Yes. I’m not a big fan of mids. I like the U shape of KK and to me, the Anni is a similar signature with better highs and lows. The highs are by a pretty big margin but the lows are close. I got rid of my Traillii once I head Anni.

I should have added a little context. The reason I highly recommend Annihilator is because of how much I love KK. I own both with no plans to get rid of either one. If you get a chance to hear Annihilator, fir/tups are very important you’ll know you have the right fit when bass is greater...

Annihilator.

Love this set up.

That's a safe and quality option for sure. I just bought one of these in 10cm. Looks nice and a good aesthetic look with the Liquid Links. Quality unknown obviously...

I ordered a higher quality 4.4 to 4.4 extension from Aliexpress. CEMA is probably the safest bet.

I think you mean "sealed" box. :-)

It's a great suggestion and I and others appreciate the info. I must admit though, I am probably going to end up not getting it fixed (at least not domestically) and will probably just steer clear of the brand in the future unless it's on the used market for $ I'm willing to lose upon failure...

This would seem to be exactly what you’re looking for. I have a couple and they have always been great. https://penonaudio.com/micro-usb-to-lightning-cable.html

I too had a bad experience attempting to get a repair from Sonova. One of the mmcx sockets has a broken pin. Wrote a note saying I would pay out of pocket if needed. Sent them the IEMs and about a week later, I received an email that I needed to send in “the rest” of the IEMs. So I sent them...

Yes yes and yes. Anni 23 is the one that finally made me sell Traillii. Love the bird for what iit is and does but don’t miss it at all.

Based on your list, you might want to give Elysian Annihilator a whirl.

I go all the way down to QDCxHBB in my regular rotation! Actually have a couple <$50 that I think are great.

I feel like I should give you an award. I haven’t heard any of the IEMs from on your list. :xf_cool:

If anyone in the U.S. would be willing to swap their Mentawais with a different TOTL in my inventory for a week or so, please PM me. I think this is the only way I’m going to hear the Mentawai. Could also send a cash deposit which might be preferable. Either way would only do it if owner has...

Pentaconn Courier work fantastic for me on the Annie.

Yes please. Also Alambic Mentawai. Get those two touring and I’ll feel confident that I have my endgame. Until I don’t.

At home I run out of McIntosh MHA150 or a WM1Z + C9. With all of my upgraditis, I’ve never once considered moving away from either one of them. C

If we’re going the OH10 route, everyone should own a QKCxHBB and a CCZ coffee bean. I keep a couple of them in cars and suitcases in case I forgot a better pair. And if they’re stolen, I’m out a whopping $18.

Can anyone identify this cable? It is supposedly a NiceHCK cable but I’ve been unable to match it up with any of theirs.

I’ve got some original Odin cables I’ll sell you cheap. Please pay no attention to the fact I’ll ship them in a Aliexpress box. Seriously though, I am super impressed by the apparent though unproven quality of the knockoffs for the price. All I can figure is they must bamboozle someone into...

Sign up for the watercolor tours. I absolutely would never have considered or heard Anni 23 if I didn’t get the loaner set. I just heard about the recent plethora of Anni listings. No one really knows why other than possible funding up for the upcoming Dio (which I know next to nothing about).

I know you weren’t asking me, but the the bass vs Traillii isn’t close. I parted with my Traillii in favor of the Anni 23. We all hear things different but the bass on the Anni is outstanding. I own EVO and Maestro Mini (sold Scarlet) and Anni bass to me is not very far behind both of those...

As a former Traillii owner, I would stay away from a blind buy. They are nearly perfect but IMO would disappoint you upon first listen. They have a near perfect tuning but it is not a very "fun" tuning. I would personally recommend Anni 23 if you're looking to go TOTL out of the gate. Not...