I did notice that his comparison was missing, but maybe he just didn’t think it was similar to other things he liked. He does tend to find things near to the tuning, and Estrella is a bit different from Mark’s standard preferred tuning. He usually likes stuff in the bright neutral range, which is not how I would describe Estrella.
I’m not trying to start a debate. Insulting people is not free speech.
Guys.
Please.
Keep it to IEMs or take it to DMs.
@Ohmboy I hate to invoke you but we may need an intervention here.
That’s a valid point, John.
This whole situation has tarnished the reputation of the Estrella, I feel like - It’s such a fantastic IEM, it’s a shame this has all happened.
Let’s get back to talking about music…
This Album sounds magical on the Estrella or really any IEM of your choice!
If you guys dig indie/shoe gaze-type rock, give it a shot @everyone!
lol well I’ll take it, easy money baby
Inspired by @domq422 to do this, and totally agree. There has been too much tension lately. Let’s not forget why we’re all here to begin with - the music.
Drop your fav songs or album that you’re currently vibing to and with what gear
I’ll start, SABLE - Bon Iver, on the Estrella with topping G5 and sancai regular tips
A little chilled Hawaiian Country Reggae for you. One of favorite releases from 2023
So, I have had the Yu Xuan Ji for a bit now - it graphs aggressively but it’s really not that bad to my ears. Maybe gets a bit sharper at higher volume but, at moderate volumes, it sounds fine.
Details, technical performance (separation, imaging, etc) have been the stand out, honestly. It’s unique at $49 for how well it handles those things, IMHO.
So the verdict is that the Yu Xuan Ji isn’t actually open back? And if it was, just out of curiosity, does anyone know if it changes the science around preferences and HRTF?
Right now, I’m really vibing to some System of a Down. Specifically their Mezmerize/Hypnotize album combo.
As for gear: Fiio Btr5 → Ziigaat Cincotres with Sancai tips and the stock cable
Also want to mention Speed Run by Frost Children as an album I’ve been listening to a lot this past month.
Yes.
No it wouldnt.
You’re so blunt, Riku
If I didn’t know you better, I’d probably be saying “Why is this guy so stiff? ”
Too lazy to write a longer post.
You’re a sick guy, we know you mean well haha
Agreed, it’s pretty nice actually. It’s got that airy feeling to it which is hard to find at this price. The peak is very exaggerated in the graph, you only run into some sharpness at high volumes.
@anaveragebear ya it’s not a true open back
@Con493 hell ya
As someone who can’t ever say things directly for whatever reason, I like the one word answers.