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Can't get enough of the Vision Ears Elysium...to anyone looking for an IEM to one up the Andro in terms of emotional connection, this is it. Dec 26, 2020

1. Rockwell
  Can't get enough of the Vision Ears Elysium...to anyone looking for an IEM to one up the Andro in terms of emotional connection, this is it.
  
  Dec 26, 2020
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  2. Rockwell
    Impressions in the "IEM General Discussion Thread".
    
    Dec 26, 2020
  3. Biodegraded
    What do you think of the highs? I found the timbre of those electrostats a bit different (in a hard-to-define way), but my HF hearing stops at 12-13k so I'm not one to judge the top octave.
    
    Dec 26, 2020
  4. Rockwell
    @Biodegraded I haven't really fully registered an opinion on the highs yet...which I guess is a good sign as nothing yet has irked me or triggered my OCD. It's early days though and presently I'm too caught up in the intimacy of the mid-range to focus on anything else. I've never haerd instruments and voices presented quite like that before.
    
    Dec 26, 2020
    
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2. Rockwell
  In the comments to this post is a link to my impressions from a shootout I did between the Solaris SE, VE8, u12t and Legend X.
  
  Mar 20, 2020
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  2. Rockwell
    https://forum.headphones.com/t/something-of-a-4-way-shootout-my-impressions-of-the-vision-ears-ve8-campfire-audio-solaris-se-64-audio-u12t-and-empire-ears-legend-x/5794?u=jrockwell
    
    Mar 20, 2020
3. Rockwell
  4 way shootout underway-- Solaris SE vs. VE8 vs. u12t vs. Legend X...they're all amazing...but Solaris SE is currently coming out on top.
  
  Mar 15, 2020
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  2. EagleWings
    I’ve been trying to get my hands on a Solaris and no luck so far. IMO, Leg X is not a worthy competitor in that circle.
    
    Mar 15, 2020
    
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  3. Rockwell
    @EagleWings I hear you...but I gotta give credit where credit is due. As an all-rounder the LX certainly doesn't belong with the other 3, and if I had to pick only one it would be the last, however for a certain subset of my music (some modern pop, hip hop and some live funk and jazz) the Legend X is so much better than everything else that I can't deny it a seat at the table.
    
    Mar 15, 2020
    
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  4. Rockwell
    It's definitely a guilty pleasure IEM...but when I'm feeling guilty and seeking pleasure, the LX is unbeatable.
    
    Mar 15, 2020
4. Rockwell
  Got my snazzy new SBAF shirt in the mail today.
  
  Feb 17, 2020
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  3. Rockwell
    I shared it in the Flinkenick thread
    
    Feb 17, 2020
  4. YMO
    To be honest @insidious meme I only use HF for Buying/Selling. The Noise from when I signed up in 2009 was just overwhelming for me.
    
    Feb 17, 2020
  5. insidious meme
    Thanks @Rockwell | @YMO not a big deal since I don't post much there as i'm under mod watch there. lol.
    
    Feb 17, 2020
5. Rockwell
  SE Solaris absolutely rocks...vocals more forward and bodied, highs have more air and sparkle, base is cleaner...a welcome refinement.
  
  Dec 27, 2019
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  2. Yerim
    Still using the N6 A01 with it?
    
    Dec 27, 2019
    
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  3. Rockwell
    Yes I am...great pairing!
    
    Dec 27, 2019
6. Rockwell
  Will have my hands on an SE Solaris tomorrow morning...can't wait to get to know it :D
  
  Dec 19, 2019
7. Rockwell
  Got an Anole VX in the mail the other day...an amazingly vivid, robust, detailed and balanced sound signature with incredible bass.
  
  Sep 6, 2019
8. Rockwell
  Solaris FTW
  
  Aug 13, 2019
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    100%
    
    Aug 13, 2019
9. Rockwell
  Derp
  
  Jul 30, 2019
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10. Rockwell
  Should be receiving an IER Z1R in the mail tomorrow...can't wait to run them through my N6ii.
  
  Jul 28, 2019
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11. Rockwell
  Cayin N6ii arrived... Sound is rich and impactful...Solaris responds well to extra power. Details, imagery and separation are all enhanced.
  
  Jul 5, 2019
12. Rockwell
  Pulled the trigger on a Cayin N6ii...can't wait to hear it with my Solaris :)
  
  Jun 29, 2019
  2. YMO
    Chinese DAPs: Software Bugs
    
    Jun 29, 2019
  3. Rockwell
    Cayin's a pretty well established brand and I would hope that any bugs will be worked out with firmware updates...but what I've read so far has been positive enough for me to take the plunge so time will tell. I will be sure to post my impressions here when I get it.
    
    Jun 29, 2019
    
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  4. YMO
    I had a Cayin i-DAP6 before and it was bugs galore. Personally I never had the best of luck of Chi-Fi DAPs.
    
    Jun 29, 2019
13. Rockwell
  Cowon Plenue R and Questyle QP2R coming in the mail next week...I've gone DAP crazy...looking forward to demoing them.
  
  Apr 20, 2019
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14. Rockwell
  Pulled the trigger on a Cowon Plenue R...heard lots of great things about Cowon daps...can't wait to pair it up with my Solaris.
  
  Apr 9, 2019
15. Rockwell
  Finally hooked up my Solaris to the balanced out on my ZX300...holy balls I think only now am I finally hearing their full potential.
  
  Apr 4, 2019
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  3. Rockwell
    I love having a dedicated music player-- I imagine a good DAP will be a big improvement over an un-amped iPhone. The balanced out on Sony players is especially good.
    
    Apr 4, 2019
  4. Rockwell
    Also, I'n not sure what IEMs/headphones you're using but I asked KB directly what a good mid-fi option would be to get the most out of Solaris and he listed the ZX300 through a balanced out as one of the best options.
    
    Apr 4, 2019
    
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  5. Btdk34
    I have the Solaris as well :) Nice, that's good to know. Thanks!
    
    Apr 4, 2019
16. Rockwell
  Sinatra + Solaris + ZX300 = match made in heaven...percussion to the left, strings to the right and ol' blue eyes singin' in front of me.
  
  Apr 1, 2019
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17. Rockwell
  "There's nothing like unrequited love to drain all the flavor out of a peanut butter sandwich." ~ Charlie Brown
  
  Mar 31, 2019
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18. Rockwell
  ZX300 arrived in the mail today...Christmas in March!...huge step up from my M9 in richness, separation and detail...love it so far.
  
  Mar 29, 2019
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19. Rockwell
  Stoked to have tracked down a couple SACD rips of some old Vince Guaraldi albums...you're a good man Charlie Brown.
  
  Mar 28, 2019
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20. Rockwell
  ZX300, 256 GB, 4.4mm balanced cable all in the mail...woop woop my portable game is about to get real.
  
  Mar 27, 2019
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Current Setup: Shanling M8 => VisIon Ears Elysium
Reviews: Campfire Audio Solaris, Solaris SE Impressions, VE8, Solaris SE, u12t, Legend X Shootout results
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