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  1. Dsnuts

    The discovery thread!

    Your right. Sony is due for another revamp for their IEMs. XBA-Z5 was in 2014, IER-Z1R in 2018, If you go by 4-6 year cycles. That means maybe by next year. I say next year as they would have announced something or showed something new at one of the can jams/ trade shows this year if they had...
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    The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

    Seriously your not missing much. I own them and as good as they were once with their tramendous bass impact and extension. It is bassier than the IER-Z1R. These were the top of the line Sony bass IEMS. But it also has a lot of undue warmth associated with that bass. By todays standards the...
  3. Dsnuts

    The discovery thread!

    Penon Voltage. Is the newest Tribrid from Penon. These have been taking the spot light for me ever since I got a preproduction model shown here. Before you say. "Those are gonna be too expensive." Well yes these are not going to be anything close to budget level so far as price wise. But they...
  4. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    Been testing out some cable combos with the Voltage. The ASOS+ on the Voltage sounds stupendous. Renata is a good match but for folks that want that extra detail and separation. If you are considering the Voltage for classical for example. The combination of the Renata and the Voltage might do...
  5. Dsnuts

    Mid Fi - General chat for all discussions and general chat a Thread for all.

    These belong on here. First post supporting the midfi era. Penon Volatge gonna make waves. I did get an insight into what these will cost. Can't say at the moment but the fact that I am posting it here might give you guys a clue. In any case. These are freaking awesome sauce. An IEM you must...
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    Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier

    Yes it is. It started out looking like this. Believe it or not this was the first ever Totem cable. Very garden hose like. Then they used a thinner PVC over the material that was more of a lighter blue. Then they used that all black cloth covering and now they have an all-white covering. They...
  7. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    Voltage vs the 10th. So the bass end of the Voltage is definitely an upgraded version of whata on the 10th anniversary. With both switches in the up position, I mentioned the Voltage reminded me of the 10th anniversary tuning. So both sets represents Penons version of the V tuning but both are...
  8. Dsnuts

    Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier

    Well its only about 4.2 inches of the material. Just enough to make a difference. No need for longer one either 10cm version will be fine. It comes up to be about 4.2inches in length. It actually comes with the purple plugs which is the palladium plated copper plug. Thats the one you want to go...
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    Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier

    Believe me this is one of the absolute best materials for sound you can buy with money. It has copper in it but take a look at what else it has. I did a full review for this cable which was initially made for IEMs. It is the same one that I got shown here. And it is using a palladium plated...
  10. Dsnuts

    Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier

    Just like that. These are now available to purchase on Penon site. https://penonaudio.com/PENON-Totem-Purple-Copper-Audio-Cable
  11. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    It has to be one of the absolute best IEMs they have ever made hands down that is for certain. It is their best sounding Tribrid. This being said I did a comparison to the OG volts to add on my official review of the Voltage. The Volt still holds their own for just how musical and full bodied...
  12. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    Some Drake for bass impact and rumble Same perameters using the obsidian cables, volume matched using Black liqueurs. Quattro bass in comparison has a touch more darker tonal quality to it and does not sound as tight as the Voltages bass. I feel the drivers used for the Voltage is an upgrade vs...
  13. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    What is new is how the dynamics use a hanging suspension. Dont know exactly how that works. The quattro uses 2x 10mm composite. Actual meaning of composite is that it is using a mix material for the dynamic vs some type of coating or single material like beryllium for example. So the very...
  14. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    You know just how much I appreciate the TSMR-X. Just my opinion but the TSMR-X is where the diminishing returns start. This being said my perameters for A/B testing is simple one. I am using the same Obsidian cable and just switching the shells back n forth using the same black liqueur tips...
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    The PENON official thread

    Will check on that today. Brought both of them to work with me. Initially I want to say the differences will be in the mids performance and EST implimentation. Just found out today the reason why the Voltage has excellent bass defintion is that it is using 2x 8mm, highly specialized composit...
  16. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    Penon Voltage If you ask Penon fans which of the classic Penons catalog of IEMs represents their house sound. That would be the former flagship IEM, the Penon Volts. I did a review for that IEM here circa 10/2020. It was using a 10mm dynamic for bass, 2X Sonion BAs for mids, 4XSonion ESTs for...
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    Review by 'Dsnuts' on item 'Penon Voltage'

    Penon Voltage If you ask Penon fans which of the classic Penons catalog of IEMs represents their house sound. That would be the former flagship IEM, the Penon Volts. I did a review for that IEM here circa 10/2020. It was using a 10mm dynamic for bass, 2X Sonion BAs for mids, 4XSonion ESTs for...
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  18. Penon Voltage

    Penon Voltage

    PENON VOLTAGE Flagship Audiophile In-ear Monitor 4 Sonion Electrostatic+4 Sonion Balanced Armature+2DD hybrid with 2 Tuning Switches 4 x Sonion Electrostatic for ultra- high frequency 2 x Sonion Balanced Armature for high frequency 2 x Sonion Balanced Armature for middle frequency 2 x 8mm...
  19. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    Dont have either sets with me but they are different sounds. Globe represents and older Penon sound with a richer tonal character. Mids have excellent body, fullness and has a musical type of bass which enhances its sound profile. Its got that classic lower mid warmth but also has the classic...
  20. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    Not yet. I bet they are trying to figure out what a good price for it will be. I know Penon is a business but I know they are more keen on pricing things to be more realistic than being out of touch. If it was someone like UM or Campfire with this type of sound performance. They would have...
  21. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    I dont think so for this one. They included their stock black obsidian cable. Similar to the one that was included with the Impacts. I wasn't told they will include a new cable pairing for the Voltage. However the obsidian cable pairs extremely well with the Voltage. I like it better on the...
  22. Dsnuts

    The PENON official thread

    I will post something tonight when I get a chance. I been listening to them intently. I think Penon got another hit on their hands. Rest assured they took their time on this one and has gone the extra with them tuning switches. Will get much more into it in my initial early report. Will end up...
  23. Dsnuts

    Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier

    This newer version is all white vs the cloth covered version. I agree I like this new white one better.
  24. Dsnuts

    Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier

    It is roughly 5 inches. I have another one I got made longer at 8 inches. I initially thought I needed a bit longer one so I had that 8 inch version made but then Penon suggested the slightly shorter version with modular ends so I got that too. The great idea about the modular ends is that not...
  25. Dsnuts

    The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

    Its spectacular. I am writing up a full impression on them. Will post about it soon on the Penon thread. Tuning switches tilts the tonal character to be warmer and bassier. Treble switch gives more presence for a slight increase of upper mids and trebles. Big broad sound presentation. It goes...
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