CONCLUSION

   The most bass-rich IEM's by Periodic Audio I’ve used to date have been the Be (Beryllium) so the first thing i wanted to check was how the Carbon compared to those and to my surprise they come really close to that (still less which for me is a good thing). However, unlike the Beryllium IEMs the Carbon also produce more accurate and crisp highs which as mentioned earlier for me and the type of music i listen to is far more important (not much bass-heavy tracks in my lossless FLAC collection). Unfortunately, Periodic Audio doesn't seem to want to move away from the fixed silicone cable and the bullet polycarbonate polymer bodies (noise isolation is very good and according to them this design helps with acoustics so these could be the reasons behind that) even though the addition of a detachable cable along with angled bodies would add both to the durability and comfort of these IEMs.

   With less than a day left before 2019 closes its doors the C (Carbon) IEMs by Periodic Audio are currently on sale from them directly for just USD199.50 (GEESE code, valid until tomorrow) a price tag which is significantly less compared to the retail of USD399.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 471Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). That being said if you care a lot about bass levels the Be (Beryllium) model could be better for you so do also take that into account. Overall however the C (Carbon) IEMs are among the most balanced audiophile ones I’ve both used and tested to date (certainly the best from Periodic Audio) and for that they certainly deserve our Platinum Award. With that out of the way i wish all of you, your families and your loved ones a HAPPY NEW YEAR, may 2020 bring all of you/us every happiness and success 2019 didn't.

PROS

- Build Quality (Polycarbonate / Stainless Steel Enclosures)
- Audio Reproduction (Rich Bass with Crisp & Detailed Mids / Highs)
- Carbon Layer Diaphragms
- Aluminum Carrying / Storage Case
- 9 Sets of Ear Tips (Silicone and Memory Foam Ones)
- 5 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- 3.5mm to 6.3mm Gold Plated Adapter Not Included