Reasonable Endgame (Rockies + Protocol Max)

To many audiophiles, this is the point where you'd stop.

Get close(ish) to endgame with the NiceHCK Rockies, an IEM making waves in the hobby as one of the best-tuned IEM under $1000, and arguably at any price point. Delivering a balanced bass, smooth treble and clear mids, the Rockies achieve a sound that feels both natural and engaging. 

Hangout.Audio pairs the Rockies with the CrinEar Protocol Max, a ludicrously powerful and remarkably flexible pocket-sized DAC-amp that lets you fine-tune your sound signature to perfection. The Protocol Max allows you to switch seamlessly between ECO mode for energy saving and BOOST mode for maximum output performance. Together, they form a future-proof bundle that sounds incredible and stands strong for whatever comes next.
Find the step-by-step guide on how to upload your PEQ profiles into your Protocol Max HERE.

What You Get 

• NiceHCK Rockies IEM (1DD+2BA+2EST)
• Detachable high-purity oxygen-free silver-plated copper cable
• Interchangeable 3.5mm single ended and 4.4 balanced connectors for universal compatibility
• 12 pairs of silicone tips of a variety of sizes (S/M/L)
• Cleaning tool
• Cable clip
• Premium IEM carrying case
• CrinEar Protocol Max 
• USB C-to-C cable
• USB C-to-A adapter

Specs (Rockies)

• Driver configuration: 1DD + 2 Knowles BA + 2 Sonion EST
• Connectivity: 0.78mm 2-pin
• Cable material: Hybrid Silver Plated Furukawa Copper + 7N OCC
• Impedance: 9.8Ω @ 1kHz
• Sensitivity: 121dB/Vrms @ 1kHz
• Frequency range: 20Hz ~ 20,000Hz
  

Specs (Protocol Max)

• DAC Chip: Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198
  
• Amp Chip: Dual SG Micro SGM8262-2
  
• Maximum Power Output (BAL):
  - @ 8Ω: 31.3 mW (Eco), 442 mW (Boost)
  - @ 16Ω: 62.5 mW (Eco), 600 mW (Boost)
  - @ 32Ω: 31.3 mW (Eco), 500 mW (Boost)
  - @ 300Ω: 3.5 mW (Eco), 54 mW (Boost)
  
• Maximum Power Output (SE):
  - @ 8Ω: 31.3 mW (Eco), 500 mW (Boost)
  - @ 16Ω: 15.63 mW (Eco), 250 mW (Boost)
  - @ 32Ω: 7.8 mW (Eco), 125 mW (Boost)
  - @ 300Ω: 0.8 mW (Eco), 13.5 mW (Boost)
  
• SNR @1kHz 0dBFS: 132 dB (BAL), 127 dB (SE)
  
• THD+N @1kHz 0dBFS: -118 dB (BAL), -116 dB (SE) 
  
• Crosstalk @1kHz -6dBFS: -116 dB (BAL), -65 dB (SE)
  
• Output Impedance: <0.6Ω (BAL), <0.3Ω (SE)