The bar is dropping lower and lower so it’s hard to say, the new $120 (on sale) 7hz crinicle diablo is getting more ear time than my monarch mk4 ($950). It’s wild what you can get now for under $200
I love them, it’s about perfect tuning for me, I add a bass shelf to all planar IEMs and headphones I’ve had and I don’t need to with this one. Kick drums hit really nice as well and I’m not wanting for any details in the mids or treble, it’s really quite great IMO. I like it better than the astral and s12 ultra I have in right now
I do love planar with bass boost :-) , the metal shell helps make diablo feel more premium too as well as sounding great….monarchs are stellar too though just definitely past the the spending point to sound ratio for me OP is asking about
My value rec right now for bassy planar is 7hz x crinicle diablo! It’s really good IMO especially for the price! Astrals are great as well, can be found for under $200 used/mint
If you’re looking for contrast, get the Explorer. Its warm signature is quite unique. Certainly different than the Defiant. You can’t go brighter with something like a Kiwi Ears Canta. Dual planar and plays well with EQ. OR…go full bass head (within the Defiant price range) with the Legato. You can also jump up slightly for 7Hz Diablo as well. Bottom line is that you have a wealth of options. Don’t understand why you’d dip back down to the Cadenza.
I like BOTH the Divine and Diablo tuning. They are DIFFERENT. Those cables are certainly not my cup of tea. They were immediately replaced as soon as I unboxed the sets.
I also have the ET142...the versatility (nozzle tuning) of that set puts it in a different spot compared to ALL the others.
I have others "older" planar and planar hybrids. The only one that doesn't hold up (to me) is the F1Pro.... especially when compared to the Divine. The issues (for me) of the F1 Pro can be managed with EQ and tip rolling.
better bass than the Wyvern Abyss...
Quality or just want MORE bass?
KBears Rosefinch (under 30usd) KZ Castor Bass Edition (under 30usd?) 7Hz Legato (about 100usd) QKZ HBB Hades (a little over 100usd) Punch Audio Portazo (under 200usd) Dunu Koto x Ito (under 200usd) 7Hz x Crinacle Diablo (under 200usd)
I own the Wyvern Celeste AND the following: Rosefinch, KZ Castor Bass Edition, Legato and the Diablo.
The Diablo is a CLEAR upgrade that will give you a lot more bass than the Wyvern Abyss. Can't comment on any of others because I don't own them nor have heard the set personally. The Diablo has a crap cable...so you may want to budget for a replacement cable.
This won’t help you rn, but in your IEM journey, I find the 7hz x Crinacle Diablo at about $150 had the perfect amount of bass and was as comfy as the AirPod Pro 2s
For music listening? Way better
But I sometimes miss being wireless or having my phone functions. Those are a minor sacrifice and I got my Diablos for nearly 100 bucks less than my APP2 which were like 250 at the time
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