I wonder what equivalent-performing nominally $500 MSRP set of IEMs these compete with for sound quality? Is it better than the Etymotic EVO, for example?
I wonder what equivalent-performing nominally $500 MSRP set of IEMs these compete with for sound quality? Is it better than the Etymotic EVO, for example?
Yeah, no idea. The only other Advanced IEM I've tried was the S2000, which hit far above its weight when you got a good fit. My guess is that for $200 the Furai is very competitive. For the nominal $500, I'm sure you could find technically better IEMs, but maybe that's missing the point. Form factor on these look awesome, and a common comment from the few people who've reviewed the Furai is along the lines of "this is the most comfortable IEM I've experienced." After a certain point, given diminishing returns in SQ would I rather have a somewhat better sounding IEM, or a much more comfortable one? For short sessions, maybe the former. Anything else though, and definitely the later. I've pulled the trigger at $200, and even if it ends up sounding more like $200 than the original $500, if it's as comfortable as I expect it will be, I'll still be happy.
Description
Resin shell, lightweight and comfortable
Handmade , solid and durable
Driver characteristics:
DLC diamond-like carbon fiber material, the molecular structure is similar to diamond, the resolution and transmission details are precise and neat, clear and natural. Similar to beryllium metal used in aerospace research and high-end speakers, it is a light metal, and the density of DLC diamond-like carbon is comparable to that of metal beryllium. The ideal diaphragm needs to have the characteristics of light weight, proper damping, and small divided vibration. The key point is that the forward and backward delays of the vibration should be just right: vibrate immediately when a signal is received, and stop in time when the signal disappears. Diamond-like carbon achieves a perfect balance in terms of sound conduction velocity and internal impedance, that is, it has ideal performance on forward and backward delay , ultra-high sensitivity and excellent transient response, which can accurately restore sound.
Package
Penon Vortex
Copper and silver mixed cable CS819
Transparent Green Silicone eartips (SML)
Grey-green silicone eartips (SML)
EPRO foam eartips (SML)
Earphone bag
Pouch
Cable clip
Cleaning brush
Got these in last night and I gotta hand it to Penon. They massaged the heck out of these drivers to bring out a big full bored musical sound tuning. Folks that want to read initial impressions. I have been posting on the Penon thread about these. Starting from this post. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-penon-official-thread.934523/post-17007371
Dunus Vernus was in my mind a bar setter at thier price which is ironically close to the Vortex price shown here. However The tunings couldn't be more different.. Vernus is more neutral harmon with some very nice technicalities. The Vortex here is full bodied, musical immersion. Both have completely different approaches to their tunings so not really competing with each other. Besides no way your gonna get a Vernus at this point so there is really no competition. Though I have suggested to Dunu that they need to consider selling more.
In any case. I feel Vortex and Vernus are two prime examples what your $200 can get you in sound for dynamics nowadays. Two very high level dynamics at the price. I will post much more about them as they are going through a burn in phase on the Penon thread but for now. The Vortex is one of the very best dynamics at the price point and one you all should take very seriously. Penon thread is about to blow up with impressions of these soon. Keep a watch out for it.
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