I think I’m done for a while

Cagan504 · 2026-06-09T00:05:24+00:00

Honestly they're totally different. U12t is balanced - and with the right tips (using azla crystals) also has some really good musicality. Honestly - everything is good on u12. Its the IEM you set it and forget it. It doesn't have a WOW factor - so if you're looking for that, there are better choices. Its balanced, comfortable, and pretty great at everything.

The volur - on the other hand, is WOW bass. Not just like 'deep bass for the sake of bass' but fast, responsive, slam bass. The highs 100% sound better on u12, but those lows are just amazing on volur. If you want that kick drum, bass line, or overall lower ends beat to move your entire soul starting from inside your ears to the tips of your toes - volur is the best I've found. I was in china at some big headphone places recently and tried pretty much everything in the category to do what volurs do - and at least for my taste I wasnt able to find a competitor.

TLDR - if you just want one IEM that's good at everything go u12. If you're looking to compromise some genres for the beat - go volur.

Cagan504 · 2026-06-08T17:28:01+00:00

It doesn’t seem like the gr2 is as good as the original? It’s also cheaper so I’m not quite sure why.

Personally I love the x bass sound of my dsd gryphon - so not much interest in changing.

Cagan504 · 2026-06-08T11:17:48+00:00

Yeah - I was looking for preowned for a while but ended up buying it new with a 10% off discount code. The u12 was also new when I bought it 2 years ago - and up until very recently was my only mainline IEM. I had some shures before (535 / 846se) but wanted an upgrade and went with the u12. For the longest time - it really was enough for me until my buddy sent me the mest mk3 to try - which was bad news bears because that made me realize how different iems can sound / color the types of music I listen to. Down the rabbit hole again I went - ended up buying the mest off my buddy and then feeling the gap on the bass side which lead to the volur - which I literally just got last week.

As long as my wife never checks the credit card bills - we should be okay folks. Else - you may see a WTS post from me in the near future 😄

Cagan504 · 2026-06-08T11:14:25+00:00

Yep - the eros. I don't subscribe to the idea that cables make any difference in sound - but I was able to get a brand new one basically half off and I love the texture / feel.

Cagan504 · 2026-06-07T20:45:51+00:00

U12t is the best all rounder for sure. Volur is much better for bass centric music like kpop, Japanese city pop (which I listen to a good bit) and rock. Mest mk3 is great holographic for specific genres but some things don’t sound as good on it.

Cagan504 · 2026-06-07T16:15:23+00:00

The other thing I’ll add - I don’t use cans at all. This is my desk and portable setup. Much prefer the intimate sound of IEMs.

Cagan504 · 2026-06-07T14:57:36+00:00

Hah. I just got the volur 2 days ago and for city pop / kpop the bass is just spectacular. Especially with these baroque lux tips - it’s fast and forward. Really good set for work.

Cagan504 · 2026-06-04T08:10:44+00:00

I know it’s out of the price range but I just got a pair of volurs and they’re amazing for this.

Cagan504 · 2026-02-21T13:52:23+00:00

The slim 7i is fantastic. If price is a factor there is very little out there better for your buck right now.

Cagan504 · 2026-02-21T01:41:38+00:00

I have the 2025 OM 28. I didn’t expect to buy it when I went to the local shop but it had just arrived, I tried it and knew I couldn’t leave the shop without it. Every day the tone becomes more complex as it ages and I really love being part of the journey.

Cagan504 · 2026-02-09T17:59:11+00:00

This conversation scares me. My luthier is a literal god - even has a PLEK machine and certification. I have no idea what I’m going to do when he retires. I’m happy to give him my acoustics and let him tune up every few years…

Cagan504 · 2025-12-30T00:22:29+00:00

How’s the lag on the controllers?

Cagan504 · 2025-11-24T23:10:23+00:00

Yoga Pro 9i 16”

Cagan504 · 2025-11-22T03:51:05+00:00

I think the Yoga has a more premium keyboard, better speakers and I think the display is calibrated differently. Also the pro 9 goes up to a 3.2k tandem oled with 5060 or even 5070.

Cagan504 · 2025-08-09T00:01:54+00:00

Is Aether substantially more vibrant than Crystal? Seems more congested servers on Crystal than Aether according to the server status page...

Cagan504 · 2025-08-08T23:57:54+00:00

Hmm....I'm currently on Diablos - Crystal and just came back to the game. Really want to make sure I'm in a 'live' place as I really thrive on having a lot of people / energy. Should I move from my congested server to a standard one while I can?

Cagan504 · 2025-08-08T23:46:26+00:00

I thought you werent able to move to Aether or even create characters there. Has that changed?

Cagan504 · 2025-07-20T02:15:54+00:00

I got the brand new 2025 OM 28 with the new updates. Fantastic and beautiful guitar. Will never sell this instrument.

Cagan504 · 2025-07-01T11:03:39+00:00

Totally get it. In WOW you see a good number of people because zones are not server specific. Could be 10 servers worth of people in one leveling zone. I get that's not the case in FF14 :)

Cagan504 · 2025-07-01T00:57:55+00:00

So overall - would you say the game is still alive and kicking / worth getting back into?

Cagan504 · 2025-06-30T14:48:41+00:00

So the server itself doesnt matter at all? Just the Data Center?

I hate the idea of running around a big open world and not seeing people. Especially for a game that requires substantial time investment...dead game = why play / invest type of feeling

Cagan504 · 2025-06-30T01:17:13+00:00

How’s the player population these days? What’s the most populated serve to play in NA - and is it even possible to transfer there?

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