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hurleybird
20
Feb 7, 2018
Just received these. Usually a new IEM or headphone takes awhile to get used to, but these immediately made a very good impression.
First of all, the shape is great. Pretty close to perfect. Very, very thin for an over-ear and very light. They don't quite "disappear" (nothing does) but they aren't that far off. Can definitely use these in bed and lay down on your ear.
As a guy with small ears, I really appreciate the moldable ear guides.
The sound is pretty spectacular, especially for the price. Saying that these can compete with $200 IEMs might, if anything, be an understatement. These things hit way, way above their price point, and if it's any indication I don't experience too much of a shock jumping from balanced HD-800s with $2500 worth of gear to these driven through a One Plus One. They're fairly energetic, but also somewhat (somewhat being the operative word) neutral. Fairly analytical but free of sibilance. Mids are slightly recessed and bass is moderately boosted and could be a bit tighter, but that's to be expected. Well above average, but not great soundstage and seperation.
One interesting attribute I've found is that isolation is very poor. For some people this may be a good thing, but for most it will not be. They're also a bit fatiguing. But for $20, these are pretty easy compromises to make.
aramk
47
Apr 29, 2018
hurleybirdWow, comparing them to full size open back flagships is a bold statement, but I'm guessing the sentiment is that they have much better value per dollar.
micahjrose
126
Apr 30, 2018
hurleybirdI agree with your appraisal. I found that these work best with comply foam tips as the fit is a bit finicky and the treble is a bit forward. I don't usually put Comply foams on because I find that they soften the bass, warm the sound, and remove treble detail. However, these need some of those effects. I think it was a shame that they include Comply in their other IEMs but didn't here. Missed opportunity. All-in-all, excellent sounding IEMs with a very detailed approach and punching well over their price bracket for sound quality.
hurleybirdI'd say I agree with the majority of your assessment. These are the best $20 IEMs I've heard by far, but given that I've yet to hear $200 IEMs I can't agree or disagree with the comparison. For me these are non-fatiguing, luckily.
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