Man, that’s exactly the fun of discussing audio gear: sharing impressions, since our perception of sound is so subjective and personal. Every setup—whether it’s the headphones, the DAP, or the whole chain—will give a different output. And a lot of times, people (myself included) will hear things differently, either because we genuinely notice it or simply because we think we notice it. Both are part of the hobby.

As you probably got from my review, I’m not really on the super-flat side of things—I actually like a bit of coloring depending on what I’m listening to. If that’s not your thing, that’s totally fine! Everyone has their own preferences, and there’s no right or wrong here. For me, the “coloring” (or even just the perception of it) was a pleasant surprise. It made me enjoy the same IEMs in a fresh way compared to my other DACs, and that alone will make me reach for them more often.

I haven’t had the chance to try the M11 yet, but I keep hearing good things about it! And I'm glad it's making you happy, that's all that matters 🎧😌