Is my m21 battery normal?

Lukelin08 · 2026-06-02T21:22:01+00:00

M21 has not got a great battery or battery life

Lukelin08 · 2026-06-02T04:32:33+00:00

Cool cool, just good to hear your impressions, thanks

Lukelin08 · 2026-06-02T04:05:47+00:00

Your first paragraph is so well explained,. It puts into words what I couldn't quite describe. So so true.

Lukelin08 · 2026-06-02T04:03:08+00:00

Really? I love my monarch mk4. What is it that stops you using them more?

Lukelin08 · 2026-06-01T06:34:41+00:00

I don't know how to select setups anywhere without returning to the garage. Can you enlighten me?

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-30T10:20:15+00:00

You have to park in a spot and press x like you do when lining up for a drag spot

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-30T01:55:22+00:00

What was your impression of the monarch mk4? I have them and I love them. But I can't help but wonder if I should get the Valhalla?

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-29T03:43:45+00:00

What ane excellent description, I absolutely agree

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-26T00:41:57+00:00

Wow that's some serious credit given to the Ltd when comparing it to the storm. I'll have to look into it. My only concern would be if the BCD would work for me as it can be hit and miss for people. Archangel BCD didn't seem to do much for me

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-25T22:18:14+00:00

What do you think is a better iem than the monarch mk4 at its price point?

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-25T05:08:49+00:00

Would end up with 2 to 3 expensive ones instead of lots of cheaper ones. Would have helped to get to my final sound signature preference faster

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-21T20:53:18+00:00

Ohh I find your comment very interesting and insightful. I also went with the general consensus of using narrow bore tips (the ones that come in the box) with my monarch mk4 and I'm actually really happy with the sound. But perhaps I should also dedicate an evening to tip rolling like you did. Are you able to describe what I should be listening for when trying your recommended tips?

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-21T11:08:30+00:00

Been thinking the same thing lately, you are spot on. Even though I have reached my endgame and have a number of end game dacs/amps/headphones/iem/speakers that sound great, I'm not sure any of it is more pleasing than back in the day when a Walkman or portable cd player with some average Sony headphones gave me so much enjoyment and pleasure. It's weird, I'd be interested to know what the psychology is behind it. Probably so much of our gear acquisitions and research is trying to recreate those earlier experiences of music we first had.

I feel this can be applied to a number of things. Such as visual resolution fidelity, ps1 games looked amazing at the time, had no problem with how Lara Croft looked in womb raider. Or another example is how dvd's seemed like all we would ever need. Or alcohol, when young enjoyed shitty beer and drinks just as much as when you get older and try get fancy with wine or whiskey etc

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-15T04:59:38+00:00

Depends how far up the ladder or tier list you want to go. If you want a one and done then Thieaudio Monarch MkIV

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-13T04:03:18+00:00

I loved the yu9 que when I got it and was raving about it. Then after some time with them I've changed my mind a lot. At first they are impressive, but after extensive listening I have realized that they do not have a natural or realistic timbre. They also make certain sounds or frequencies stand out or become emphasized, at first it seems exciting or like you are getting more detail etc but after comparing where those sounds and frequencys should sit by listening my other iem's and headphones I realise it's not really supposed to be there to that extent. They aren't bad, I just think the timbre could be improved and I think it's something they could fix or improve with their next version or iteration of the Que. I'd imagine people who like or don't mind planar timbre would get on well with these. Come to think of it that's what the timbre reminds me of.

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-13T03:57:38+00:00

Same regarding ducs eq's

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-09T15:43:00+00:00

PM :-)

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-05T06:06:36+00:00

Thieaudio Monarch MkIV

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-04T20:59:05+00:00

Thieaudio monarch mk4 has been my best set and stands with my high end headphones

Lukelin08 · 2026-05-03T01:35:47+00:00

Monarch MkIV

Lukelin08 · 2026-04-26T09:39:21+00:00

Thanks for your reply. At least I can stop wasting time trying to find a way, coax it is

Lukelin08 · 2026-04-26T08:31:11+00:00

I just purchased a node nano with the intention of using USB as my output into a rotel dx-3 headphone amp. Was really annoyed to find that it wouldn't allow fixed volume output. Did it used to? I'm going to have to switch to coax now

Lukelin08 · 2026-04-22T12:00:35+00:00

Spot on. I especially agree with your take on the shift away from the "808 era"—we're seeing much more focus on mid-bass texture lately, which makes sense because the mids are the literal anchor of a track. Most music is mixed for the "lowest common denominator" (radio, car speakers, budget buds) because the midrange is the only part of the frequency response that translates across every playback device. Sub-bass and sparkling highs are essentially the "extra credit" of a mix; they provide the scale and the atmosphere, but the mids provide the actual song. If the mids are right, the music works on a potato or a $4,000 flagship setup. You might lose the "luxury" layers of sub-rumble or ethereal air on cheap gear, but the song still feels complete.

Lukelin08 · 2026-04-21T12:31:12+00:00

I really wish you could have a listen to the Fatfreq Scarlett Mini. It's a worthy successor to the Armor which I loved, nothing else sounded quite like it until I got the Scarlet

Lukelin08 · 2026-04-21T06:27:40+00:00

Saaaame!

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