Conclusion
It’s tough to know if expecting the Penon DOMEs to emulate the Neo5s is an unfair comparison I’m making because they look the same, and I’d give anything for a Neo5 on steroids.
Some listeners are going to love that the DOMEs are a more polite & ‘correct’ sounding offshoot of the the Neo5 formula, and there’s no doubting they’re capable & versatile all-rounders in their own right. I just happen to prefer the more exaggerated & fun tuning of the Neo5s, though there’s no doubt the DOME’s DD is much faster which does address one of the Neo5’s few shortcomings.
Penon sell a range of IEMs that cater to an assortment of tastes, so this is another solid option which doesn’t do a lot wrong.
Meanwhile a true Neo5 successor remains high on the list of stuff I can’t wait for in 2024… so which title do you like for the sequel – The Empire Strikes Bass or Return of the Boom?
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