We will see how the Stealth 8s sound. I tried a pair of Stealth 5s a few years back and didn't like them, so I returned them. The 8s get better reviews....
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AverageDude
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IMR Zenith has arrived today. Just a couple dozen minutes listening time so far but:
- built quality is much better than the original R1
- cable connector sits just fine on the earshell, no forcing needed, no space between the shell and the connector when plugged
- cable looks identical to the orinal’s one, but there stops the comparison. Much more supple and orgonomical
- filter chart is included; I do not remember it was the case earlier
- listening with the blue (most neutral) filter in balanced mode and open ports: typical Bob’s organic bass, which I really missed since parting with the R1 (and I have been listening to Campfire Atlas all week long)
- pretty large soundstage, not very deep (not an issue as far as I am concerned)
- pretty good detail retrieval
- highs may be a bit agressive (though not piercing); may settle down after burn in
- definitely worth its price tag already; at preorder price it was a bargain not to miss in my opinion.
More details this week or the next after much more time with them.
- built quality is much better than the original R1
- cable connector sits just fine on the earshell, no forcing needed, no space between the shell and the connector when plugged
- cable looks identical to the orinal’s one, but there stops the comparison. Much more supple and orgonomical
- filter chart is included; I do not remember it was the case earlier
- listening with the blue (most neutral) filter in balanced mode and open ports: typical Bob’s organic bass, which I really missed since parting with the R1 (and I have been listening to Campfire Atlas all week long)
- pretty large soundstage, not very deep (not an issue as far as I am concerned)
- pretty good detail retrieval
- highs may be a bit agressive (though not piercing); may settle down after burn in
- definitely worth its price tag already; at preorder price it was a bargain not to miss in my opinion.
More details this week or the next after much more time with them.
OldDude04
Headphoneus Supremus
Glad to hear you're enjoying them. I'm hoping someone will eventually be able to compare the IMR Zenith to the BGVP DM6
OldDude04
Headphoneus Supremus
I couldn't help you with this, I'm done spending.
For now
Oh yeah, me too. I just want to hear the comparison for a friend....
Great thoughts. These are interesting IEMs. Do you think the bass is better than the Atlas?
AverageDude
Formerly known as SchiitHead
We’ve got the same kind of friends apparentlyOh yeah, me too. I just want to hear the comparison for a friend....
It is way too early to make a judgement yet. But I do know the R1’s bass tuning was absolutely special, something I had never experienced in an IEM before. Or after.
You have me intrigued. I look forward to hearing more about these.We’ve got the same kind of friends apparently
It is way too early to make a judgement yet. But I do know the R1’s bass tuning was absolutely special, something I had never experienced in an IEM before. Or after.
OldDude04
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This is exactly why my friend and I await a direct comparison between the DM6 and the Zenith, because the bass of the DM6 is truly special and I am enjoying it quite alot. More so than the R1 even.
I have only had a few hours with the zenith using the black filter they ship with. I like them but forgot to bring them to work
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The Duhks are a folk fusion band, formed in 2002 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, percussion, and vocals, The Duhks blend folk music together with various Canadian and American traditional styles, including soul, gospel, old-time country string, and zydeco. The band also commonly plays traditional Irish dance music, integrating Latin-influenced percussion as well as often Celtic- and Cajun-influenced fiddle-playing.
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Richsvt
Headphoneus Supremus
Wanted to share my new toy, Shanling M5S. I am liking the signature so far, warm but great details and staging. Great pairing with the CA Lyra v1.
Congrats on your M5S. Have you heard the DX200, or DX150? I'm most familiar with iBasso's DAPs. How do they compare?Wanted to share my new toy, Shanling M5S. I am liking the signature so far, warm but great details and staging. Great pairing with the CA Lyra v1.
Richsvt
Headphoneus Supremus
I have not heard the Dx150 or 200. I had the DX80 back when. The M5s is really a nice piece. No android, just pure music. Can't say how it works out against the others. It has a warm-ish sound to me, which I really like. I'd almost say it is above the X5iii I have but still a little early to make any big calls like that...I will relate more over the next week or so once I get a good feeling about what I'm hearing.
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