Seems like more and more of these lists, whatever the topic, are AI generated…
btw, the teaser link headline on CNN’s front page read “Wired earbuds are popular again. We spent the last year testing them” - which is what primed me for comedy…
For those interested in the Sonic Memory SW2
A comment on the SW2 is they made an error supplying 3.5mn single end cable these tiny iems need power to perform after switching to 4.4mm balanced using the Shanling M6 Ultra on high gain at 40 or the Hiby R8 in turbo mode high gain volume set at 62 the bass deepens and warms up , improving dynamics, the imaging improves the resolution is more apparent the mids thicken up giving superb natural detailed vocals the treble is less strident.
Conversely on the Sony Nw-WM1A or Zx507 even on balanced the bass is there but not as satisfying the mids are thin but still natural timbre just recessed and the treble is more prominent.
With balanced and enough power the SW2 is unmatched in my collection and I have single DD iems over the £700 price bracket.
This and the OD200 are the perfect Ying and Yang of my collection. The technicals and resolution on the SW2 is just on another level even when compared to many multi driver sets in my collection. When considering that it’s an 8mm DD I find this incredible
Using the wood tuning nozzles with an included filter added
Mildly annoyed. I order a Shozy Form 1.1 during the Christmas sale on Linsoul. I didn’t think it was a pre-order at the time ( they are a 2 year old IEM ffs ), but when I went to check it was and when you click for the details, this is what they posted.
PRE-ORDER PERIOD: FOR ORDERS PLACED DURING X’MAS SALE 2023, IN-STOCKS WILL ONLY ARRIVE IN FEBRUARY 2024.