-Rich and natural sub-bass presence that does not veil or overpower other frequencies.

-Provides clarity and shimmer in the upper mids and treble without being bright or harsh.

-Engaging treble tonality.

-Excellent transient response, delivering crisp percussive sounds.

-Great presentation of bright recordings.

-Clear and crisp female vocals without sibilance, particularly enhanced for acoustic music but not overly forward.

-Overall engaging sound signature.

Tuning and Sound Signature

The Khopesh features a deep, resonant sub-bass and well-extended treble, providing clarity and detail with a hint of shimmer, without becoming overly bright or harsh. It maintains a balanced sound with an enhanced sub-bass that adds a sense of power and presence. There’s a slight warmth from the natural decay of sound, rather than a smooth or thick presentation. The upper mids and treble offer clarity and detail, with instruments like the cello and bass guitar conveying warmth, and vocals and cymbals sounding clear and detailed without being too forward. The mids are carefully tuned to avoid a hollow sound, and the treble is well-controlled to prevent harshness or sibilance, with a satisfying treble tonality. Bass remains well-contained, not intruding into the midrange frequencies enwhen using stock white eartips and a linear source.

Cable

The stock cable has the best timbre and overtones for the treble, but can be slightly dark. A soft and ethereal-sounding cable makes the presentation slightly bland despite maintaining a sub-bass quantity that feels out of place. The UM Copper M3, a4-Wire 22AWG High-grade OCC Copper with PVC Shielding, is the best. It improves speed and clarity, smoothes the edges, adds sub-bass elasticity and rumble, and the treble maintains most of the timbral quality with more sparkle. The UM Copper M3 may not have perfect synergy with the Mest Indigo (imo), but it works well with the Khopesh.