flinkenick's 17 Flagship IEM Shootout Thread (and general high-end portable audio discussion)
Jun 21, 2019 at 9:48 PM Post #16,981 of 39,414
Can't speak for other models since I haven't tried it, but the final M5 tuning will be updated, to the point where I most likely will have to re-write my M5 review (that was originally based on pre-CanJam tuning) :D I believe, Music Sanctuary has the final tuned metal shell M5 model now for demo.
Yes, these demos I believe have been updated. I hear the M4s differently to how they were described initially. I wish I would have tried the M5.
 
Jun 21, 2019 at 10:12 PM Post #16,982 of 39,414
Yes, these demos I believe have been updated. I hear the M4s differently to how they were described initially. I wish I would have tried the M5.

All the models have indeed been updated since CanJam SG. @AlexanderBelonozhko mentioned adding presence around 2-5kHz, as well as turning the M2 from a 2-BA model to a 1BA+1DD hybrid.
 
Jun 21, 2019 at 11:25 PM Post #16,983 of 39,414
All the models have indeed been updated since CanJam SG. @AlexanderBelonozhko mentioned adding presence around 2-5kHz, as well as turning the M2 from a 2-BA model to a 1BA+1DD hybrid.
I think the M2s retain the best of what you described and you were spot on on your observations about the tubeless presentation and how things blend nicely. It’s more prevalent on the M2 and M4s. The M3s are a little more upfront and its less evident, but still noticeable.
 
Jun 22, 2019 at 3:40 AM Post #16,984 of 39,414
Can't speak for other models since I haven't tried it, but the final M5 tuning will be updated, to the point where I most likely will have to re-write my M5 review (that was originally based on pre-CanJam tuning) :D I believe, Music Sanctuary has the final tuned metal shell M5 model now for demo.
Always Singapore... I think I was quite accurate calling it " the audiophile's equivalent of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory" a couple of years ago. They get all the sweet stuff! :D
 
Jun 22, 2019 at 4:41 AM Post #16,985 of 39,414
I think the M2s retain the best of what you described and you were spot on on your observations about the tubeless presentation and how things blend nicely. It’s more prevalent on the M2 and M4s. The M3s are a little more upfront and its less evident, but still noticeable.

The website needs a bit of work though. Add an m2 to the cart and it comes out as an m5!
 
Jun 22, 2019 at 5:37 AM Post #16,986 of 39,414
Always Singapore... I think I was quite accurate calling it " the audiophile's equivalent of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory" a couple of years ago. They get all the sweet stuff! :D

And, just like the Factory, you’ll be drowning in it before you know it. :wink:
 
Jun 22, 2019 at 7:18 AM Post #16,987 of 39,414
The website needs a bit of work though. Add an m2 to the cart and it comes out as an m5!

As long as they charge you for M2 while you recieve M5 :D
 
Jun 22, 2019 at 11:43 AM Post #16,988 of 39,414
I received my 2-pin Hulk cable today and I am impressed. It has the quickest removal and best connectors IMO from all the 4-in-1 plug cables including the Oslo cable I have. The wires are thick (22AWG) which might turn people away.
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Agreed, the Hulk is priced very well. The Dunu DK-4001 stock cable has the quick switching connectors too. Easily the best interchangeable system for 4 in 1 plugs cables.

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Jun 24, 2019 at 1:13 PM Post #16,989 of 39,414
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Remember when I said I'm a BA only purist? Yeah...... Straight to a tri-level hybrid.
 
Jun 24, 2019 at 5:50 PM Post #16,990 of 39,414
I really want to demo the Trinity now. The difference between the ESTs should make to be interesting.
 
Jun 24, 2019 at 7:23 PM Post #16,992 of 39,414
Jun 24, 2019 at 9:49 PM Post #16,993 of 39,414
I received my 2-pin Hulk cable today and I am impressed. It has the quickest removal and best connectors IMO from all the 4-in-1 plug cables including the Oslo cable I have. The wires are thick (22AWG) which might turn people away.

I like these connectors, but isn't it annoying to have L-shaped connector, that is longer than most DAPs on market?
 
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Jun 24, 2019 at 11:13 PM Post #16,994 of 39,414
I like these connectors, but isn't it annoying to have L-shaped connector, that is longer than most DAPs on market?
It's only annoying if the headphone jack is in the middle. If the jack is offset on the side like LPGT, it's great and I like it this way. The one annoying thing about the cable is the weight due to thick wires.
 
Jun 25, 2019 at 12:27 AM Post #16,995 of 39,414
Hello guys, just wanted to drop a message to say I am not coming back to headfi for a while, I have completely lost interest in the game. So if you want to connect, do so on Facebook, in the headpie group. Cheers.
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