Dita Audio have reached out to me with a clarification on the warranty for the Project M. It seems I misunderstood the info on the website so it's not a 10-year warranty as such, but this: "We offer 10 years of support in terms of parts and replacement and 1 year of traditional warranty" Sorry for any confusion!!
Man your video style is still growing, changing and improving. The careful timing on the editing and music levels and so on is quite apparent. Also I really want these now!
@@PassionforSound it’s good because although I liked how it was before, this still feels quite organic and feels like you, seems like you are nice and comfortable in front of the camera, and it’s cool seeing you more animated, seems like a good move, but again, it was also great before, so I’m happy either way as a viewer.
Nice review! We've been really impressed by the Project M as well, both the looks and the sound. We agree about the treble, for some genres and some customers it's just perfect (we love it for jazz) but it can get a bit hot on many tracks. Still, as an overall package with good looks and really comfortable fit for most people, we think it's a winner.
I demoed the Project M at Bloom Audio and AB against my Yanyin Cannon 2 just like you did since they were in the same price point. At first, I was like the Cannons are better but the more I listened to the Project M, they are far superior. I don't know if you own any iFi products but when you activate X Bass, it literally made the Project M's one of the most magical audio projects I've tried. I highly recommend these to anyone who is shopping in the 1k price range because they are truly that good.
That’s exactly my configuration, and suggestion: Project M with the iFi Hip DAC 3, with bass boost on. It is just perfect for my taste. It is my current favorite IEM. The only one that is still slightly better, in my collection, is the UM Mest II.
@@ibiondo the only one that’s better in my collection is the Audio64 Volur but that has a price tag of $2500….. I am excited to compare them against the Dunu DiVinci when mine come in tho.
They are shockingly close to craft ears omnium aka the best fuckin IEMs in the world (in my opinion). Definitely an anomaly. unbelievable technical performance and resolution for only $325
I strongly agree! The details retrieval & vocals are so so great in this. With its outstanding price-performance, build & aesthetic quality, I surely think it can rival those higher priced or even thousand dollars IEMs out there.
Had one for months now. Love the sound quality, it is spicy on certain tracks but after many months of listening the treble has calm down and doesn't sound too spicy.
I’ve only subscribed to your channel today. Been following your channel for a while now. Actually it was the IE600 review you did that made me by a pair from Addicted to Audio after reviewing them and auditioning them in the store. Your enthusiasm towards this pair of Dita Project M, had me hooked. After doing more research and reading 9 reviews on Head-Fi. All between 4 and 5 Star ⭐️ reviews mind you. I’ve created an account with Mini Disc and Ordered a pair Blind, based on your review. I’m hoping they are as good as the IE600 or better. I’ve only just recently ordered the Hisenior Mega5-EST as a blind order based on DMS review. So here we are. Waiting for both to be shipped . Thanks to your review. I’d never even heard about Dita Audio before watching your review. Oh and Love the bit about the screwdriver 🪛 in the Dita Navigator Dongle review. Haha.
@@PassionforSound Thanks . I received my Project M today from Minidisc. I’m really impressed. Your video is very accurate on all aspects. I would say that the detail retrieval may impact the type of source you’re using or DAC/ AMP combo. What I mean is its clarity shows up detail in the source. So by choosing a different source is noticeable in the detail. I haven’t received my Mega5-EST just yet. But will compare those also. Thanks again for a very accurate review and a worthy purchase suggestion.
5:51 blessing 3 is known for clarity, and so this project M must have insane clarity if they make the blessing 3 sound like they're clogged with tissues 😳
I already know how much they cost since I heard them in Singapore in their shop. What they said is they wanted to build something that sounds good to them at a reasonable price. This speaks volumes about profit margins in this industry. The treble for me is very nice for my aging hearing! The other two iems that also punch above their price is the Elysian Acoustics Pilgrim and Pilgrim Noir.
I fully agree with every word of your review... These IEMs are amazing and really have something special going on with their airy, sparkly treble and effortless resolution. Proper pairings (source, cable, tips) are super important though. Synergizes very well with warm sources. HIGHLY REC'D!!!
Just got them for my birthday❗️😆They were sold out and I wrote to Dita and they send me one anyways ❤️. It's wonderful I LOVE THE BASS, so textured and tight, beautiful timber. I actually love to run them with TRI TK2 dac/ amp such a lovely match for me ☀️🙋♂️
@@jaroslavfricek7772, oops! In that case, I would be interested in what you think of the FiiO eartips, should you decide to order a pair (I normally buy a box full of them).
@@PassionforSound I can vouch for the fact they sound great with the Cayin RU6 via the 4.4mm socket. I have also used them with my Shanling M3 Ultra and that's a great, cost appropriate combination. Next stop my Burson Conductor 3xp and Shanling ec mini.
I wonder if these would be a good upgrade from my Elixirs. I would like more transparent mids and bit more detail overall. I can be a little treble sensitive. I enjoy the Elixirs but sometimes fit and comfort spoil long listening sessions. This price bracket is perfect even up to $400. Thanks...
That's a tricky one! These are a little brighter in the treble to my ears, but the transparency and clarity is outstanding. Midrange is a little pulled back in the lower registers so it depends on whether you mean "detail and clarity" when you say you want midrange transparency or if you want a more present and available midrange which would require better balance between the mids and treble.
I know is hard to compare because one is an iem and the other is over ear and one is dynamic driver and the other is planar but in your taste which one you prefer the Project M or the Verum 2 ?
I personally prefer the Verum 2 but that's only because it's tuning is slightly more to my tastes and because I use headphones 90% of the time vs IEMs. Both are excellent value for money and both sound fantastic.
Just picked up a pair. Primarily based on your review, along with a couple of other reviews. My take... Setup: Macbook Pro w Apple Dongle and eqMac playing Spotify. Switched to foam tips that were not provided. Music: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Electronic, pretty much everything but Country and Western.... Straight w no EQ, sounds great, but bass was there but thin. Adding EQ was mixed. ( Some of the presets were 'meh' and made the sound worse.) On some music enhancing the bass started to cause distortion. Just .5db at 32Hz and then ~3.5db at 64Hz seemed best for me. (Note: After 20+ hours of listening... seems that the distortion has gone away. Maybe this counts as burn in? ) Played some classic rock (Black Sabbath (Iron Man, War Pigs for example.) Sounded great w no EQ. Better w my bass settings. After some burn in, EQ'd bass booster was ok too. Separation was great. Music was clear. I mean like really good. Pretty much what you and the other reviewers have said were true. The negatives... 1) Carrying case too big to fit in pocket. Ok if traveling w EDC work bag. 2) When I unboxed cable was hard to tell L from R. And then trying to see which unit was L or R. (Manual wasn't much of a help.) Overall, love them so far.
Its okish my main issue is that the project M is that the only detail comes from the midrage. Not to mention the notable sibilance spikes. Sure you can use hard foam to clean up the sibilance but you would make the already avarage bass detail even worse. Imo they are way overcharing for this and would be 200sgd at most. Then again the one thing it does accel at is timbre so if that is your only concern then yes its worth
It sounds to me like your tastes and mine are similar. I think the technical performance of these absolutely warrants their price - I just think they're not the right IEM for your tastes. (And that's totally fine - not trying to make you wrong)
It's very interesting but I am about to buy the Pilgrim from Elysian Labs which is around the same price? So I would like to know if you can compare the Project M to the Pilgrim? And if I buy the Pilgrim I will also have to buy another Effect Audio cable like the Cadmus because of the Pentacon termination that are specific to Elysian Labs in a way to get the best of the Pilgrim. But If I buy the Project M, Iwon't have to buy any another cable and it will be far less expansive to me...
I think it matters in what you value in sound. The Pilgrim is a bit more similar to the harman sound where there is a slight mid bass dip with more sub bass and a less peaky and smoother treble. The Project M is a bit less bassey overall with a smoother lower response and more peaky and elevated treble with a solid dip in the upper mids. If I were you, I would buy the Pilgrim as I’ve heard more positive about it than the Project M though the Project M is still highly rated. The Pilgrim is being called as the most technical under $500. Regarding an aftermarket cable, I really wouldn’t fall into that kind of stuff. Thinking that the cable can affect the sound is not recommended personally. Especially since you’re looking at a $300 cable. At this total (with the pilgrim) you could probably get a $700 IEM that comes with a good cable and call it a day.
I suggest you buy the DITA first, and then the Pilgrim. It should prove easy to sell the one you like least (I'll definitely buy either one from you, at the right price, of course).
I've got the Pilgrim here now so I'll try to do a super quick comparison before I ship the Project Ms out. I heard the Pilgrims briefly while I was in Penang and they're impressive too so it'll be an interesting battle.
@@PassionforSoundafter watching the review from Mark over at Super Review, apparently, the tuning has been changed to be less bright. He said he thought the canjam nyc version was better and more unique. Now he says it’s a little safer and average but not as good anymore. His squiglink has both before and after and there is a definite difference in the upper mid range and treble region.
Different genres, but value performance of this set vs Verum 2’s? I’d be happier if more Mfg had such a favorable price/performance ratio! Nice video style btw. I almost have to rewatch this one catch all the sound impressions :)
So glad you liked the new approach! As for the value proposition, I think the Project M gives more bang for buck largely because it starts off cheaper.
@@lazyreuvin i find the monarch 3 boring. I find them a very average set. I loved the Monarch 2 but I was very very disappointed in the sequel. On a technical and engagement level the Project M surpass them handily . Also , aesthetically they look beautiful & unique.. l ! Of course this is just my opinion. .Which in the big scheme of things doesn't mean much.....
Any top of the mind thoughts on comparision of IE900 and project M for shorter, engaging listening sessions, on busy genres like rock. Do you like treble on these better than IE900.
That's a tough one. I think the IE900 might have a slight technical edge over the Project M, but the Ms might be a little more fun. You definitely can't go wrong either way.
The Project M's sense of clarity is as good or better. When it comes to tuning, that's more preferential and I don't have notes to help me describe the differences in detail so you'd need to check out measurements and reviews to see which is the better choice for you. You could start at PFS.squig.link
Well, you got me. Infected by your infectious enthusiasm which was infectiously enthusiastic, I ordered a pair. This means it will be entirely your fault if they suck. It also means I can blame you when I have to explain to my poor, loyal Fiios why they are going into the back of a dark drawer for ever and ever. Between sobs - "Lachlan told me to do it, lads. I'm.... Sorry".
You are off the hook, Lachlan. Received mine today. Incredibly quick delivery as I am in Scotland and ordered them on Monday. Word to other UK buyers. Import duty and VAT will be about £60 on top of the price. As to the IEMs, they are fantastic. Neutral to my ears with great clarity and detail, and beautiful timbre. Voices, especially, are lovely. No regrets here at all. Thanks, Lachlan for bringing these to our attention. Dita were not on my radar. PS they come with a cool tote bag free.
@@PassionforSound Ohhh, Lachlan, Lachlan, Lachlan … these are CRAZY GOOD!!! They arrived a day later than I thought, but still lightning fast from Singapore. Seriously, started playing my custom Test Tracks playlist and my jaw hit the floor because they sound so good! So far I have only listened to them from my iPhone through the Apple dongle and I am blown away. Next I will use the 4.4 Pentagon connector and listen to them through my HiFiMan EF499 and Violectric V222 amplifiers. You nailed these my friend! Thank you so much for the recommendation! 🎼❤️🎼
@@PassionforSound OMG, Lachlan! These are nothing short of amazing, seriously! Mine arrived a day later than I thought, but still lightening fast from Singapore. I used a "Test Tracks" playlist that I use to test all of my new audio gear. I started by simply listening to them from my iPhone through the Apple dongle - and they sounded fantastic right out of the box. My jaw hit the floor as soon as the music started playing. But then ... after listening to dozens of tracks, I plugged them into my HiFiMan EF499 and then my Violectric V222 HPA via the 4.4 pentagon balanced connector, listening to streaming hi-res through my Musician Pegasus V2 DAC ... and WOW!!!! These just disappear in my ears and my head is surrounded with the artist playing right in front of me!!! These sound better than a lot of my much more expensive headphones. No wonder the DITA website now says "Sold Out" on the Project M landing page. These are an audio GEM and thank you again for the recommendation!
@@PassionforSound Thanks! Am also eyeing the Raptgo Hook-X by Linsoul. Seems like the Project M is just slightly better made and supported, the Hook-X more unique.
I think the question you need to ask yourself is whether you want a more smooth and midrange focused headphone (HD600) or a more energetic headphone with more bass and treble energy (relative to the HD600)
Designed by a young engineer who started hanging around the Dita office and they eventually said to him - show us what you want to design. Well done to him (and the dita crew), not my choice of tuning as id like more bass but I figure I could always eq that in given the low distortion.
That's pretty awesome that the young engineer has produced such an amazing IEM for them and that they have him/her the chance to go for it! VV, tips cannot improve the bass and can only mildly adjust the treble.
No, these will never be a true bass head IEM, VV. For bass heads you need to go towards things like the ikko OH10/OH10S, Yanyin Canon II. I can't actually think of a truly bassy IEM to recommend at the moment because most have extra treble and become more v-shaped.
Just tested them vs my butastur. Maybe the ba in the nozzle is reminding me of a kz. Weird timbre. I had to tip roll a lot and ended up with the green and black penon/isn tips. Technically they seem in line or only slightly better than the price point. The connectors don't fully seat with both cables I tried. Not a total loss but disappointing. At least the dd is pretty good, some tracks show a bit better bass than the ba set.
@1fareast14 the Dawn Pro is nice, but that's your limiting factor. Having run the Project Ms on super high end gear like the Chord DAVE, they've got a lot to give!
Don't sweat it, this DITA Audio - Project M comes with a 1 Year warranty from DITA Audio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty. SELLER IN MY COUNTRY SAYING ONLY ONE YEAR WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE. is there a mistake with warranty?
Paused the video to guess the price, guessing since you think it’s one of the best things that you have heard in a long time, and the resin housing, case etc, has to be $1500-$2200.
You got me, was not expecting that price bracket at all. And partly that is because really, I’m not sure I’ve seen you so enthusiastic about a product before. Nice seeing you so excited bud, makes me excited in turn, vicariously 🙂
@@RocketLauncherwithInfiniteAmmo, obviously, if you have the opportunity to audition them beforehand, do so. I'm certain you will be pleased with the sound quality, assuming you use the right eartips (take your entire collection with you, especially the FiiO HS18).
I'm at the part of the video where we're supposed to guess how much this IEM costs. I'm gonna go with $1,250 - $1,500 USD. Edit: that's just straight goofy.
Great! I never liked your channel but tuned in because your voice was so boring it put me to sleep. Now that youve changed the tone and speed of your shows i cant even do that anymore. Thanks for ruining the only good thing about your channel. Im outta here.....love you. Bye
I hate this new "format".. if you can call it that. Why do we see the same vid for three days in a row. I'm unsubscribing till you come back to your senses
I like the format, But this content isn’t for me, I wouldn’t watch it for the sole reason I cannot afford Maybe I didn’t scroll far enough through your videos but the average price for products seems to be $1,000 AUD or more… Sir..
Thanks for watching and commenting. I will review any product at any price. I've got some affordable speaker amps, headphones and streaming gear coming very soon.
Dita Audio have reached out to me with a clarification on the warranty for the Project M. It seems I misunderstood the info on the website so it's not a 10-year warranty as such, but this:
"We offer 10 years of support in terms of parts and replacement and 1 year of traditional warranty"
Sorry for any confusion!!
Man your video style is still growing, changing and improving. The careful timing on the editing and music levels and so on is quite apparent. Also I really want these now!
I ABSOLUTELY gurarantee that you will adore them, just as I did when I auditioned them (with the correct eartips, that is).
So glad you like the new style. If the views suggest that it's widely preferred then this will be the new standard...
@@PassionforSound it’s good because although I liked how it was before, this still feels quite organic and feels like you, seems like you are nice and comfortable in front of the camera, and it’s cool seeing you more animated, seems like a good move, but again, it was also great before, so I’m happy either way as a viewer.
Nice review! We've been really impressed by the Project M as well, both the looks and the sound. We agree about the treble, for some genres and some customers it's just perfect (we love it for jazz) but it can get a bit hot on many tracks. Still, as an overall package with good looks and really comfortable fit for most people, we think it's a winner.
I demoed the Project M at Bloom Audio and AB against my Yanyin Cannon 2 just like you did since they were in the same price point. At first, I was like the Cannons are better but the more I listened to the Project M, they are far superior. I don't know if you own any iFi products but when you activate X Bass, it literally made the Project M's one of the most magical audio projects I've tried. I highly recommend these to anyone who is shopping in the 1k price range because they are truly that good.
Great suggestion about the bass boost. That would be perfect!
That’s exactly my configuration, and suggestion: Project M with the iFi Hip DAC 3, with bass boost on. It is just perfect for my taste. It is my current favorite IEM. The only one that is still slightly better, in my collection, is the UM Mest II.
@@ibiondo the only one that’s better in my collection is the Audio64 Volur but that has a price tag of $2500….. I am excited to compare them against the Dunu DiVinci when mine come in tho.
@@vinnydolce541 I ordered a Dunu DaVinci as well. Should be here by the end of the week
They are shockingly close to craft ears omnium aka the best fuckin IEMs in the world (in my opinion). Definitely an anomaly. unbelievable technical performance and resolution for only $325
I strongly agree! The details retrieval & vocals are so so great in this. With its outstanding price-performance, build & aesthetic quality, I surely think it can rival those higher priced or even thousand dollars IEMs out there.
Had one for months now. Love the sound quality, it is spicy on certain tracks but after many months of listening the treble has calm down and doesn't sound too spicy.
I’ve only subscribed to your channel today. Been following your channel for a while now. Actually it was the IE600 review you did that made me by a pair from Addicted to Audio after reviewing them and auditioning them in the store. Your enthusiasm towards this pair of Dita Project M, had me hooked. After doing more research and reading 9 reviews on Head-Fi. All between 4 and 5 Star ⭐️ reviews mind you. I’ve created an account with Mini Disc and Ordered a pair Blind, based on your review. I’m hoping they are as good as the IE600 or better. I’ve only just recently ordered the Hisenior Mega5-EST as a blind order based on DMS review. So here we are. Waiting for both to be shipped . Thanks to your review. I’d never even heard about Dita Audio before watching your review. Oh and Love the bit about the screwdriver 🪛 in the Dita Navigator Dongle review. Haha.
Thanks for subbing and I'm glad you've enjoyed the reviews! Drop back and let me know your thoughts on both of the IEMs. 🙂
@@PassionforSound Thanks . I received my Project M today from Minidisc. I’m really impressed. Your video is very accurate on all aspects. I would say that the detail retrieval may impact the type of source you’re using or DAC/ AMP combo. What I mean is its clarity shows up detail in the source. So by choosing a different source is noticeable in the detail. I haven’t received my Mega5-EST just yet. But will compare those also. Thanks again for a very accurate review and a worthy purchase suggestion.
So glad you're enjoying them.
5:51 blessing 3 is known for clarity, and so this project M must have insane clarity if they make the blessing 3 sound like they're clogged with tissues 😳
Yep. That's what makes the M so special IMO 🙂
Excellent review! Thanks for sharing :-)
High praise, indeed!
I already know how much they cost since I heard them in Singapore in their shop. What they said is they wanted to build something that sounds good to them at a reasonable price. This speaks volumes about profit margins in this industry. The treble for me is very nice for my aging hearing! The other two iems that also punch above their price is the Elysian Acoustics Pilgrim and Pilgrim Noir.
I agree. The Pilgrim in particular is outstanding!
Review for the pilgrim incoming?
What difference did you hear between the Pilgrim and the Noir version?
Which is the better one, or which is your preference rather?
@yaps66, where is there shop in Singapore? Thanks.
I fully agree with every word of your review... These IEMs are amazing and really have something special going on with their airy, sparkly treble and effortless resolution.
Proper pairings (source, cable, tips) are super important though. Synergizes very well with warm sources.
HIGHLY REC'D!!!
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Just got them for my birthday❗️😆They were sold out and I wrote to Dita and they send me one anyways ❤️. It's wonderful I LOVE THE BASS, so textured and tight, beautiful timber. I actually love to run them with TRI TK2 dac/ amp such a lovely match for me ☀️🙋♂️
Happy Birthday! That is an excellent gift. Yes, the timbre is wonderful. Which eartips did you find to be most suitable?
Hey, that's funny we had this conversation before 😆I told you I love the Final audio E tips included and you recommended Fiio H18 eartips 😎🙋♂️
@@jaroslavfricek7772, oops! In that case, I would be interested in what you think of the FiiO eartips, should you decide to order a pair (I normally buy a box full of them).
@@jaroslavfricek7772, FiiO HS18 are definitely the way to go with the DITA!
@@jaroslavfricek7772
FiiO HS18 are a must buy. ✅
Very interesting! Would you recommend a dongle that can take a bit of the treble as I also would like to have a tad smooth treble
I'd look at the Cayin RU6, Questyle M15 or the Dita Navigator (to a lesser degree in terms of treble smoothing, but still an excellent pairing)
EPZ tp50
@@PassionforSound I can vouch for the fact they sound great with the Cayin RU6 via the 4.4mm socket. I have also used them with my Shanling M3 Ultra and that's a great, cost appropriate combination. Next stop my Burson Conductor 3xp and Shanling ec mini.
I'd tip roll, audiosense s400 tips gave me the smoothest listen with these at the cost of some stage
I wonder if these would be a good upgrade from my Elixirs. I would like more transparent mids and bit more detail overall. I can be a little treble sensitive. I enjoy the Elixirs but sometimes fit and comfort spoil long listening sessions. This price bracket is perfect even up to $400. Thanks...
That's a tricky one! These are a little brighter in the treble to my ears, but the transparency and clarity is outstanding. Midrange is a little pulled back in the lower registers so it depends on whether you mean "detail and clarity" when you say you want midrange transparency or if you want a more present and available midrange which would require better balance between the mids and treble.
I know is hard to compare because one is an iem and the other is over ear and one is dynamic driver and the other is planar but in your taste which one you prefer the Project M or the Verum 2 ?
I personally prefer the Verum 2 but that's only because it's tuning is slightly more to my tastes and because I use headphones 90% of the time vs IEMs. Both are excellent value for money and both sound fantastic.
Just picked up a pair. Primarily based on your review, along with a couple of other reviews.
My take...
Setup: Macbook Pro w Apple Dongle and eqMac playing Spotify.
Switched to foam tips that were not provided.
Music: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Electronic, pretty much everything but Country and Western....
Straight w no EQ, sounds great, but bass was there but thin. Adding EQ was mixed. ( Some of the presets were 'meh' and made the sound worse.)
On some music enhancing the bass started to cause distortion. Just .5db at 32Hz and then ~3.5db at 64Hz seemed best for me.
(Note: After 20+ hours of listening... seems that the distortion has gone away. Maybe this counts as burn in? )
Played some classic rock (Black Sabbath (Iron Man, War Pigs for example.) Sounded great w no EQ. Better w my bass settings. After some burn in, EQ'd bass booster was ok too.
Separation was great. Music was clear. I mean like really good.
Pretty much what you and the other reviewers have said were true.
The negatives...
1) Carrying case too big to fit in pocket. Ok if traveling w EDC work bag.
2) When I unboxed cable was hard to tell L from R. And then trying to see which unit was L or R. (Manual wasn't much of a help.)
Overall, love them so far.
Glad you're enjoying them! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
This is the start of a revolution in the iem market, 1000$+ sound for just under 500$
Try etymotic er4xr😁
Let's hope that's the new trend. We've got some strong options emerging with this, Pilgrim, etc.
Free shipping to the U.K. apparently for anybody wondering.
I would grab them IMMEDIATELY, as I have a feeling that stocks will shortly run out, due to demand.
Its okish my main issue is that the project M is that the only detail comes from the midrage. Not to mention the notable sibilance spikes. Sure you can use hard foam to clean up the sibilance but you would make the already avarage bass detail even worse.
Imo they are way overcharing for this and would be 200sgd at most. Then again the one thing it does accel at is timbre so if that is your only concern then yes its worth
It sounds to me like your tastes and mine are similar. I think the technical performance of these absolutely warrants their price - I just think they're not the right IEM for your tastes. (And that's totally fine - not trying to make you wrong)
It's very interesting but I am about to buy the Pilgrim from Elysian Labs which is around the same price? So I would like to know if you can compare the Project M to the Pilgrim? And if I buy the Pilgrim I will also have to buy another Effect Audio cable like the Cadmus because of the Pentacon termination that are specific to Elysian Labs in a way to get the best of the Pilgrim. But If I buy the Project M, Iwon't have to buy any another cable and it will be far less expansive to me...
I think it matters in what you value in sound. The Pilgrim is a bit more similar to the harman sound where there is a slight mid bass dip with more sub bass and a less peaky and smoother treble. The Project M is a bit less bassey overall with a smoother lower response and more peaky and elevated treble with a solid dip in the upper mids.
If I were you, I would buy the Pilgrim as I’ve heard more positive about it than the Project M though the Project M is still highly rated. The Pilgrim is being called as the most technical under $500.
Regarding an aftermarket cable, I really wouldn’t fall into that kind of stuff. Thinking that the cable can affect the sound is not recommended personally. Especially since you’re looking at a $300 cable. At this total (with the pilgrim) you could probably get a $700 IEM that comes with a good cable and call it a day.
I suggest you buy the DITA first, and then the Pilgrim. It should prove easy to sell the one you like least (I'll definitely buy either one from you, at the right price, of course).
I've got the Pilgrim here now so I'll try to do a super quick comparison before I ship the Project Ms out. I heard the Pilgrims briefly while I was in Penang and they're impressive too so it'll be an interesting battle.
@@PassionforSoundafter watching the review from Mark over at Super Review, apparently, the tuning has been changed to be less bright. He said he thought the canjam nyc version was better and more unique. Now he says it’s a little safer and average but not as good anymore. His squiglink has both before and after and there is a definite difference in the upper mid range and treble region.
Is that the Project M or Pilgrim that changed?
In an a/b test, which treble would you prefer? project m or ie600?
I auditioned both and found the DITA superior in every respect.
That's a tough one. I think they're both equivalent, but different.
Ordered 1 for collection, how does it compare to IO audio Volare?
Only ONE? Left or right earpiece?
@@TheVeganVicar 🤪🍻
@@RaviSharma-sx1ey, 🙏 नमस्ते 🙏
You made a GREAT purchase decision in the Project M! ✅
@@TheVeganVicar thank you sir 🙏
I haven't tried the Volare so can't comment on that one.
Different genres, but value performance of this set vs Verum 2’s?
I’d be happier if more Mfg had such a favorable price/performance ratio!
Nice video style btw.
I almost have to rewatch this one catch all the sound impressions :)
I did rewatch :)
Sense of humor on “bite” ☑️
Succinctness ✨
So glad you liked the new approach!
As for the value proposition, I think the Project M gives more bang for buck largely because it starts off cheaper.
i have a tanchjim origin is this worth the upgrade
I haven't heard the Origin so can't say. Sorry.
They look and sound like an iem that cost up to 2k. They are at least 3 times better than the monarch 3 . Best price/performance set I've ever heard
Thats a very scientific claim there sir. Why these are at least 3 times better in performance than the Monarch Mk3's?
@@lazyreuvin i find the monarch 3 boring. I find them a very average set. I loved the Monarch 2 but I was very very disappointed in the sequel. On a technical and engagement level the Project M surpass them handily . Also , aesthetically they look beautiful & unique.. l ! Of course this is just my opinion. .Which in the big scheme of things doesn't mean much.....
These seem to be permanently sold out on Dita Audio’s website. Where do you buy them (for the US)?
I'm not sure on that one. I expect that they'll get stock back soon.
Any top of the mind thoughts on comparision of IE900 and project M for shorter, engaging listening sessions, on busy genres like rock. Do you like treble on these better than IE900.
I preferred the DITA, after auditioning them both.
That's a tough one. I think the IE900 might have a slight technical edge over the Project M, but the Ms might be a little more fun. You definitely can't go wrong either way.
Project M vs THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIII sound quality?
The Project M's sense of clarity is as good or better. When it comes to tuning, that's more preferential and I don't have notes to help me describe the differences in detail so you'd need to check out measurements and reviews to see which is the better choice for you. You could start at PFS.squig.link
any dac rec with pm?
The Dita Navigator is great or the Questyle M15. If you're going desktop then it would depend on your budget and preferences.
Project M vs Hype 4. Is it worth to pay more to get Hype 4 or just get the Project?
Project M or maybe wait a bit and check out my upcoming Pilgrim review...
A bit of excess treble can easily be fixed with the mojo 2
Very true
Well, you got me. Infected by your infectious enthusiasm which was infectiously enthusiastic, I ordered a pair. This means it will be entirely your fault if they suck.
It also means I can blame you when I have to explain to my poor, loyal Fiios why they are going into the back of a dark drawer for ever and ever. Between sobs - "Lachlan told me to do it, lads. I'm.... Sorry".
They DEFINITELY do not “suck”. 😊
Haha. I'm nervous now, Jim! I hope you love them and I'm pretty sure you will.
You are off the hook, Lachlan. Received mine today. Incredibly quick delivery as I am in Scotland and ordered them on Monday. Word to other UK buyers. Import duty and VAT will be about £60 on top of the price.
As to the IEMs, they are fantastic. Neutral to my ears with great clarity and detail, and beautiful timbre. Voices, especially, are lovely. No regrets here at all. Thanks, Lachlan for bringing these to our attention. Dita were not on my radar.
PS they come with a cool tote bag free.
@@jimfarrell4635, which eartips do you prefer with the DITA?
That's great news, Jim! I'm so glad you like them so much! 🙂
Better than Thieaudio Hype 4?
By a very wide margin, IMO
@@PassionforSoundThanks, Lachlan! Mine arrive tomorrow! Can’t wait!
🎼❤️🎼
Congratulations! You'll love them, I think
@@PassionforSound Ohhh, Lachlan, Lachlan, Lachlan … these are CRAZY GOOD!!! They arrived a day later than I thought, but still lightning fast from Singapore. Seriously, started playing my custom Test Tracks playlist and my jaw hit the floor because they sound so good! So far I have only listened to them from my iPhone through the Apple dongle and I am blown away. Next I will use the 4.4 Pentagon connector and listen to them through my HiFiMan EF499 and Violectric V222 amplifiers.
You nailed these my friend! Thank you so much for the recommendation! 🎼❤️🎼
@@PassionforSound OMG, Lachlan! These are nothing short of amazing, seriously! Mine arrived a day later than I thought, but still lightening fast from Singapore. I used a "Test Tracks" playlist that I use to test all of my new audio gear. I started by simply listening to them from my iPhone through the Apple dongle - and they sounded fantastic right out of the box. My jaw hit the floor as soon as the music started playing.
But then ... after listening to dozens of tracks, I plugged them into my HiFiMan EF499 and then my Violectric V222 HPA via the 4.4 pentagon balanced connector, listening to streaming hi-res through my Musician Pegasus V2 DAC ... and WOW!!!! These just disappear in my ears and my head is surrounded with the artist playing right in front of me!!! These sound better than a lot of my much more expensive headphones.
No wonder the DITA website now says "Sold Out" on the Project M landing page. These are an audio GEM and thank you again for the recommendation!
Does this sound more magical than the Meze Alba?
Different. These are technically stronger (resolution, imaging, etc.) but their tuning is going to not suit everybody as consistently.
@@PassionforSound Thanks! Am also eyeing the Raptgo Hook-X by Linsoul. Seems like the Project M is just slightly better made and supported, the Hook-X more unique.
I don't actually think the Hook is as great as some say. I much prefer the Elixir. Project M is better than both IMO.
325 is vary expensive for non bluetooth my buds2 pro sound amazing for the 50 dollars i paid for them .
It's all relative and about each person's priorities 🙂
Please help...Sundara vs HD 600
hd 600
Sundara!
Sundara is the worst currently made Hifiman planar. Literally every single current production planar from Hifiman is better. The HE400se included.
I think the question you need to ask yourself is whether you want a more smooth and midrange focused headphone (HD600) or a more energetic headphone with more bass and treble energy (relative to the HD600)
Sounds really promising
NOT "promising" but "delivering".
They are very special earphones.
I wish I had TWO pairs!
Yeah, in fact after some researching I might very well get one of these
@@fuyu848, in the highly-unlikely event that you dislike them, I will GLADLY take them off your hands. ;)
They're brilliant! I hope you love them.
guess they're so good that they're sold out now on the website 😂.
I hope they'll have the stock up before the end of the month.
Designed by a young engineer who started hanging around the Dita office and they eventually said to him - show us what you want to design.
Well done to him (and the dita crew), not my choice of tuning as id like more bass but I figure I could always eq that in given the low distortion.
OR change the eartips. I recommend the FiiO HS18.
That's pretty awesome that the young engineer has produced such an amazing IEM for them and that they have him/her the chance to go for it!
VV, tips cannot improve the bass and can only mildly adjust the treble.
Don't know a lot about Dita, but I recall they're not cheap. Then again my KZ ZSN has the same DD & BA design.
$500 USD.
Solid guess based on everything is said to this point!
3:45 Bass NOT punchy or strong? Nooooo! Why?!!???? I was ready to get these but that's a deal breaker.
might need other tips for a better seal.
Too many to choose from in this price range. Project M,Dusk,Pilgrim and DaVinci.
Can u suggest some basshead iem plz
THESE can be basshead with the right eartips, despite what every other review has said or written.
No, these will never be a true bass head IEM, VV. For bass heads you need to go towards things like the ikko OH10/OH10S, Yanyin Canon II. I can't actually think of a truly bassy IEM to recommend at the moment because most have extra treble and become more v-shaped.
CA Polaris, Mjolnir, Ikko OH10, QKZ HBB Khan, Cannon
Blind bought these off this video's recommendation, we'll see if they are any good
I hope you love them!
Just tested them vs my butastur. Maybe the ba in the nozzle is reminding me of a kz. Weird timbre. I had to tip roll a lot and ended up with the green and black penon/isn tips. Technically they seem in line or only slightly better than the price point. The connectors don't fully seat with both cables I tried. Not a total loss but disappointing. At least the dd is pretty good, some tracks show a bit better bass than the ba set.
Sorry to hear that you're not as impressed as I am. What's your source?
@PassionforSound Moondrop dawn pro, I'll be trying again with fiio ka17 when it arrives
@1fareast14 the Dawn Pro is nice, but that's your limiting factor. Having run the Project Ms on super high end gear like the Chord DAVE, they've got a lot to give!
Don't sweat it, this DITA Audio - Project M comes with a 1 Year warranty from DITA Audio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty. SELLER IN MY COUNTRY SAYING ONLY ONE YEAR WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE. is there a mistake with warranty?
It depends on the country, it seems. However, if you have any problems with the earphones, I suggest you contact DITA directly, within the ten years.
From what I saw on their website, the Project has a 10 year warranty.
349?
USD$325 or AUD$549.
Grab a pair ASAP - you definitely won't regret the decision to purchase these amazing earphones!
Great guess, vaneast!
my guess is 300$
Nice guess!
I’m ready to play along. I’m going to guess without reading any comments or anything. I’m going to guess $465.
It's a great guess based on the packaging, build quality and even sound, but still higher than the actual price! 😱😁
Yet another bass-anemic set to pass on :D
They're not anaemic as such, but it sounds like you're more like me and will long for a bit more than these deliver down low.
@@PassionforSound They're sincerely beautiful shells and construction throughout, so I won't lie, a part of me still wants em a bit :P
Paused the video to guess the price, guessing since you think it’s one of the best things that you have heard in a long time, and the resin housing, case etc, has to be $1500-$2200.
You got me, was not expecting that price bracket at all. And partly that is because really, I’m not sure I’ve seen you so enthusiastic about a product before. Nice seeing you so excited bud, makes me excited in turn, vicariously 🙂
@@RocketLauncherwithInfiniteAmmo, these are an ABSOLUTELY must buy!
I would buy an extra pair to boot!!!
@@TheVeganVicar haha must be pretty special. Might make sure that they are the right set first for me though.
@@RocketLauncherwithInfiniteAmmo, obviously, if you have the opportunity to audition them beforehand, do so. I'm certain you will be pleased with the sound quality, assuming you use the right eartips (take your entire collection with you, especially the FiiO HS18).
@@TheVeganVicar HS18?
$400? USD?
edit: (close!)
The answer is even better (coincidentally, one of DITA's earphones are called "The Answer").
Good guess, Mikael!
$1300?
That's a very reasonable guess based on their build quality and accessories!
$150
Now that would be a supreme bargain!
this is a basshead's nightmare
That's going a little far I think, but yes - definitely not for the bass-oriented listener 🙂
325 hehehehehe
He said "UNLESS you already know the price".
@TheVeganVicar lighten up its just me kidding duhhhh
299,-
Nice guess!
Yeah i thought i would be way off 😋 but i just put the Price i would pay for some good iems 🤘🤑
I'm at the part of the video where we're supposed to guess how much this IEM costs. I'm gonna go with $1,250 - $1,500 USD.
Edit: that's just straight goofy.
They are FAR superior to earphones that I have auditioned costing nearly USD$2,000.
It's a good guess based on the build, accessories and performance of these. That's how nuts they are!
Nah treble too harsh bass to thin
Really benefit from tip rolling; they are a spectacular. I absolutely love them!
U mad? State of the frequency response
And sold out! Sigh.....
I'm pretty sure they'll make more. I don't think it was a limited run.
Spice? I'm outta here.
🔥🌶️
And not enough bass.
Great! I never liked your channel but tuned in because your voice was so boring it put me to sleep. Now that youve changed the tone and speed of your shows i cant even do that anymore. Thanks for ruining the only good thing about your channel. Im outta here.....love you. Bye
Love you too, honey xx
U haven't heard their legend yet.. Yup the Perpetua.. Ha4.. Njoy Noobs.. Ha4 Peace!
Kindly repeat that in ENGLISH, Azlan.
@TheVeganVicar Impossible, I've never seen a coherent comment from this guy.
@@Lost1ntheSauc3, yet others seem to like his comments, judging by the "thumbs-up".
I hate this new "format".. if you can call it that. Why do we see the same vid for three days in a row. I'm unsubscribing till you come back to your senses
I don't understand what you mean. I release one video every 3-4 days and some shorts from that video to help raise awareness of the main review.
@@PassionforSound just release one review. I shouldn't be notified of the same product 3-4 times in a row.
I'll start staggering the shorts so they're all different products. Just trying some new things.
⭐The KZ Krila is best DD/BA out there for the money! The $1000 dollar IEM killa.🤩💲💲
I'll have to see if I can try it sometime
I like the format,
But this content isn’t for me, I wouldn’t watch it for the sole reason I cannot afford
Maybe I didn’t scroll far enough through your videos but the average price for products seems to be $1,000 AUD or more…
Sir..
Thanks for watching and commenting. I will review any product at any price. I've got some affordable speaker amps, headphones and streaming gear coming very soon.