My one and done iem used to be the Moondrop Variations. It's at the sweet spot where upgrading to anything better would only increase like 10% or less in quality and cost thousands but at the same time almost anything below or equivalent in price is the same quality or worse. It was my end game... until i heard the Elysian Pilgrim. omG i can't believe the price. It's a Variations killer to me despite not being the exact same tuning. I'm so tempted to pull the trigger right now on it but imma cope with a Variations to Pilgrim EQ. For context, I've heard Elysian Diva 2023 and Annihilator 2023 but not the Gaea. While the more expensive Elysians I've heard are impressive, I've only felt the strong urge to impulse buy when I heard the Diva and Pilgrim. This hobby is so dangerous man

@zora2532

Ай бұрын

I don’t see a Tanchijim Orgin in this list

@kenjikodai

Ай бұрын

I own both and I love em. I enjoy the ESTs though since they add a depth and space that non ESTs can't capture. Pilgrim is great

@krayozmines

Ай бұрын

​@@zora2532I haven't tried it yet

@duchieu235

Ай бұрын

pilgrim's tuning isnt even that good. just eq the var to df tilt with 5db bass boost

@Inserthouse

12 минут бұрын

EST IEM’s are goated fam

At last someone made this list. Nice vid and still waiting if you would have a review for sm4 and em10

It is worth mentioning the fragile chassis of the tangzu waner, which can crumble into dust in the first months of use. My waner lasted 7 months after which the 2 pin connector broke on both headphones. For a friend, this place actually broke down after two of weeks.

@wanaboed

25 күн бұрын

Bad QC, *I guess

Buying the one good iem sounds like a good idea until you start thinking ‘I shouldn’t be using my expensive iems outside all the time’ and then all of a sudden you’re 20 iems in and you have a watch case for all your iems

thank you for the Ranking List! so helpful! have a great week

I need to retire from this hobby 😢

@nathz2020

Ай бұрын

Just get 3 iem and learn how to love two iems stick to it. For me hidizs mp145, senneheiser ie200, and tangzu wan'er.

@tom_from_myspace

Ай бұрын

Yeah you don’t need a lot. Buy few and never come back. They constantly release new stuff that is “the best sounding”…. Just buy one you love and don’t follow the cult

@Bapakgw

Ай бұрын

just get U12t and youre done brother

@hartyewh1

Ай бұрын

You sound like a Subtonic Storm away from internal calm and happiness😅

@theunknown21329

Ай бұрын

Step 1: unfollow the iem channels to save yourself from fomo Step 2: enjoy what you own Step 3: profit

I'm wondering if you had plans on covering the Dunu Titan S2. Would be interested on your opinion on it, especially with the amount of accessories they offer for the price!

Great video, I just bought the Studio 4 inspired in your recommendations 👍

Hi have just ordered those Tangzu waner, what eq software can i use to tune that thing?»

I hope to get some of these IEM for me to actually have a different tuning as well as use it for monitoring, mixing and mastering, I guess. though I got the P5 already and I really love those set..

Current lineup: Aful 5, Meze Advar and Letshuoer Z12 Gold edition. Love the Aful 5 because of the versatility. Meze gives that luxury feel and they are a single DD so they are really small and discreet. Really enjoy the deep sub bass of the Z12s. There are so many iems out there it is tough to stick to just 1 IMO

I bought the Studio 4 because you sugensted it. I could not wrap my head arround how good this 4BA sounds. This IEM is a perfect example what serious tunning can do, pefect Bass, Incredible vocals and not fatiguing highs, simply beautiful. I am done with IEM's for a while i guess.. so.. + 1 Softears fan.. Thank you Timmy 👍👍👍

When supermix 4 and em10 review? I'd like to hear your opinion

@vianhoho19

Ай бұрын

You can go to Jay's Audio for that 🤭

@iikatinggangsengii2471

Ай бұрын

phonix multiverse? tbh cheaper options are better buys, but they do sound better, than their cheaper i did have quite long listen w phonix, its a great iem

Hi Timmy I've bought both Pilgrim and Davinci. 2 wonderful sets! I agree with u talking about Pilgrim's details and very clean bass. I've been really surprised about the clarity of Davinci with such an amount of bass. You've done a really good job!!! By the way my point of comparison the Xenns Top.

@Gizaudio

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hey Timmy, would you care to review KZ Castor (Standard). Since you like the Wan'er so much, I think this can be a good alternative to it and it is priced cheaper. Plus I've never seen you review KZ products before.😅

3:55 Binary Chopin hehe

@aaronsmith1280

Ай бұрын

Why was they not on this list I thought they were the best at price point I picked them over awful 5 due to reviews

@ANOLE_VX

Ай бұрын

@@aaronsmith1280 The Binary Chopin ? Probably because it was his collaboration IEM with Binary, he just avoids the "reviewer bias"

@vianhoho19

Ай бұрын

@@aaronsmith1280 obvious conflict of interest as he was involved in its creation. Same reason the DaVinci is nowhere to be found in this list that being said, the more I think about it, I would still lean towards the P5 for versatility over the Chopin by a very narrow margin. Both sound more similar than different but Chopin is leaner due to the mid-bass scoop as well as its more pronounced upper midrange. It does look very minor if you look at the graphs but it's definitely noticeable when you A/B them

I ordered SM4 5 minutes before the end of the sale, I hope it's not mistake

Will you review Simgot SM4? If yes, please try swapping the cable to a normal copper cable. I found the SM4's cable cause grainy sound (but textured bass). Perhaps this graininess is the reason you give EA500LM a low treble score. Personally, I hate this graininess, but some people perceive it as details/air/texture.

Pilgrim is soooo good! Also just got the m5est and agree it’s also amazing

I have the crinicle red since christmas. Use them for sunday services as a bass player and drummer. I have issues with the bass popping already when the kick drum hits or a strong attack on a bass string. So leaving no choice but to keep what i need turned down. I have sensitive ears so i have never pushed these iems hard enough that they should be damaged.

Timmy I currently don’t see the Hidition Viento-B on the ranking list, is there a reason for that or am I just blind?

Hi Timmy, can suggest a 4.4 cable for studio 4? Thanks

Great list, but few IEMs that I would add are the Tangzu x Seeaudio Shimin Li Encounter Edition, Moondrop May, Dita Project M, Simgot EM10, Unique Melody MEST mk2, and the Canpur CP622B.

@kenjikodai

Ай бұрын

Project M is good but Pilgrim beats it for me

Yo sir Tim. Between Performer 5 and Origin which one would you say has smoother treble and better treble extension?

@gizaudio you said that you preferred the Pula PA02 OVER the Aful Performer 5 and its more affordable? Why didn’t you include it in the video?

@Gizaudio

Ай бұрын

P5 more versatile than pa02 so its more appropriate for this list.

@sickassbeats

Ай бұрын

Oh ight good vid then mb👍👍👍👍

how about 7hz sonus? do you think that still harmanish or nah?

Hi Timmy😂 your channel always brings a smile to my face 😊

@Gizaudio

Ай бұрын

thank you!

I have been using my DUNU Titan S for quite a while and it offers a lot for its price.

I've been using moondrop may but I feel like it lacking something 😅 Does anyone have eq for moondrop may I don't know how to eq to make it sounds right.

cca trio/ kz vader balanced is the cheapest harman harman inspired iem, is that right?

I just buy studio 4, any 4.4 cable intro ? Thanks

i think sennheiser ie200 and ie600 should be on the list.. change ie200 to copper 4.4mm cable + right eartips + tape mod, the sound still amazed me

Will you review Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition?

Will you review the supermix4?

Me: Owns DUSK Also me when Truthear Gate is released: 👁👄👁

@roadtonever

Ай бұрын

Gate gang!

Will you review the Tangzu Wan'er SE.

I agree on the Pilgrim. I own Moondrop Variations, didn't expected that the Pilgrim would be as good as the Variations, but even $120 less, the Pilgrim is as good as the Variations. Little less bass, but just plenty enough. Thanks Timmy, you're recommendations always is spot on with my taste!

Ooh a Simgot SM4 mention. Hopefully a review soon.

Been on break from the hobby for a while. Surprised the SA6 and Variations don't even make it into conversation anymore🔥

I'm looking forward to your supermix4 review

Hello friend! I will buy my first IEM in Brazil, is for classical music, and I like a nice design.. I almost buying the Fanmusic Truthear Blue, what else would you recommend? Thank youuuu

@vpdemantova

4 күн бұрын

I also need a mic..! It’s better to buy a cheaper one with mic, or upgrade the cable later? Can I use the Zeros with a mic cable? And the red ones are batter than the blues? Thank you!!!

i am very confused between p5 , origin , cadenza 4 , falcon ultra , nova , ea1000 currently i am using zero red , and i fell on some songs the instrument becomes muddy and the resolution is also not good, and also there is sibilance and granny sound when to much things are going on i am not sure what to get next , i have 240$ max.......

@blorg8206

Ай бұрын

Nova will be higher resolution but if you are sensitive to sibilance it might be worse than the Red, it has more pinna gain that that. I feel it's smooth enough but it's certainly more. EA1000 is detailed but to an extent "fake", it's just very bright like many Simgots. Has good percussive impact but if you say you're sensitive to sibilance not for you. Falcon Ultra is basically EA1000 with a bit more bass with balances it better but costs a little on detail and percussive impact, I think I'd still take it over EA1000 overall but they are very similar. Probably could have same issue for you. Haven't heard Origin but I have the Oxygen, for a single DD it might be the best choice although might still be too intense. Haven't heard Cadenza 4. I think the Aful P5 might be the safest bet, it's very well tuned, has good levels of detail (step up from Zero Red), excellent fit (much better than Red), and not too much in the pinna (similar or even a little less than the Red).

I have UNBREAKcable with C101 chip and 20ohm adapter for my Crinical Red and TANGZU Tang Sancai Eartips very happy but it's a hobby so being happy with the sound, fit etc is not enough when you don't get further after waiting a few weeks on the stuff. Necessary for Hard Rock, Metal and training …..next😳 0:03

Did you ever get to try the Timsok Ts-316 or the Hisenior Mega5EST? :) I consider both of these to be very versatile.

@Gizaudio

Ай бұрын

you didn't watch the video lol

@maegnificant

Ай бұрын

@@Gizaudio damn you got me. Still watching. Sorry :D

@maegnificant

Ай бұрын

Only the Timsok then :p

@maegnificant

Ай бұрын

I also own the Dunu Mirai and I do find it to be quite versatile, despite its unique tuning. The Timsok is more balanced with greater mid-bass though.

Hi Timmy, now that you have launched the DaVinci, your new collaboration with Dunu, it would be great to hear you talk a little about the tuning process and what you set to achieve and which music genres it is most appropriate for.

When you review Canpur CP622B ?

Subtonic Storm is an experience. Absolutely lovely set.

The Performer 5 was my third or fourth pair of IEMs that I SOMEHOW managed to get for around $45 in open-box condition. No idea how I managed it. They were barely released so nothing was around on them yet (meaning the seller didn't know and I didn't know what they were really worth). Since then I've continued to fill out my collection with cheaper models and found myself using those SIGNIFICANTLY MORE than the Performer 5 and I'm not sure why. I really enjoy them, they're among the more comfortable, and they're always surprising me with giving detail. Maybe I'm scared of breaking them? Or (more likely) the FOMO is a genuinely real beast and the new shiny things must have my $20-$40 every time despite the objectively worse sound I'm always getting😑

Hi Timmy when is the 5est review coming?

so if you would need to pick from Tangzu Wa'ner 7Hz x Crinacle Zero 2 Thuthear hola Moondrop chu which one would you go for?

@roadtonever

20 күн бұрын

Truthear Gate

@418792316

20 күн бұрын

@@roadtonever so you mean hola

DaVinci, hype 4 or SM4/Explorer?

This guy is too humble, Galileo is also pretty universal. It is my everyday set, I listen to anything on it. I really like how homogenous the sound field feels, on the most budget hybrid iems there are audible problems with driver synergy.

seems like quite a few Meh, No Moondrop Aria for ppl that like sub bass and clear highs, No Tangzu FUDU for ppl that like like a Leather chair feel, No Fiio FH3 for ppl that like a large sound stage thats eyeopening. All great buys.

Waiting full review of MEGA5est (please help to compare with Xenn top).

Theres a giveaway?

Simgot Supermix 4 and EM10 review next?

This hobby is like Hotel California. You can check out but you can never leave. One and done? End game? Perfect? NEVER😈

saw this video in my KZread recommended after partecipating in the giveaway on X, LOL

What about simgot ew200? I think they’re good

Please suggest me Best IEM under 90$ (All Rounder) according to you. Also if I plan to buy Simgot EA500LM or ARIA 2. Which one should I pick.

@SiddharthSharma-uz6un

2 сағат бұрын

Xuan nv

I bought a pair of Blessing 2 few years ago and I was done. Then I got into watches, and It's a lot more expensive. Help!

I have the new dusk and I'm still looking at new Iems 🤣 send help.

I've had the mega5est (found it too boring) xenns top and variation, and tbh I prefer the variations. Having said that, I demoed the Pilgrim noir and it gave me that wow feeling.

Hey I'm gonna buy the vinci your collaboration When it's available in india

Mega5EST graphs like the Oracle, of course Timmy is going to gush over it😂

@blorg8206

Ай бұрын

Mega5-EST has a lot more bass. Also I think the Oracle has substantial unit variation, while some may come close outside the bass, my one doesn't, and they are really not very close in subjective listening at all. Oracle is extremely well tuned in terms of a neutral signature but Mega5-EST has a sense of stage and "headphone-like" presentation and naturalness that I don't think I've ever heard in another IEM. For me, Mega5-EST has a special sauce a step above Oracle. Oracle also has this weird pressure thing that you need to jiggle them around a bit putting them in or the bass will sound off, something to do with the way the vents are. They are vented, they are not an all-BA set, but they are a set I actually need to use a tone generator with sub-bass every time I put them in to make sure I have them seated right, it's a weird one. Some music the Mega5-EST can come across a little too boomy, and I appreciate the Oracle dialing that back a bit.

Do a budget version for these pls😊

I ended up buying multiple of these versatile IEMs, got the red, nova, dusk, hype 10 😂 (these are just the ones that were in the video, got a lot more IEMs)

@residentzero

Ай бұрын

For real? They I don't feel as bad for getting the Hype 4 and EM10 at the same time LOL

@kestrel8313

Ай бұрын

@@residentzero of course it's for real, I like them all

@nickpetriashvili2863

Ай бұрын

Is there a big jump from red to nova?

@kestrel8313

Ай бұрын

@@nickpetriashvili2863 the jump is quite big in my opinion, but the tuning is not the same, the nova is more exciting and the red is more relaxed.

I need to buy my endgame and call it quits right after. Still searching.

I have Wan'er, Performer 5 and first Aria and between all of them I like P5 the most, second is Aria and third is Wan'er and to be hones I don't really like Wan'er sound all that much, its sounds kinda flat to me. I had 7hz Zero before and I liked it more than Wan'er. Btw if anyone want to buy P5 and want to use it outdoors, be aware that it has a vent hole right in front and when you're riding something like a bike or electric scooter or have a strong wind it will create so much noise so you can barely hear music. I never heard anyone mentioning that problem with P5.

@Bapakgw

Ай бұрын

who gonna use $200 iem outdoors, mine always stays on my desk. i care too much

@grihoriko8800

Ай бұрын

@@Bapakgw me apparently, I'm using my P5 every day when I go outdoors And what's the difference for example between P5 and sony xm4 headphones for example? Lots of people using them outside every day, so I don't really see a problem And btw I use all my iems outside since I prefer headphones at home, so it depends on your use case

The blue are ice picks ramming your ears.

for me it's the monarch mk3. they're truly one and done. it scales to no end with your gears also. the sound quality with desktop gear is amazing. since i have no interest in buying anymore iem's i bought the hifiman arya organic expecting to be blown away, but i returned them because they are inferior to the mk3's.

@enjoshi-godrez8775

Ай бұрын

Sounds about right. I dont know how anyone can be content with DF style bass.

My one and done was the FF Grand Maestro.

Which one is good for gaming and having a useful mic?

Don’t tell me what to do *has panic attack* 😂

Yoo the new dunu titan is out

Studio 4 my precious fr

When the performer 5 is on sale for under 180, it is a no brainer. I don’t agree with the dusk sentiment because the dsp is reliant on a horribly implemented app. Not to mention that you are required to bypass any dac/amp setup you have connected to your PC to get the default dsp tuning out of the dsp cable

i will for your supermix 4 and em10 review. Some people over hyping these iems

@residentzero

Ай бұрын

I didn't over hype it; but I bought it 🤦

No Subtonic Storm giveaway 😢👉🏻👈🏻 ??

My pick is the fatfreq grand maestro. Being able to switch between 4 tunings has made almost all my iems irrelevant.

What’s your > $1K recommendation for a male lead vocalist in a live setting onstage?

Isn't truthear zero og kinda harman?

@Gizaudio

Ай бұрын

Yes

@xeruskun

Ай бұрын

No lol, it scores 79% in Harman PPR, even the Reds are closer to Harman at 86%. Imho PPR below 85 should not be called Harman or what not. You can also check that those that Timmy recognize as Harman IEM scores 90% above.

@blorg8206

Ай бұрын

@@xeruskun this depends on the exact measurements you use. Those numbers are from Oratory's measurements where Zero Blue is a little above Harman target but others have different results and different numbers. Subjectively, the Red is not very Harman at all to me, and that's a good thing, it is not too intense in the upper mids and it has a smoother transition from the bass to the mids. Blue does have more bass than Harman though, the cut is not quite as low. Also, Harman preference scores are not THAT exact, they are valid in a broad brush but 79-86 are close as it is.

Didn't you missed the Seinnheiser IE-200 ?

God I need a loan for iem now I also am not a big fan of the waner because it aint detailed at all and if I need an eq monster I'll get the chu 2 dsp which is what I went with

My Crinacle X Dusk 2 arrives any day.

guys, what is the outro song??? this is killing me

I got soundcore liberty 4 nc and sell everything else, wireless simply more convenience.

When Are You Going To Review The Kefine Delci?.

@pirateporo3084

Ай бұрын

He already did that

Cultured ones... Who knows what the song in the outro is?

where is pula pa02??

Thanks for the opportunity Timmy. In my currency even $300 is about 100,000. So thank you

Qkz x Hbb have done me proud for 3 years.

Looking to graduate from cheap walmart skullcandy earbuds into something better for work.

Hmm... the Gaea which you referred back then as the most versatile is not on the list. No longer relevant anymore?

I need IEMS that are available in europe

Really wishing one and done but small shell…😮

Hi Timmy, Performer 5 or Blassing 3 you choose?)

@Bapakgw

Ай бұрын

tonal better on p5 and technical on b3. choose your poison

@paulstorn6559

Ай бұрын

@@Bapakgw Thanks for answer, now i have tham both and it's really hard question. P5 more balanced, base very good and general tone but B3 have more clean sound. Now i want better of two world))

Please review truthear gate!!

Hype 4 long review, when? 😆

The crin red (two driver) really blows.