[theintention]

Regarding Pilgrim Noir, I am pretty sure that this is the first time ever for an upgrade to be announced before the OG has even been released. Not sure what this says about the OG, but time will tell. When are these IEMs going to be available?

One for discovery thread, one for Watercooler!



Like others say, it’s nice to have options. Better to do it before release so the buyer can make an informed decision.

 

[JordonEA]

Regarding Pilgrim Noir, I am pretty sure that this is the first time ever for an upgrade to be announced before the OG has even been released. Not sure what this says about the OG, but time will tell. When are these IEMs going to be available?

In a month's time, aiming to get them out in May!

- Jordon

 

[Rockwell75]

In a month's time, aiming to get them out in May!

- Jordon

Looking forward to it . One of those could well be the IEM that drags me out of "retirement".

 

[CodenameBK201]

Bad comparison.

Xbox Series X is much more powerful and allows you to play more demanding games at higher and more stable frame rates. Of course it comes at a premium price.

Sony DAP ZM2 on the other hand offers very less other than being all bling bling.

So what you're saying is--and I want to confirm I'm following correctly--the more expensive audio model in this case is solely for being shiny and the cost upgrade doesn't bring an upgrade in sound? I'll just be on the sidelines if anyone needs me.

 

[PHLHarmonic]

The Titan goes on sale in 12 hours, which I've had my eye on, but perhaps it's worth waiting out this Noir release? Have to wonder what the price will be, but I'm guessing it would land a fair amount under $1k.

 

[aaf evo]

The Titan goes on sale in 12 hours, which I've had my eye on, but perhaps it's worth waiting out this Noir release? Have to wonder what the price will be, but I'm guessing it would land a fair amount under $1k.

I heard both the Titan and the Pilgrim (non Noir) at NYC. They really aren't aiming for the same sound. Titan has a huge addictive sub bass shelf with smoother natural tonality that's quite easy on the ears. The Pilgrim is more of your typical Elysian-esc sound focusing more on upper mids/treble and more lively up top. If bass is your priority, the Titan is the easy choice.

 

[PHLHarmonic]

I heard both the Titan and the Pilgrim (non Noir) at NYC. They really aren't aiming for the same sound. Titan has a huge addictive sub bass shelf with smoother natural tonality that's quite easy on the ears. The Pilgrim is more of your typical Elysian-esc sound focusing more on upper mids/treble and more lively up top. If bass is your priority, the Titan is the easy choice.

I might have misinterpreted the Noir as having a bit more bass, but good to know.

 

[PixelSquish]

Man life was so simple. I tried the Pilgrim at CanJam and wanted a set for $399. Now the Noir, which nobody has heard, is coming out. But what is this price premium and what does this sound like? I don't want a very warm IEM either. Also, the great thing about the Pilgrim was a simple IEM with a fair price. Not sure what all these extra accessories are going to create price-point wise with the Noir. Just give me the IEM minus any fancy extra stuff that just fluffs up the price! Now life is more complicated again!

 

[kumar402]

WM2Z...they really missed a boat there.

WM1 is the product line. WM2 was the cassette player so that can’t use that

 

[theintention]

Man life was so simple. I tried the Pilgrim at CanJam and wanted a set for $399. Now the Noir, which nobody has heard, is coming out. But what is this price premium and what does this sound like? I don't want a very warm IEM either. Also, the great thing about the Pilgrim was a simple IEM with a fair price. Not sure what all these extra accessories are going to create price-point wise with the Noir. Just give me the IEM minus any fancy extra stuff that just fluffs up the price! Now life is more complicated again!

I mean, doesn’t sound that complicated at all, sounds like you just want the 399 Pilgrim lol… good thing it exists right?

 

[freeryder05]

Man life was so simple. I tried the Pilgrim at CanJam and wanted a set for $399. Now the Noir, which nobody has heard, is coming out. But what is this price premium and what does this sound like? I don't want a very warm IEM either. Also, the great thing about the Pilgrim was a simple IEM with a fair price. Not sure what all these extra accessories are going to create price-point wise with the Noir. Just give me the IEM minus any fancy extra stuff that just fluffs up the price! Now life is more complicated again!

Just pretend it doesn't exist lol. You've never heard it therefore can't have fomo.

 

[cats4cans]

Just pretend it doesn't exist lol. You've never heard it therefore can't have fomo.

FOMO is precisely because I haven’t heard something. What if it’s the sound I never knew I always wanted? And I just wandered the world in ignorance vaguely dissatisfied, but never knowing why. Quelle horreur!

But back to Pilgrim, isn’t the Noir a collab, with all that that implies?

 

[freeryder05]

FOMO is precisely because I haven’t heard something. What if it’s the sound I never knew I always wanted? And I just wondered the world in ignorance vaguely dissatisfied, but never knowing why. Quelle horreur!

But back to Pilgrim, isn’t the Noir a collab, with all that that implies?

I'm usually the opposite. I only get fomo over things I have heard but can't seem to justify buying. VEX, STORM, Canpur or even more random sutff like Legend Evo. If I haven't heard it, it usually doesn't bother me.

 

[PixelSquish]

I mean, doesn’t sound that complicated at all, sounds like you just want the 399 Pilgrim lol… good thing it exists right?

Oh it's definitely more complicated. Do I want both? No I'm just kidding. But now I do have to hear the noir before making a decision. That's the minimum

 

[Animagus]

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