Started with blon-bl03, after 30+ iems later I end up with IER-Z1R. Now I'm trying out DIY-ing my own entry level iems. It's a long and expensive journey
I started with the KZ ZST, first ever audiophile IEM, they were amazing for newbie old me, but got fatiguing really quick, so I decided to upgrade to MeeAudio M6 pro g2, it was night and day difference, they blew me away, used them for a long time and then I got the starfields (heh) right around when they were super hyped, I loved them, everything the m6 pro did good the starfields turned it up to 11 and beyond, used them for a couple of months until the timeless realeased and crinacle ranked them A, for 200$, I NEEDED to hear this level of performance, and when they arrived I realized what diminishing returns were, while I could tell the difference in tonality, when it came to details it was hard to notice for me, I thought it was going to be the same as my previous purchases,that they were going to blew me away, still, they felt better (and I got them for 135$ on AliExpress lol) so I was happy, and timeless is what I daily drive today
i have the kz zsts and get really tired of the treble and the strange squashed sound of music. do you have any reccomendations for a warmer iem sub 100$
I started with kz, thinking more drivers are better and then found out actually tuning is what is most important to me. I then moved onto the Aria as per your many recommendations, and now move between the aria the S12 and also the truthear zero. All have their place when I want to go to a wired connection for sure. But I mainly have a bunch of true wireless earbuds while I’m out and about during work days. Three I always carry with me are the Jabra elite 75t active (super bass head), the Jaybird vista 2 (more secure fit with wingtips and an ip68 rating), and just a pair of AirPods gen one. All are awesome s for their own uses. Great video Timmy, as always have a good one
Man my go to IEM for many years was the Shure SE530. I think I daily drove those for more than 15 years before getting into the headphone market. Kept comming back to the Shure's until I listened to the a BLON BL05S, and then a Starfield, S12 and Timeless and yeah, I don't use the Shure SE530 anymore. They are very good but the later are more fun to listen to. Using the S12 lately even for gaming and I just can't seem to go back to the Shure's. Great vid! Looking forward to more!
Great vid bro. I’m new to this hobby as well. A lot of new releases makes it a lot more confusing for a newbie like me. I own the S12 which is awesome. It’s a touch bright and sibilant at times. I bought the Audio Hekili which is quite the opposite of S12. These two serves me pretty well for the time being. I started to listen using the sennheiser Cx 180, RHA MA390, 1More Dual Driver and got serious into this hobby with the KZ ZS10 pro, Fiio FD3 Pro, Moondrop Chu, S12 and Audio Hekili. My current daily drivers S12 and the Hekili paired with Hiby R3 Pro Saber Dap. Cheers✌🏼
IEM’s I currently Go to are my CCA-CA16 which have never let me down,I do use them whenever I’m out but Bluetooth linked to my AZ09 Over Ear Bluetooth Units and they work great. Otherwise at home my go to IEM is my Mele with upgraded cable although I tend to prefer Full size cans indoors so that’s then covered by either My Sennheiser HD650,HD600,HD58X or Audeze LCD-2C. Currently on order are the Sennheiser HD560s and 2 pairs of IEMs being the Moondrop Kato and another Set of Moondrop Chu as I Caught the last pair up with my Vacuum cleaner ripping the wires out of the Centre Splitter unit🙈
My first IEMs were the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore. Little, bullet-style treble heavy iem that remember being mind blowing after years of using Apple earbuds, but they probably don't hold up nowadays.
Just another day, you splashed video for big ongoing sale. Trigger is pulled. You were reserved to recomend Starfields. Now I understand why. It's stepping stone. Thank you 😁
I started with a moondrop star field. Now I’m currently on my IE-600. 1 year so far on this hobby. But headphone wise, started with HD560S. Now I’m on my Arya stealth .
…I’m about a few months into my IEM journey. I have bought/tried/returned OH10, Kato, BASN Bmaster, IE600, FH7S…. and the One I have kept above them all as my daily is-Variations.
Every day carry for me bounce between the Moondrop Aria and the Crin’s Midnights ..and on occasion the OH10’s or KATO….currently been running all day at work this week my end game IEM’s Moondrop Variations ☺️ Is it perfect ..no…but what is 🙃 Great video, thanks and stay safe.
I Started with KZ ZS3 that's the first IEM I got I'm in love with the sound that time Zs3 stayed with me for 3 yrs then I bought KZ ZSN Pro and X , the upgrade from Zs3 is so good after that my Most Recent Buy is Moondrop SSP I'm in love with Moondrop Tuning Now damn . I thinking Buying Aria Snow Or Starfield or the Kato . Moondrop is ❤️ hehezz
my first IEM ever: Kz zsn pro back in 2018 due to the back-for-buck hype it got in my local audiophile community at the time. Now in retrospect, after having been exposed to a few other good IEMs that are now my current daily rotation, the zsn pro is truly not good anymore so I gave it away for free to my buddy. So I used that until 2020 when I got a chance to demo the Moondrop Starfield, immediately loving its sound so I decided to add it into my collection. At that moment, I used the Starfield for home setup and zsn pro for outdoor use when i'm working out or at the workplace. Fast forward to the present days, I've upgraded my collection, with home setup being the absolutely legendary Shuoer S12 (insane technicality for its price, truly my best purchase in a long time) and outdoor use being the CCA CRA. I'm currently quite satisfied with the status quo and hopefully it would stay this way for quite some time, at least until the next major IEM sale lol. The IEM industry has been advancing so quick, it's tough to resist the urge to try out new things.
@@jstevo1349 Haha I can truly understand your frustration bro, and I was forced to use the zsn pro for 2 years lol so the struggle was unbearable. If u wanna upgrade, then I can highly recommend both the S12 or the CCA CRA, which, as I have made obviously clear in my original post, are the 2 current IEMs I'm using. S12 would be a HUGE jump in both the v-shape tuning as well as technicality compared to the zsn pro, but that is like $129 so if you don't wanna stretch your budget that much, then even the CCA CRA is still a solid budget option at a ridiculous price of $15, with again a better v-shape tuning and better technicality than the zsn pro.
I use KZ EDX when I'm at college... When I'm at home I rock the arias and legacy 2 i didn't like the sound of the legacy 2 but i used wavelet with blessing 2 preset and damnnnn it sounds very good tbh... Now I really wanna get the blessing 2 but i can spend 300 dollars for an iem because I'm a student
FYI, when you select a headphone model in Wavelet, it wants you to select the headphone model you're using (ie ), not the one you want it to sound like. Wavelet's AutoEQ applies a frequency adjustment to try to make your headphone sound like the Harman curve. This adjustment looks different for each headphone, so it lets you select the headphone youre using.
I also happened to own a V-Moda ZN, bought one in 2016 and had it up til 2019. Don't quite remember how it sounds, I think it was a hard scooped V-shape which was very typical at the time. This was before I got into the IEM hobby. My first IEM was a Shure SE535 I bought back in 2013 which broke in less than 3 years because I never took care of it which caused one of the shells to break open. Now I own around 21 sets with no true endgame Edit: Also owned a Triple Driver, but it's so mediocre that I gave it away to my neighbor who was going to spend 20 bucks on some junk.
@@Gizaudio It's a hard one, I'm looking at the Tia Trio and Diva the most but there are a ton of other options. But I'd love to try some cheaper IEMs before I finally move on to the TOTL stuff, namely the Maestro Mini and Kinda Lava. I think I'll focus on maxing out the cheaper IEMs before I move on to the true endgame IEMs, trying as many IEMs as possible is what I love about the IEM rabbit hole.
I started with the blon 03 which I loved at the time and still like, then I moved to the ie300 and then added the u12t to the rotation. I like them all for different reasons and use them often. In the future, I am interested in the indigo or the Odin just to have a different taste that compliments my u12t.
@@Gizaudio Yess it's been a ride lol! Pretty happy right now I just did not want to get lots of iems that I would probably have to sell later to get the "endgames" that I wanted thus I just plan on going for my hopefully only two endgames. Btw I do enjoy seeing endgame iems being reviewed it gives me a goal to work towards. Love the content!
@@christiharris292 I really think they are! But I won't lie at least for me it's hard to justify the purchase of the other when I have one already, though I will still do it but it's hard lol. I went with the u12t first because they were more comfortable for me and it was an easier pill to swallow. I think I would leave the u12t for my classical music and soundtrack needs and Odin for tracks with more bass and perhaps more energetic. You honestly can't go wrong with either, u12t is as everyone say a good all-rounder and it might just satisfy all your needs to the point that you cannot justify any other iem purchase. I paired it with the btr7 and it sounds wonderful even out of an apple dongle its 10/10
My first introduction to audio world was with big boy Sennheiser with crap earbud (i think it was 10$ MX series) in my high school year (2012). And yet, I noticed the difference compared to stinky buds from phones. Because of this, I entered the hell hole of audio world, I joined local online forums, and visited several stores. Then I moved on to Vsonic VC02, I read about Vsonic GR02 hype back then but I tried VC02 and it's sooo good. But, unfortunately it had bad QC and pin I literally lose the driver because it became loose somewhere 😂 It still hurts today. During my college years (2015-ish) I rotated between cheapies Audio-Technica CLR100 and Fiio EM3 earbud. Then I moved on to Zero Audio Carbo Tenore and Ocharaku Codonguri. After these two, I kinda got off from IEM world. (circa 2018-19) I just returned again because I discovered crinacle, you, and several youtubers. And boy oh boy chi-fi taking the world by storm, and I kinda lost by seeing new brands are now. Now, I'm daily driving Moondrop Aria SE. This hobby is moving so fast, it's gonna be interesting to see in a couple of years!
i started with a Razer Hammerhead (the first one). It sounded horrible and muddy and i switched over to Edifier H185, an earbuds that i used for around 3 years. After that, i bought a FiiO F3 and Moondrop Spaceship, all broke within a year. I moved to a Pioneer CH3T and i loved it and still survived till now (already more than 2 years). I then recently bought a 7Hz Zero and it's become my main ever since.
My good iem journey started off with the letshouer s12 pro...then I got the OG Elysian pilgrim....then the Thieaudio Oracle mk3 and the I/O Volare and at the end unique melody MEXT.
Hey, so I had IEMs for decades but I wasn´t really informed at what I was buying or listening to. When I started out "seriously" I bought the Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk, then I added the Sennheiser IE 600, the Thieaudio Monarch MKII and now my Endgame TOTL IEM is the Unique Melody MEST Indigo. I still own all of these. The Indigo is a Quad-Driver, it sounds unbelievably good honestly. I can really recommend trying it out. Musikteck has a couple of units left, they are limited to 200. They are the ultimate MEST model.
I was more of a headphone guy and had only APP for in-ears, which I now use when running or I’m on-the-go. DMS and Joshua led me to try Aria, which I like but now use rarely. Then I got Softears Volume and I love it. But it attracts my attention too much (in a good way) so needed something else/more layed back for listening while working so I got IE300 (crazy comfort btw). I also have Final E500 on my bedside for in the bed RUclips before going to sleep. I’m back&forth now between SA6, Oracle, and Variations. But there’s also Focal Elegia (and so many others) around that price so I’m very confused. For wired closed back, I only have V-Moda M100 Master so the Focal could be nice. I’m happy with my 560s for open back atm so my wallet is safe at that end. I’m also not sure if my ears are capable of appreciating anything better than the ones I already have :) And now have 8 headphones&IEMs so maybe I should stop for a while :D
You got to try the QDC Tiger. Slightly less detailed than V14, but much more coherent, natural and engaging. One of very very few flawless IEMs to my ears.
Timmy is finally back 😭 anyways great story and video as always! My first iem was arias and star field and now I’m up with the symphonium Helios what a upgrade! Lol 😂
First actual pair i had were some cheap Panasonics (maybe ergo fit) even now wasnt a bad buy. Then i went through the JVC phase i had the colourful fdHAFX1X. I also actually 'got serious' in the audio game with the one more triple driver. At that time i thought it was the best one could get the price. Oh boy that reality was easily shattered when i head the likes of the kz ate, soundmagic e10 and ttpod t1. Then the Rabbit hoke of the kzs followed back when kz was trying different stuff and not releasing the same thing over and over again. The ed9, zs3 notable mentions. I have the limited run zs7. Then i went on to some japan fi with the carbo basso. Wonderful iems till this date i feel personally for bass. Sony mh1c was something i tried to diverge from chifi as well. Oluv from oluvs gadgets loves them. Rightfully so. But they were a bit dark sounding for me. I was going through this jungle cutting off the path from tfz t2, mh755. I wanted to tey everything in the under 50 usd budget. Then i landed on the BQEYZ KB100. I did not buy iems for a long period after those. Probably almost a year later i dove into etymotic er2se and later er2xr when i realized i liked my thumpy bass in edm. They (er2xr) are the one iem i feel everyone who loves audio and music MUST own in their lifetime. They are such value for money its incredible. After listening to them. I felt i had found pretty much the best of what under 100 usd had to offer. So I bought the Sennheiser ie600 to experience what a higher price tier had to offer. I think this will be the last iem i get. Paired with spinfit cp145. The sound is so clean, fun and yet not obscenely coloured. The jump in technical performance is huge too. But i did realize going to higher price iems would not scale with price. So the thirst for the best was quenched. I feel like it would be stupid to spend more than what I spend on the ie600 for a possible 20% improvement in technical performance. If not lesser. And so ie600 is my endgame :) Atleast for now haha
I started with the KZ EDX PRO, a blind buy, honestly I just wanted to try the audiophile world, so I also bought my current dap, the Sony NW-A55. I enjoyed the bass until I started looking at audiophile youtube channels, then I was introduced to the Aria, and wow I was impressed, cleaner sound, detailed without being boring due to lack of bass. Of course, I read comments that it was better to spend more for the Kato. I bought them and felt the improvement, I started to enjoy the details without having a high level of bass. I would like to make a definitive leap in the moondrop IEMs, what I am looking for is something with more details, more loudness, a bass similar to the kato. I've seen your video of the ultimate moondrop iem buying guide, but I can't decide between Blessing 2 and the variations. My library has j-pop, soundtracks, some rock songs like linkin park, but there are more songs with female vocals.
Started with the Sennheiser Px-100s, then the px-100 iis. Then moved to like you, the V-Moda M100. Will always have a soft spot for those. Then bought the Tin Hifi T4s and I still love those. Also own the Moondrop Aria and the QKZ Khan BGGA edition. Still much prefer the T4s, regardless of the worse fit
my starting iem were zmoda zn and klipsch x10. current rotating thieaudio clairvoyance( had oracle,didn't like the as much). astell & kern zero 1 campfire Jupiter. haven't ventured past $1000 iem. clairvoyance have been my favorite. $1000 plus I use over ear audeze lcd xc and hifiman arya
started with QKZ VK1, has owned a bunch of not too expensive sets since then, with OH10 and TRI I3 being the two most expensive, and Tinhifi T3 (og) my fave IEM ever based on tuning and overall tonality
The best way to not constantly buy new and more expensive audio gear is to use something ok but not amazing as a daily driver and rather use "the good stuff" every now and then, which keep the magic of those better items alive for way longer.
Hey Timmy - great video! I started with my first IEM as the Aria then moved into the Sennheiser IE300 followed by B2 Dusk (all on your recommendation). Now I use the SA6, B2 Dusk and Oracle daily! Still looking for the end-game but enjoying these now!
@@christiharris292 Don t worry it s not difficult to understand.You play a - busy - track ( thats where most iems strangle..) and you observe the instrumentation with both iems.Classical music (pieces with big orchestra) is always a very good test.(Beethoven for example) Thanks anyway!
lol had a similar experience with the 1more quad drivers. used sennheiser and beyerdynamic earbuds for years and was looking for a replacement my broken sennheiser momentum earbuds and was doing research in the internet but didn't have my reliable sources yet so learned about the 1more quad drivers and found them on sale. But i found the sound instantly very very dark. voices came across very dampend and congested. after that i came across the whole chifi stuff with the blons, tins, ikko and moondrop. but using the sennheiser ie300 as my main daily driver
The problem with end game for me is that one day if it dies, there's no way to replace it. I'm pretty much stuck with my TTVJ Apex Glacier amp (yes the time when amp stacks is a thing) as I can't find a replacement for it. Been trying to move towards usb-c DAC but yet to find one that can replace it. Meanwhile the battery life gets shorter overtime but there's nothing I can do about. Am pairing it with a VE3(gen1) that I'm thinking of reshelling to a universal to share the love but also think it's probably not worth it. And yes my amp is 9yo this year and my ciem is 5yo. Discovered your channel while researching Moondrop iems to pair with a UTW5S.
My current daily driver is the CRA CCA with a KZ Bluetooth adapter cause I can't stand cables. By far better than the $150 galaxy buds I had before these imo
Started with a bunch of Skullcandy headphones and IEMs, then like most I got to the hype of M50s and also got Grado sr80es as my open backs. Got into IEMs properly with the spaceship after my cheapo rock zircons died and decided that I much prefer IEMs over headphones, so got the default $100ish rec at the time which was the starfields. Sold em awhile back after upgrading to the Yume and Legacy 5s but after delving into the hobby more I start to miss the starfields because I have weird ears that don't fit the latter 2 well, my fav rn is the Hook X not only because of the balance of tonality and technicalities but also because it's the most comfortable IEM that I've tried so far for me. Saving up for either the oracle or variations.
Xiaomi earbuds, skullcandy iems, kz zs10, kz as10, bgvp dmg, ath im70, fender bluetooth iems, moondrop kpe, thieaudio l3, etymotic er2se, moondrop b2 dusk. Now I use the dusk primarily and keep the er2se around for a different sound signature
It really pisses me off to see how hard is it for this channel to grow, like man, I don't know anyone else as honest as Timmy, he always say "THIS ONE IS BETTER THAN THIS ONE AND HERE'S WHY" most of the reviewers just skip that and say "it comes to taste" 💀💀. I really really love Timmy's reviews and don't be shy to review end game IEMs, although we can't afford them it's still quite interesting, BTW still asking you to do vlogs in Japan bro, gonna be lots of fun.
Please Discuss about where to listen to HiRes Songs and cheap DAP or Mobile Phones are enough or not. cause IEMs are not much worthy without good source of music. and You are doing a good job. Keep It Up.
my first iem was 1more with one dynamic driver, then xiaomi pro had second, third was tin t3, 4th kinera fyr, 5th shzy form 1.1, 6th and currently is tansio mirai 4 pro original cost 320 USD but bought it second hand for 200 USD and still perfect.
My journey started back in 2005 with the cheap Philips SHE1350. The rest of the list is as follows. Philips SHE1360/01 - 3 Philips SHE2610/97 - 2 Sony MDR ED12LP - 2 Philips SHE9700 Philips SHE9800 Nokia WH205 Nokia WH701 Creative EP630 Samsung OEM in ear - 3 Sony MDR EX55AP Mi Piston V2 Soundmagic ES10 Mi Hybrid dual driver KZ ZST Pro KZ ZS5 KZ ZS6 KZ ZS10 KZ AS10 KZ AS16 KZ ASX KZ EDX KZ AST Sennheiser HD599 special edition. 7Hz Timeless
I'm not an audiophile but I wanted an upgrade form my kz terminators cause they peak like hell and hurts the ears. I went into my local audio store to try some iems and headphones, I didn't know what was good but I tried what people highly recommended like monarch mk2 focal utopias (mind you I wasn't gonna buy them right away but wanted to try them to see if i like it) I found I didn't like them that much they were definitely super good but I wasn't excited at all for the price points.. so I thought ok I guess I just like the sound of low priced iems and maybe the high end tunings aren't my thing, but then the clerk handed me the andromeda 2020s.. and they've ruined me lol. Turns out I like super narrow soundstage and the andromeda 2020s were insane to listen 😭 but they're so expensiveee! I have a goal to work to now but I'll never be the same again after I heard them.They honestly weren't as bright as I wanted but I think the terminators ruined my ears 🙃 if you have any reccomendations of something cheaper with a narrow soundstage like those please let me know because I like feeling of the music in the crevice of my brains otherwise I'm going into debt for those beautiful shrek earphones👍
I have started my journey with a hidizs DAC (which is pretty good) and a KZ ZSN PRO X IEMs. And I know now that it (IEMs) wasn’t a wise decision 🥲 now I look for sub-100$ IEM with a wide soundstage. Suggestions are highly welcome from the community! 🙇🏻♂️
Which is a better IEM? Oracle or the RSV? I have a hard time picking between both even though I have demoed them for a while. Would be nice if you could compare them. I would like to use for Music and gaming RPG n JRPG. Also what is the song playing at the end of your video?
i have a wired question , i am not an audiophile but i do listen to music everyday , can i buy only one iem for 400$ and use it for 4 years , will it make sense , to spend 400$ on chi-fi if i am not an audiophile.
Oh boy I wish I had the moni moni :p, yo giz, if you could choose one iem for orchestral/soundtrack music (not really vocal based), what would you choose? For example, interstellar soundtrack, anime background music (mostly emotional). It doesnt matter the price, wich one is the very best
I think I started my IEM journey with Tin T2, then Blon3, Moondrop SSR and few more like Shozy 1.1 or CCA CKX but specifically with their foam tips, they sound like Sennheiser HD650...but then I bought an Oxygen and that completely changed my perception... I have to say these days I am really in love with Blessing2 there is something about the frequency response and how the sound is happening, how mighty yet fragile the sound is....hmmm beautiful...I also enjoy very much Timeless but had to get some proper power for them...✌️ ❤️ 😁 👍
Really curios as to how the elysian diva fits, the oracles cant fit my ears, and wearing the b2 hurts my ears a little, is the elysian diva smaller in size than them?
My first iem was westone 4r and move on to a custom unique melody miracle v1 my daily iem now is mest mkii and campfire holocene (sound like andromeda)
My current is the truthear x crinacle ZERO with TRN BT30, I'm pretty new so (like mentioned in the video) I have no frame of reference but I am happy with this current setup. Thinking of upgrading to the blessing 2, should I?
When I started the audiophile hobby, I used to own a bunch of headphones instead of IEMs. Because at that time, mid and high price level headphones tend to sound significantly better than similar priced IEMs. In terms of sound, headphones usually blew IEMs out of water. For example, Sennheiser HD 6xx and Moon drop blessing 2 have no comparison, Beyerdynamic T5 3rd gen and Campfire Andromeda have no comparison. I really want an IEM sound as good as a headphone for travelling, and I tried a bunch of them, I feel disappointed. How come similar priced IEMs sound so bad compare to headphones? I almost lost hope and thought I would never buy IEMs until I heard end game IEMs at Camjam. 64 audio u12t, yes, this is what I want. This is an IEM suppose to sound. Finally I found an IEM that sound as good as my focal clear mg for travelling. But these have a huge price tag and only reserved for end game IEMs. At similar end game price point, do headphones still beat IEMs? Yes. But only a little better. This make a lot sense. Of course at that level, price performance ratio is not considered. But if you want your IEM to sound as good as headphones? Save more and get end game IEMs. To me, it worth the investment because you will enjoy the best sound and your wallet won't be empty all the time.
Currently using an RHA T20 which I bought 3-4 years ago at 50% off. I'm thinking of stepping up to the Oracle but I'm on the fence since there's no option for me to test one due to my location 😔 I keep going back to the reviews though 😅
Currently have kz edx pro for 3.5mm and moondrop katos for 4.4mm balanced, looking to try out variations, monarch mk2, mest, dunu est 112 for potential endgame
Not really harman bass. I need more midbass than harman target. Though I wouldn't say I prefer one particular signature as most IEMs I listed here are quite differently tuned aside from Monarch MK2 and Oracle
I need one iem, my budget is 50 - 100, I already have zstx, bl03, csn and a lot of tws and Bluetooth headphones. I had a lot of wired earphones like Sony, jbl, Samsung. I don't want to get in that rabbit hole so pls suggest me one good iem under 100$
Timeless is overall better than S12. But over the months I've been using S12 a lot more since it's far more unique sounding. Timeless is guess you can say sound more correct but usual.
Started with ath im02, then get a pair of artio rk01 (the fit is a pain tho). Next step is u6t and now waiting for my Diva as well. Thinking to get an andromeda or spear labs asl 4.5. For custom, I may go for a12t in the future. Heard that Elysian is releasing Gaea with effect audio, wonder if Lee is hand making these as well lol Will you have a chance to hear spear labs asl 4.5 ?
And what about custom IEMs? Do you have any? I would personally think that it would be a next step after trying so many models on all performance levels, but maybe you have a specific reason to stick to universal fit?
I stick to universal mainly because I do reviews. And it's more accurate to review off universal units rather than custom. Though I am planning on getting a custom of something I already own in the future. I just don't know which one I should get.
@@Gizaudio Ohhh, yeah, that makes sense. Hopefully when you get a custom pair of the model you already have in an universal fit you will make a video about all the differences in sound and isolation. Great video as always, I only got ensured to pull the trigger on SA6 during the autumn sale, thanks for everything :D
Started with blon 05s with final ear tips. Now thinking to move to next step. But confused about moondrop kato/blessing 2 or go with timeless/s12….suggest me if possible….
ikko IH10 or S12 is probably the top choice to me in this price range. I like more crispy mid detail. And I care bout the design I need to wear outside. Timeless is a turn off in my taste.
I would say it holds up very well against Oracle. Above Oracle the SA6 is outclassed. So Anole VX, Monarch MK2, Diva, and Twilight are all noticeably better than SA6. SA6 is on the same level as Oracle. And SA6 beats everything else not mentioned above.
I use to live in the USA and it's not much of a hassle to get chifi. Takes about 1-2weeks shipping and the options are much more plentiful. U12T is great though, end game bass and details. Neutral safe midrange and great treble. Just too boring overall. Nothing else to fault about it.
Nice, another 16mins where i have to stay up
the torture
Add sucks, it's way past my bedtime
More like 8'. Just dile up 2x video speed.
Started with blon-bl03, after 30+ iems later I end up with IER-Z1R. Now I'm trying out DIY-ing my own entry level iems. It's a long and expensive journey
I really have come to appreciate your reviews. You are coherent and honest. The consummate reviewer.
I started with the KZ ZST, first ever audiophile IEM, they were amazing for newbie old me, but got fatiguing really quick, so I decided to upgrade to MeeAudio M6 pro g2, it was night and day difference, they blew me away, used them for a long time and then I got the starfields (heh) right around when they were super hyped, I loved them, everything the m6 pro did good the starfields turned it up to 11 and beyond, used them for a couple of months until the timeless realeased and crinacle ranked them A, for 200$, I NEEDED to hear this level of performance, and when they arrived I realized what diminishing returns were, while I could tell the difference in tonality, when it came to details it was hard to notice for me, I thought it was going to be the same as my previous purchases,that they were going to blew me away, still, they felt better (and I got them for 135$ on AliExpress lol) so I was happy, and timeless is what I daily drive today
i have the kz zsts and get really tired of the treble and the strange squashed sound of music. do you have any reccomendations for a warmer iem sub 100$
I started with kz, thinking more drivers are better and then found out actually tuning is what is most important to me. I then moved onto the Aria as per your many recommendations, and now move between the aria the S12 and also the truthear zero. All have their place when I want to go to a wired connection for sure. But I mainly have a bunch of true wireless earbuds while I’m out and about during work days. Three I always carry with me are the Jabra elite 75t active (super bass head), the Jaybird vista 2 (more secure fit with wingtips and an ip68 rating), and just a pair of AirPods gen one.
All are awesome s for their own uses.
Great video Timmy, as always have a good one
Man my go to IEM for many years was the Shure SE530. I think I daily drove those for more than 15 years before getting into the headphone market. Kept comming back to the Shure's until I listened to the a BLON BL05S, and then a Starfield, S12 and Timeless and yeah, I don't use the Shure SE530 anymore. They are very good but the later are more fun to listen to. Using the S12 lately even for gaming and I just can't seem to go back to the Shure's. Great vid! Looking forward to more!
I just got me a pair of the kz zs10 pro and I'm so blown away that I kept looking deeper into Iem's and now I'm watching all your videos
Great vid bro. I’m new to this hobby as well. A lot of new releases makes it a lot more confusing for a newbie like me. I own the S12 which is awesome. It’s a touch bright and sibilant at times. I bought the Audio Hekili which is quite the opposite of S12. These two serves me pretty well for the time being. I started to listen using the sennheiser Cx 180, RHA MA390, 1More Dual Driver and got serious into this hobby with the KZ ZS10 pro, Fiio FD3 Pro, Moondrop Chu, S12 and Audio Hekili. My current daily drivers S12 and the Hekili paired with Hiby R3 Pro Saber Dap. Cheers✌🏼
I really want to try the Hekili!! Thanks for sharing your story!
IEM’s I currently Go to are my CCA-CA16 which have never let me down,I do use them whenever I’m out but Bluetooth linked to my AZ09 Over Ear Bluetooth Units and they work great.
Otherwise at home my go to IEM is my Mele with upgraded cable although I tend to prefer Full size cans indoors so that’s then covered by either My Sennheiser HD650,HD600,HD58X or Audeze LCD-2C.
Currently on order are the Sennheiser HD560s and 2 pairs of IEMs being the Moondrop Kato and another Set of Moondrop Chu as I Caught the last pair up with my Vacuum cleaner ripping the wires out of the Centre Splitter unit🙈
Oh god the last part. Sorry to hear that man. I tend to use my full size headphones indoor mostly as well. Thanks for sharing!
Another great video, keep them coming Timmy. Started with Klipsch s4i, current daily’s are Hana 2021 and ER4XR.
My first IEMs were the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore. Little, bullet-style treble heavy iem that remember being mind blowing after years of using Apple earbuds, but they probably don't hold up nowadays.
Just another day, you splashed video for big ongoing sale.
Trigger is pulled.
You were reserved to recomend Starfields.
Now I understand why.
It's stepping stone.
Thank you 😁
I started with a moondrop star field. Now I’m currently on my IE-600. 1 year so far on this hobby. But headphone wise, started with HD560S. Now I’m on my Arya stealth .
…I’m about a few months into my IEM journey. I have bought/tried/returned OH10, Kato, BASN Bmaster, IE600, FH7S…. and the One I have kept above them all as my daily is-Variations.
Start with kz zsn pro > kbear diamond > blon 03 > Tri i3 / Tin T2 > Blessing 2 > Moondrop A8
Every day carry for me bounce between the Moondrop Aria and the Crin’s Midnights ..and on occasion the OH10’s or KATO….currently been running all day at work this week my end game IEM’s
Moondrop Variations ☺️
Is it perfect ..no…but what is 🙃
Great video, thanks and stay safe.
Yup, 2am baby! The humble SG01 beats my T3+ and Mele. My go-to.
long one too lol
I Started with KZ ZS3 that's the first IEM I got I'm in love with the sound that time Zs3 stayed with me for 3 yrs then I bought KZ ZSN Pro and X , the upgrade from Zs3 is so good after that my Most Recent Buy is Moondrop SSP I'm in love with Moondrop Tuning Now damn . I thinking Buying Aria Snow Or Starfield or the Kato . Moondrop is ❤️ hehezz
my first IEM ever: Kz zsn pro back in 2018 due to the back-for-buck hype it got in my local audiophile community at the time. Now in retrospect, after having been exposed to a few other good IEMs that are now my current daily rotation, the zsn pro is truly not good anymore so I gave it away for free to my buddy. So I used that until 2020 when I got a chance to demo the Moondrop Starfield, immediately loving its sound so I decided to add it into my collection. At that moment, I used the Starfield for home setup and zsn pro for outdoor use when i'm working out or at the workplace. Fast forward to the present days, I've upgraded my collection, with home setup being the absolutely legendary Shuoer S12 (insane technicality for its price, truly my best purchase in a long time) and outdoor use being the CCA CRA. I'm currently quite satisfied with the status quo and hopefully it would stay this way for quite some time, at least until the next major IEM sale lol. The IEM industry has been advancing so quick, it's tough to resist the urge to try out new things.
im using the zsn pros daily and have been for the last few months. im looking for an upgrade because i cant stand the tuning.
@@jstevo1349 Haha I can truly understand your frustration bro, and I was forced to use the zsn pro for 2 years lol so the struggle was unbearable. If u wanna upgrade, then I can highly recommend both the S12 or the CCA CRA, which, as I have made obviously clear in my original post, are the 2 current IEMs I'm using. S12 would be a HUGE jump in both the v-shape tuning as well as technicality compared to the zsn pro, but that is like $129 so if you don't wanna stretch your budget that much, then even the CCA CRA is still a solid budget option at a ridiculous price of $15, with again a better v-shape tuning and better technicality than the zsn pro.
Just ordered my first ones, the 7Hz Salnotes Zero's
I use KZ EDX when I'm at college... When I'm at home I rock the arias and legacy 2 i didn't like the sound of the legacy 2 but i used wavelet with blessing 2 preset and damnnnn it sounds very good tbh... Now I really wanna get the blessing 2 but i can spend 300 dollars for an iem because I'm a student
FYI, when you select a headphone model in Wavelet, it wants you to select the headphone model you're using (ie ), not the one you want it to sound like.
Wavelet's AutoEQ applies a frequency adjustment to try to make your headphone sound like the Harman curve. This adjustment looks different for each headphone, so it lets you select the headphone youre using.
I also happened to own a V-Moda ZN, bought one in 2016 and had it up til 2019.
Don't quite remember how it sounds, I think it was a hard scooped V-shape which was very typical at the time.
This was before I got into the IEM hobby.
My first IEM was a Shure SE535 I bought back in 2013 which broke in less than 3 years because I never took care of it which caused one of the shells to break open.
Now I own around 21 sets with no true endgame
Edit: Also owned a Triple Driver, but it's so mediocre that I gave it away to my neighbor who was going to spend 20 bucks on some junk.
Which endgame are you leaning towards being your first one?
@@Gizaudio It's a hard one, I'm looking at the Tia Trio and Diva the most but there are a ton of other options.
But I'd love to try some cheaper IEMs before I finally move on to the TOTL stuff, namely the Maestro Mini and Kinda Lava.
I think I'll focus on maxing out the cheaper IEMs before I move on to the true endgame IEMs, trying as many IEMs as possible is what I love about the IEM rabbit hole.
I started with the blon 03 which I loved at the time and still like, then I moved to the ie300 and then added the u12t to the rotation. I like them all for different reasons and use them often. In the future, I am interested in the indigo or the Odin just to have a different taste that compliments my u12t.
From $30 to $300 to $2,000 lol. That's awesome! Odin would be a great change of pace from U12T.
@@Gizaudio Yess it's been a ride lol! Pretty happy right now I just did not want to get lots of iems that I would probably have to sell later to get the "endgames" that I wanted thus I just plan on going for my hopefully only two endgames. Btw I do enjoy seeing endgame iems being reviewed it gives me a goal to work towards. Love the content!
@@donniedarko5529 I was debating between u12t and odin for my next go, maybe i should get both, if they are that different?
@@christiharris292 I really think they are! But I won't lie at least for me it's hard to justify the purchase of the other when I have one already, though I will still do it but it's hard lol. I went with the u12t first because they were more comfortable for me and it was an easier pill to swallow. I think I would leave the u12t for my classical music and soundtrack needs and Odin for tracks with more bass and perhaps more energetic. You honestly can't go wrong with either, u12t is as everyone say a good all-rounder and it might just satisfy all your needs to the point that you cannot justify any other iem purchase. I paired it with the btr7 and it sounds wonderful even out of an apple dongle its 10/10
My first introduction to audio world was with big boy Sennheiser with crap earbud (i think it was 10$ MX series) in my high school year (2012). And yet, I noticed the difference compared to stinky buds from phones. Because of this, I entered the hell hole of audio world, I joined local online forums, and visited several stores. Then I moved on to Vsonic VC02, I read about Vsonic GR02 hype back then but I tried VC02 and it's sooo good. But, unfortunately it had bad QC and pin I literally lose the driver because it became loose somewhere 😂 It still hurts today. During my college years (2015-ish) I rotated between cheapies Audio-Technica CLR100 and Fiio EM3 earbud. Then I moved on to Zero Audio Carbo Tenore and Ocharaku Codonguri. After these two, I kinda got off from IEM world. (circa 2018-19) I just returned again because I discovered crinacle, you, and several youtubers. And boy oh boy chi-fi taking the world by storm, and I kinda lost by seeing new brands are now. Now, I'm daily driving Moondrop Aria SE. This hobby is moving so fast, it's gonna be interesting to see in a couple of years!
Great to hear your story man!
i started with a Razer Hammerhead (the first one). It sounded horrible and muddy and i switched over to Edifier H185, an earbuds that i used for around 3 years. After that, i bought a FiiO F3 and Moondrop Spaceship, all broke within a year. I moved to a Pioneer CH3T and i loved it and still survived till now (already more than 2 years). I then recently bought a 7Hz Zero and it's become my main ever since.
My good iem journey started off with the letshouer s12 pro...then I got the OG Elysian pilgrim....then the Thieaudio Oracle mk3 and the I/O Volare and at the end unique melody MEXT.
Hey, so I had IEMs for decades but I wasn´t really informed at what I was buying or listening to. When I started out "seriously" I bought the Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk, then I added the Sennheiser IE 600, the Thieaudio Monarch MKII and now my Endgame TOTL IEM is the Unique Melody MEST Indigo. I still own all of these.
The Indigo is a Quad-Driver, it sounds unbelievably good honestly. I can really recommend trying it out. Musikteck has a couple of units left, they are limited to 200. They are the ultimate MEST model.
I heard many good things about it. Maybe I'll see if I can demo it somewhere.
@@Gizaudio as Andrew from Musikteck directly, I think he might be very willing to work out something! :)
I was more of a headphone guy and had only APP for in-ears, which I now use when running or I’m on-the-go. DMS and Joshua led me to try Aria, which I like but now use rarely. Then I got Softears Volume and I love it. But it attracts my attention too much (in a good way) so needed something else/more layed back for listening while working so I got IE300 (crazy comfort btw). I also have Final E500 on my bedside for in the bed RUclips before going to sleep. I’m back&forth now between SA6, Oracle, and Variations. But there’s also Focal Elegia (and so many others) around that price so I’m very confused. For wired closed back, I only have V-Moda M100 Master so the Focal could be nice. I’m happy with my 560s for open back atm so my wallet is safe at that end. I’m also not sure if my ears are capable of appreciating anything better than the ones I already have :) And now have 8 headphones&IEMs so maybe I should stop for a while :D
You got to try the QDC Tiger. Slightly less detailed than V14, but much more coherent, natural and engaging. One of very very few flawless IEMs to my ears.
Timmy is just collecting all the endgame iem now. Can't wait for the Viento review
really enjoyed this one mate 👌
thank you!!!
First IEM's, Moondrop Aria Snow. Last IEM's, Sennheiser IE600.
Timmy is finally back 😭 anyways great story and video as always! My first iem was arias and star field and now I’m up with the symphonium Helios what a upgrade! Lol 😂
First actual pair i had were some cheap Panasonics (maybe ergo fit) even now wasnt a bad buy. Then i went through the JVC phase i had the colourful fdHAFX1X.
I also actually 'got serious' in the audio game with the one more triple driver. At that time i thought it was the best one could get the price. Oh boy that reality was easily shattered when i head the likes of the kz ate, soundmagic e10 and ttpod t1.
Then the Rabbit hoke of the kzs followed back when kz was trying different stuff and not releasing the same thing over and over again. The ed9, zs3 notable mentions. I have the limited run zs7. Then i went on to some japan fi with the carbo basso. Wonderful iems till this date i feel personally for bass.
Sony mh1c was something i tried to diverge from chifi as well. Oluv from oluvs gadgets loves them. Rightfully so. But they were a bit dark sounding for me.
I was going through this jungle cutting off the path from tfz t2, mh755. I wanted to tey everything in the under 50 usd budget.
Then i landed on the BQEYZ KB100. I did not buy iems for a long period after those.
Probably almost a year later i dove into etymotic er2se and later er2xr when i realized i liked my thumpy bass in edm.
They (er2xr) are the one iem i feel everyone who loves audio and music MUST own in their lifetime. They are such value for money its incredible.
After listening to them. I felt i had found pretty much the best of what under 100 usd had to offer.
So I bought the Sennheiser ie600 to experience what a higher price tier had to offer. I think this will be the last iem i get. Paired with spinfit cp145. The sound is so clean, fun and yet not obscenely coloured. The jump in technical performance is huge too. But i did realize going to higher price iems would not scale with price. So the thirst for the best was quenched. I feel like it would be stupid to spend more than what I spend on the ie600 for a possible 20% improvement in technical performance. If not lesser. And so ie600 is my endgame :) Atleast for now haha
I started with the KZ EDX PRO, a blind buy, honestly I just wanted to try the audiophile world, so I also bought my current dap, the Sony NW-A55. I enjoyed the bass until I started looking at audiophile youtube channels, then I was introduced to the Aria, and wow I was impressed, cleaner sound, detailed without being boring due to lack of bass. Of course, I read comments that it was better to spend more for the Kato. I bought them and felt the improvement, I started to enjoy the details without having a high level of bass. I would like to make a definitive leap in the moondrop IEMs, what I am looking for is something with more details, more loudness, a bass similar to the kato. I've seen your video of the ultimate moondrop iem buying guide, but I can't decide between Blessing 2 and the variations. My library has j-pop, soundtracks, some rock songs like linkin park, but there are more songs with female vocals.
B2 for vocal while Variations for sub bass, music instrument. Its up to your ref
Started with the Sennheiser Px-100s, then the px-100 iis. Then moved to like you, the V-Moda M100. Will always have a soft spot for those.
Then bought the Tin Hifi T4s and I still love those.
Also own the Moondrop Aria and the QKZ Khan BGGA edition.
Still much prefer the T4s, regardless of the worse fit
my starting iem were zmoda zn and klipsch x10.
current rotating thieaudio clairvoyance( had oracle,didn't like the as much). astell & kern zero 1
campfire Jupiter.
haven't ventured past $1000 iem. clairvoyance have been my favorite.
$1000 plus I use over ear
audeze lcd xc and hifiman arya
started with QKZ VK1, has owned a bunch of not too expensive sets since then, with OH10 and TRI I3 being the two most expensive, and Tinhifi T3 (og) my fave IEM ever based on tuning and overall tonality
nice man! thanks for sharing!
The best way to not constantly buy new and more expensive audio gear is to use something ok but not amazing as a daily driver and rather use "the good stuff" every now and then, which keep the magic of those better items alive for way longer.
Hey Timmy - great video! I started with my first IEM as the Aria then moved into the Sennheiser IE300 followed by B2 Dusk (all on your recommendation). Now I use the SA6, B2 Dusk and Oracle daily! Still looking for the end-game but enjoying these now!
Is Oracle a - clear -step up from B2 in separation details for classical music?
@@anatol1204 I think so, they seem to feel more open to me, but i'm so new at this i don't want to steer you wrong
@@christiharris292 Don t worry it s not difficult to understand.You play a - busy - track ( thats where most iems strangle..) and you observe the instrumentation with both iems.Classical music (pieces with big orchestra) is always a very good test.(Beethoven for example) Thanks anyway!
lol had a similar experience with the 1more quad drivers. used sennheiser and beyerdynamic earbuds for years and was looking for a replacement my broken sennheiser momentum earbuds and was doing research in the internet but didn't have my reliable sources yet so learned about the 1more quad drivers and found them on sale. But i found the sound instantly very very dark. voices came across very dampend and congested. after that i came across the whole chifi stuff with the blons, tins, ikko and moondrop. but using the sennheiser ie300 as my main daily driver
The problem with end game for me is that one day if it dies, there's no way to replace it.
I'm pretty much stuck with my TTVJ Apex Glacier amp (yes the time when amp stacks is a thing) as I can't find a replacement for it. Been trying to move towards usb-c DAC but yet to find one that can replace it. Meanwhile the battery life gets shorter overtime but there's nothing I can do about.
Am pairing it with a VE3(gen1) that I'm thinking of reshelling to a universal to share the love but also think it's probably not worth it.
And yes my amp is 9yo this year and my ciem is 5yo.
Discovered your channel while researching Moondrop iems to pair with a UTW5S.
@@viktor1845 the battery is soldered on and it's so tiny 😭 also finding the exact battery is difficult
My current daily driver is the CRA CCA with a KZ Bluetooth adapter cause I can't stand cables. By far better than the $150 galaxy buds I had before these imo
Great video as usual ;)
You didn’t came across KZ during the beginning? 😉
Started with a bunch of Skullcandy headphones and IEMs, then like most I got to the hype of M50s and also got Grado sr80es as my open backs. Got into IEMs properly with the spaceship after my cheapo rock zircons died and decided that I much prefer IEMs over headphones, so got the default $100ish rec at the time which was the starfields. Sold em awhile back after upgrading to the Yume and Legacy 5s but after delving into the hobby more I start to miss the starfields because I have weird ears that don't fit the latter 2 well, my fav rn is the Hook X not only because of the balance of tonality and technicalities but also because it's the most comfortable IEM that I've tried so far for me. Saving up for either the oracle or variations.
ohhh Skullcandy, forgot about those. I used them back in....junior high lol. Loooong ago, completely forgot.
@@Gizaudio haha yeah same, got them when I was back in Junior High too. Back during the good ol phase of Bass=Good.
Xiaomi earbuds, skullcandy iems, kz zs10, kz as10, bgvp dmg, ath im70, fender bluetooth iems, moondrop kpe, thieaudio l3, etymotic er2se, moondrop b2 dusk. Now I use the dusk primarily and keep the er2se around for a different sound signature
skullcandies lol. the highschool pick for me
Now imagine this.. listened to the CRA first and then the 1more quad driver..keeping in mind that the 1more still cost 3 times the price.. ouch
To keep it short, my iem journey started with the Tin T2 and has ended (for now) with the Sony MDR-EX1000.
Man of culture, I semi want to try the ex1000 but I'm really just happy with the ex800st
It really pisses me off to see how hard is it for this channel to grow, like man, I don't know anyone else as honest as Timmy, he always say "THIS ONE IS BETTER THAN THIS ONE AND HERE'S WHY" most of the reviewers just skip that and say "it comes to taste" 💀💀. I really really love Timmy's reviews and don't be shy to review end game IEMs, although we can't afford them it's still quite interesting, BTW still asking you to do vlogs in Japan bro, gonna be lots of fun.
If you could just have one IEM what would it be ?
Great reviews and video
3:03 the key to happiness in audio, right there people
Surprised to not see the Timeless!
Please Discuss about where to listen to HiRes Songs and cheap DAP or Mobile Phones are enough or not.
cause IEMs are not much worthy without good source of music.
and You are doing a good job. Keep It Up.
my first iem was 1more with one dynamic driver, then xiaomi pro had second, third was tin t3, 4th kinera fyr, 5th shzy form 1.1, 6th and currently is tansio mirai 4 pro original cost 320 USD but bought it second hand for 200 USD and still perfect.
Nice find!!
My journey started back in 2005 with the cheap Philips SHE1350. The rest of the list is as follows.
Philips SHE1360/01 - 3
Philips SHE2610/97 - 2
Sony MDR ED12LP - 2
Philips SHE9700
Philips SHE9800
Nokia WH205
Nokia WH701
Creative EP630
Samsung OEM in ear - 3
Sony MDR EX55AP
Mi Piston V2
Soundmagic ES10
Mi Hybrid dual driver
KZ ZST Pro
KZ ZS5
KZ ZS6
KZ ZS10
KZ AS10
KZ AS16
KZ ASX
KZ EDX
KZ AST
Sennheiser HD599 special edition.
7Hz Timeless
currently rocking the Senheiser ie600 and the Mackie MP460 is mainly for live monitoring
Bro you should try the other flagship iems for different iems like Fiir audio M5, Noble Audio Sultan, KSE1200 and else etc
1 question, how do you safely carry more than 1 iems? and does Silica Gel ruin iem? Nice video as always!
I'm not an audiophile but I wanted an upgrade form my kz terminators cause they peak like hell and hurts the ears. I went into my local audio store to try some iems and headphones, I didn't know what was good but I tried what people highly recommended like monarch mk2 focal utopias (mind you I wasn't gonna buy them right away but wanted to try them to see if i like it) I found I didn't like them that much they were definitely super good but I wasn't excited at all for the price points.. so I thought ok I guess I just like the sound of low priced iems and maybe the high end tunings aren't my thing, but then the clerk handed me the andromeda 2020s.. and they've ruined me lol. Turns out I like super narrow soundstage and the andromeda 2020s were insane to listen 😭 but they're so expensiveee! I have a goal to work to now but I'll never be the same again after I heard them.They honestly weren't as bright as I wanted but I think the terminators ruined my ears 🙃 if you have any reccomendations of something cheaper with a narrow soundstage like those please let me know because I like feeling of the music in the crevice of my brains otherwise I'm going into debt for those beautiful shrek earphones👍
I have started my journey with a hidizs DAC (which is pretty good) and a KZ ZSN PRO X IEMs. And I know now that it (IEMs) wasn’t a wise decision 🥲 now I look for sub-100$ IEM with a wide soundstage. Suggestions are highly welcome from the community! 🙇🏻♂️
Oh yes..s12 ..but I prefer it on my desk top with final audio E tips 😋
Which is a better IEM? Oracle or the RSV? I have a hard time picking between both even though I have demoed them for a while. Would be nice if you could compare them. I would like to use for Music and gaming RPG n JRPG.
Also what is the song playing at the end of your video?
i have a wired question , i am not an audiophile but i do listen to music everyday , can i buy only one iem for 400$ and use it for 4 years , will it make sense , to spend 400$ on chi-fi if i am not an audiophile.
Oh boy I wish I had the moni moni :p, yo giz, if you could choose one iem for orchestral/soundtrack music (not really vocal based), what would you choose? For example, interstellar soundtrack, anime background music (mostly emotional). It doesnt matter the price, wich one is the very best
Hi Timmy,just need quick advice between oracle and oracle mk2 which would you prefer if you have to choose one. TIA
I think I started my IEM journey with Tin T2, then Blon3, Moondrop SSR and few more like Shozy 1.1 or CCA CKX but specifically with their foam tips, they sound like Sennheiser HD650...but then I bought an Oxygen and that completely changed my perception... I have to say these days I am really in love with Blessing2 there is something about the frequency response and how the sound is happening, how mighty yet fragile the sound is....hmmm beautiful...I also enjoy very much Timeless but had to get some proper power for them...✌️ ❤️ 😁 👍
Started with blon 03.. for now kbear ink as my daily driver..
I wonder if youd like the Final A8000 as the endgame to the S12, since the A8000 also has quite a bit of treble
I used the quad driver also allot. Until I got the DUNU SA6. :)
Do you use the anole vx with 3.5mm or balanced? Saw some sources say that 4.4 is the way to go with the vx
Can we expect detail review of final audio a400 because I heard they sound like open back hd600. Final audio buying guide also Very helpful🙂
Hello Tim, how are you?
Did you think taht the s12 is good for Metal ?
I want to try It
Really curios as to how the elysian diva fits, the oracles cant fit my ears, and wearing the b2 hurts my ears a little, is the elysian diva smaller in size than them?
My first iem was westone 4r and move on to a custom unique melody miracle v1 my daily iem now is mest mkii and campfire holocene (sound like andromeda)
My current is the truthear x crinacle ZERO with TRN BT30, I'm pretty new so (like mentioned in the video) I have no frame of reference but I am happy with this current setup. Thinking of upgrading to the blessing 2, should I?
When I started the audiophile hobby, I used to own a bunch of headphones instead of IEMs. Because at that time, mid and high price level headphones tend to sound significantly better than similar priced IEMs. In terms of sound, headphones usually blew IEMs out of water. For example, Sennheiser HD 6xx and Moon drop blessing 2 have no comparison, Beyerdynamic T5 3rd gen and Campfire Andromeda have no comparison. I really want an IEM sound as good as a headphone for travelling, and I tried a bunch of them, I feel disappointed. How come similar priced IEMs sound so bad compare to headphones? I almost lost hope and thought I would never buy IEMs until I heard end game IEMs at Camjam. 64 audio u12t, yes, this is what I want. This is an IEM suppose to sound. Finally I found an IEM that sound as good as my focal clear mg for travelling. But these have a huge price tag and only reserved for end game IEMs. At similar end game price point, do headphones still beat IEMs? Yes. But only a little better. This make a lot sense. Of course at that level, price performance ratio is not considered. But if you want your IEM to sound as good as headphones? Save more and get end game IEMs. To me, it worth the investment because you will enjoy the best sound and your wallet won't be empty all the time.
Currently using an RHA T20 which I bought 3-4 years ago at 50% off. I'm thinking of stepping up to the Oracle but I'm on the fence since there's no option for me to test one due to my location 😔 I keep going back to the reviews though 😅
Yeah, it's tough, most of the time blind buying is the only way which sucks. Though Oracle is well worth it.....lol
Currently have kz edx pro for 3.5mm and moondrop katos for 4.4mm balanced, looking to try out variations, monarch mk2, mest, dunu est 112 for potential endgame
Bought my first iem blon blo3 $21 shipped
"the endgame is a big lie" amen to that XD
The vx has very good drivers
So in conclusion you like the treble of diffuse field, Mids of etymotic and bass of harman whith its best technicalities.
Not really harman bass. I need more midbass than harman target.
Though I wouldn't say I prefer one particular signature as most IEMs I listed here are quite differently tuned aside from Monarch MK2 and Oracle
My first and current fav iem still bqeyz KC2.
I need one iem, my budget is 50 - 100, I already have zstx, bl03, csn and a lot of tws and Bluetooth headphones. I had a lot of wired earphones like Sony, jbl, Samsung. I don't want to get in that rabbit hole so pls suggest me one good iem under 100$
Don't you use the timeless anymore? I thought you enjoyed them more than the s12, I might be remembering wrong though
Timeless is overall better than S12. But over the months I've been using S12 a lot more since it's far more unique sounding. Timeless is guess you can say sound more correct but usual.
Started with ath im02, then get a pair of artio rk01 (the fit is a pain tho). Next step is u6t and now waiting for my Diva as well. Thinking to get an andromeda or spear labs asl 4.5. For custom, I may go for a12t in the future.
Heard that Elysian is releasing Gaea with effect audio, wonder if Lee is hand making these as well lol
Will you have a chance to hear spear labs asl 4.5 ?
I might be getting a review unit of Gaea....fingers cross
@@Gizaudio That would be great if you can get a review unit! Wonder how it will compare with Diva! Still waiting to put an order on Diva....
And what about custom IEMs? Do you have any? I would personally think that it would be a next step after trying so many models on all performance levels, but maybe you have a specific reason to stick to universal fit?
I stick to universal mainly because I do reviews. And it's more accurate to review off universal units rather than custom.
Though I am planning on getting a custom of something I already own in the future. I just don't know which one I should get.
@@Gizaudio Ohhh, yeah, that makes sense. Hopefully when you get a custom pair of the model you already have in an universal fit you will make a video about all the differences in sound and isolation. Great video as always, I only got ensured to pull the trigger on SA6 during the autumn sale, thanks for everything :D
Odin doesn't make the list?
Sick!!!
Thanks!!
Started with blon 05s with final ear tips. Now thinking to move to next step. But confused about moondrop kato/blessing 2 or go with timeless/s12….suggest me if possible….
ikko IH10 or S12 is probably the top choice to me in this price range. I like more crispy mid detail. And I care bout the design I need to wear outside. Timeless is a turn off in my taste.
5 months later, how do you feel? 😂
How do you afford all this stuff? Each one is at least 1000$
The alternative name of video "Timmy journey"
yes!
Are there any wireless/bluetooth iems?
Ha ha. I still have that v.moda zn.
How do you view the Dunu SA6 in computation to all the ones you mentioned in this video. How do they hold up?
I would say it holds up very well against Oracle. Above Oracle the SA6 is outclassed. So Anole VX, Monarch MK2, Diva, and Twilight are all noticeably better than SA6.
SA6 is on the same level as Oracle.
And SA6 beats everything else not mentioned above.
@@Gizaudio nice I bought one from hifigo and am wondering if I made the right decision
What is the song name in outro
Ditto for 1 more quads! :)
What about the U12T? I'm wanting an endgame set but don't want the chifi hassle.
I use to live in the USA and it's not much of a hassle to get chifi. Takes about 1-2weeks shipping and the options are much more plentiful.
U12T is great though, end game bass and details. Neutral safe midrange and great treble. Just too boring overall. Nothing else to fault about it.
@@Gizaudio OH getting chifi isn't the issue. But there's no way to demo them. And returning them also doesn't seem to be an option.