Recent content by pinkzeppelincult
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Reply to review by 'pinkzeppelincult' on item 'InEar ProPhile 8'
@drftr: In short, yes. To wit, the Empire Ears ESR shares a very similar signature and level of technical performance without the timing issues (which, mind, could have also been a bum PP8) for much less money, but it's not as physically ergonomic and doesn't have tuning switches. Then again...- pinkzeppelincult
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For Sale Price Drop! Empire Ears Zeus XR Universal
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- 400.00 USD
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- As-is/Parts
- Negotiability
- Or best offer
- Ships to
- North America
Looking to sell my rare original (non-Massdrop) Empire Ears Zeus XR Universals! $400 OBO. The right earpiece is in pristine condition. The left shell and faceplate are severely cracked, but the XR switch is still connected and functional, and the sound reproduction is unaffected. EE quoted me...- pinkzeppelincult
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JH Audio Layla Impressions Thread
What and where is this loaner program you speak of…?- pinkzeppelincult
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CLOSED to NEW - See AudioTiers in my Signature: US Head-Fi Tour: VISION EARS ELYSIUM vs. VE8 vs. ERLKöNIG TOTL CIEM Tour - Starting November 2019
I live in Annapolis, MD and would like to participate in the tour. I agree to follow the terms of the tour. I already have emailed my required ID verification documentation to BillB@audiotiers.com.- pinkzeppelincult
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Reply to review by 'pinkzeppelincult' on item 'Empire Ears Valkyrie'
The decay isn't BA speed by any means, but I don't feel like it really lingers that much either. Snappy might be an overstatement, but it's quick enough that I wasn't able to gum it up with anything.- pinkzeppelincult
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Review by 'pinkzeppelincult' on item 'Empire Ears Valkyrie'
Note: All listening was done through foobar2000 on Windows 10 routed through an iBasso DX200 (Amp 1) functioning as a USB DAC. Presentation: The Valkyrie's signature is subtly but distinctly V-shaped (V for Valkyrie, obviously). The bass and treble are forward of the mids, but they don't drown...- pinkzeppelincult
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JH Audio Layla Impressions Thread
I still don't understand why anybody wouldn't just get a custom though. Even 20% off the AION is more expensive. And if the sound is the same, why wouldn't you just go for a perfect fit that can also be personalized and can't be effectively stolen?- pinkzeppelincult
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JH Audio Layla Impressions Thread
Why exactly is an improved universal fit, supposedly with the same sound, worth nearly $800 more than a custom fit? Are three extra pins that important?- pinkzeppelincult
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
Indeed. Consistently among the most pleasant and professional people I've interacted with :)- pinkzeppelincult
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
Well, to get back to EE, do y'all know any DIY repairs I could do on my newly cracked custom Phantom? :triportsad: Like epoxy or something? The shell is solidly in one piece, just with a nasty fissure. I'd rather not drop $300 on a reshell if I can avoid it without damaging the internals or the fit.- pinkzeppelincult
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CIEM Crack Repair
I have a custom Empire Ears Phantom that recently developed some large cracks but is still solidly in one piece. Could I repair this with ABS adhesive or something similar? Or could that potentially damage the internals/ruin the fit? I don't care too much about the aesthetics.- pinkzeppelincult
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
Ah, I misunderstood. Certainly throwing significant money at something you haven't evaluated properly is foolish, hence my endorsement of auditions. But, while I think measurements can be as useful as human reviews, it's difficult for me to see them being any more useful, for the same reasons...- pinkzeppelincult
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
Provided your ears and brain are identical to the model and software used to make the measurements…. Besides, the point is that a purchase that makes someone happy isn't frivolous regardless of whether it "should" make a difference.- pinkzeppelincult
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
All good points. More generally, especially for newcomers, I think it's very important to audition any audio equipment you're interested in at a price point you're not comfortable potentially dropping for nothing. Find your way to a CanJam, audio store, or local meet; or request a demo unit from...- pinkzeppelincult
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
This is totally fair. If you can't hear the difference, lucky you, really. But if you can hear the difference, whether or not it's "really" there doesn't matter; what matters is finding what gives you the best experience in your budget. It's the same with any art form: some people think Pollack...- pinkzeppelincult
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