ΣΟΦΙΑ v2

[nebulis]

I have been "parallel vaping" since yesterday, to find out differences. But because Sophia V2 is louder, I always "hear" what I am vaping on . Now let me fetch my earplugs, I'll put them both on an eCom battery each and I'll try to make a blind&deaf test .

 

[Krisma]

jojo has difficulty vaping on a non ceramic device. It is for reasons that we have not been figured out despite me trying. The ohm is the same and the wick is the same. Juice is the even the same. So I have not found anything that could lead to answers. She still will only use one of the many Sophias that we own. In fact she refuses any other devices for these reasons. (sorry Billy as that means no Calix. Those are for me. And yes Billy you’re still her savior...over two years exclusively on the Sophia v1)

So my question to anyone who has vaped both, since this is a non ceramic set up, have you seen ANY difference where I should see a possibility that she may encounter? Of course I will be ordering a couple to try. And if you vape GVC you may have an idea even more so. She complains that the non ceramic presents a “harsher” vape. This doesn’t matter if its premade or zapped.

Thanks for any info.

I actually agree with her. I have both running with the same setup and I think the V1 is a wetter vape. I have always had my coil quite low in the ceramic cup and this wicks very well for me. The v2 feels hotter which I presume is because the air flow is different so it feels drier (if that makes sense).

They are different.

 

[Krisma]

Not in a mean spirit, but maybe build one up for her, once your v2's get in...then secretly switch it out for one of her v1's...blind taste test. See if she notices.

They look different and she will know.

 

[yankeebobo]

I actually agree with her. I have both running with the same setup and I think the V1 is a wetter vape. I have always had my coil quite low in the ceramic cup and this wicks very well for me. The v2 feels hotter which I presume is because the air flow is different so it feels drier (if that makes sense).

They are different.

Side by side with your favorite juice, is the sweetness of the juice the same? Or does this “hotter” vape alter the sweetness?

 

[Krisma]

Side by side with your favorite juice, is the sweetness of the juice the same? Or does this “hotter” vape alter the sweetness?

All my eliquid said are mints and menthols so are not very sweet to begin with. The cool mint that is in them at the moment is mixed at 70/30 PG/VG and the v2 tastes a bit more metallic (which menthol does when I vape them hot) I have turned the wattage down slightly on the v2.

 

[Krisma]

It's probably a bit unfair to compare them as I understand the v1's perfectly and I can build them in a snap. Because of that I am a bit biased but at the moment between the two the one that ends up in my hand is the v1.

 

[nebulis]

And this is how my brain fools me:

I was sure that there is a difference and that I felt it. Until I made this little blind-and-deaf test in this last hour, with earplugs plus loud music (against "hearing" the draw inside my head). I made right hand vape - left hand vape a couple of times, trying to make up my mind and then decide and checking. Then repeat. Then repeat again and again.

Result: I was sometimes right - but, at least as many times wrong. This means (for me) that there is a difference, but it is not overwhelming.

The main perceptible factor in this "blind-deaf" mode that helped me was airflow. And you know what - I am not sure any more if this peculiar softness of Sophia V1's vape is also connected to the airflow or not. Maybe the vape has more time to collect humidity, to be more saturated, within the cup? The combination ceramic cup + tighter draw is something I knew before the Sophia - Joyetech's ecab has both and if it is not a sacrilege to compare both, I would say that, irrespective of so many differences, both have this "softness".

 

[yankeebobo]

All my eliquid said are mints and menthols so are not very sweet to begin with. The cool mint that is in them at the moment is mixed at 70/30 PG/VG and the v2 tastes a bit more metallic (which menthol does when I vape them hot) I have turned the wattage down slightly on the v2.

Do you happen to own a calix? Is the v2 similar vape to the calix?

 

[Krisma]

Do you happen to own a calix? Is the v2 similar vape to the calix?

Sorry I don't. I almost got one but decided I was happy with my tanks and the Sophia

 

[yankeebobo]

I asked because in the calix for sweeter vapes, I need to go to 1.5 or slightly higher. I normally am around 1.0 plus or minus. The calix hits like a freight train. Even there

 

[TheotherSteveS]

Its here!!!!

stay tuned for the usual barrage of questions etc...lol!

 

[TheotherSteveS]

problem solved! lol. had a problem getting the tank sections apart! Sorted.

 

[Billie-cig]

and so it begins...havent gotten to the sofia yet. How do a iegt the top and bottom caps off the cage tank. They are pretty much welded on. If they are supposed to unscrew, it aint going to happen without the use of a vice...

You can use rubber gloves or if you don't have any some duct tape. This can happen because the o rings (especially the red one the seals) are new. They will settle in a short while

 

[MKID]

 

[TheotherSteveS]

You can use rubber gloves or if you don't have any some duct tape. This can happen because the o rings (especially the red one the seals) are new. They will settle in a short while

Hi Billie, I knew you would be watching. I struggled, tried the gloves etc, then sort of slectively heated the cage section up a bit with some hot water, and a lot of twisting and swearing and they are off! I'll work them a bit to wear them in. Sure it will be fine. I think the (wonderful) polishing work added to the problem

Thanks as always!
steve

 

[Billie-cig]

Awesome review as always Q ! I would like to add that the v1 upper bodies will thread but they won't work properly. We had less space on the v1 due to the ceramic cup, so the threads were shallower. Which will make the v1 upper boddies wiggle a lot on the v2 base. Also, because the threads in the v1 upper bodies start a lot higher, after a few turns it will pop out of the base.
Also, the Cage you have is the v2, if you can add a caption, only because we have the v1 on the combination and people might get confused. Epic work and very instructive!

 

[qorax]

^ Thanx Bill, I'll add the note there.

 

[Billie-cig]

^ Thanx Bill, I'll add the note there.

Thank you, sir!

 

[Krisma]

@qorax
I just knew you would show me the trick to hold it all together. Thank goodness you were not a fly on my wall when I was setting mine up.

I will be back after I try holding it like you showed us

 

[TheotherSteveS]

Brilliant! And I 'm too much of a klutz to even get the top cap off...lol! Armed with Billie's and your tutorials I feel ready to attempt a coil 'n wick but will have to wait until tomorrow! Looks like a breeze but you guys always make it look easy..