Lime Ears Pneuma IEMs + Hapa Audio KnØt IEM Cable

[VSG]

Another two-for-one, and we happen to move up the price ladder, too, to $2000. The Lime Ears Pneuma is a fairly unique hybrid set of IEMs for using a dynamic driver as a sub-woofer and a switch for two tuning signatures to good effect. It is paired with the Hapa Audio KnØt IEM cable that aims to raise the bar for aftermarket customizable cables.

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[TheLostSwede]

Knøt/knöt is past tense for tying a knot...

 

[VSG]

Knøt/knöt is past tense for tying a knot...

I will remember this the next time I tie one, thanks.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I will remember this the next time I tie one, thanks.

I just find it funny when you see English language companies using letters they don't really understand, just because it look cool.
Obviously the difference in meaning isn't that bad this time around at least.

 

[Footman]

Great review as always.

Seriously pricey IEM's. What would you recommend with a $100 budget these days???

 

[VSG]

Great review as always.

Seriously pricey IEM's. What would you recommend with a $100 budget these days???

Wait until Feb 10 for an upcoming review if you can, then we can discuss in that comments section what your music preferences etc are

 

[Footman]

@VSG. Sounds interesting. I can wait. Cheers.

 

[lightzout]

I was immediately taken with the psycedelic styling and I am sure they sound amazing but the cost is so prohibitive for a casual who just wants the style and decent headset. My ears are pretty bad so I doubt I could jusify that expense even with the money. I spent much of early lockdown setting up my home audio and with a good speaker setup I would always prefer to not wear anything. I have surfer's ear so putting anything in my ears is risky. If you are a stage performer I can totally see this being perfect. I hope they consider a batrista budget model.

 

[VSG]

I was immediately taken with the psycedelic styling and I am sure they sound amazing but the cost is so prohibitive for a casual who just wants the style and decent headset. My ears are pretty bad so I doubt I could jusify that expense even with the money. I spent much of early lockdown setting up my home audio and with a good speaker setup I would always prefer to not wear anything. I have surfer's ear so putting anything in my ears is risky. If you are a stage performer I can totally see this being perfect. I hope they consider a batrista budget model.

The majority of Lime Ear's fame is with stage performers getting custom fit IEMs, so you are right about that. Keep in mind that a custom fit will address all your ear issues as far as fit goes, and there are some custom IEMs for as low as $200.

 

[Arrakis9]

Great review as always.

Seriously pricey IEM's. What would you recommend with a $100 budget these days???

Moondrop Aria

 

[VSG]

Moondrop Aria

Maybe, maybe not anymore. I'd even take the DUNU TITAN S over it for many aspects.

 

[Arrakis9]

Maybe, maybe not anymore. I'd even take the DUNU TITAN S over it for many aspects.

any thoughts on the imaging on the dunu's ?

 

[VSG]

any thoughts on the imaging on the dunu's ?

On par with the Aria, but the upper mids being more prominent on the DUNU can affect it if you are treble sensitivity. I'll talk more about it in the full review.