having an extremely horrible IEM, besides the role of reminding what bad sound is like, but also, to a certain extent, serves to temper one's urge to upgrade/sidegrade to new hyped flavor-of-the-weeks when you already have your so-called "end-game" lol. Just put on the horrible-sounding IEM for a day, and endure, then next day wear your favorite end-game, and you'll appreciate what you have all over again lol.
Just started about a month ago and already addicted. I have the Dunu Titan S2. Wan'er, and the zero reds. Really all of them for what they offer, plus you always got EQ, currently looking for my endgames i got about 500, doesn't mean i need to spend it. I listen to all genres but mainly classic rock. Jazz, Funk, and classical. I know i know, but i love details in my sound and feel like i have yet to find the right sound yet. I play alot of instruments and when I really listen I love to dissect every instrument parts and vocal harmonies. Timber is very important to me as well. Great channel you gotna new subscriber
@yusei249 I will check it out. I have been looking at the DaVinci's, Performer 4, meyer audio slivo, and even the variations, but I feel that won't have enough bass. I am also looking at Jay's Siimgat, and on the highest end the SA6. I guess I like detail and naturalistic sound.
So far my collection are: Blon 03: THE BEATER EW200: Reference tuning for Bright and Crisp Tri Draco: Reference tuning for Smooth and Warm Quarks DSP: Moondrop's house tuning Truthear Hexa: Reference for Neutral (ONE OF MY FAVOURITES) Letshouer S12: A taste of planar sound and reference Myer Audio's CKLVX D41: My END GAME (Also my favourite)
I only take beaters to the office. I think the Kailua and EA500 are the most expensive office set. I like having some bass, and with a bit mid-bass, but there are lots of way to get to enjoyable audio.
So informative vid!!!👏 👏 👏 But can you be the first to do something that up to day no one did: the REVIEW or the LIST OF IEMS THAT ARE BEST FOR TODAY MAJORITY ELECTRONIC MUSIC GENRES namely INSTRUMENTAL TRANCE and VOCAL TRANCE?!.
I use to buy loads of sets & then realized I'd never listen to most of them after a couple of listens so I got rid of a load and focused on the ones I do use, I try to keep it less than 10 sets now & swap out one when I think I've found a better version of it & honestly that's probably too much because in reality I use 3-4 most of the time.
Watching this with my Endgame, the Estrella Apparently my preference sound signature matches with your’s From now on, I trust your review with my life.
I use my Tea 2's and Heyday as beaters. How long til companies start churning out 20 dollar full range planar IEMs? OMG would value skyrocket through the rood.
Hi Jay, loved the vid! Been a long time subscriber here. I currently own the Supermix 4 and very impressed with it so far. However I've been growing very curious about the endgame stuff and would like to ask, if I would upgrade to an IEM in the 600-1000 range, how much of a noticeable difference would it make? For example, something like upgrading to the Oracle MkIII or Hype 10. I seem to like it better when I EQ my SM4 to those two. I live in a country where there's not much audio stuff especially IEMs to go demo around so I would appreciate your insight 😊
Coming from a non-reviewer standpoint, because idk if he will respond, over the last year and a half I got the Dunu SA6 Mk. II, the Moondrop Variations, the Timeless AE, the Hype 4, and most recently the Supermix 4 and the Estrella, and my two favorite sets are the SM4 and the SA6 Mk II (not a recommendation, I just love it, it’s 580). Pretty much at higher prices, if you’re looking at close to the same tuning (close to Harman, or, if you really are looking at Oracle Mk. 3 or Hype 10, more like natural with bass or subbass boost), so you get the tech. I like the SA6 mk. 2 because of the “soundstage” but that’s a subjective effect, it’s really just up to the effect you want, but the SM4 was an excellent place to start EQing to learn what you want, in my opinion. I think if you discover a tuning you love, and find a store with an excellent return policy, maybe try something out, but all of my purchases have been blind-buys… and I’ll just say I haven’t been happy with all of them (looking at you Moondrop QC)
@@irvin3479 oh also! what i will say is that Jay’s IEM Genre guide (in the description) is pretty well done for so many different preferences and price points.
Kz D-Fi my Beater EPZ Q1 Pro for Neutral CCA Rhapsody my All Rounder Celest Wyvern Black my Smooth and Warm KZ PR2 Ver.2 Analytical KBEar Rosefinch my Basshead Kefine Delci OG and KZ PRX my 2 Fav😍
As a super noob, The estrella are the most expensive set I bought, and I'm quiet surprised every time by the details retrieval and separation and very nice soundstage I get, now I'm waiting for reviews for the aful 5+2 wich seem quiet nice, I'm really looking for details, and separation any very good set to recommend? Especially for death metal, prog etc
Hey. What‘s your budget? IMO there is nothing better than Estrella bellow 300 bucks. The bass hits really hard, resolution and details are great (till 500 bucks) and the soundstage is massive and competes under kilobuck. More monitor-like or studio-like technical is the Oriveti OH700VB. Very detailed bass and pin point imaging. Otherwise also very technical are the I/O Volare (very good res and deep soundstage) or Xenns Top (for me the most true to live sound).
Budget? You won't notice a noticeable upgrade until you move up to the Crimson and Prestige LTD, and even then the difference isn't huge. The Crimson is the upgrade to the Estrella, but not huge. Check my rankings/genre list
I find it difficult to find an IEM to start with. I own some pretty nice grado SR 325's and wanted to try some IEM's I only have about 150 + some wiggle room
Wait am I not the only one who recommeneded these earphones? Spoiler- I tried them sound quality compares closely to my KZ ZSN Pro 2's which are pretty bad for what they charge for these headphones MSRP in my opinion
That last point is GOATED. It’s worth watching till the end on this one, respect, Jay 🤝
Thank you brotha 🤝
having an extremely horrible IEM, besides the role of reminding what bad sound is like, but also, to a certain extent, serves to temper one's urge to upgrade/sidegrade to new hyped flavor-of-the-weeks when you already have your so-called "end-game" lol. Just put on the horrible-sounding IEM for a day, and endure, then next day wear your favorite end-game, and you'll appreciate what you have all over again lol.
Great strategy
You mean I have to spend a whole day with KZ ESX in my ears?
Just started about a month ago and already addicted. I have the Dunu Titan S2. Wan'er, and the zero reds. Really all of them for what they offer, plus you always got EQ, currently looking for my endgames i got about 500, doesn't mean i need to spend it. I listen to all genres but mainly classic rock. Jazz, Funk, and classical. I know i know, but i love details in my sound and feel like i have yet to find the right sound yet. I play alot of instruments and when I really listen I love to dissect every instrument parts and vocal harmonies. Timber is very important to me as well. Great channel you gotna new subscriber
I can recommend the S12
@yusei249 I will check it out. I have been looking at the DaVinci's, Performer 4, meyer audio slivo, and even the variations, but I feel that won't have enough bass. I am also looking at Jay's Siimgat, and on the highest end the SA6. I guess I like detail and naturalistic sound.
@@frankgarcia9834go for ie 600
Zigaat Estrella should be on your list @@frankgarcia9834
I HAD BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG
5:36 yes finally nailed my personal preference of sound signature after tons of IEMs exploration!
Great vid Jay!
thank u
Great video, i can picture this like a buffet to find one's sweet spot and comfort zone
Yess great analogy
Thank you! I like your guides a lot! You make them from different perspective! You make easier understanding this hobby! Thanks 😊
Appreciate it, glad you liked it~
I find planar IEMs easy to eq. Though it requires a powerful dongle.
So far my collection are:
Blon 03: THE BEATER
EW200: Reference tuning for Bright and Crisp
Tri Draco: Reference tuning for Smooth and Warm
Quarks DSP: Moondrop's house tuning
Truthear Hexa: Reference for Neutral (ONE OF MY FAVOURITES)
Letshouer S12: A taste of planar sound and reference
Myer Audio's CKLVX D41: My END GAME (Also my favourite)
nice collection
I've been taking a hard look at the d41. How are they for Jazz and Rock?
this was the video i needed 2 years ago
Let me just break space time real quick
Thanks
Appreciate the generosity man
I either listen to thrash metal or go full basshead EDM. Which one should I pick 😅
both XD
@@jayyaudiolol Thanks for the precise reply haha
I still keep an old Geek Wold GK10 around to remind me how far I've come whenever I start feeling jaded.
based
I only take beaters to the office. I think the Kailua and EA500 are the most expensive office set. I like having some bass, and with a bit mid-bass, but there are lots of way to get to enjoyable audio.
So informative vid!!!👏 👏 👏
But can you be the first to do something that up to day no one did: the REVIEW or the LIST OF IEMS THAT ARE BEST FOR TODAY MAJORITY ELECTRONIC MUSIC GENRES namely INSTRUMENTAL TRANCE and VOCAL TRANCE?!.
zac brilliant idea!, Jays just do it - it will be unique on RUclips 🎧
I use to buy loads of sets & then realized I'd never listen to most of them after a couple of listens so I got rid of a load and focused on the ones I do use, I try to keep it less than 10 sets now & swap out one when I think I've found a better version of it & honestly that's probably too much because in reality I use 3-4 most of the time.
💯
Watching this with my Endgame, the Estrella
Apparently my preference sound signature matches with your’s
From now on, I trust your review with my life.
hahahaha thanks bro
nice vid, please don't forget to go through the echoB DSP dongle with the Kadenz and the pre-set tunings 🙏
Casually sneaking subtonic storm in the thumbnail 😂
Ofc
Thanks Jay
I haven't watched this video yet but $5 D-Fi is every set on this list for me.
$1 EDX Pro clears frfr
I use my Tea 2's and Heyday as beaters.
How long til companies start churning out 20 dollar full range planar IEMs? OMG would value skyrocket through the rood.
kz XD
Hi Jay, loved the vid! Been a long time subscriber here.
I currently own the Supermix 4 and very impressed with it so far. However I've been growing very curious about the endgame stuff and would like to ask, if I would upgrade to an IEM in the 600-1000 range, how much of a noticeable difference would it make?
For example, something like upgrading to the Oracle MkIII or Hype 10. I seem to like it better when I EQ my SM4 to those two. I live in a country where there's not much audio stuff especially IEMs to go demo around so I would appreciate your insight 😊
Coming from a non-reviewer standpoint, because idk if he will respond, over the last year and a half I got the Dunu SA6 Mk. II, the Moondrop Variations, the Timeless AE, the Hype 4, and most recently the Supermix 4 and the Estrella, and my two favorite sets are the SM4 and the SA6 Mk II (not a recommendation, I just love it, it’s 580).
Pretty much at higher prices, if you’re looking at close to the same tuning (close to Harman, or, if you really are looking at Oracle Mk. 3 or Hype 10, more like natural with bass or subbass boost), so you get the tech.
I like the SA6 mk. 2 because of the “soundstage” but that’s a subjective effect, it’s really just up to the effect you want, but the SM4 was an excellent place to start EQing to learn what you want, in my opinion. I think if you discover a tuning you love, and find a store with an excellent return policy, maybe try something out, but all of my purchases have been blind-buys… and I’ll just say I haven’t been happy with all of them (looking at you Moondrop QC)
@@irvin3479 oh also! what i will say is that Jay’s IEM Genre guide (in the description) is pretty well done for so many different preferences and price points.
Save up for Symphonium Crimson or Prestige LTD, you'll see a bigger jump there
I have not yet begun to peak
Your peak is coming, I believe
My fab IEM is simgot500LM tuned to smooth.. I can’t believe it has only one DD driver… I won’t look for anything else
The Tyll Hertsens graphic was LOL.
Would you say the Mega5est is in the category of Good EQ IEMS?
ya its fine
Kz D-Fi my Beater
EPZ Q1 Pro for Neutral
CCA Rhapsody my All Rounder
Celest Wyvern Black my Smooth and Warm
KZ PR2 Ver.2 Analytical
KBEar Rosefinch my Basshead
Kefine Delci OG and KZ PRX my 2 Fav😍
Everyone should keep a grado for that treble fireworks
For the very bad the quarks 1 and 2 are good options
Do you have any technical iem suggestions under 100 dollars ? Or under 200 dollars ?
Till 200 bucks for me it’s clearly the Kiwi Ears Quintet. Till 100 I would say 500lm. Around 100 maybe while Sale the Supermix 4 or Pula PA02/CKLVX.
SUpermix4
Roller-coaster was wild😂
Hi jay, any chance of reviewing the annihilator 2023? Thanks!
What iem would you suggest for imaging in shooter games like Tarkov?
Price? EM6L for around $100 all you really need for gaming
As a super noob, The estrella are the most expensive set I bought, and I'm quiet surprised every time by the details retrieval and separation and very nice soundstage I get, now I'm waiting for reviews for the aful 5+2 wich seem quiet nice, I'm really looking for details, and separation any very good set to recommend? Especially for death metal, prog etc
Hey. What‘s your budget? IMO there is nothing better than Estrella bellow 300 bucks. The bass hits really hard, resolution and details are great (till 500 bucks) and the soundstage is massive and competes under kilobuck. More monitor-like or studio-like technical is the Oriveti OH700VB. Very detailed bass and pin point imaging. Otherwise also very technical are the I/O Volare (very good res and deep soundstage) or Xenns Top (for me the most true to live sound).
Budget? You won't notice a noticeable upgrade until you move up to the Crimson and Prestige LTD, and even then the difference isn't huge. The Crimson is the upgrade to the Estrella, but not huge. Check my rankings/genre list
Oh I didn't know you had such a list 😬🙏@@jayyaudio
I just love my Sivga Que to bits❤
I miss the P1 Max days
Beater sets are very important if you have kids
Welp lost my Hexa during the hectic college days, guess i go buy the SM4 then
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shanling me600 are missing in the list, which seem pretty good ones!
W video!
ty
IEMs aside, ID on the jacket? Looks fire 🔥 😊
sly & co 😊
I find it difficult to find an IEM to start with.
I own some pretty nice grado SR 325's and wanted to try some IEM's I only have about 150 + some wiggle room
SIMGOT EW300 regular and Shozy P20 for variety, or just grab the SIMGOT Supermix4
Has anybody checked out the new Walmart Branded type c in ear headphones? (ONN) They competed well with a pair of $20 IEMs (DCMEKA AO9's)
Nice. How about a set for sleeping? 😂
Simgot Ea500lm for sure.
Any IEM with the word “night” in it will do the job 😂
Beyerdynamic Beat Byrd are very comfortable to use while sleeping.
I'm just a humble "music enjoyer". I can sit this one out ❤ edit: looks like I'm already at #1. rip
That’s great to hear ❤️
@@jayyaudiothere are also earbuds... You should give it a try 😂
I am snoozing was too much lately. Missed member only watch once again 😔
Next time brother
FACTS (I haven't watch the video yet)
FACTS
lol Estrella.
Me when i done getting the kato and see the thumbnail😢
oh no
@@jayyaudio by curiosity, why's it there in the thumbnail though, I don't see you mention anything about it in the video,,?
Nice jacket
thanks
Cvj nightelf pls
Wait am I not the only one who recommeneded these earphones? Spoiler- I tried them sound quality compares closely to my KZ ZSN Pro 2's which are pretty bad for what they charge for these headphones MSRP in my opinion