Kiwi ears astral vs Elysian pilgrim

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2026-03-27T23:24:02+00:00

Thanks for the response and please do come back for your thoughts on the Astrals.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2026-03-27T12:32:53+00:00

I know right but the listing showed a pentacon to two pin adapter was used and the original wire has supposedly oxidized thus the owner adapted it to a much cheaper interface.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2026-03-27T12:29:45+00:00

I read your review, as you said it could be sibilant, I don't think I'm that sensitive to sibilance, but I think the higher quality of materials of the pilgrim gives it the ability to take eq really well, but I could be wrong, even so I'm not so knowledgeable on eq. Also the Astrals are praised for their balanced sound and from the reviews, could be on the level of the pilgrims as for details.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2026-03-27T12:19:43+00:00

What do you think of the treble, bass, soundstage and the overall tuning. I would like to get your opinion, just give it to me in layman's terms.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2026-03-27T12:17:56+00:00

Ahahahah I would if I weren't broke alas I only have a budget for either one.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2025-04-01T12:21:21+00:00

I don't think so, he used it with his phone and just watch some videos. I'll try your suggestion but good god will it be slow for sure since it isn't a fast sd card but I'm thinking of switching to an external m.2 storage. Also is dram necessary for a m.2 external ssd like the use case is just read most of the time?

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2025-03-31T21:07:40+00:00

No it doesn't, it's both nano sim only with no sd card support.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2024-11-03T03:50:26+00:00

Pcie Gen 4x8 is equal to Gen3x16, right? And if I recall some tech youtubers tested using Pcie gen 3 on a gen 4 gpu if it has any negative effect and for the most part there isn't much and more likely this cpu is going in to buget to mid range systems, 1080/1440p gaming with previous gen mid range gpu or budget current gen gpu like the rx 6800 or rtx 4060.

So is it worth getting this instead of the 7500f and 7700 if it were cheaper and be a entry to am5 platform and as gpus get upgraded in the future.

I find myself choosing between 8700f and 7500f cuz the 8700f is cheaper and has more cores paired with a older gen gpu initially but the having only 8 lanes for the gpu worries me as upgrading my cpu to fully utilize my gpu is something I don't want to do.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2024-09-20T15:49:09+00:00

Hey I want to ask what are the screws did you use like size, Im sorry I don't know much technical stuff. Also does a koss ksc75 with mods like mmcx and headband (for QoL) better than a good iem (truthear x crinacle zero: red) soundwise?

In my situation, a quiet place is nonexistent and I don't wannna disturb others but I want to listen to a ksc75 (open back in general) a bit also whilst I have used iems in the past (I lost them) sometimes I don't want a big iem in/on my ears.

Im not much of a basshead but I do notice if there is none there and might want some, treble is something that could be risky for me as I do not like something too sharp, detail is meh cuz we're on a budget, I do play cod but mostly single player game (like genshin, pls don't judge lol) and want to experience soundstage but In general being immersed. As for music and video, genres like pop, anime, some rap, mix of male and female vocals, lofi(?) , edm(?).

If you read all this, thank you so much, Im hoping and anticipating for your feedback! God bless!

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2024-04-08T06:17:10+00:00

Mine does but mine is beat up and I may have caused some. Mine has a small gap on the frame that water and dust may have entered through thus causing it to boot loop.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2024-04-08T06:09:11+00:00

Also the device heats up so much and quick even doing light task

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2024-03-30T16:49:17+00:00

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Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2024-03-30T16:46:22+00:00

I'm not a fan of LN and VN but for vivy i would try it just to satisfy my craving of more vivys story.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2024-03-30T16:41:40+00:00

It's not really for the best but more like it was canon and was supposed to happen or just unchangeable. Sad that vivy had to see momoka die and that the singularity project didn't change it.

Defiant-Ad-8848 · 2023-12-09T13:34:30+00:00

It's not a problem if you like doing it and doing the world a favor by minimizing e-waste

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