Good video I like the comparison
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The Balance is a really nice and well tuned Intuaura Iems great job!
Canuck Audioholics Anonymous (CAA)
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Thanks, means alot coming from you 
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When Old School meets New School my IBasso Audio DX90 still going strong and sending coax digital output to the the D17 Atheris. 
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I’m curious to hear what it sounds like! Also: really weird that it’s out there but only to be found on the iBasso EU page.
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XENNS MANGRID, TOP PRO
10 Driver Hybrid IEM $499.00 usd.
- Drivers
2DD + 8BA
1 × Knowles Super Tweeter
2 × Sonion E50D BA
2 × Custom Knowles BA
1 x Dual Custom DD with NdFeB Magnets
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4 way crossover
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Frequency Response: 20Hz – 33kHz
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Impedance: 16Ω
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Sensitivity: 103dB ± 1dB
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Cable: 0.78mm 2-Pin, 4-strand 196-core Single-Crystal Copper + Silver Hybrid, 1.2m
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Termination: 2-in-1 (3.5mm Single-Ended & 4.4mm Balanced)
(I know, the driver count, as per Linsoul website, doesn’t add up to 10 drivers. But I found confirmation on line that Linsoul has confirmed some of the BA drivers have 2 moving iron units)
Preamble:
Shout out to the Canuck Audioholics review group for the opportunity to experience and review the Xenns Mangrid Top Pro.
Tone Deaf Monk
Bennet Kelly
Kaye Dee
I did not receive the retail packaging, but did receive the ear pieces, the stock cable, a modular copper/silver hybrid offering, and the zippered carry case.
All appear to be of good quality.
The case is very usable, on the large size, but pocketable in a generous sized pocket.
Pros and Cons:
Blue, Semi custom design resin shells are transparent offering a glimpse at the drivers. They are vented, and while on the large size, are reasonably compact considering the driver count.
They fit my larger ears very well, are comfortable and stay anchored for a consistent seal.
Quality and finish are commensurate with what we routinely see for 3D printed resin shells.
The stock modular, pure copper/silver hybrid cable isn’t unique in any way, but is good quality and sonically pairs well with the IEM.
3.5 and 4.4mm terminations included. Quality Sonion and Knowles branded BA drivers.
Plays nicely with, and follows the nuances of various source devices.
I have a preference for a brighter, high resolving source device, without an over extended mids presence.
My personal favourites are:
Astell and Kern SP2000T on OP amp mode.
Astell and Kern HC4 dongle paired with my iPhone.
And for a warmer source, the KAEI Design TAP 1 on tube mode, paired to ACTIVO P1 DAP as the transport.
An overall balanced sounding IEM with nicely lifted vocals and mids. Highs are rolled off but have enough energy and presence to add some sparkle and air.
Equipment:
Xenns Mangrid, Top Pro IEM with 100+ hours.
Astell and Kern SP2000T DAP set to OP amp mode. 4.4mm out.
Stock, modular pure copper/silver hybrid cable with 4.4mm termination.
Sound Evaluation
The dual dynamic drivers provide an excellent bass presence.
Electronic sourced sub bass pulls low with a deep thick rumble. It carries throughout the head stage, but doesn’t overwhelm or smother the mids/highs.
On Symphonic and Jazz sources, that may be electrically amplified but not electronic sourced, stringed bass and other bass instruments have a natural and satisfying resonance.
Classic Rock has a satisfying old school analog tilt to the bass.
Good definition between sub/mid bass.
Mids and vocals are modestly elevated and present somewhat forward.
Good macro and micro detail in the mids.
Vocals, both male and female are natural and accurate.
No hint of harshness or sibilance.
Highs are rolled off early so the mids carry most of the load for the highs.
As such, not much for micro detail and clarity in the high end.
There is decent sparkle and air, but laid back and doesn’t stretch high into the head space.
Treble enthusiasts are likely to be left wanting, but no chance of a shrill or harsh high end here.
One of my go to tracks for staging is Eden Atwood, He’s a Carioca, from the album Waves, recorded DSD 512.
This recording offers very distinct imaging and layering, that can vary considerably IEM to IEM.
Guitar far left stage, outside the head, Drums slightly left, and behind the shoulder, Vocalist front and center slightly elevated, Bass just behind and right of vocalist, piano far right outside the head.
This is where the Top Pro stumbles a bit.
While the stage does fill the headspace nicely.
Left to right stereo imaging is quite good and outside the ears. Layering is average top to bottom.
And front to rear depth is very average at best.
The stage is more intimate and close than expansive and open.
The staging does not detract from my listening enjoyment of the Top Pro.
Exceptional staging is not a must have for me, but, when I cross paths with an IEM that offers great staging, it adds a dimension to the listening experience that I very much enjoy and appreciate.
Summary:
Any way you look at it $500.00 usd is a significant investment into an IEM.
The Xenns Mangrid, Top Pro has a lot to offer, quality resin shells, a nice cable that pairs well, an impressive driver count, branded BA drivers, and, a listening experience energetic enough to engage but never offensive.
I seldom compare IEMs in my reviews, but having just completed a listening and review session with the AFUL Dawn X…..
** Both have quality, semi custom, resin shells. The Dawn X slightly larger and thicker.
** Included accessories are similar quality for both.
** Both have impressive driver counts.
Dawn X, 14 non-descript drivers including 4 EST and a bone conduction driver.
Top Pro, 10 drivers, 8 of which are branded Sonion and Knowles BA drivers.
** Both sound very good, but, from my personal listening experience the Dawn X was less engaging and failed to capture me and draw me into the music.
** Dawn X $1300 usd
** Top Pro $500 usd.
At less than 1/2 the price of Dawn X, the Top Pro was a more enjoyable and engaging listening experience, based on my personal preferences.
Price doesn’t guarantee an IEM that is going to sound better.
Nor will my experience necessarily match yours.
But for enthusiasts that will spend this kind of hard earned cash on ear gear.
Give the Top Pro a look.
My music sources:
Qobuz, and, FLAC and DSD files stored on the SD cards of my daps.
My music genre are primarily Rock, Blues, Jazz, Symphonic, Country, Rap, R&B, Pop, Electronic.
Enjoy your music. 
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