Sound Impressions
Bass
Beginning with the bass, it is deep, it rumbles (esp w/the bass nozzle) and the bass has a very snappy attack. Nothing soft, weak or brittle sounding. There is good density for a planar set. More so than the MP145 in that it was tuned with a pinch more emphasis in this region. Mainly that emphasis focuses a bit more in the sub-bass.
Mids
The midrange is actually very nice with a slightly richer sound in this region than the MP145. I didn’t say better! Anyways, it’s a warm/neutral midrange with the tiniest recession but also good presence in the mix. I don’t feel the mids are pushed too far back in the sound field. There is nice energy in this region especially in the upper treble which does offer some shimmer though for the most part it does have a slightly more mellow vibe. Very nice though.
Treble
The treble has fantastic separation, good body, nice dynamics and has great clarity. I hear some treble bite and some nice crispness at times. Especially when I feed this set some good power and a better source. The treble is nicely extended with a natural feel to it. Good resolution, even layering happening which says alot about these drivers.
Some can do it better?
Now, having said that I should also state that there are certainly sets within the price point tuned even more so for bringing out the subtleties and nanoscale details. My words of praise over this $79 planar set’s treble region are all in light of the fact that the MP143 is a more bassy set, more fun, with a lusher approach. I suppose that is what makes it nice. However, beyond those things there is also good layering within the treble region and without creating any treble tizz or treble mudd, so to speak. No sounds really melt together if that makes sense. However, it is true that there are definitely sets that prioritize this region more, which would make them much more inclined to attract treble heads whereas the MP143 is definitely not a treble heads dream.
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