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etantan t1_iuv53a3 wrote

I went through the iems you mentioned above (Aria>B2>S12>Oracle mk2) For me, the s12 is just as detailed as the b2, but on some songs it justs sounds like there is too much going on. You could say its a good complement iem to the b2.

Having upgraded to something even more expensive than the b2, I don’t really get to use my aria anymore. I usually use them when im lying down only.

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be-LazY OP t1_iuvxb7w wrote

and isn't the oracle mk2 way better than the b2? or is the gap way smaller?

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etantan t1_iuxctj8 wrote

For me, it is a step up especially on the quality of the bass. The treble of the oracle mk2 either ruins or highlights details in a song.

I still use the b2, it doesnt sound offensive, but sometimes it is boring. Gap isn’t exactly that big, maybe have to jump to a higher bracket to see a noticeable “improvement”

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urasawasmonster t1_iv3ovct wrote

Have the Monarch MK 2, Timeless, SA6 and B2. Monarch is better than everything else I listed, but the gap is not that big between these IEMs in terms of tier. They're all very good for what they are.

Monarch is very natural sounding with a decent emphasis on bass.

SA6 with symbio W tips sound pretty close to monarch. With original tips, their BA timbre is more apparent. They're smooth.

B2 is a little cold and thin. They're good for listening to podcasts but I usually have to turn the Dusk EQ on for music. Even then, it can be sometimes sharp to my ears.

Timeless is fun.

cc: u/be-LazY

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