IEM Comparisons
I’ve used a Luxury & Precision P6 Pro HK Edition in hi-gain mode with an assortment of IEMs to test the Pyramid 8W. Here’s the Tidal playlist I use to evaluate audio gear.
ISN H60 – 2xDD 4xBA (USD $349)
Pyramid 8W broadens & deepens the stage substantially which is the standout change, creating a much better feeling of spaciousness.
Vocals feel more spotlit and overall resolution improves, imaging is cleaner with a blacker background & better dynamics.
It’s an awesome pairing because this precision & refinement is all the H60s lacked with the stock cable.
Tansio Mirai X – 2xDD 4xBA 1xPR (USD $399)
I immediately notice much more articulate vocals with significantly higher resolution, and a slightly wider & much deeper stage.
Dynamics are also improved, but the stock cable feels a touch more impactful in the bass department though it’s also brighter and more edgy.
Pyramid’s background is also much blacker, making X sound far more expensive with the improved technical performance it was lacking, and even the tonality is smoother & more pleasant to my ears.
Penon Turbo – 6xBA (USD $549)
The Turbos are my go-to IEM for cable reviews because they reveal tiny cable nuances so effectively.
Pyramid delivers far more articulate vocals & higher resolution across all frequencies which is a standout change. There’s also a blacker background & sharper imaging.
The stage seems to push instruments further away and feels slightly wider but much deeper. I can’t hear any bass improvement, but tonality is slightly brighter & less warm than the stock cable and the technical improvements are unquestionably worth the tradeoff as the Turbos feel far more refined & precise.
CIEM Unique Melody MEST MKIII 1xDD 4xBA 1xBCD 4xEST (USD $1919)
Bear in mind Mest MKIII’s stock PW Audio shielded cable is absolutely no slouch, yet I’m noticing a wider, deeper & slightly taller stage and much cleaner imaging with a blacker background.
There’s little if any bass improvement, but dynamics are also slightly improved and the MESTs do feel more precise & less fuzzy whilst losing only a small amount of the stock cable’s all-copper warmth.
It’s a solid pairing but probably not enough of an improvement to justify Pyramid’s purchase price for this particular IEM over the very capable stock cable.
Page 1 – Introduction, Packaging, Ergonomics & Build Quality
Page 2 – Sound Impressions, Technical Performance & Pyramid 4W vs 8W Comparison
Page 3 – IEM Comparisons
Page 4 – Cable Comparisons
Page 5 – Conclusion
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