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Thats how I got sucked into buds and now still waiting on

Ks LBBS
M2S Pro + golden driver
VE zen 2 with runabout amp
Ve monk metal

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I will be taking a break from buying anything after the D90SE, A90, Darkvoice, Variations and now Xenns Up, but I’ll be eyeing the Chacone in the meantime.

EDIT: I just quickly listened to the other two and quickly realized the placement in my ear is everything since it appears I can’t get equal stereo signal in both buds. Sounds like huge channel imbalance. I think I got lucky with the first one dropping it into my ears. I think I got one stuck too far into my ear. I couldn’t fit the other bud to equalize the signal until I re-sat the first bud.

Only reason i didnt get the chacone is the signature, doesnt seem to be my taste. But i’d be lying if i say i will never buy it… :joy:

Yeah, im stoping the shopping for a while. Hoping xenns up sets me off.

Next step will be a nice dac and maybe sundara / blur custom buds :joy:

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Nice!

These are much better than I expected but I don’t think they will replace my full size over ears. But for throwing something into my ears while I’m working, these will be ideal.

I think I’ll be selling a bunch of stuff sometime soon.

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I was wondering about that! It seems like you could buy something pretty darn nice for the price of selling off, like, three tribrids. :smiley:

I actually got a decent-sized tax refund this week, so I might splurge on a used high-end DAC, or maybe like a Clear MG or an IE 900 or something.

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Man, sometimes leaving is the EU is just too much… All my delivers are getting stuck and MIA becauses of the new rules. Everything is just… frozen. RIP china deliveries and not paying VAT, I guess :slight_smile:

On my part, everything arrived ahead of schedule. I guess AE shipped it express to avoid the new rules.

Lucky you, they did bundle my two orders, but it’s been stuck in customs for a bit now. It’ll probably cost me more due to the new rules, but not so much I wouldn’t have ordered it if I’d known it would cost more.

I have a Bifrost 2 I want to sell if you are interested?

Mine are end game for me, keeping these.

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I appreciate the offer, but I would also be upgrading from a Bifrost 2! The DAC I’m currently mulling over is like $3k+ msrp, but it goes for less than half on the used market, so I’m hoping it’ll be a big step up if I decide to do it.

I’m glad you like them! It’s exciting to hear good things about the Clears, since I’m pretty sure I’m going to end up buying one sooner or later!

My biggest concern with the Clear MG is that I already own an Elex, and it would be kinda disappointing if I spent 1.5k and then the Clear didn’t sound noticeably better, so there’s that. Also, the Clear MG Pros seem to be having some production issues maybe? I’m not seeing them just in-stock and available everywhere, which makes it a little easier to hold off and be patient. (I prefer the black/red color and I really don’t need the balanced cable.)

No problem at all. It sounds great! If I might ask, what DAC specifically are you looking at? Diminishing returns is a big deal when it comes to high end dacs. We’re both in the land of subjectivity is king.

I sold my Elex and Elegia upon hearing the Clear MG.

Like I said, I love mine. I prefer the slightly warm/smooth treble and the much better extension in the bass the MG has vs the OG Clear. I found the OG Clear to be a bit a bit harsh in the treble with not enough bass generally. The Elex was way too shouty and harsh in general for me. I could only listen to it for 15-20 minutes before getting fatigued. I’ll go hours with the Clear MG on my head hardly even noticing they are there let alone getting fatigued.

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My local audio store seems to be showcasing these new spinfit eartips. First time I heard of the CP100+. Anyone got this before?

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Interesting. Might get this for my FD5 and see how it feels.

Congrats. Please share your impressions!!! Mine should be here Friday. So excited.

EDIT: Oh, you don’t actually have them???

I got too excited when I saw the pics to think clearly. lol

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Gahahaha! Yes you were too excited. If it is really better in every way, I don’t mind buying a pair. I can keep my current CP100 as a backup. And here I am, suppose to get the E1000 tomorrow :joy:

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@Rikudou_Goku Some of my new photography stuff at play…

I have more coming in tomorrow (my soft box light & stage) but wanted to start taking pictures of some items I want to sell.

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With what you have (BF2 + RNHP) the Clear or Clear MG should be a very noticeable upgrade from the Elex (different sound sig though since it’s a lot more neutral). I’ve had the exactly same setup, though I sold the Elex and returned the MG because I didn’t prefer the smoother treble and bass but I can definitely see the appeal for many. Typically it’s on a more entry setup that the Elex will sound more similar to a Clear, and because Elex has a W-shaped more fun tuning so the neutrality of the Clear puts some people off. Anyway this is an IEM thread but do post some stuff on the MG thread if I or anyone else could be of anymore help.

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Damn, impressive.

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bro…
I love it how you automatically assumed he was going to buy them :rofl: