Only a few days ago, I had the chance to hear the 64 Audio Solo in a round-robin sound test on my friend Mike Wat’s YouTube channel. I also got a look at the box and experienced the quality of the unboxing and the build of the IEMs. Needless to say, I was blown away by the look and feel. However, since I only brought spring tips with me, I don’t think I ever heard their full potential. When I listened to them, even for the brief moments I did, I felt they didn’t present enough bass. I believe this was due to the fit I had with them. But what I did notice was the level of detail.
The creation of these IEMs is something I’ve followed from the very beginning. I watched all the commercials over and over again, dreaming about what it would be like to own such an instrument. The gold and brown tones on the IEMs just called out to me. The wiring is legendary and easily the highest quality IEMs I’ve ever encountered in my life.
So what did I do? I had to purchase my own set. I just wasn’t sure if I felt like spending $1,400 to do it. And that’s when another blessing came through. I found a like-new 64 Audio Solo on eBay for $500 less—and I jumped on it. Not only did it feel like fate, but even now, just one day after buying it, I received confirmation from UPS that the package is already on its way to my house today!
Whoever I bought this from must be nearby or something, because I’ve never received anything this fast in my life. All of this just added to the already overhyped excitement I was feeling—especially knowing it’s arriving so quickly.
I found myself repeatedly going over the details of how this unit was made—reintroducing myself to all the wonderful feelings I associate with 64 Audio products and the reasons the company was founded. I’ve always appreciated the company’s Church roots and their belief in the One True God. I love the family-centered foundation that the owner built into the brand, and how the team supports each other in the work environment.
Their attention to detail goes far beyond the normal expectations one might have for any company—and that’s something I’ve found missing with other brands.
As a Christ follower, I personally dislike when companies name their products after false gods or religions. Even Thieaudio, from whom I’ve made the most IEM purchases, isn’t exempt from this. Their latest IEM is called Valhalla. To many people say, “it’s just a name”—but for believers in Christ, it can be seen as a confirmation that the product doesn’t belong in our hands.
I prefer neutral names—not even necessarily biblical ones—but ones that avoid following the common trend of naming things after pagan or Norse gods. So, seeing that 64 Audio uses simple and neutral names means a lot to me. They focus on creating excellent products without compromising their belief system, and they’ve remained successful in doing so.
Every time they create, they design something new and revolutionary, finding ways to bring out the best in the music and sounds you experience in your life. Even though I’ve only had the pleasure of listening for a minute and seeing it unboxed in person, something connected with me. I knew I would one day own this product—I just didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.
That said, this is not a review, and I can’t truly say yet whether this will become my go-to or if it will stay with me long-term. I’m taking a chance by getting something like this after just one minute of use, especially considering that brief experience didn’t result in my top choices when I did my testing. I think these ended up third after the Valhalla and Monarch Mk3. However, this was only with the spring tips available, and I don’t believe those tips are the best fit for these IEMs.
It’s possible that after further testing, I’ll find them less impressive than I initially thought. It will take something significant to dethrone my Monarch Mk2s and IE600s. Right now, all I know is that these look better than anything I’ve owned, and the company is by far my most respected IEM brand, holding the crown for the best sound I’ve experienced in the U12Ts.
Where these will rank alongside the U12Ts, Monarch Mk2s, and IE600s, I’m not sure. Once I get them, test with tip rolling, and let them burn in, I’ll have more clarity and be able to confirm or revise my thoughts. But until then, I’ll be waiting for the knock at the door.
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