, just because they seem to have a fun signature I might enjoy while running in the mountains. Any thoughts from someone who owns both? THANKS!
Hi, I own both Luna and LX. I’d say go for the Luna (plus it’s on offer from Musicteck). Luna is more of an all rounder than LX. I’m a bass lover, but after a couple of hours LX can get fatiguing. If I’m hiking, I want something that has zero fatiguing qualities (physical comfort and tuning). Luna excels at both.

Also, Luna comes with a USB C dac/amp dongle (made by DUNU) IN THE BOX, and pairs with it perfectly.

Side note: If you need that boomy bass fix, you can look into BLON 03 or even Tripowin TC01. These options cost less than 50 dollars. You may want to get Final E tips and a separate cable, the bundled ones are not good.
 
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Apr 6, 2021 at 10:54 PM Post #29,847 of 39,414
Hi, I own both Luna and LX. I’d say go for the Luna (plus it’s on offer from Musicteck). Luna is more of an all rounder than LX. I’m a bass lover, but after a couple of hours LX can get fatiguing. If I’m hiking, I want something that has zero fatiguing qualities (physical comfort and tuning). Luna excels at both.

Also, Luna comes with a USB C dac/amp dongle (made by DUNU) IN THE BOX, and pairs with it perfectly.

Side note: If you need that boomy bass fix, you can look into BLON 03 or even Tripowin TC01. These options cost less than 50 dollars. You may want to get Final E tips and a separate cable, the bundled ones are not good.
Thank you for this! I do not need boomy bass, but I do enjoy some physical feedback from bass ... but I am sure that can be fixed with the Luna with some careful equing.
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 10:56 PM Post #29,848 of 39,414
Thank you for this! I do not need boomy bass, but I do enjoy some physical feedback from bass ... but I am sure that can be fixed with the Luna with some careful equing.
Sure! I would say BLON is boomy, TC01 gives you that physical presence (preferable for electronic music). I constantly choose TC01 over BLON.

But once in a while (especially when I put on g-funk), the BLON will be used.
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:15 PM Post #29,849 of 39,414
Hi guys, once more seeking advice from proud owners of both: I am looking for the best IEM for hiking and running. That means good fit (not a Z1R, lol) but also a non-fatiguing signature, and all run from a dongle (I just ordered the Luxury Precision W1).

I especially looked into Luna (very light and small) but am lately also thinking about the EE Legend X, just because they seem to have a fun signature I might enjoy while running in the mountains. Any thoughts from someone who owns both? THANKS!

You are braver than I, is be crushed if I lost or damaged one of my LX`! Personally, I'd look at one of the Bluetooth offerings from EE or Noble, though I can't wear headphones in the wild, I've got to maintain situational awareness.
 
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:23 PM Post #29,850 of 39,414
You are braver than I, is be crushed if I lost or damaged one of my LX`! Personally, I'd look at one of the Bluetooth offerings from EE or Noble, though I can't wear headphones in the wild, I've got to maintain situational awareness.
I once saw one of my wireless earbuds fall down a mountain face because it became lose in my ear (but I could not reach to it since I had to hold a rope) -
wired is definitely the way to go here :). I know the feeling of not wanting to lose something, but well, let's hope it does not happen ...
 

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