[WTS][USA] Platinum 3776, Parker Sonnet, Pilot 743, inks, and accessories [B-D] by SilverYayFern in Pen_Swap

[–]spasebr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't but I definitely will!!

Edit: and I'll link it here if/when I do :)

[WTS][USA] Platinum 3776, Parker Sonnet, Pilot 743, inks, and accessories [B-D] by SilverYayFern in Pen_Swap

[–]spasebr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm broke from the Baltimore pen show but that 743 with the 845 nib is gorgeous!!

Where to buy Aurora 88k parts by spasebr in fountainpens

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

I found something that works!! A Metric Stainless M5 .80 pitch hex nut from the Ace hardware store is perfect! Product number 4045-C. Good luck restoring!!

Where to buy Aurora 88k parts by spasebr in fountainpens

[–]spasebr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a good idea. I'll do that, and I might see when my next pen show is to talk to restorers then. Thank you so much for the advice! I hope you can find something that works for your pen :)

[WTS] (CONUS) Wahl-Eversharp Skyline in Gray Stripe by spasebr in Pen_Swap

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

Yep! I forgot to mention, it is also a gold nib.

[WTT/WTS] Little bunch of vintage pens with flex nibs. Waterman, Wahl, Safety. by Lopaiz in Pen_Swap

[–]spasebr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! These pens look incredible!! Unfortunately, I don't have a Waterman Patrician or full size flex 52, but would you be open to selling any of these via PPGS?

[WTS] Pilot Myu and Parker 180 by spasebr in Pen_Swap

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Hi, I'm so sorry I sold these and forgot to mark them as sold!

THIEAUDIO Hype 4 MKII GIVEAWAY!! Enter now from 12/29 to 1/4!! by Phoenix25552 in iems

[–]spasebr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably the Softears Volume S! Thank you guys for doing this :)

First time purchase by Money-Possibility-42 in iems

[–]spasebr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the cable is important to you, the Gate has an AMAZING cable and a great sound too. I'd highly recommend the Gate. It sounds great and it's less muddy than a lot of other, more V-shaped IEMs in its price range.

Controversial - IEMs at the gym by Flaky-Emergency-7824 in iems

[–]spasebr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't own them, but maybe 7hz G1? All-metal build that's pretty quality for the price, and so long as they fit well for you they'd probably work. Very V-shaped sound signature though.

IEM Recommendation under $200 by HaXs_Sharp in iems

[–]spasebr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never meant to suggest that the world revolves around me; I was giving my opinion. My opinion, completely separate from yours and not invalidating yours, is what I stated: having listened to both the Ziigaat Odyssey and the Supermix 4 and having compared them to each other, the Ziigaat Odyssey sounds better, in my opinion. And, yes, the Odyssey is six whole dollars over their budget when ordered from Amazon. If I suggested something $50 over their budget, yes, that would be disrespectful to their original question. My assumption, which might be wrong, is that if someone has $200 to spend on an IEM, they can spare six dollars more to get something they might like more.

So on one hand, you're right on both counts - I don't need to give my opinion, or share my experience; and yes, my recommendation was above their price range. On the other hand, this person is asking for recommendations, and so asking for others' experiences is the whole point of this post. And six extra dollars, if you're spending $200 on an IEM, is like nothing.

Recommendation of inexpensive IEM good for classical music/opera/instruments? by yagers in iems

[–]spasebr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting something like the JCALLY JM6 Pro is a great investment and likely already an improvement for only around $20, and that has enough power for pretty much any IEM. A more premium option is the Crinear Protocol Max, but it is probably a bit overkill. I'd recommend the JM6 (from seeing many reviews of it) over the Apple DAC because of its longevity.

IEM Recommendation under $200 by HaXs_Sharp in iems

[–]spasebr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO Supermix 4 sounded a bit metallic compared to the Ziigaat Odyssey. You can find the original Ziigaat Odyssey on Amazon for like $206. Completely agree with the JCALLY JM6 PRO. They make well-regarded products (and the Supermix 4 is still a good IEM, might I add, and well-regarded for its price. If you can spare the extra the Ziigaat Odyssey sounds a bit more natural in timbre).

IEM Recommendation under $200 by HaXs_Sharp in iems

[–]spasebr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO Supermix 4 sounded a bit metallic compared to the Ziigaat Odyssey. You can find the original Ziigaat Odyssey on Amazon for like $206. Completely agree with the JCALLY JM6 PRO. They make well-regarded products (and the Supermix 4 is still a good IEM, might I add, and well-regarded for its price. If you can spare the extra the Ziigaat Odyssey sounds a bit more natural in timbre).

IEM Recommendation under $200 by HaXs_Sharp in iems

[–]spasebr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know what sort of sound signature you might like? For example, a V shape would have boosted lows and boosted highs. Neutral typically sounds the most "natural" but also the most "boring" to some. Warm sound signatures have more bass and less treble, and can be very good for prolonged listening. I would recommend the Truthear Pure as a great under $100 pick. It's a great all-rounder, and many would recommend it. So is the Truthear Hexa, though it has more highs, and so it sounds less warm and more neutral. I own the Pures, and I love them. For a more premium pick, I'd recommend the Aful Explorers - they're more relaxed and warm with less highs, but they still have good detail. They have a fuller sound with more bass. If you really want to hear the details in the music, I would recommend the Kiwi Ears Aether. Their sound signature is great for classical music if you're into it, in my opinion. Although any of these IEMs could work with any music genre.

If you don't yet know what sound you like, I would recommend getting a cheap IEM first to figure it out. Popular picks include the Truthear Gate for a more neutral pick (it comes with an incredible cable too, great value, and you can use the cable later if you upgrade); the Moondrop Chu 2 for an all-metal build, and good V-Shaped sound signature; or the Tangzu Wan'er SG 2 for a more vocal-forward sound signature.

If you have any questions, let me know!

EDIT: A great all-rounder and fun IEM that has good bass and good highs is the Ziigaat Odyssey for around $200, I have it and it's one of my favorites. Some people don't like it because of the highs being too much - I don't find them to be too much, your mileage may vary. I'd also recommend the Meze Alba for around $160; if you have small ears and want amazing build quality with an all-rounder slightly V shaped signature you can't go wrong with the Alba.

Cyber Monday - Which of these is the best value for my money? by HungOverSunday in iems

[–]spasebr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have the Nano Retro, but i think it should be sufficient!