Submitted by monochromeboost t3_11a2nsl in headphones
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scalizo t1_j9pivf3 wrote
More importantly, how's the quality of the deskpad? (At least compared to the usual 20-30 usd ones that accompany most keycap group buys)
Doc-85 t1_j9qtqel wrote
Agreed, that's some nice print on that deskpad
AshravenPB t1_j9r9r2m wrote
They definitely seem more like a replacement for the SSR/SSP since they’re a similar price/build but with safer tuning
koszorr t1_j9qsm54 wrote
Have you tried it for gaming, Fresh seems to like it a lot
Vareona t1_j9xp1ca wrote
Quick impression from a few rounds of deathmatch, definitely very good for Valorant. Soundstage isn't huge but imaging is precise, which is arguably better for gaming since it gives you the "wallhack effect". I can see why he likes it, it's pretty similar to the DT 900 PRO X which he also likes for gaming. The slight sparkle at the top area is perfect for footsteps.
I'll personally use this for gaming more than my Kato because while that is more enjoyable, the lower area is too crowded for competitive gaming.
koszorr t1_j9yoksv wrote
That’s awesome thanks for the reply! I might have to snag a pair of these and add to the collection.
Overall_Ease_8838 t1_j9ra6m4 wrote
I would like to know as well
Overall_Ease_8838 t1_j9ra4xe wrote
How are the technicalities (Soundstage, Imaging, Separation and Layering)?
monochromeboost OP t1_j9rgla8 wrote
I've edited my original comment. Average soundstage, good imaging.
Overall_Ease_8838 t1_j9rikbj wrote
Bet
Choosen_Weeb_Boy t1_j9rsf1k wrote
Definitely good purchase, worry not, my opinion is not biased in any way
ITeebagTTVs t1_j9sqm3e wrote
I bet there's virtually no latency
Dr_pizza_is_cool t1_j9qvbft wrote
Where can I get the mousepad?
maXXXjacker t1_j9rnnxb wrote
I was kind of wondering about whether they would sound more like a SSP/SSR or Chu with more bass and less treble bite. I honestly like the sound of my Chu with bass added and the treble smoothed over a little which my iFi iDSD signature takes care of. Sounds like I will enjoy this one.
Mine is stuck in Chicago in the US and there are terrible winter storms all over, so probably won't get it until next week I would guess. Love the mouse pad!
SeanDeLeir t1_j9wjb9e wrote
> Chu with bass added and the treble smoothed over a little
That's exactly what it is, on top of the build quality improvements. I'm definitely getting this one.
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No-Context5479 t1_j9pzcwy wrote
Nice
Megidolan t1_j9t0rn0 wrote
I'm waiting for my combo of Lan & Pad. The store I bought shipped it much sooner than the expected date so I hope I'll be getting it soon as well.
Clearly the lan should sound much better with this mousepad.
Alicedoll02 t1_j9uilxa wrote
What tips does the Lan come with? I got the steallaris (3 of them like them so much.) And love the tips that come with them.
I haven't been able to find any info on what tips the lan comes with.
monochromeboost OP t1_j9w1saq wrote
They're just generic stock moondrop tips.
Vareona t1_j9xouui wrote
>What tips does the Lan come with?
Generic silicone moondrop tips. They're fine. I swapped them with with Spring Tips because I have some lying around, and it sounds great with it.
SlavJerry t1_j9xszt6 wrote
if I own the chu should I upgrade to this one?
monochromeboost OP t1_j9y5q4m wrote
If you dont mind spending for an upgrade in build quality and for the detachable design, then sure go for it. Do mind that it won't be much of an upgrade sonically. I find that the lan (even with my preferred ms42 tips that tend to smoothen the highs) still suffers from being shouty and harsh sometimes, and require me to adjust the volume for some tracks. If the one thing you hate about the chu is the fact that the cable is fixed, then the lan will satisfy you. That was my reason for getting the lan.
monochromeboost OP t1_j9pfuzq wrote
First impressions: Definitely sounds like a more balanced chu; some other people are claiming that they are successors to ssr/ssp", maybe they are taking over that price bracket but doesn't seem to sound a lot like my SSPs, at least from what I remember when I had them briefly. It has slightly less edge, and just a tad more bass than the chu, can still sound shouty/harsh on some tracks. Technicalities and resolution are good, good detail retrieval. Soundstage is decent but excels at imaging and intrument separation. The sound is a lot more similar to the 7hz zero, albeit less transparent and not as warm but is much better built.
The rubbery cable feels very similar to the orginal chu, but it's detachable. I prefer a thicker cable, so it got swapped out. Also did not try with stock tips. I use MS42 tips for almost all my IEMs, so at least my comparison with the chu is fair. The build is really good, there's some heft to the shell.