Nice gem of a channel I just stumbled across. I understand you’re more into drawing and tattooing in recent years, pretty sick at it too lol. But I think you have an uncommon combination of skill and characteristics for talkin about sound performance. I didn’t expect this when I first watched a video earlier. Maybe you could drop just a few random videos throughout a year talkin about the audio performance of a pair of true wireless earbuds that you’re currently using? It seems many into audio are glossing over this product category. I feel like it’s obvious this method of consuming audio could supersede traditional old school ways. As a side note, I kind of get a hint of Crinacle in this style of presentation/ editing with the sly cut away jokes and stuff lol
She left, miss her so much, the only female audiophile on the internet I could find, truly a rare specimen with very high quality productional value...
This was a really fun premise for a review! I’m actually listening to this video on a Final E3000C right now: its small size and built-in microphone means that I still find myself using it decently often despite owning better IEMs. (Also, Final makes my favorite eartips.) If you’re looking for more to review, I’d love to see a comparison of Dunu’s lineup, so maybe Zen vs. EST112 vs. SA6. They are more expensive, though I think the three of them combined might still cost less than a Final A8000, lol
HAHAHA yes, DUNU's a little bit steep but I'll look around! final just make such great daily-carries. It might be a little bit bad to say this but they can take a bit of a beating and I won't feel too awful if they do break. That said I've never actually experienced any breaking on me before xD
Current fav under $100 is Earfun Free Pro 2 TWS with RUclipsr Oluv's Gadget's custom EQ settings.. I recently picked up some Final E1000 as cheap backups and I've been pleasantly surprised by them.. they're my first experience with Final Audio and I'd like to try more of their lineup. I think yours and Lumerion's review of the E3000 got me pretty set on trying them next..
Godamnit ! I had one of these Final E3000 somewhere in a draw. Time to resurrect it. Once you admit these two axioms : 1. Cable sucks (tangles, too thin, no possible upgrades) 2. No rumble because of smallish driver. Then you can start tweaking the actual filter and finally finish with surprisingly decent results (except as I said the super low bass). Soooo....why not ?
Great video 👍 I’ve got a few to select ( depends on what the music and my mood dictate) Kz ks10 pro ..for fun non critical listening 🍻 Blon 3 ..a show case of IEM’s along with the Blon 5s…detailed and as wide with the bottom end of the ‘03.🍸 Moondrop Aria…an all round winner for those audiophile moments .🥃 Once again a great video. Ps. All are run balanced and on tubes 🥳
hi! does aria sound flat compared to blons and kz?. i really like the forward/bright vocals of which im accustomed to after years of listening from CCA. this made me scared of buying the aria .. im looking for wider soundstage, cleaner vocals and fun listening. tnx!😅
@@hiraya2155 the Aria brings more warmth and richness to vocals ..a more refined Blon 3 or 5s . The KZ. is more aggressive in the highs..tge Aria won’t disappoint 🥳
IMO, the Tin Hifi T4 is really great for under 100usd. Detail retrieval is very good for the price point, and it is a neutral bright sound sig. I tried them at oardio. Tin T2 is good too for those on a tight budget. For a super cheap iem with a well-tuned tonality, QKZ VK4 is really good (if you get a good set; they have qc issues). I find myself reaching out for them often. They don't have much detail retrieval to talk about, but the tonality is sooo pleasant to listen for long. Lastly if you're to stretch the 100usd budget for around 15 (you can get them for around 160sgd), the etymotic er2xr is an absolute bargain. It has one of the best detail retrieval in iems for the price (if you can get used to the fit, the narrow soundstage and the relatively neutral sound that might sound boring to some). Hope to see more of your vids!
Completely agree about the Aria. I do enjoy the slowness in the bass as you describe it. To me it's greater bass decay which is very pleasing and something other IEMs weren't providing me. I wouldn't call it uncontrolled so much as not-tight and not-fast. In a lesser earphone I find those qualities non complimentary but the Aria is reasonably balanced, tonally pleasing, and as you describe, more musical than analytical. I didn't buy into the hype of it either, I bought it because it was cheaper than the FiiO FH3, the iKKo OH10, or the Sennheiser IE 300. I planned to return the Aria if it didn't exceed my expectations and well, color me impressed. Really enjoyed the video, I love the information and context you're providing. Your descriptions are also excellent. Figured I'd lend my experience with the Aria if folks are as skeptical as I was. Hope your channel continues to grow, I appreciate the insights and expertise! ✌️
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the Aria! I never quite managed to get over the bass because of my own preferences, but I appreciate the way it's invested itself into creating musicality and tonality that pretty much tops most IEM offerings in the under-hundred band. It's also such a relief to know that the extra info and context was appreciated! I always feel a bit conflicted on whether to leave those bits in so it's a lovely thing to hear.
@@sorcerermax5111 I'd say the Aria is a fair bit warmer than the E3000. To the point that the E3000 is almost balanced in comparison! The Aria's mids are more fleshed out, but I find the E3000s highs more enjoyable.
Didn't quite understand the conclusion, is e3000 still competitive vs newer more expensive Aria? Lets say, in the imaging department, which can be advantageous for a gamer. I'm testing $25 e500 and can say with EQ, its very capable subwoofing 50Hz music with +15dB . But imaging resolution could use more clarity for footsteps in games. Donno what can be the king for imaging in $100 budget. Ordered er2xr but not sure if that's the right direction.
I personally like the E3000 for it's tonality. But I don't think it can objectively be "better" than the Arias. While I didn't enjoy the Aria as much there's myriad options to tweak the sound via tip/cable rolling Vs the E3000 which sounds great and is a favourite. But has undetachable and comparatively flimsier cables. I don't normally use earphones for games. Especially not FPS, but I feel like final's E Series really just isn't built for that :) I haven't really specifically explored earphones for gaming so let me know if the er2xr works for you!
@@asheryeo1337 Got Er2Xr today, they are super comfortable, and are able to produce some details like ambient noises that I'm hearing clearly for the first time. That said, I have to amp/gain to hear them, in turn bass becomes an issue when gaming. For music they feel sterile with not much EQ flexibility before becoming distorted, as if etymo reusing their 30 year old technology and staying true to being ear 'monitors' . Comparing to $25 e500, u can tweak subwoofer to be on steroids and stay smooth. Another wierd note e500 works fine on my regular phone, er2xr however comes out low volume and almost like AM radio . So for $110 after tax that I paid, its hard for me to justify the purchase without wanting to get something else instead. Something that can be both clear and flexible whether game or music. But the comfort level in these is unreal so I should just suck it up.
Hey… just don’t understand why you choose to review some earphones from 2007… with so many superb options from today…. didn’t get the point"…. Love Moondrop would love to try E5000…. 😃🤘
Heya! Just thought it might be an interesting topic some might want to delve into! I've always been interested in the history of personal audio and how it's evolved and this was the perfect chance to share some findings :)
Nice gem of a channel I just stumbled across. I understand you’re more into drawing and tattooing in recent years, pretty sick at it too lol. But I think you have an uncommon combination of skill and characteristics for talkin about sound performance. I didn’t expect this when I first watched a video earlier. Maybe you could drop just a few random videos throughout a year talkin about the audio performance of a pair of true wireless earbuds that you’re currently using? It seems many into audio are glossing over this product category. I feel like it’s obvious this method of consuming audio could supersede traditional old school ways.
As a side note, I kind of get a hint of Crinacle in this style of presentation/ editing with the sly cut away jokes and stuff lol
Your reviews are amazing and I hope you're able to continue making them!
She left, miss her so much, the only female audiophile on the internet I could find, truly a rare specimen with very high quality productional value...
I don't know how I haven't seen your channel yet, but you're killing it! Keep up the awesome content!
This was a really fun premise for a review! I’m actually listening to this video on a Final E3000C right now: its small size and built-in microphone means that I still find myself using it decently often despite owning better IEMs. (Also, Final makes my favorite eartips.)
If you’re looking for more to review, I’d love to see a comparison of Dunu’s lineup, so maybe Zen vs. EST112 vs. SA6. They are more expensive, though I think the three of them combined might still cost less than a Final A8000, lol
HAHAHA yes, DUNU's a little bit steep but I'll look around! final just make such great daily-carries. It might be a little bit bad to say this but they can take a bit of a beating and I won't feel too awful if they do break. That said I've never actually experienced any breaking on me before xD
E11c vs e3000 which is best
Current fav under $100 is Earfun Free Pro 2 TWS with RUclipsr Oluv's Gadget's custom EQ settings..
I recently picked up some Final E1000 as cheap backups and I've been pleasantly surprised by them.. they're my first experience with Final Audio and I'd like to try more of their lineup. I think yours and Lumerion's review of the E3000 got me pretty set on trying them next..
Enjoyed these reviews! Curious to hear what you think about others like BL03, Jade Audio EA1, Tripowin Mele, 7hz Timeless, etc…
Godamnit ! I had one of these Final E3000 somewhere in a draw. Time to resurrect it.
Once you admit these two axioms :
1. Cable sucks (tangles, too thin, no possible upgrades)
2. No rumble because of smallish driver.
Then you can start tweaking the actual filter and finally finish with surprisingly decent results (except as I said the super low bass).
Soooo....why not ?
Great video 👍
I’ve got a few to select ( depends on what the music and my mood dictate)
Kz ks10 pro ..for fun non critical listening 🍻
Blon 3 ..a show case of IEM’s along with the Blon 5s…detailed and as wide with the bottom end of the ‘03.🍸
Moondrop Aria…an all round winner for those audiophile moments .🥃
Once again a great video.
Ps. All are run balanced and on tubes 🥳
hi! does aria sound flat compared to blons and kz?. i really like the forward/bright vocals of which im accustomed to after years of listening from CCA. this made me scared of buying the aria .. im looking for wider soundstage, cleaner vocals and fun listening. tnx!😅
@@hiraya2155 the Aria brings more warmth and richness to vocals ..a more refined Blon 3 or 5s .
The KZ. is more aggressive in the highs..tge Aria won’t disappoint 🥳
@@carminedesanto6746 thank you ☺️❤️ .
@@hiraya2155 🍻
just found your channel, this is such a great video!! Thank you!
Thank you for your kind comment Hunter! hoping to see you here again soon!
IMO, the Tin Hifi T4 is really great for under 100usd. Detail retrieval is very good for the price point, and it is a neutral bright sound sig. I tried them at oardio. Tin T2 is good too for those on a tight budget.
For a super cheap iem with a well-tuned tonality, QKZ VK4 is really good (if you get a good set; they have qc issues). I find myself reaching out for them often. They don't have much detail retrieval to talk about, but the tonality is sooo pleasant to listen for long.
Lastly if you're to stretch the 100usd budget for around 15 (you can get them for around 160sgd), the etymotic er2xr is an absolute bargain. It has one of the best detail retrieval in iems for the price (if you can get used to the fit, the narrow soundstage and the relatively neutral sound that might sound boring to some).
Hope to see more of your vids!
Great video, looking forward to seeing more!
you are such a good audio reviewer.
Very good review and presentation
Completely agree about the Aria. I do enjoy the slowness in the bass as you describe it. To me it's greater bass decay which is very pleasing and something other IEMs weren't providing me. I wouldn't call it uncontrolled so much as not-tight and not-fast. In a lesser earphone I find those qualities non complimentary but the Aria is reasonably balanced, tonally pleasing, and as you describe, more musical than analytical. I didn't buy into the hype of it either, I bought it because it was cheaper than the FiiO FH3, the iKKo OH10, or the Sennheiser IE 300. I planned to return the Aria if it didn't exceed my expectations and well, color me impressed.
Really enjoyed the video, I love the information and context you're providing. Your descriptions are also excellent. Figured I'd lend my experience with the Aria if folks are as skeptical as I was. Hope your channel continues to grow, I appreciate the insights and expertise! ✌️
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the Aria! I never quite managed to get over the bass because of my own preferences, but I appreciate the way it's invested itself into creating musicality and tonality that pretty much tops most IEM offerings in the under-hundred band.
It's also such a relief to know that the extra info and context was appreciated! I always feel a bit conflicted on whether to leave those bits in so it's a lovely thing to hear.
@@asheryeo1337 How does Aria compare to E3000?
@@sorcerermax5111 I'd say the Aria is a fair bit warmer than the E3000. To the point that the E3000 is almost balanced in comparison! The Aria's mids are more fleshed out, but I find the E3000s highs more enjoyable.
@@asheryeo1337 Thanks. I bought E3000C yesterday so was wondering how it compares to others
@@sorcerermax5111 I personally prefer the E3000! It's quite an evergreen pair of earphones so I hope you enjoy it!
Do review the intime earphones (especially kira). I personally think that they outperform their price and other competitors there.
That's the first I've heard of the brand! I'll check to see if its possible to get my hands on them!
yes! hopefully can do a review on Intime iem~~
Really think that intime deserves more recognition, I'd take intime over moondrop anyday
Aria, no question asked!
How about including Sennheiser CX 300S & Sennheiser IE 100 PRO ?
Final earphones are one of a kind.
Nice to see you back. Hope your eye heals fine
Thank you for your well wishes! The peepers are all good :)
I loved u r review ❤️💙
Didn't quite understand the conclusion, is e3000 still competitive vs newer more expensive Aria? Lets say, in the imaging department, which can be advantageous for a gamer. I'm testing $25 e500 and can say with EQ, its very capable subwoofing 50Hz music with +15dB . But imaging resolution could use more clarity for footsteps in games. Donno what can be the king for imaging in $100 budget. Ordered er2xr but not sure if that's the right direction.
I personally like the E3000 for it's tonality. But I don't think it can objectively be "better" than the Arias. While I didn't enjoy the Aria as much there's myriad options to tweak the sound via tip/cable rolling Vs the E3000 which sounds great and is a favourite. But has undetachable and comparatively flimsier cables.
I don't normally use earphones for games. Especially not FPS, but I feel like final's E Series really just isn't built for that :)
I haven't really specifically explored earphones for gaming so let me know if the er2xr works for you!
@@asheryeo1337 Got Er2Xr today, they are super comfortable, and are able to produce some details like ambient noises that I'm hearing clearly for the first time. That said, I have to amp/gain to hear them, in turn bass becomes an issue when gaming. For music they feel sterile with not much EQ flexibility before becoming distorted, as if etymo reusing their 30 year old technology and staying true to being ear 'monitors' . Comparing to $25 e500, u can tweak subwoofer to be on steroids and stay smooth. Another wierd note e500 works fine on my regular phone, er2xr however comes out low volume and almost like AM radio . So for $110 after tax that I paid, its hard for me to justify the purchase without wanting to get something else instead. Something that can be both clear and flexible whether game or music. But the comfort level in these is unreal so I should just suck it up.
Which one you will rank higher FInal Audio e3000 or MOondrop Aria?
Nice review
Hey… just don’t understand why you choose to review some earphones from 2007… with so many superb options from today…. didn’t get the point"…. Love Moondrop would love to try E5000…. 😃🤘
Heya! Just thought it might be an interesting topic some might want to delve into! I've always been interested in the history of personal audio and how it's evolved and this was the perfect chance to share some findings :)
I have the E3000 and Aria. The Moondrop all the way, better build, fit, resolution, tuning, and only $30 more.
Which is better sounding ??
Hi,I like ur vids and ur personality,can you review sony ier m7? :)
How long would the e3000s last if properly used ??
I'm using from 4 years it's still great 👍
Can you also do a review of the Hzsound Heart Mirror?
I'll check that out! Thank you for your suggestion!
e1000, which was free and came with a set of final e tips.
Please review more earbuds like Yincrow X6, Nicehck B40,Ve Monk lite,plus,go etc.
A Monk-only comparison video sounds fun! Thank you for the recs!
BGM?
That'd be Poker Nights By Dj Quad. Royalty free Electro swing ftw!
Aur Audio Duet is good for USD $70, can try that haha
I'll check that out if I get the chance! Thank you for the recommendation!
@@asheryeo1337 If you are interested go FB search for Nicholas Teo so far it's thru him to purchase the earphons
14 years
I'm surprised it still works, being non detachable and all
Oh, trust me, I was surprised too xD
Are u Singaporean?
Yes! It comes through in the accent I know 😂
@@asheryeo1337 super cool! I didnt know any other girls in sg interested in audio other than me. I subbed and turned notifs on :D
@@krayozmines YAY girl audio buddies! Thank you for subbing too!
better to clarify that it's US$100, not SG$100. i thought it's SG$100.
Gotcha! Will do in the future!
Lot of small iems in your favorites, may because women have smaller eartips