Is driver flex normal with the Grand Maestro? When using the black modules, there’s a small crinkle sound on the left one when inserting the IEM, but the right one doesn’t have any.
Some people on Headfi have had it with GM but I didn’t with my set
EDIT: I think 1 person who had on one side only had a vent hole that was obstructed and after removing the material it was all good
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Thanks for the input. However, this issue only occurs when I’m using the black modules, the blue modules don’t have this problem. It’s not a big deal, but is this dangerous for the IEM? I’ve been reading a lot, and some say it’s dangerous, while others say it’s not.
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It’s bad
The diaphragm is made of a very very thin version of PETmylar like a coca cola plastic bottle but way thinner.
Anyone who says it makes no difference is talking too much.
That sound is the saran wrap thin plasic being twisted/torqued. If the surround suspension was working you’d barely hear it as that is a shock absorber.
The audible crunching is that thin plastic being collapsed in a non uniform manner.
Any creases created are going to impact the transducers efficiency
It’s like running a razor across a full size speakers diaphragm and dustcap.
Nobody would do that.
It’s poor design
It’s bad for a sensitive material
Nobody would do that on purpose.
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I’m beginning to get the impression that some of these boutique manufacturers are really poor at customer management. My experience with Alpha Omega can nearly be considered to be heading in the direction of Elysian and Fatfreq. I emailed them twice about replacing my IEM cable but they didn’t reply. I then messaged Clement (the owner, who happens to be a friend. LOL) about the treble sounding harsh and wondering if he can take a look at it, maybe repair it. Happy to pay for the costs. No reply. And he’s a friend!
Maybe their heads are in the clouds planning their next IEM and they just can’t bother with the business side. Either way, no more Alpha Omega or Fatfreq for me.
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Customer service declines the more these little companies get put on.
I have been watching for 11 years and no Chinese (Chi-Fi) companies have done this stuff without getting roasted or blackballed by Head Fi or reviewers.
It’s a clear…getting clearer by the day, a double standard.
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matches your preferred tuning 
ZE311B
3BA 1EST 1BCD
Sonion 38D2XJ007Mi/8c Dual Bass Driver Subwoofer
Sonion 2354
EST Huayunxin HJS-7S
11mm BCD
mdat file for REW
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@hawaiibadboy I watched your #1 earphone released in 2024, Your top set is Origin. From Legacy 3 Thie has a soft spot in my heart. And I agree that Origin might be the best get away from the hobby set without spending absolutely crazy, but My best set of 2024 is Arcadia.
Arcadia reminds me of the Ej07. Ej was my go to fav set for a long time. The more loud you go the better Ej becomes😉. Acadia sound is similar excellent bass, clear mids, and non fatiguing treble yet has great details. These new topology DD is really something.
Punch is Great, Audiophile basshead with treble extension, very well tuned 
. But I’d say Arcadia was your best colab for 2024. Best 200 I’ve spent this yr. This yr started with Doscinco & ended with Arcadia. I’ve been listening to Arcadia for a week now and I just can’t put em down. 
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Same.
I think that set is a beast. Matches the drivers perfectly and my library.
I can’t hype my own collab too much unfortunately.
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This color scheme is amazing 
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Thats why I’ll do it Just like OG Olina.
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Well then let me help. I think the Arcadia is the best set I have heard this year, and there were some great sets this year.
The idea that it even close to the EJ07 is nuts, when you look at the price tags.
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@Ohmboy @Rinderkappajoe the woman speaking at 3:36 says “I never said I was afraid of dying!” it’s clearer on different versions, however, on the 2023 remix it is particularly clear. There is a certain amount of conjecture on various forums (When isn’t there!) that the phrase had been swapped throughout various versions. Once again, however, having played the track through my HiBy R4 feeding my FiiO K11 R2R and into my GL2000 headphones from a Spotify HiRes file, and also playing it through my stereo system (too many components to list) from my 180 gm vinyl LP (I do have an original 1970’s version and can check that if you would like), the phrase remains the same.
Hope that helps.
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Awesome, I hope it sounds as good as it looks.
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Here’s to another winner from you 
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Sounds like Arcadia really stole the show for you this year! The way you describe it—excellent bass, clear mids, and non-fatiguing treble—makes it sound like the perfect all-rounder.
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Super excited!
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…I normally wait until a company has screwed up more before putting them on the list but seeing the prices they are charging I sure as hell have some higher expectations from them…
This is extremely depressing to maintain though…especially when i get errors like this.
The list is so long I need to split my custom command in 2…
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