Thankyou for the great review! Absolutely loving the deuce! Works as the perfect all-rounder for me considering i listen to alot of hiphop, reggae and trap! Cheers
I think this IEM is market breaking for Bass heads. The bass quality is fantastic imo. With that being said, I put a 33 Ω FiiO impedance adapter on my pair 😈
Great review! Been enjoying them now for a few months, absolutely love them. I do take them to bed watching a couple episodes of landman before sleeping, absolutely fantastic!
Had to wait 6 months for mine but this set pairs so well with '60s & '70s reggae, that I don't mind. HBB pulled off a really unique (in a good way) sound signature. I was waiting for you to review the Deuce and I'm glad you like to have some fun too! Also FATfreq makes the same cable with interchangeable 2.5, 3.5 & 4.4mm terminations.
I didn't see that 4 stars coming from you😊. I was contemplating on buying the Maestro Mini when this came out. Glad I waited because I like the Deuce ( and saved money). So now I know how much bass is just enough. And as for the adapter it stays in the case...LOL.
I like it a lot. The thing about the scarlet mini is it’s a high volume set - you have to crank the volume to get the treble to sit right in the mix. The deuce works better at mid volumes.
I had mine brought in to Fatfreq HQ to glue in the 2pin connectors to the iem. The review doesn't mention it but a lot of people broke a piece of the resin body due to a design flaw in the iem. Previously i snapped a small piece of the resin body. They fixed it for me. Then did that aforementioned glue-ing. Now it's very robust and strong. The sound profile is really unique. And i don't own any other iems like it, more expensive or otherwise
I personally love their black and grey accents under the resin along with their semi custom mold, its a really good fit. I was pretty skeptical in the beginning, I had already blind ordered and this being the only IEM I have ever most spent on, I was hoping that I don't go wrong with HBB's collab and recommendation. In all fairness, I saw a few videos out there where people just judged Deuce to be shit piece of IEM basis off Squiglink charts but I am so happy, that this IEM just absolutely broke the market not in terms of price for the bass heads but also sort of it delivery. Seriously sick Collab by HBB and Fatfreq have really delivered that Subass that I craved for when I first tried their Maestro mini and Scarlett mini. Its quiet similar but with smoother treble 👌
This set really gives me the sense of the old Moondrop Variations, with a ton of extra sub-bass. Also nice to see you had fun with it. It is good, not great, but the only cheaper set that I like more right now, is the Aful Explorer, but those tunings aren't even close, so good compliments for bass-heads.
Mark, I have it and it is fun. When I go for my 3-5 mile walk / exercise / this is the one I take. What I am intrigued about now is the HBB Punch and how does it compare. An interesting video might be the best “portfolio” of IEMs for those of us who never intend to live with just one.
I feel the impedance adapter kind of muddies the mid range, but really, really, REALLY enjoy the bass feel and snappiness. Buy only from Linsoul, not from FatFreq as they have a long (since release) history of taking forever (3+ months). I got mine in 3 days. Best money I have ever spent outside my Geshelli stack.
Really enjoy the Deuce. I do not have the cajones to remove the cable though after all the horror stories of the housing being pulled out so my cable remains married to the IEMs.
A very versatile set because of the way they tuned the midbass. Metal can become a bloated mess but the deuce work great with it. Dubstep and all that obviously makes a lot of fun. I like how laid back the set is, not too much energy but its also not boring . Enough to balance the bass. Its pricey but the uniqueness and great sound makes up for it.
hooray for nozzle measurement. it's something reviewers often miss out on. "it fits ok" just doesn't help me make a decision (especially if I can't try before I buy).
@@SuperReview my left ear prefers smaller eartips sometimes. if an IEM has more than 5.5-ish nozzle width, it generally can't accomodate that size difference. gotten on good with the QKZ x HBB, Tangzu Fudu, and 7Hz Timeless. did not ever want to try a Blessing 2 or a Truthear Zero because of the wide nozzles. i immediately disqualify them. i got a TKZK Ouranos to try the "Harman" tuning, had a hard time with fit. thankfully those don't have deep insertion and foam eartips keep them in place.
Should I get EM6L, Supermix 4, Moondrop B3, or Kiwi Orchestra Lite for gaming / music listening? I mostly play competitive games like valorant but I want a wide fit of game genres as well.
7:00 Gotta say, that flush-sitting look has something to it. Would probably be a pretty good sidesleeper IEM. If falling asleep to deep sub bass rumble is how you're feeling.
Also bassy with 15-50 ohm impedance adapter: Aoshida E20 and ivipQ Conch V12 (the 2DD+6BA). E20 definitely a budget gem, quite power hungry with the added impedance though
Hi Mark, looking forward to watching this review! :) Two questions: -is the fit similar to Maestro Mini (didn’t fit me)? -have you ever tried CIEMs and if so, what do you think about them? Sorry if you answered question 1 in the vid already, I’ll watch later.
I recall the Maestro Mini did not fit me very well, it seemed pretty oddly shaped when I tried it at CanJam almost two years ago. No such problems with this one, but I don't have them both to compare. Never tried CIEMs, seems like a lot of hassle to get one that fits perfect and will probably sound different than expected. I'm happy with universals.
@ thank you for answering both my questions. Knowing MM didn’t fit you well too but these do, I will put these on my shortlist. Regarding CIEMs: I fully understand. Just got my first one in and love the fit, better than any UIEM except for maybe the Sennheiser IE series, but sound could be better for the price. I think that’s the fault of the IEM itself though (Hisenior Okavango) and not the fact it is a CIEM. The hassle was real with this for sure, but in the end it was worth it to me having wanted to try CIEMs for years. :)
@ it would be worth a shot if you find a cheap one although most are more this "oldschool" IEM tuning with way too much mud - maybe something more recent like the Mega5EST CIEM or so?
@@SuperReview if you want a suggestion, Bellos Audio (basically FiR's budget CIEM brand) could be a good route to go. X2 is $499 and their X4 is $999. (X4 has the most bass I think)
@SuperReview haha... Currently I do this with the Dunu Falcon Ultra. There is an interesting helmet dance I have to do. Or I can do some epic fiddling and faffing to get them in after I put the helmet on. Someone needs to solve this problem for all of us that love good quality tunes with our turns.
I think I've seen people swap the speakers on those Sena helmet comms (or similar) with Koss Porta Pro drivers. Dunno if it sounds good in a helmet tho...
One idea for your guide format: how to measure IEMs /& headphones yourself at home - needed equipment, price barrier entry, software needed etc. I saw some IE711 clones on AliExpress for less than 100$ and if that is all you need, I would actually consider buying one to measure my stuff myself :)
That's all you need if you have a pc with the appropriate input/output. Then install room EQ wizard. My pc does some weird processing on the mic input so I had to get a cheap usb dongle to use as a sound card.
Cleaning nylon cables: Color-safe OxiClean, keep connectors out - far out enough they don't get saturated. Ten minute soak, rinse, dry, cleans most of the cable. Can spot clean remaining areas. Also really good for Apple Watch sport loops. YMMV.
I put the 3.5mm version of the deuce cable on my ej07m kinda lava. Love the red on red! (I put the Dunu Lyre mini on the deuce instead, happy with the purchase overall)
mark would you please add some graphs of other iems using an impedance adapter? mega5est and others? if you get the time of course it would be appreciated
For it to do anything the IEM needs to have a variable impedance curve. Most DDs do not and it does nothing. With DD+BA hybrids, it usually boosts the bass although some it doesn't, it depends on the design. Mega5EST it does, it's quite a broad boost starting very high up, 700Hz or so and with 20Ω it's +6dB in the sub-bass (below 100Hz or so)- that's over the existing bass boost, not over flat. It also attenuates the treble starting 3kHz or so but much less, it's only down -1dB.even 6kHz+. I don't think it's possible to post links but if you add /a/SxpeKCh to Imgur, you'll find measurements, I just did very rough ones and uploaded.
Too much midbass hurts the ears tho just right amount like tanchjim origin or thiea oracle mk1 or boosted treble of original mega5est with eq then subbass does not fatigue ears on lower frequency love it boosted to 20 to 30 db on mid volume does the emersion and body of the mid bass. Balancely boosted eq it to meta tuned naturaly of the lower mid treble to upper high treble frequency to make the details balanced with the rumble👌✨️
I really like mine but the build quality is a bit sus, the 2 pin on the left side of mine crapped out randomly, and when I went to change the cable the resin cracked on the recession of the right side, thankfully a cable change fixed the left and the right was purely cosmetic, but be careful with them they are fragile and not the best built, also the nylon sheath on the cable was starting to unfurl and the inside was coming out. Its the best iem i would never recommend
It’s an awesome iem, love the aesthetic and the cable. Powerful bass and overall is still clean. Sadly the fit is not for me, so I have to let it go after having it for a couple of weeks.
Be careful, the terminal inlet will break if the two pins bend, and they will bend because the two pins are easily bendable. This happened to me while my Deuce was in my jacket pocket. I took it out later that day and was surprised it was folded and now has cosmetic damage. I had thought this IEM was good for everyday carry because the two-pin connection seemed very snug, which I believed would reduce the risk of losing the IEMs. Make sure to put em on a case if youre planning to use it out during the day
Exact thing just happened to me, the 2 pin bent making my left side not work, and when I tried to change cables my right side snapped, at least it was cosmetic. Also the sheath of the cable was already breaking after less than 2 months of usage, the sound is amazing but the build isn't very good
@@nekrozclockworkI recommend ivipq cables, they have soo many to choose from. Very, very nice build quality. And it’s best to buy them when aliexpress has those discount periods. I have a few that were discounted from 100+$ down to 60-55$
@nekrozclockwork at least mine that bent is just cosmetic and not really obvious. But as a 3d printed resin shell, my T3+ is sturdier than this. This enclosed terminal inlet design is for metal material, not for resin. RIP to your set
@@brownwallet942 it worked again when I changed to another cable so something must have been not connecting properly, not sure why tho, if they had fully broken I would have been so mad.
Personally I will way KZ yes KZ ..to utilize it's new DD driver find in Zenith in more iems it's a pretty good driver that punches way above its price range 😉
I use the impedance adapter from Deuce in my Blessing 3 😅 I don’t like it with Deuce I am not a basshead, my favorite IEM is Blessing 3 but I really like the Deuce
Between the botched release and the design flaw of the connector, this iem has had a rough time. Even HBB will tell you there’s better in the price range. Most of the Ziigaats (I rec Doscincos) will sound better with multiple drivers compared to just 2DD. And if you can afford a bit more, go for the Punch, better in every way.
I love the Deuce. Shame about the customer experience that many have had. I was lucky to get good service. Wish it was better for others too. I am also really impressed with the psychoacoustic stage that I experience. Made an instant buy for me from Cam Jam London 2024
The best way I would describe the Deuce is that it's a great 4th or 5th IEM; the one you reach for when you're getting a little bit tired of your main rotation and just want to have fun with your music every once in a while. This thing can never be my daily driver because that bass will be annoying to listen to after some time. I wholeheartedly recommend this over either of the Mini models i.e. the Maestro Mini and the Scarlet Mini because of its (IMO) superior tuning and timbre. Maestro Mini IMO has a very uneven upper mid and treble region, while the Scarlet Mini is simply a muddy, muffled mess.
@@SuperReview wait till you get your hands on a Nightjar Duality 💀 I recently got the chance to try them and they're basically the Deuce on steroids. TFW you're dealing with an IEM with less than 90dB of sensitivity 🤯
After a horrible vendor experience acquring my Deuce, i really wanted to hate it. However, it fits me perfectly, blocks out noise better than almost everything, and I really love the sound. The bass doesn't bother me with rock and prog, and it sounds great with my ibasso DC-Elite dongle. Its a keeper because its so unique.
I was an original pre-order, and it finally arrived 4 months after commitment date. No answers to any of my inquiries. Retail online stores had stock well before they fulfilled pre-orders. Others waited longer and didn't get inclusions promised, so I felt lucky. 1st world problems for sure, but a huge black eye for the vendor. Then they pissed Chris off after benefitting from his followers and tuning.
So you’re saying this set was more well suited for rap style music like Tupac but not that good for Cigarettes after sex? Weird I thought you busted that myth on the other video lol
@ it’s a certain style of music correct? I don’t mean to sound like a hater, I just personally think you dug a little too deep saying things were “busted” when they were more just opinion based. Other than that, I love your content especially since you and I share a very similar sound signature preference.
Everyone talking about it being fun. It’s low fidelity fun at best. The mids and highs have zero technical capabilities. They sound very low resolution. Fatfreq don’t deserve your money for this shamble of a release.
@ You are a reviewer, so I’m sure your copy arrived with zero hiccups. If you had experienced half of what I went through to finally get my pre-order, only for it to arrive with a left bud that was DOA, you’d understand the reason for my disdain for Fatfreq. I still managed to get some sound out of it by manipulating the depth of the cable insertion for a few songs, can’t get any sound now. SO, after months of back and forth with Fatfreq, they want me to pay return shipping and wait AGAIN (for another several months one can only assume) to SEE if they can rectify the issue. The release was a horror show for anyone that didn’t take special priority. They are the only company where I have felt legitimately ripped off. Like my money was being held hostage. Can’t disregard them enough now
Since when the unique iems start getting 4 stars on this channel? Hbb or any other collab should not affect your objectiveness and consistency. Should press dislike this time.
The deuce is unique in a pretty good way. The low low boom is just *chef's kiss
Agreed it's pretty unique and well done.
Thankyou for the great review! Absolutely loving the deuce! Works as the perfect all-rounder for me considering i listen to alot of hiphop, reggae and trap! Cheers
I think this IEM is market breaking for Bass heads. The bass quality is fantastic imo. With that being said, I put a 33 Ω FiiO impedance adapter on my pair 😈
You mad lad.
@ indeed
Hey man, what’s the crack with the fiio impedance adapter?
@@SuperReviewwill you be reviewing the Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch?
Based
Great review! Been enjoying them now for a few months, absolutely love them. I do take them to bed watching a couple episodes of landman before sleeping, absolutely fantastic!
Had to wait 6 months for mine but this set pairs so well with '60s & '70s reggae, that I don't mind. HBB pulled off a really unique (in a good way) sound signature. I was waiting for you to review the Deuce and I'm glad you like to have some fun too! Also FATfreq makes the same cable with interchangeable 2.5, 3.5 & 4.4mm terminations.
I didn't see that 4 stars coming from you😊. I was contemplating on buying the Maestro Mini when this came out. Glad I waited because I like the Deuce ( and saved money). So now I know how much bass is just enough. And as for the adapter it stays in the case...LOL.
I like it a lot. The thing about the scarlet mini is it’s a high volume set - you have to crank the volume to get the treble to sit right in the mix. The deuce works better at mid volumes.
I haven't heard Scarlet Mini, but haven't found anyone who loves it.
I had mine brought in to Fatfreq HQ to glue in the 2pin connectors to the iem. The review doesn't mention it but a lot of people broke a piece of the resin body due to a design flaw in the iem.
Previously i snapped a small piece of the resin body. They fixed it for me. Then did that aforementioned glue-ing.
Now it's very robust and strong.
The sound profile is really unique. And i don't own any other iems like it, more expensive or otherwise
I personally love their black and grey accents under the resin along with their semi custom mold, its a really good fit. I was pretty skeptical in the beginning, I had already blind ordered and this being the only IEM I have ever most spent on, I was hoping that I don't go wrong with HBB's collab and recommendation. In all fairness, I saw a few videos out there where people just judged Deuce to be shit piece of IEM basis off Squiglink charts but I am so happy, that this IEM just absolutely broke the market not in terms of price for the bass heads but also sort of it delivery. Seriously sick Collab by HBB and Fatfreq have really delivered that Subass that I craved for when I first tried their Maestro mini and Scarlett mini. Its quiet similar but with smoother treble 👌
Thank you for the nozzle measurement.
you sir are a machine! may I ask what your day job is?.. just wonder how you are able to schedule.. salute!
LOL I'm currently between jobs, so spending more time on RUclips + Squiglink, can you tell??
@SuperReview the current job markets loss is the iem reviewers world gain!
If mega5est bass is a big speaker this just change its subwoofer to more defined this kinda satisfying emersion😂🤭🤞✨️
This set really gives me the sense of the old Moondrop Variations, with a ton of extra sub-bass. Also nice to see you had fun with it. It is good, not great, but the only cheaper set that I like more right now, is the Aful Explorer, but those tunings aren't even close, so good compliments for bass-heads.
Mark, I have it and it is fun. When I go for my 3-5 mile walk / exercise / this is the one I take. What I am intrigued about now is the HBB Punch and how does it compare. An interesting video might be the best “portfolio” of IEMs for those of us who never intend to live with just one.
I have had this set since they came out, and it does make a lot of sense. I really enjoy it.
could you say if you’d be able to sleep on your side with iems in your reviews? Thanks awesome video as always
I usually talk about sleep. I'm more of a side sleeper, but do end up moving throughout the night. TBH I can side sleep an Etymotic :P
Dang, Deuce was in the house. I think it's a fun, unique addition to any library.
It's got strong "yo try this" energy.
I feel the impedance adapter kind of muddies the mid range, but really, really, REALLY enjoy the bass feel and snappiness. Buy only from Linsoul, not from FatFreq as they have a long (since release) history of taking forever (3+ months). I got mine in 3 days. Best money I have ever spent outside my Geshelli stack.
Deuce is so awesome. So happy to have one in my collection.
Really enjoy the Deuce. I do not have the cajones to remove the cable though after all the horror stories of the housing being pulled out so my cable remains married to the IEMs.
The cable do be pretty tight.
A very versatile set because of the way they tuned the midbass. Metal can become a bloated mess but the deuce work great with it.
Dubstep and all that obviously makes a lot of fun.
I like how laid back the set is, not too much energy but its also not boring . Enough to balance the bass.
Its pricey but the uniqueness and great sound makes up for it.
hooray for nozzle measurement. it's something reviewers often miss out on. "it fits ok" just doesn't help me make a decision (especially if I can't try before I buy).
What does the nozzle measurement mean to you?
@@SuperReview my left ear prefers smaller eartips sometimes. if an IEM has more than 5.5-ish nozzle width, it generally can't accomodate that size difference. gotten on good with the QKZ x HBB, Tangzu Fudu, and 7Hz Timeless. did not ever want to try a Blessing 2 or a Truthear Zero because of the wide nozzles. i immediately disqualify them. i got a TKZK Ouranos to try the "Harman" tuning, had a hard time with fit. thankfully those don't have deep insertion and foam eartips keep them in place.
Good Lord that's a lot of bass, makes for an interesting IEM. I'm not a basshead either but this would be interesting to add to my collection 🤣
Should I get EM6L, Supermix 4, Moondrop B3, or Kiwi Orchestra Lite for gaming / music listening? I mostly play competitive games like valorant but I want a wide fit of game genres as well.
7:00 Gotta say, that flush-sitting look has something to it. Would probably be a pretty good sidesleeper IEM. If falling asleep to deep sub bass rumble is how you're feeling.
Just make sure your music has consistent bass levels, or you'll be shocked away :D
I can confirm its a good sidesleeper! Not quite as invisible as something like the Alba but I like it better
Also bassy with 15-50 ohm impedance adapter: Aoshida E20 and ivipQ Conch V12 (the 2DD+6BA). E20 definitely a budget gem, quite power hungry with the added impedance though
Impedance adapters are fun.
Mark! You turning into a bass head!!!!
Do bass well, and I'm there. A lot of bassy sets just mud city.
Thanks for the review
I think there's a shortage in the market for sub $200 basshead IEMs.
Hi Mark, looking forward to watching this review! :)
Two questions:
-is the fit similar to Maestro Mini (didn’t fit me)?
-have you ever tried CIEMs and if so, what do you think about them?
Sorry if you answered question 1 in the vid already, I’ll watch later.
I recall the Maestro Mini did not fit me very well, it seemed pretty oddly shaped when I tried it at CanJam almost two years ago. No such problems with this one, but I don't have them both to compare.
Never tried CIEMs, seems like a lot of hassle to get one that fits perfect and will probably sound different than expected. I'm happy with universals.
@ thank you for answering both my questions. Knowing MM didn’t fit you well too but these do, I will put these on my shortlist.
Regarding CIEMs: I fully understand. Just got my first one in and love the fit, better than any UIEM except for maybe the Sennheiser IE series, but sound could be better for the price. I think that’s the fault of the IEM itself though (Hisenior Okavango) and not the fact it is a CIEM. The hassle was real with this for sure, but in the end it was worth it to me having wanted to try CIEMs for years. :)
@ Yeah I should probably get a CIEM for “research” purposes.
@ it would be worth a shot if you find a cheap one although most are more this "oldschool" IEM tuning with way too much mud - maybe something more recent like the Mega5EST CIEM or so?
@@SuperReview if you want a suggestion, Bellos Audio (basically FiR's budget CIEM brand) could be a good route to go. X2 is $499 and their X4 is $999. (X4 has the most bass I think)
Appreciate nozzle measurements! I personally could not even wear this iem with that nozzle lol
TBH I was surprised how large it measures, didn't seem large in my ear.
Knowing an IEM fits flat is also great for wearing under a motorcycle helmet!
I'm too afraid to try, I'm scared I won't be able to get the helmet off.
@SuperReview haha... Currently I do this with the Dunu Falcon Ultra. There is an interesting helmet dance I have to do.
Or I can do some epic fiddling and faffing to get them in after I put the helmet on.
Someone needs to solve this problem for all of us that love good quality tunes with our turns.
I think I've seen people swap the speakers on those Sena helmet comms (or similar) with Koss Porta Pro drivers. Dunno if it sounds good in a helmet tho...
Honestly yess! I have had my airpods falling out of them so many times...but i think I will grow a pair and try the same with the deuce 😅
I like the Deuce. Also, like the impedance adaptor on the Monarch MKIII.
Wow, that's pretty sick. How would you compare MKIII with Deuce ? MKIII is def on my wishlist
One idea for your guide format: how to measure IEMs /& headphones yourself at home - needed equipment, price barrier entry, software needed etc.
I saw some IE711 clones on AliExpress for less than 100$ and if that is all you need, I would actually consider buying one to measure my stuff myself :)
Good idea.
That's all you need if you have a pc with the appropriate input/output. Then install room EQ wizard. My pc does some weird processing on the mic input so I had to get a cheap usb dongle to use as a sound card.
Cleaning nylon cables: Color-safe OxiClean, keep connectors out - far out enough they don't get saturated. Ten minute soak, rinse, dry, cleans most of the cable. Can spot clean remaining areas. Also really good for Apple Watch sport loops. YMMV.
Interesting. But the microphonics.... Meh
I put the 3.5mm version of the deuce cable on my ej07m kinda lava. Love the red on red!
(I put the Dunu Lyre mini on the deuce instead, happy with the purchase overall)
mark would you please add some graphs of other iems using an impedance adapter? mega5est and others? if you get the time of course it would be appreciated
I've got some, like DK3001BD, Performer5, Moondrop Meteor, Yume Midnight, Legacy 5, etc.
For it to do anything the IEM needs to have a variable impedance curve. Most DDs do not and it does nothing. With DD+BA hybrids, it usually boosts the bass although some it doesn't, it depends on the design. Mega5EST it does, it's quite a broad boost starting very high up, 700Hz or so and with 20Ω it's +6dB in the sub-bass (below 100Hz or so)- that's over the existing bass boost, not over flat. It also attenuates the treble starting 3kHz or so but much less, it's only down -1dB.even 6kHz+. I don't think it's possible to post links but if you add /a/SxpeKCh to Imgur, you'll find measurements, I just did very rough ones and uploaded.
I tried listening to it, 20Ω on the Mega5EST turns one of the best tuned IEMs in the world into a muddy, bloated mess. Do not recommend.
Is there some place where we can find your all ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐?
👉 squig.link/
@SuperReview 🫶🏼
Yes Mark, give up on treble and join the correct side: Bass
This has lots of both :P
mid ... s
@ Mids optional.
Too much midbass hurts the ears tho just right amount like tanchjim origin or thiea oracle mk1 or boosted treble of original mega5est with eq then subbass does not fatigue ears on lower frequency love it boosted to 20 to 30 db on mid volume does the emersion and body of the mid bass. Balancely boosted eq it to meta tuned naturaly of the lower mid treble to upper high treble frequency to make the details balanced with the rumble👌✨️
I really like mine but the build quality is a bit sus, the 2 pin on the left side of mine crapped out randomly, and when I went to change the cable the resin cracked on the recession of the right side, thankfully a cable change fixed the left and the right was purely cosmetic, but be careful with them they are fragile and not the best built, also the nylon sheath on the cable was starting to unfurl and the inside was coming out. Its the best iem i would never recommend
It’s an awesome iem, love the aesthetic and the cable. Powerful bass and overall is still clean. Sadly the fit is not for me, so I have to let it go after having it for a couple of weeks.
Heart breaking.
Hey Mark will you be at CanJam NYC?
I will!
@ I hope to see you there!
Will you still give the Blessing 3 a five star rating in 2025? I'm curious since it's been almost 2 years since you first reviewed the Blessing 3...
Yeah, I like it a lot still. Though Dusk is just better for me.
Be careful, the terminal inlet will break if the two pins bend, and they will bend because the two pins are easily bendable. This happened to me while my Deuce was in my jacket pocket. I took it out later that day and was surprised it was folded and now has cosmetic damage. I had thought this IEM was good for everyday carry because the two-pin connection seemed very snug, which I believed would reduce the risk of losing the IEMs. Make sure to put em on a case if youre planning to use it out during the day
RIP
Exact thing just happened to me, the 2 pin bent making my left side not work, and when I tried to change cables my right side snapped, at least it was cosmetic. Also the sheath of the cable was already breaking after less than 2 months of usage, the sound is amazing but the build isn't very good
@@nekrozclockworkI recommend ivipq cables, they have soo many to choose from. Very, very nice build quality. And it’s best to buy them when aliexpress has those discount periods. I have a few that were discounted from 100+$ down to 60-55$
@nekrozclockwork at least mine that bent is just cosmetic and not really obvious. But as a 3d printed resin shell, my T3+ is sturdier than this. This enclosed terminal inlet design is for metal material, not for resin. RIP to your set
@@brownwallet942 it worked again when I changed to another cable so something must have been not connecting properly, not sure why tho, if they had fully broken I would have been so mad.
I bet for games the Deuce would slap.
Personally I will way KZ yes KZ ..to utilize it's new DD driver find in Zenith in more iems it's a pretty good driver that punches way above its price range 😉
Despite the drama. Deuce is the best HBB collab, imo
I'm partial to Kinda Lava 😘
The Punch says hold my cable
I use the impedance adapter from Deuce in my Blessing 3 😅 I don’t like it with Deuce
I am not a basshead, my favorite IEM is Blessing 3 but I really like the Deuce
If it works it works 👍
Between the botched release and the design flaw of the connector, this iem has had a rough time. Even HBB will tell you there’s better in the price range. Most of the Ziigaats (I rec Doscincos) will sound better with multiple drivers compared to just 2DD. And if you can afford a bit more, go for the Punch, better in every way.
anyone knows how it compares to the 7hz legato in bass quality (will be using EQ either way)?
I paired with DC07 pro, sooo nice pair
I love the Deuce. Shame about the customer experience that many have had. I was lucky to get good service. Wish it was better for others too.
I am also really impressed with the psychoacoustic stage that I experience. Made an instant buy for me from Cam Jam London 2024
Yeah I haven't followed the customer issues closely but sounds like an unfortunate bungle.
2:40 yeah you right
First the Origin and now the Deuce.... We'll make a basshead out of you yet. 😎
You'll have to wrest muh mids from my cold dead hands!!!1
I love bass. It's like salt but for music, it brings the flavour out.
Can you add too much salt?
@@SuperReview Yes, absolutely. Just like with food, gotta add it in moderation.
I'm a bit reserved on this iem as I bought the 'mini' for 600 SGD and have been very disappointed with mine
What's disappointing about it? Dunno that this will change that.
Flat sound lackluster bass
You want /more/ bass than a Maestro Mini?
The best way I would describe the Deuce is that it's a great 4th or 5th IEM; the one you reach for when you're getting a little bit tired of your main rotation and just want to have fun with your music every once in a while. This thing can never be my daily driver because that bass will be annoying to listen to after some time.
I wholeheartedly recommend this over either of the Mini models i.e. the Maestro Mini and the Scarlet Mini because of its (IMO) superior tuning and timbre. Maestro Mini IMO has a very uneven upper mid and treble region, while the Scarlet Mini is simply a muddy, muffled mess.
I can see some mad lads maining Deuce, but yeah for me it'd be a secondary set.
@@SuperReview wait till you get your hands on a Nightjar Duality 💀 I recently got the chance to try them and they're basically the Deuce on steroids.
TFW you're dealing with an IEM with less than 90dB of sensitivity 🤯
Isn’t this project shut down? I thought I remember reading that somewhere… wouldn’t mind trying it myself tho, looks fun.
Seems still for sale.
gobsmacking bass!
i got mine very early into the shipping cycle, and i just cannot keep these things out of my ears. they live on my desk permanently every since.
How does it compare to the Chopin Mark?
Aren't they going for a similar style sound signature?
The Chopin of course has much less bass.
This is a lot more vee + bassy than Chopin.
After a horrible vendor experience acquring my Deuce, i really wanted to hate it. However, it fits me perfectly, blocks out noise better than almost everything, and I really love the sound. The bass doesn't bother me with rock and prog, and it sounds great with my ibasso DC-Elite dongle. Its a keeper because its so unique.
How long did it take to get yours?
I was an original pre-order, and it finally arrived 4 months after commitment date. No answers to any of my inquiries. Retail online stores had stock well before they fulfilled pre-orders. Others waited longer and didn't get inclusions promised, so I felt lucky. 1st world problems for sure, but a huge black eye for the vendor. Then they pissed Chris off after benefitting from his followers and tuning.
They didn't respond to emails at all?
Never responded - many others had the same experience.
@ Do you mind sharing some of those emails with me? Might be worth a follow-up video.
Huh... so you didn't sleep with this one... that's pretty telling. It's unlike you to not put another notch on your headboard, Mark...
So you’re saying this set was more well suited for rap style music like Tupac but not that good for Cigarettes after sex? Weird I thought you busted that myth on the other video lol
If Cigarettes After Sex is an entire genre, ya got me.
@ it’s a certain style of music correct? I don’t mean to sound like a hater, I just personally think you dug a little too deep saying things were “busted” when they were more just opinion based. Other than that, I love your content especially since you and I share a very similar sound signature preference.
For my ears personally, long nozzles are a lot worse for fit than wide nozzles.
I can see that. I notice long nozzles more than wide.
It's a shame that the fulfillment on this IEM has been an utter nightmare
I'd assume it's settled down by now, is that not the case?
Everyone talking about it being fun. It’s low fidelity fun at best. The mids and highs have zero technical capabilities. They sound very low resolution. Fatfreq don’t deserve your money for this shamble of a release.
But what if people who aren't you like it?
@ You are a reviewer, so I’m sure your copy arrived with zero hiccups. If you had experienced half of what I went through to finally get my pre-order, only for it to arrive with a left bud that was DOA, you’d understand the reason for my disdain for Fatfreq. I still managed to get some sound out of it by manipulating the depth of the cable insertion for a few songs, can’t get any sound now. SO, after months of back and forth with Fatfreq, they want me to pay return shipping and wait AGAIN (for another several months one can only assume) to SEE if they can rectify the issue. The release was a horror show for anyone that didn’t take special priority. They are the only company where I have felt legitimately ripped off. Like my money was being held hostage. Can’t disregard them enough now
Would you be willing to share your email correspondence with Fatfreq? Might be worth a follow-up video.
Yeah, I really miss base slam with this set. And the company is a sack of yucky stuff.
Since when the unique iems start getting 4 stars on this channel? Hbb or any other collab should not affect your objectiveness and consistency. Should press dislike this time.
You good bro?
Absolutely. Are you good bro?
You are a psychopath if you use this in your sleep
Imagine rain sounds through Deuce.