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CrossRoads MylarOne; Photographic Review and Impressions
Topic Started: 14 Feb 2007, 06:44 PM (19,495 Views)
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The appearance have might have changed, sound signature has been tweaked. One thing remained the same; audio bliss!

The CrossRoads MylyarOne could only get better and will hold up the contender for the best Price-to-Performance value for the year. Many would say the CrossRoads MylarOne from Korea is the evolution of the OVC TC-20, repackaged to deliver better performance and quality to the deserving consumers.

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Colour identifications indicating the sides have been made during manufacturing, to clearly the Left (Blue) and Right (Red). No more problems of the microscopic L and R indentifications. A drawing sleeve has been inserted at the Y-cord for adjustments to your comfort when on the move.

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Accessories includes a small carry pouch, a cable wrap and additional Medium and Large eartips for the set. The small ear tip is fitted onto the earphone as default. In addition, the CrossRoads MylarOne includes a hard carry case and a clip for attachment to the cables.

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Before I set into an analytical listening, I allow the earphone to run-in for a few good minutes. I will be running the earphone direct from the iPod Mini. I will be experimenteing with music of various genres. Music used for the test is ripped from audio CDs at MP3 320kbps.

I compared the TC-20 with MylarOne (A - B compasion) and discovered that the differences are actually quite presentable. At first listen, the MylarOne seemed to be of a darker and profound sound signature than the TC-20 which delivers the feeling of light and breeze in the music.

From the CrossRoads MylarOne, it performed:
- More spacious in panoramic presentation.
- Better resolution, dynamic and weighted body.
- Relatively balanced delivery of tones in the sound spectrum.
- More responsive in terms of resolution to volume change.
- Smooth vocals and soothing highs.
- Much deeper and contrasting bass section.

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Once again like many people would agree, the CrossRoads MylarOne is definitely worth a good buy for the price and superb for the performance. What remains will forever be audio bliss.
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Cloudiax
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Hey!

Does it come with the Crossroad casing too? Man, that looks damn good and solid.
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The teffy bear looks very cute.
The picture with the mylar one looks even nicer.
:grin:
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The packaging looks pretty impressive, especially the hard carrying case. :P :P
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Hmm..... I didn't get the hard carrying case.... <_<

Or must it be purchase?

I think I better call and check again.
Sources: iAudio X5L / Sony Discman D-NE730
Interconnect: No idea, the guy who sold it to me said it's custom made...
Amp: XTRA X-1
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genocide
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just got mine today, simply nice and it is worth to get if ur into serious into music but low in budget :D
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kevyan
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Wah... after zonalblitz review, I think I may want to get another pair. Hopefully, this time round, I will get the hard case. :lol:
Sources: iAudio X5L / Sony Discman D-NE730
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Amp: XTRA X-1
Earphones/Headphones: CrossRoads MylarOne & Audio Technica ATH-ES5
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hanhan
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This earphone is very good.
I like it more than TC20. The music is much more enjoyable.
You should go and try it.
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if both the tc20 and the crossroads mylar one are amped, is there any considerable difference between them?
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I think you have to a a/b test to find out yourself.

Someone may tell you there is a considerable difference, but you might not notice it yourself.
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Feb 14 2007, 11:10 PM
kevyan
Feb 14 2007, 11:07 PM
Wah... after zonalblitz review, I think I may want to get another pair. Hopefully, this time round, I will get the hard case.  :lol:

Dude, I think I got tempted.

When are you going down? Wanna meet up? :D

:lol: I may go down after work today before going for my class.

But I think better call and check if there are any more stock left.... ;)
Sources: iAudio X5L / Sony Discman D-NE730
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Feb 15 2007, 12:02 PM
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Feb 14 2007, 11:10 PM
kevyan
Feb 14 2007, 11:07 PM
Wah... after zonalblitz review, I think I may want to get another pair. Hopefully, this time round, I will get the hard case.  :lol:

Dude, I think I got tempted.

When are you going down? Wanna meet up? :D

:lol: I may go down after work today before going for my class.

But I think better call and check if there are any more stock left.... ;)

just called. Still have stocks, planning to go after work tomorrow. ;)
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I have got mine.

He left about 7-9 sets hanging on the shelves.
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Portable-Audio Specifications (Coming Soon!)
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Anyone got a photo of the crossroad amp, sounds familiar to me but aint sure if its the one that i have seen b4
Headphones: Philips SHP895, Grado SR80 & MS2i, Koss KSC75, Crossroads MylarOnes
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theory_87
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at the rate it going, by tomorrow evening, all should be gone. CrossRoads MylarOne really sound great. and colour give me a ER4's feeling. :D
Source: Sansa Clip x 2 | iAudio U2 | Rio Karma | iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 | iMod 60GB iPod Photo | iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 | iRiver H140 | HP Pavilion dv6121TX
Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV | theory_87's DPA1 | iBasso D10 Modded | iBasso fi.Quest | Onkyo TX-SV919THX | Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC | AMB CK²III
Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 | SoundMagic PL30 | Modded Altec Lasing im716 | Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 | Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ | Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver| ACS T1 | JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M
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Yes indeed.

I have even listening to it for the past 3 hours. The sounds seems to get better and better.

Therefore, I guess it will be even better after like 50 hours of burning in?
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Portable-Audio Specifications (Coming Soon!)
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Hey guys, here's something that happened by coincidence, CUSTOMS for the tc20 or Mylarone.

Basically this is the Westone musican earplug, ES49 I made for my etymotic ER6. It fits wonderfully and really improves comfort and the soundstage. mylar customs
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Wow, it looks pretty cool. Matches the black colour drivers nicely.
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Feb 15 2007, 11:44 PM
Hey guys, here's something that happened by coincidence, CUSTOMS for the tc20 or Mylarone.

Basically this is the Westone musican earplug, ES49 I made for my etymotic ER6. It fits wonderfully and really improves comfort and the soundstage. mylar customs

That is a great find Gahman! Now you get to enjoy the Mylars in a way no one else can!

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Where you got those customs?!
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Computer Specifications (Need Some Upgrades!)
AMD Athlon64 X2 3600+ | Abit NF-M2 nView | Kingston PC5300 DDR2-667 2x1GB | Western Digital Caviar SE 8MB SATAII 160GB | Xpertvision GeForce GF7600GT 256MB GDDR3 | Creative SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS | LG GSA-H12N Super-Multi 18X DVD±RW (DL/RAM) | CoolerMaster Elite 330 w/ Side Panel | Verudium Power XT 480W | Samsung 710N 17" LCD Monitor | Altec Lansing ACS54 4.1 Speakers | Logitech Internet Pro Desktop

Portable-Audio Specifications (Coming Soon!)
iAudio X5L Portable Multimedia Player | Ultimate Link Black Emperor Interconnect | T&D DreamWorks Xtra X1 Portable Amplifier | beyerdynamic DTX900 Dynamic Headphones | CrossRoads MylarThree Closed Canalphones
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Feb 15 2007, 11:47 PM
Where you got those customs?!

you can get uncle wilson to make one for you. ;)
Source: Sansa Clip x 2 | iAudio U2 | Rio Karma | iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 | iMod 60GB iPod Photo | iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 | iRiver H140 | HP Pavilion dv6121TX
Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV | theory_87's DPA1 | iBasso D10 Modded | iBasso fi.Quest | Onkyo TX-SV919THX | Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC | AMB CK²III
Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 | SoundMagic PL30 | Modded Altec Lasing im716 | Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 | Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ | Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver| ACS T1 | JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M
Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC | DIY HGA 3.5mm IC | DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC | DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC | Custom Optical IC | Ridox contact protector/enhancer | DeoxIT ProGOLD | Mapleshade SilClear
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Feb 15 2007, 11:47 PM
Where you got those customs?!

"If I tell you, I will have to kill you."

Darn, I love this line. :P
Anyway, just kidding!

And by the way, there is only 1 place where it's all happening in. :lol:
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I am still so new to the Jaben family. LOL!
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Portable-Audio Specifications (Coming Soon!)
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Feb 15 2007, 08:26 PM
I have got mine.

He left about 7-9 sets hanging on the shelves.

Wah. :(

Too late, only 7 - 9 set left. :cry:

Maybe wait for next shipment. CrossRoads MylarOne is really much better compared to TC20. I'm loving it... :thumbup:
Sources: iAudio X5L / Sony Discman D-NE730
Interconnect: No idea, the guy who sold it to me said it's custom made...
Amp: XTRA X-1
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Feb 16 2007, 12:14 AM
I am still so new to the Jaben family. LOL!


Hey friend,

We are freelance forumers, no such thing as a Jaben family? :huh:
There is no mafia nor secret organizations, only nice people and good friends. :D
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I meant, Jaben's list of customers family. LOL!
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Portable-Audio Specifications (Coming Soon!)
iAudio X5L Portable Multimedia Player | Ultimate Link Black Emperor Interconnect | T&D DreamWorks Xtra X1 Portable Amplifier | beyerdynamic DTX900 Dynamic Headphones | CrossRoads MylarThree Closed Canalphones
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Feb 16 2007, 12:20 AM
Cloudiax
Feb 15 2007, 08:26 PM
I have got mine.

He left about 7-9 sets hanging on the shelves.

Wah. :(

Too late, only 7 - 9 set left. :cry:

Maybe wait for next shipment. CrossRoads MylarOne is really much better compared to TC20. I'm loving it... :thumbup:

Hey, you can call and ask Uncle Wilson to make a reservation for you? ;)
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hmm i have GOT to try these out soon! see how it compares to the TC20, since the bass is supposedly stronger on this pair, i THINK i will like it cause, casue my persistent complain on the TC20 is that there is not enough slam in the bass.

7-8 sets eh? looks like by next week when i visit, nothing will be there already.
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kevyan
Feb 16 2007, 12:20 AM
Cloudiax
Feb 15 2007, 08:26 PM
I have got mine.

He left about 7-9 sets hanging on the shelves.

Wah. :(

Too late, only 7 - 9 set left. :cry:

Maybe wait for next shipment. CrossRoads MylarOne is really much better compared to TC20. I'm loving it... :thumbup:

thought you just got yours? anyway if you want more, ask uncle to reserve for you. but do get them fast to prevent putting him in a hard spot.
Source: Sansa Clip x 2 | iAudio U2 | Rio Karma | iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 | iMod 60GB iPod Photo | iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 | iRiver H140 | HP Pavilion dv6121TX
Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV | theory_87's DPA1 | iBasso D10 Modded | iBasso fi.Quest | Onkyo TX-SV919THX | Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC | AMB CK²III
Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 | SoundMagic PL30 | Modded Altec Lasing im716 | Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 | Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ | Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver| ACS T1 | JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M
Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC | DIY HGA 3.5mm IC | DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC | DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC | Custom Optical IC | Ridox contact protector/enhancer | DeoxIT ProGOLD | Mapleshade SilClear
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