Good to know, I’ll definitely be giving them time - I do like them, just don’t work as well as other IEMs I have for some of my library. I’ve flirted with both types of the stock silicon tips, but Med CP100s are doing it for me at the moment. I did get some L epro horns to try on my 3DTs as it happens, but they just don’t create a seal for me. They were the ones with larger bore (01s I think?) to fit the 3DT nozzle so might order the other ones - like all tips stupidly expensive for what they are plus I don’t know what size I’ll need so it’s x 3.
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Just a heads up if anyone gets offered some dodgy looking CF sets…
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They seem like they’d be real nice although personally I think the Thummim fits my preferences better. I’m getting more into 2ch now so all my money is going there instead 
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CRA with Xelastec tips and deep insertion is a true upgrade to the VK4. Similarly great tuning, more clarity, less fatiguing bass, and the narrow nozzles fit me better. I can definitely side sleep with these, no problem. The treble quality on these is outstanding - very natural sounding, a touch bright, but not thin nor fatiguing.
Orchestra, as all expensive OEMs I’ve owned, is a disappointment. Despite a reputation for being really well tuned, it doesn’t sound very natural to me, be it with voices, piano or strings. It’s a weird combination of thick/withdrawn combined with unnaturally bright treble. I may need to play with tips some more, but the comparatively awkward fit doesn’t motivate me to.
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Some quick 7Hz Timeless and LetShuoer S12 impressions:
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Playing around with various Tips on the Monarch gives a ridiculous amount of variation. I’m currently rocking the cylindrical translucent tips provided with the timeless, medium size and I find those to sound the absolute best albeit sacrificing on isolation as they do let in more outside noise compared to a foam. I tried foam as well, great seal of course but they seem to emphasize the low end a hair too much. I got
Some ePro EP00 tips waiting for me at home, a recommendation by the man @DaveB him self, I’m hoping those are a good fit for me.
Now, to replace the cable. It’s just too heavy and the ear hooks don’t quite fit my ears well. I may play around with changing the form Of the hooks but, the weight of the cable is definitely a problem for on the go listening.
I’m also looking to replace and upgrade my FiiO BTR3K. It’s a great little device, truly, but I am just not too informed on the DAC side of this hobby. Can anyone recommend a great, portable DAC for under $200 that would suite the Monarch MKIIs? There are so many options I’m beginning to Get slightly overwhelmed and I can’t seem to find a good one site or page to compare all the options.
Do you want portable or transportable? 
Portable is as good as it gets. Transportable is a whole new thing
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As portable as possible honestly. As long as something has a battery and can be taken around in a small satchel, I’m good! The desk top set up will come one day 
Edit: or at least can be powered by my phone!
I use a Topping NX4DsD but there are others but to me it’s sounds great and the bass boost is beautifully judged.
Topping review.
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For 200, you have to be councious of two things:
- You won’t get much choice if you want clean power + all the bells and whistles;
- It wont be as small as your BTR3k.
If you don’t mind the size and to use a dongle (like apple dongle or anything alike) to plug it, Topping NX7 is a no brainer. The reason for its price versus the competition is actually pretty simple: no dac, no BT, no buttons, just crystal clean ESS power. 1.4w power, negative gain, 0.1ohm OI.
Thanks for that, @DaveB. Reading the write up I can confidently say most of it goes over my head lol but from what I can understand, it seems like a solid option. I will definitely look into where I can grab one in a relatively reasonable time frame. Thanks again for the rec!
Interesting. I was looking at the NX7 briefly the other day. It looks very pocketable, and the no BT isn’t necessarily a deal breaker for me. I can always just use the BTR3 if I need the BT. I will look into it, thanks brother! 
A less techy review
And Try those ePro tips on the Timeless 
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Tonight I’m diving deep into those tips, my man! Definitely going to throw them on the timeless for sure. Maybe they’ll fix the fit issues I had. Haven’t touched em since I put the monarch’s in ears, admittedly thanks again, I’m going to watch this review now
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That’s a regular cable with an L shape connector!
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Update. Tips are on but it was a slight wrestling match lol. I can report they sound great, at least as good as the little Tube tips I’ve been using from the Timeless, but a little more comfortable which is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again, man! I can also report, damn… I forgot how amazing of a set the Timeless is. Truly detail monsters for the $200 asking price. They compete with the Monarchs for sure. But the Monarchs got em beat in everything else.
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Pulled the trigger on Yanyin Canon!
Now I just need someone to buy my Aladdin and Oxygen to help me pay off my credit card bill 
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