I have redone my hearing test in a more controlled way today, trying different iems, and I can actually hear frequencies up to about 12.5khtz. I suspected it was higher than 8500 as I can hear the difference in “air” between different iems…and I am sensitive to the spacial cues which are all up there in the higher frequencies. :) So, not so bad for a 76 year old. And that makes my take on the treble performance of the Melody much more reliable. I hear the highest frequencies, by the way, with the Celest Phoenix Call’s micro planars, and the Melodys come in second.
That metaphor made more sense to me than anything I have heard on any other review. subbed immediately loved the whole review, and for context I'm a veteran with hearing damage and love music I think your reviews are exactly what I've been searching for.
Hi Stephen, many thanks for your reviews. I am complete with you that € 100-200 class might be the best value for money. And I think better to have 10 IEM for €100 than one for €1000. I also share your realistic view - for sure ears and listiening is something indivual but even here the well known revievers are infulencers. We should not forget. Interesting how you see the Melody very close to the Fan2... I will give them a try. But I also will order the FUDU because I really like Tangzu as a brand and I startet with the Waner and I got the Heyday on sale (which I my love on the second look). KIWI could learn from Tangzu how to present an IEM in the box. OK cables / eartips we can change to better ones... BTW I like the warm Quartet over Qunitet especially with female voices. Lets see what the new KIWI Forteza brings to us. Go ahead please. BR Chris
@@StephenIngrahamMy favorite IEM these days is Symphonium Meteor, I can't say what it is but it terms of being special, it is very special for my ears...✌️ 😁 ♥️
I actually think you wouldn't maybe like it, it's beautifuly done fun IEM, but clear mids as probably Quintet...no, wide, tall stage as probably P8...no. Amazing character and two clean little speakers balanced yet fun in your ears Yes❗️Would love to hear Kiwi ears and Aful stuff, never heard any of it ...☀️Closest to this kind of presentation I have Thieaudio Oracle that's an opposite of Meteor 😆Thank you really enjoy your reviews Take care❗️🙋♂️
I`d like to see some high end earbuds (as flatheads were called before the lazy in beeing precise young generation started to call everything and their mother earbuds a couple of years ago). Brands like TGXEars, Riku Buds, Cypherus Audio and similar get way to little attention these days, as many people seem to think headphone stuff needs to be big and bulky or have fancy drivers to sound good.
Unfortunately flatheads or earbuds do not fit in my ears…I have tried many and they just will not give me good sound or stay in. It is just the shape of my ears.
Hi Stephen! Very nice review 👍. I'm new to planars & the melody's seems very interesting. Would you say they are performing well playing loud? Also which aftermarket cable are you using for them in the video? // regards
They certainly play well way louder than I would ever listen to them…but I do not listen all that loud. The cable I was using was a KBEar, SPC…around $25 on Amazon.
in your opinion, how should we listen to music? is it according to how to the artist intended to or how engineers of these iems want to? does this iem do the former or letter? while you explaining the vast different taste of human to music at the end of this video, my mind think, what is the true sound of music? if u catch my drift.. sorry for asking in this old video. im looking for my successor to tangzu wan'er. so happy with it and hesitate to find for it's successor because don't want to be disappointed in the tuning. im just looking for 'high definition of wan'er' version.
Either the ZiiGaat Cinno or the Aful Explorer would be a definite upgrade…and not break the bank. The Explorer is smoother and slightly more refined, but cost twice as much…both are on sale right now. The Explorer is going for less than $100 US. :)
And I did not answer the first part of your question. You have a long chain between instrument or voice and your ears. There is the artist’s intent, then the recording engineer, then whoever engineered your dac and iems, and finally your individual ears. Ultimately the music is not music until it reaches your ears, so it does not good to go back along the chain. Enjoy what you hear. :)
Sir, i don't think Kiwi Ears is undervaluing themselves by pricing their products low or "affordable". You have to consider that planar magnetic driver iems aren't that new anymore, and when tech is not that new, it tends to go down in price. Another thing to consider Sir, is that Kiwi Ears, being "Chi-Fi", is going by the unwritten typical Chinese-style business model, and that is to make a profit by volume sales. Also Sir, Kiwi Ears main target is the Asian Market, and for us here in Asia- like here in the SE Asian region -200$ is already worth more than a month's rent. Even a 100$ iem, that most in the west would consider "budget", for us here would consider it "luxury"; a 100$ isn't in any way "cheap" for us here. When it comes to packaging, personally(and as also shared by a number of people), i would much rather see the money i paid for going into the tech, instead of just the packaging which would usually just get thrown away. And when it comes to the cables and accessories, well yeah, given it's $90+ price tag, we can't expect too much. But for us here, at least the average income audio enthusiast(which makes up a considerable bulk of the demographic here), what we do is save up for the iem, and then save up again for the later upgrades. That's how most of us here go about in this hobby Sir. And with what Kiwi Ears, has done with their pricing of the Melody, this will make it possible for a lot of iem hobbyist here to be able to save up for a good planar magnetic iem, and one from a company that does not have the crappy qc reputation like KZ. And just so you know Sir, most of Kiwi Ears's products pricing, would be considered "luxury" for many of us here. So, with Kiwi Ears keeping the Melody at the 90$ price range, that means more of us here will be able to afford a little "luxury". And for some people here, that one time $90+ "luxury" purchase might be the only "luxury" purchase that they'll be able to afford in their lives. It may be cheap or budget for you, but for most people here, it's already considered a "luxury" that not many can easily afford.
I do tend to judge prices by my standards and forget my privileged position here in the US. Sorry. I will not do that again. :) My point though was that the Melodies compete performance wise with iems costing more…which come with better cables, cases, etc. I just hope those who are looking for a seriously good planar do not overlook the Melody because of its price or packaging.
No worries, no offense taken Sir 😊❤ i was just trying to make you aware of a reality in this hobby that many are not aware of, specially those living in countries with economic advantages such as yours.There are so many of us who admittedly, are thankful for Chi-fi and the brands that made it possible for us to get into and enjoy this hobby. Also, i can say for a fact Sir, that many in the iem hobby would consider the packaging and cable the least determining factor in purchasing an iem.
Medium roast coffee compared to light roast….both are full bodied (balanced), but the EM6L slants towards the mids and bass, and the PC slants toward the treble. The EM6L is more organic sounding…the PC has more detail. Both are excellent at their price. :)
@@StephenIngraham I totally understand Stephen. I am certainly am in no shape financially either. Keep up the great reviews and work. I value your opinion.
Sorry I was getting my iems confused. What I use the Melodies are the KBear k7 mediums, but they are very forgiving of tips and almost anything will work well. :)
Returning to the review and the discussion over the planar's brutal chopping of the reverb - why is it so? Any explanation that you know of? That posthumous lingering, the tonal afterlife so to say, of the fundamental note is such a crucial element in instruments listening pleasure. Pity.
I think it is just the physics of the way the diaphragm is suspended…There is more bounce to a dynamic or even a BA, apparently…and it is that bounce…the resonance of the vibrating driver itself, that reproduces the after-tones. ?? Like I say, it is not as bad on the Melody as on most planars I have heard.
@@StephenIngraham Ah righto. Makes sense. And since I have never heard a planar , is the fundamental quality - over a DD and BA hybrid - the tonal vibrancy of notes? It's richer and more lucid?
@@Crashboomwallop The fundamental quality of the planar is the clarity of the notes and the quickness of the transients…so a planar impresses with detail and resolution…note placement, and instrument seperation.
@@StephenIngraham oh fab. I think, then, a planar would be music to my ears. Should get one. This Melody is best priced for me, but will wait for reviews of the timeless 2 just in case it's some super-duper better that I can't fathom right now. It's twice the price of Melody here. I have given away the iems that i don't hear anymore to folks. retained just 2 - the Aful p8 for hybrid and Titan S for DD - one of my early budget iems that gave me good pleasure. so retaining it though I don't hear much. Basically listen to P8 and Senns HD660s2 cans these days.
Hello, excuse me, I use a translator because my language is Spanish, should I try the bqeyz summer?, hidizs ms3, fiio fh9? How to compare these iems against the ones I mentioned in case you have heard them. Thank you
Sorry, I have not heard any of the iems you mentioned. All would be different than the Melody, which, while the least planar like planar I have heard, is still a planar. :)
I did not much like the Simgot EA500…too shrill and unimpressive bass, at least if you don’t mess with the filters, which I am not into. The Melody has much stronger bass, even though it is planar bass so not so physical, and the details are there through the mids as you would expect from a planar. The soundstage is not remarkable…but not bad either. I can’t remember being impressed by the soundstage of the EA500, but I was testing it at the same time as the CVJ Mei, which does have a remarkable soundstage. Hope this helps.
Will you be getting the new 7hz Timeless II planar IEM as well? Hope you get a unit for review. Saw couple of raves on that, Crazy how good the IEM market is exploding. I guess best way for someone like me to approach it would be to try get one from each segment: planar, DD, hybrid, soundstage ... Crazy really. The pockets are tearing apart :-) Perhaps I should just unsubscribe from the 3-4 reviewers I do (You, honestaudiophile, Akros, Giz) to save my wallet! The way I am looking at it to get one in each segment: DD, Planar, Hybrid, Headphones. I have P8 for the hybrid, Titan s for DD, the wondrous Senns HD660s2 in headphones that i am literally attached to these days. That leaves a planar: Melody or Timeless ii .Hmmm, now that's the question. Will hope you (or one of the toher 3 reviewers I respect) get a review unit of Timeless and then decide. And Stephen! I Abhor (!) you for suggesting to the brand that they should have priced it higher. Some of us, living in non-dollar countries, don't need over-150 dollars always! The proportion to the monthly salary when you translate in dollars is too high and we can't get as many earphones as most of the dollar-earning crowd can. You go Kiwi! I am okay if they price it differently for the likes of you and offer it with better cables and accessories. For some of us, though, the way they doing it is just purrfect! And I hope other IEMs drop their prices to Kiwi range. That should be your beef - not the other way around. Drop the prices IEM manufacturers please.
Yes, I too easily forget that we are in a world market and my view of the world is not typical. Thanks for reminding me. I am perfectly fine with everyone lowing prices…my point is that price should reflect performance…at least a bit more accurately. And I don’t like it when I have to go buy a cable on top of buying the iem :(
@@StephenIngraham :-) I get your "Price should reflect performance" but the way I intrepret is from the other side. That Kiwi Ears are doing that while others are a tad overcharging. I do hope the manufacturers offer better cable/accessories/packaging as a choice with higher pricing. like they do in phones (with more storage, costing more or cars from basic model to higher variants) And thanks for understanding my pov.
@@StephenIngraham oh! will you be doing a review of the Tempotec Sonata BHD Pro ? I have the lovely IbassoDC03 pro that I use for iems/hd660s2. Apparently, this Tempotec BHD pro is powerful and can give more headroom for my headphone. I have been holding out. Hope you do a detailed review. Would like to hear a proper review of an amp/dac from you, especially the sound signature differences. So much confusion/debate over what an amp/dac can do and can't do etc. Something like Cayin Ru7 claim that it increases soundstage and sound. Don't thinkthey claim, but the reviewers do. will await your Tempotec BHD pro review
@@Crashboomwallop Coming in a week or so…but I can tell you that the Sonata sounds really good! But then differences between dacs are really hard to hear and harder to describe.
@@StephenIngraham oh great. I don't know whether amp/DACs do something good or not, but I do need one simply cos of how phone is without a 3.5mm jack. So i had got a pretty cheap Ibasso DC03 pro on sale that I still use. I use iems/cans on the go, in cafe (where i work out of), and while lying down at nights. So certainly a desktop option is ruled out. I read that this tempotec sonata BHD certainly has the power to run cans. but will await your review to see what else it does. I have never heard an iem without a amp/dac due to 3.5 mm slot issue, but I have tried the senns cans with and without that ibasso thingy. And can feel the difference - richer, energetic sound for sure. Whether thats simply the result of having more power than laptop i wouldn't know.
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I have redone my hearing test in a more controlled way today, trying different iems, and I can actually hear frequencies up to about 12.5khtz. I suspected it was higher than 8500 as I can hear the difference in “air” between different iems…and I am sensitive to the spacial cues which are all up there in the higher frequencies. :) So, not so bad for a 76 year old. And that makes my take on the treble performance of the Melody much more reliable. I hear the highest frequencies, by the way, with the Celest Phoenix Call’s micro planars, and the Melodys come in second.
That metaphor made more sense to me than anything I have heard on any other review. subbed immediately loved the whole review, and for context I'm a veteran with hearing damage and love music I think your reviews are exactly what I've been searching for.
Wonderful review! Loved the analogy 😂!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Stephen, many thanks for your reviews. I am complete with you that € 100-200 class might be the best value for money. And I think better to have 10 IEM for €100 than one for €1000. I also share your realistic view - for sure ears and listiening is something indivual but even here the well known revievers are infulencers. We should not forget. Interesting how you see the Melody very close to the Fan2... I will give them a try. But I also will order the FUDU because I really like Tangzu as a brand and I startet with the Waner and I got the Heyday on sale (which I my love on the second look). KIWI could learn from Tangzu how to present an IEM in the box. OK cables / eartips we can change to better ones... BTW I like the warm Quartet over Qunitet especially with female voices. Lets see what the new KIWI Forteza brings to us. Go ahead please. BR Chris
The Melody is only close to the Fan 2 in detail and instrument placement…nothing that I have tried matches the Fan 2’s sense of space!
Kiwi ears should listen to you…❗️❤️ Thank you
:)
@@StephenIngrahamMy favorite IEM these days is Symphonium Meteor, I can't say what it is but it terms of being special, it is very special for my ears...✌️ 😁 ♥️
@@jaroslavfricek7772 Yes. Well out of my price range :)
I actually think you wouldn't maybe like it, it's beautifuly done fun IEM, but clear mids as probably Quintet...no, wide, tall stage as probably P8...no. Amazing character and two clean little speakers balanced yet fun in your ears Yes❗️Would love to hear Kiwi ears and Aful stuff, never heard any of it ...☀️Closest to this kind of presentation I have Thieaudio Oracle that's an opposite of Meteor 😆Thank you really enjoy your reviews Take care❗️🙋♂️
I`d like to see some high end earbuds (as flatheads were called before the lazy in beeing precise young generation started to call everything and their mother earbuds a couple of years ago). Brands like TGXEars, Riku Buds, Cypherus Audio and similar get way to little attention these days, as many people seem to think headphone stuff needs to be big and bulky or have fancy drivers to sound good.
Unfortunately flatheads or earbuds do not fit in my ears…I have tried many and they just will not give me good sound or stay in. It is just the shape of my ears.
Hi Stephen! Very nice review 👍. I'm new to planars & the melody's seems very interesting. Would you say they are performing well playing loud?
Also which aftermarket cable are you using for them in the video?
// regards
They certainly play well way louder than I would ever listen to them…but I do not listen all that loud. The cable I was using was a KBEar, SPC…around $25 on Amazon.
in your opinion, how should we listen to music? is it according to how to the artist intended to or how engineers of these iems want to? does this iem do the former or letter? while you explaining the vast different taste of human to music at the end of this video, my mind think, what is the true sound of music? if u catch my drift.. sorry for asking in this old video. im looking for my successor to tangzu wan'er. so happy with it and hesitate to find for it's successor because don't want to be disappointed in the tuning. im just looking for 'high definition of wan'er' version.
Either the ZiiGaat Cinno or the Aful Explorer would be a definite upgrade…and not break the bank. The Explorer is smoother and slightly more refined, but cost twice as much…both are on sale right now. The Explorer is going for less than $100 US. :)
And I did not answer the first part of your question. You have a long chain between instrument or voice and your ears. There is the artist’s intent, then the recording engineer, then whoever engineered your dac and iems, and finally your individual ears. Ultimately the music is not music until it reaches your ears, so it does not good to go back along the chain. Enjoy what you hear. :)
@@StephenIngraham i think i get ur point. as long as i happy with the sound, that's the music for me.
Sir, i don't think Kiwi Ears is undervaluing themselves by pricing their products low or "affordable". You have to consider that planar magnetic driver iems aren't that new anymore, and when tech is not that new, it tends to go down in price. Another thing to consider Sir, is that Kiwi Ears, being "Chi-Fi", is going by the unwritten typical Chinese-style business model, and that is to make a profit by volume sales. Also Sir, Kiwi Ears main target is the Asian Market, and for us here in Asia- like here in the SE Asian region -200$ is already worth more than a month's rent. Even a 100$ iem, that most in the west would consider "budget", for us here would consider it "luxury"; a 100$ isn't in any way "cheap" for us here.
When it comes to packaging, personally(and as also shared by a number of people), i would much rather see the money i paid for going into the tech, instead of just the packaging which would usually just get thrown away. And when it comes to the cables and accessories, well yeah, given it's $90+ price tag, we can't expect too much. But for us here, at least the average income audio enthusiast(which makes up a considerable bulk of the demographic here), what we do is save up for the iem, and then save up again for the later upgrades. That's how most of us here go about in this hobby Sir. And with what Kiwi Ears, has done with their pricing of the Melody, this will make it possible for a lot of iem hobbyist here to be able to save up for a good planar magnetic iem, and one from a company that does not have the crappy qc reputation like KZ. And just so you know Sir, most of Kiwi Ears's products pricing, would be considered "luxury" for many of us here. So, with Kiwi Ears keeping the Melody at the 90$ price range, that means more of us here will be able to afford a little "luxury". And for some people here, that one time $90+ "luxury" purchase might be the only "luxury" purchase that they'll be able to afford in their lives.
It may be cheap or budget for you, but for most people here, it's already considered a "luxury" that not many can easily afford.
I do tend to judge prices by my standards and forget my privileged position here in the US. Sorry. I will not do that again. :) My point though was that the Melodies compete performance wise with iems costing more…which come with better cables, cases, etc. I just hope those who are looking for a seriously good planar do not overlook the Melody because of its price or packaging.
No worries, no offense taken Sir 😊❤
i was just trying to make you aware of a reality in this hobby that many are not aware of, specially those living in countries with economic advantages such as yours.There are so many of us who admittedly, are thankful for Chi-fi and the brands that made it possible for us to get into and enjoy this hobby.
Also, i can say for a fact Sir, that many in the iem hobby would consider the packaging and cable the least determining factor in purchasing an iem.
@@TheRebelLion13 couldn't agree with you more!
If you were to choose good sir, melody or quartet?
Melody by a hair.
Awesome review sir. Quick one how is EM6L compare to celest Phoenixcall?
Medium roast coffee compared to light roast….both are full bodied (balanced), but the EM6L slants towards the mids and bass, and the PC slants toward the treble. The EM6L is more organic sounding…the PC has more detail. Both are excellent at their price. :)
@@StephenIngraham my pick would be PC, thanks 👍
love your review. can you told me whate tips are you using on them ?
They are the KBears 07 Medium Large. :) I have also used the TRI Clarions. Clarions emphasize the treble.
@@StephenIngraham thanks a lot ! looks comfy
How does it compare to the MP145..?
That I cannot say as I have not heard the MP145. :) I cannot buy every iem that come out. :(
@@StephenIngraham I totally understand Stephen. I am certainly am in no shape financially either. Keep up the great reviews and work. I value your opinion.
What stock tips do you recommend the most? even any tips you recommend with them)
The white tips that come with them are fine…but I am using the KBear k7s (large for me).
@@StephenIngraham sorry but i do not think they come with white tips/ they come with black ones and transparent ish brown ones(do you mean those?)
@@hassanalrubai7378 Umm? The lighter of the two.
@@hassanalrubai7378 Actually I should say the ones with the wider bore. :)
Sorry I was getting my iems confused. What I use the Melodies are the KBear k7 mediums, but they are very forgiving of tips and almost anything will work well. :)
Are these good for bassheads? Or is the bass enough for edm, big room house and Dubstep genre?
bassy for a planar, but not bass-head level. No.
@@StephenIngraham can attest to this
Returning to the review and the discussion over the planar's brutal chopping of the reverb - why is it so? Any explanation that you know of? That posthumous lingering, the tonal afterlife so to say, of the fundamental note is such a crucial element in instruments listening pleasure. Pity.
I think it is just the physics of the way the diaphragm is suspended…There is more bounce to a dynamic or even a BA, apparently…and it is that bounce…the resonance of the vibrating driver itself, that reproduces the after-tones. ?? Like I say, it is not as bad on the Melody as on most planars I have heard.
@@StephenIngraham Ah righto. Makes sense. And since I have never heard a planar , is the fundamental quality - over a DD and BA hybrid - the tonal vibrancy of notes? It's richer and more lucid?
@@Crashboomwallop The fundamental quality of the planar is the clarity of the notes and the quickness of the transients…so a planar impresses with detail and resolution…note placement, and instrument seperation.
@@StephenIngraham oh fab. I think, then, a planar would be music to my ears. Should get one. This Melody is best priced for me, but will wait for reviews of the timeless 2 just in case it's some super-duper better that I can't fathom right now. It's twice the price of Melody here. I have given away the iems that i don't hear anymore to folks. retained just 2 - the Aful p8 for hybrid and Titan S for DD - one of my early budget iems that gave me good pleasure. so retaining it though I don't hear much. Basically listen to P8 and Senns HD660s2 cans these days.
@@StephenIngrahamhearing major real raves about Simgot EA 1000. Iem world is exploding rather nicely!
Hello, excuse me, I use a translator because my language is Spanish, should I try the bqeyz summer?, hidizs ms3, fiio fh9? How to compare these iems against the ones I mentioned in case you have heard them. Thank you
Sorry, I have not heard any of the iems you mentioned. All would be different than the Melody, which, while the least planar like planar I have heard, is still a planar. :)
@@StephenIngraham Thank you very much for replying. 🙏❤️😊
how would these compare to the simgot ea500 in terms of detail, soundstage, and imaging?
I did not much like the Simgot EA500…too shrill and unimpressive bass, at least if you don’t mess with the filters, which I am not into. The Melody has much stronger bass, even though it is planar bass so not so physical, and the details are there through the mids as you would expect from a planar. The soundstage is not remarkable…but not bad either. I can’t remember being impressed by the soundstage of the EA500, but I was testing it at the same time as the CVJ Mei, which does have a remarkable soundstage. Hope this helps.
Will you be getting the new 7hz Timeless II planar IEM as well? Hope you get a unit for review. Saw couple of raves on that, Crazy how good the IEM market is exploding. I guess best way for someone like me to approach it would be to try get one from each segment: planar, DD, hybrid, soundstage ... Crazy really. The pockets are tearing apart :-) Perhaps I should just unsubscribe from the 3-4 reviewers I do (You, honestaudiophile, Akros, Giz) to save my wallet! The way I am looking at it to get one in each segment: DD, Planar, Hybrid, Headphones. I have P8 for the hybrid, Titan s for DD, the wondrous Senns HD660s2 in headphones that i am literally attached to these days. That leaves a planar: Melody or Timeless ii .Hmmm, now that's the question. Will hope you (or one of the toher 3 reviewers I respect) get a review unit of Timeless and then decide.
And Stephen! I Abhor (!) you for suggesting to the brand that they should have priced it higher. Some of us, living in non-dollar countries, don't need over-150 dollars always! The proportion to the monthly salary when you translate in dollars is too high and we can't get as many earphones as most of the dollar-earning crowd can. You go Kiwi! I am okay if they price it differently for the likes of you and offer it with better cables and accessories. For some of us, though, the way they doing it is just purrfect! And I hope other IEMs drop their prices to Kiwi range. That should be your beef - not the other way around. Drop the prices IEM manufacturers please.
Yes, I too easily forget that we are in a world market and my view of the world is not typical. Thanks for reminding me. I am perfectly fine with everyone lowing prices…my point is that price should reflect performance…at least a bit more accurately. And I don’t like it when I have to go buy a cable on top of buying the iem :(
@@StephenIngraham :-) I get your "Price should reflect performance" but the way I intrepret is from the other side. That Kiwi Ears are doing that while others are a tad overcharging. I do hope the manufacturers offer better cable/accessories/packaging as a choice with higher pricing. like they do in phones (with more storage, costing more or cars from basic model to higher variants) And thanks for understanding my pov.
sorry forgot to ask - is the Tempotec 05 really worth a $70 blind buy?
I would say yes. I was just listening to this morning, testing the Tempotec Sonata BHD Pro dongle, and it sounds really good…like I said, fun!
@@StephenIngraham oh! will you be doing a review of the Tempotec Sonata BHD Pro ? I have the lovely IbassoDC03 pro that I use for iems/hd660s2. Apparently, this Tempotec BHD pro is powerful and can give more headroom for my headphone. I have been holding out. Hope you do a detailed review. Would like to hear a proper review of an amp/dac from you, especially the sound signature differences. So much confusion/debate over what an amp/dac can do and can't do etc. Something like Cayin Ru7 claim that it increases soundstage and sound. Don't thinkthey claim, but the reviewers do. will await your Tempotec BHD pro review
@@Crashboomwallop Coming in a week or so…but I can tell you that the Sonata sounds really good! But then differences between dacs are really hard to hear and harder to describe.
@@StephenIngraham oh great. I don't know whether amp/DACs do something good or not, but I do need one simply cos of how phone is without a 3.5mm jack. So i had got a pretty cheap Ibasso DC03 pro on sale that I still use. I use iems/cans on the go, in cafe (where i work out of), and while lying down at nights. So certainly a desktop option is ruled out. I read that this tempotec sonata BHD certainly has the power to run cans. but will await your review to see what else it does. I have never heard an iem without a amp/dac due to 3.5 mm slot issue, but I have tried the senns cans with and without that ibasso thingy. And can feel the difference - richer, energetic sound for sure. Whether thats simply the result of having more power than laptop i wouldn't know.
@@StephenIngraham bump! (reminder!)