I have the HE1000 Stealth and LCX21. They’re both way more competent compared to the XS. Much more resolving and handles both ends mindblowinly well. However the XS is the most fun to use.

I used to think I like em warm and moist. After getting hifimen. I actually prefer the zing in the highs.

Planars are amazing. Now that you have tasted the gateway drug. You’re going to be hooked for life.

I am pretty sure there is a porn category named that.

I use the i3 for long hours and the LCD-X21 for short periods.

He rated the Moondrop variations on the same tier as the Monarch II. How is that even possible? LOL. I no longer trust his recommendations.

Awesome. I just bought the Monarch III myself. It was on recommendation from one of the guys here. It’s one of those all rounders. It’s not exceptional at one thing. You get everything well balanced. It’s very enjoyable and one of those IEMs you’ll keep for the next 10 years.

I gave it to my son. I already have the LCD-i3 and prefer a “hotter” presentation. Something that makes me moan and groan like a clown while listening to music. There is something magical about planars that seems to work for me.

Nice! I just received the III today. No time to test it out yet.

I agree. I am gentle with audio equipment. I understand they’re precision instruments, drop and knock them, and eventually, something bad will happen. However, this is not the case here. I would tickly my wife with more force.

You’re right about Amazon. I am in the far east, so while I have Amazon. I don’t get the entire Amazon catalog. From here on. I’ll take your advice and use it as much as possible.

LOL. I saw most of the recommended stuff is about $200 to $300 tops.

I didn’t have the foams. The pair I tried only had the normal tips. It sounded really recessed in the mids and the bass was just sad. I am not sure changing the foam tips will make that much of a difference. I suspect the cable needs to be changed as well.