TL;DR: Bass Monster with versatile tuning modes
A pretty monumental set for a couple of reasons, but mainly because this only happened because I used hashtags. Let’s talk a look at the $729 Tribrid, Moritz Paradise.
As you might expect from an upper midrange set, you get a very fancy packaging and accessory combo that makes your money worth. It comes with a large fancy case, a plethora of accessories and a premium unboxing experience to boot. While the eartips may be a little underwhelming as they’re the same ones that come with cheaper sets, I’d argue it’s more than enough for this set.
As for the build and fit, it’s your usual resin affair with a rather surprisingly twist. This thing features dip switches. For $749. The most expensive IEM I’ve seen with tuning switches is the Dunu SA6 MK2 which cost $579. Another stand out is the rather vibrant aesthetic with the bright orange resin and sparkly faceplate. You don’t usually get orange IEMs in the market, so Moritz opting for this is pretty nice. The cable is also fitting is price range and is also modular. Maybe not the most appropriate fitting in terms of aesthetic with the Paradise, but definitely a perfect pair in terms of quality.
As for the sound, you get 3 different tuning modes with the Paradise. Texture (aka full bass), Natural (the stock tuning) and Vocal (less bass). For the sake of these impressions, I’ll only talk about the natural mode. With the combination of that 2DD and 2BC (bone conduction driver), you get one of, if not, the most engaging bass presentation with good tonal balance under $1000. While sets like Symphonium and FatFreq sets with crazy bass (especially for all BA sets from Symphinium), having a combination of a dual dynamic and dual bone conduction driver makes a massive difference in providing a big, engaging and rumbly bass presentation that is unlike anything I’ve heard. The closest IEM I’ve heard with this kind of bass presentation is the HiBy Zeta and that set costs $1400. However, coherency is a slight issue due to the metallic timbre that lingers in the top end. But the biggest issue for me is the air pressure build up. It’s not as bad as all BA sets, but bad enough that I can only use this sitting down and with occasional adjusting and with a very specific eartip pairing. As for technicalities, instrument depth and separation is phenomenal with really great dynamic and transient response. I wouldn’t say it’s a resolving beast, but it’s perfectly adequate for the asking price. But man, what a crazy bassresponse.
Thank you for reading my impressions of Moritz Paradise. If you would like to order one, consider using the non-affiliated link below: https://moritzaudio.com/products/moritz-paradise
