if you are talking about tip dependent, turii use same tips with illumination/kxxs/starfield.To be honest, I really haven't planned to do so. I'll be writing a full review on the Turii and I probably will not be putting in the energy to do the same for a product that might be quite similar. If I should get my hands on the Illumination, I could throw in a comparison, though.
I also use an IEC 60218-4, same in-ear coupler as Crinacle. You can view his measurement of the Illumination here: https://crinacle.com/graphs/iems/moondrop-illumination/
Differences I notice:
- Turii has ~2 dB more bass, but that can also be tip-dependent or in regards to measurement. Of course 2dB is also within driver variation and no problem if L+R are matched. But it could just as well be a design choice.
- The upper mids/vocal presence peaks quite a bit higher on the Illumination, ~8 dB over bass or ~12 dB over 1 kHz. Turii will be softer, in comparison it's just ~5 dB over bass or 10dB rise compared to 1 kHz.
- Maybe a little bit flatter bass curve and extension on Turii?
- My curve of Turii shows a lot more air and better high frequency extension. But I would not put too much weight on that, Crinacle's curves all fall quite steep in the treble whereas I use psychoacoustic smoothing.
So going by that, I will assume the Blessing is brighter and more in accordance to near-field neutral tuning. Turii might sound warmer or - how many put it - musical. If there will be technical differences apart from that, I really can't tell.
Ultimately, despite the similarities, I do not think that Turii or Illumination will fight for the same customers. Personally, I do not want an anime girl on my flagship IEM in a cardboard box. I also do not fancy the gold housing at all. Softears' presentation is a lot more "professional" and the Turii looks quite mature in the black CNC metal body. Personally, I feel comfortable showing the Turii around and saying that it's an incredible tech device. Spending that much on the Blessing would make me feel like a helpless weeb.
However, Turii's name is also linked to a game based on an anime? I seriously hope Softears will not go down the same path as MoonDrop, Tanchjim, See Audio, etc. or I will have to search a new hobby...
Btw turii's name is nothing about anime.
Btw the anime thing is our boss's personal taste... Whatever... But we always refrain from putting anything on the actual product (unless our customers ask for it).
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