CrinEar Project Monolith

A really solid IEM

First, about the pairs themselves. I really like their sound and bass has a good resolution, much more fun to listen to than daybreak's. In overall I don't have much to add but to say this is a very interesting pair. I ended up going and re-listening the whole library of music more often than I would like to admit. Second, the packaging. Same as daybreak the box is just stupid large and doesn't utilize the empty space properly. The IEMs come with a silver nice looking cable without mic, bunch of silicone eartips and M sized foam tips...eh...ok? I mean, it's big for my ears and I have to press in tightly and then I cannot use the IEMs for more than an hour because it simply hurts, so I don't quite understand why "M" size foam tips come in the box, I can only theorizethat it's the average/popular option. In the future, I would like to just see it as an extra add-on for the size of MY choice. And the case. It's...alright, a bit bulky, I have to play the "cramming noodles into the small box" game every time I want to put IEMs in, but it is what it is. Not a fan really. Cable is ok, it does the job, but perhaps in the future you guys can also offer a paid upgrade for an option with microphone. That would be cool! One problem I ran into with the pair is because the shell case is made of brass, it is conductive. It makes IEMs very sensitive to small electrical leakages, as a result I hear quiet buzzing in my ears and in only in them, I was not aware at all of the leakage before. But it is what it is :D So overall I think IEMs are cool, but packaging and what is included can be improved/expanded. Hope the team can learn from the feedback. I am glad to support the project.

Glad I took a chance, I hope a version is made for everyone.

I was hesitant but I am glad it took a few days to sell out since it allowed me to get a built for purpose iem that turned out amazing. I did not get a Diablo. It was interesting to consider and I still do not have a planar item but it felt redundant since I also have a meta and a hype4. Though because of the Meta another limited release experiment was intriguing, but for the cost I was worried about not liking it. Thank fully that delay let me see other reviews that confirmed that the extreme bass did not overpower the rest of the sound. So with the Monolith in hand, I love it. It did take some tip changes but that was a my ear thing, wide bore is best or at least nozzle size like the dunu s&s. I think this could be an easy one and done recommendations for alot of people if it was accessable. Same tuning same technicals at a low price. If that is not in the cards then I am glad to now have 2 limited experiments to enjoy.

Clarity in female vocal range with nice bass kick