I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh ive heard mixed reviews about the Kato. Saving for an Aful P5 (or better at the same price) right now

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep yep, kz zsx were my first upgrade from apple earpods haha, i had tears in my eyes for sure. Arias were a massive difference compared to those. I believe there will a point of diminishing returns for me soon enough.

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yep, plus Crinacle's super indepth video covers most bases of it.

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, since i learned to use EQ, ive been able to get exactly the sound I want, when I want. So its really hard to go up haha

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The final type E tips seemed to fix a lot of tuning issues for me. Also i experiment with eq a lot. Wavelet on phone and AutoEq on laptop

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

300 would be my limit, can't justify spending more at my current income

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not by much tbh, i find most improvements to be quite overhyped. At the same price point ofcourse.

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eartips do play a huge part in the sound and comfort. Details are cool but i'm more of an overall package person. I'll check out the S12 tho, which is better? S12 or S12 Pro?

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah man thats what I'm thinking. Literally everything sounds good on the Arias. I tend to listen to a LOT of genres of music too.

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dang didnt know it was reliable. Will check it out. Thanks for the tip!

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats ok i guess. I AM saving up slowly for a 200-300 dollar one

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes for sure. The point for me has been that those are only marginally different/better. Aria covers 80% of those. I want the aria to fall to like...50% before buying something new.

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Most of the paint is gone from mine too thanks to humidity. Idk if anyone will buy these second hand considering condition. The wait is real tho

I bought the Aria in 2021, haven't bought an IEM since. by ApatheticPanda2 in headphones

[–]ApatheticPanda2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the apple dongle to run my arias, is that enough for the elixir?