IEM discussion thread (Part 1)

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For the Fleetwood Mac lovers out there, this simple little cover just showers over my face… really highlights a good midrange. Had to share :sweat_smile:

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I love this. I’m proud.

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Oh, i have a 80% done FF mini review. I can cancel it now, you can take over :joy:

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Well damn this is mighty gracious of you. It’s so awesome seeing all this kindness. Giving all these wholesome gentleman I chance to experience all these sets.

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I’m tempted to throw a few more in the mix once the current gear gets back. Say the UP, Meteor and Mahina. Not all at once though. On a side note the P1 Max should be here today. Hoping it goes well on first listen.

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I feel like I need to get more sets so I can contribute more to the network. I would love to hear the UP and Meteor at some point. I’ve never heard an all BA set yet.

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So excited for your impressions of the P1 Max. Dom left me his Timeless and now I’m hearing why it’s the OG.

Can you let me get more gear to share in return, before you offer up your mid-fi monsters! God, you’re being so generous HAHA!

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I was not a fan of all BA sets especially for bass. SA6U was the first that grew on me and now I’m in love with the set and Meteor absolutely destroyed the bass notion.

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Well speaking of the devil. I was busy installing my new car stereo setup and didn’t realize it was delivered. Put that on pause and now got the P1 Max in my ears. Here’s my 5 minutes thoughts. HeyDay is going up for sale.

This is the planar that is staying. Damn it you and @domq422 hit the nail on the head saying I’d like it.

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Oh man … the meteor is on my god damn list… I have say, let me acquire something of value so I can offer it to you before ANYONE else wants to throw $1500 worth of IEMs at me, please :smiling_face_with_tear:

I. Am. Not. Worthy. Absolute legend, you are, Mags :handshake:

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Yo, I’m SO GLAD that rec worked for you, brother.

P1 Max is a hard sell because TinHifi botched up that by not making it $100 on launch. But it is such a good planar that got lost in the weeds. Glad you love it!

Now, my commission will be some time to love your Meteors HAHAHA!

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YES! I knew Brandon and I were onto something :sunglasses: I’m so happy and relieved they’re your jam, man - amazing.

Happy listening, killer :call_me_hand:

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@MMag05 You mad lad. I would like to sign up to hear the Meteor as well, please! :raising_hand_man: Love ya’ll!

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It’s not even a compromise simply to add a planar in my mix. It’s absolutely killing all my initial test. My only small complaint is it could use a little more bass in some songs. For its price though I can forgive that and plus, a quick flick of X-Bass fixes it. All my troubled issues with treble in planars is none existent on this set and hits my preference well. I’m also sensing a little bit of special sauce on the set. Going to need a little time to identify what it is.

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I obviously know I didn’t start this sense of sharing and community (and many other communities in the hobby do this kind of thing), but I’m feeling like I’m kinda in the center of starting something different in our group.

It’s scary to know how our different presences here is making something like shipping so much of the gear we love around happen. This is bonkers and so fucking cool!

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I’ll have Dom and Brandon ship you the SA6 U after they’re done with them :slight_smile:

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It’s the mids. It has DM-level mids (the DMs are just a little bit better from memory. I’d have to A/B them directly), because the bass and treble don’t get in the damn way. It’s the only mid-centric planar in the bunch that came out the last couple of years, so it’s totally different than the rest.

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Absolutely take your time, brother. I felt that the Maxes were special for the simple fact that you get all of the benefits of a planar, without the typical planar draw backs. They almost have a DD timbre to them, it also tremendously that they are smooth as silk in the playback. And I have to agree with @GooberBM the tuning is done in such a way where the bass and the treble leaves the mids relatively untouched comparatively speaking to other Planars. I think Tin did a great job, and it’s unfortunate these were over shadowed in the way that they were. While I prefer the timeless over them because of the extra energy the treble provides, there’s no doubt that the Maxes are a beautiful compromise between planar benefits, and traditional DD benefits. Enjoy em, my Dude!

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Good God! They’re only getting better. Threw on some FA Type E tips and it’s glorious. These just became my favorite set to listen to Stick Figure with. Which is saying a lot as he is my favorite group and contributes to huge majority of my listening when I’m just trying to vibe.

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