Must admit this are fast becoming one of my favourites. Keep coming back to them. Good value and fun.

@TheHonestAudiophile

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the Quintet.

i've had my Quintets for a couple months now and I find them enjoyable and fun. I'm a moderate volume listener so I don't have much issue with the shout and the cohesion between the drivers seems better at lower volumes as well. Great review as always, Dave

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the Quintet. Thanks for the impressions.

100% agree on the slightly raised metallic zing appearing (occasionally) on cymbals, guitar strings in my experience with this iem. main-ed it for 2 months, wanted to/tried to love it, but ultimately decided to sell it away. cheers dave!

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the impressions.

I love the W1 tips on the Quintet

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the Quintet.

@jakefoxx7978

7 ай бұрын

What did they do for you exactly? I don't mind a neutral sound with some color to it if it's done well. I personally feel the Performer 5 is too colorful sounding, with the massive bass and shiny treble it has-- the upper mids don't have the shout I like from the Yume Ultra, and the smoothness there is also unnatural to me. Bass is also kind of sloppy with it's speed and note quantity, an issue I don't have with the Ultra because it doesn't really have a midbass boost (but I do have to use the upgraded version of the included tips to get better note weight and it's a very nice neutral sound at that point). I know the W1 tips for adding a touch of warmth to the upper mids, but I worry the enhancements to the stereo imaging might make the Quintet too stretched out (I like a balanced stage so long as the details are legible and nothing ever smears)

You made them sound interesting. Thanks Dave

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

It’s interesting the way you described the Quintet. It makes me wonder about the cohesiveness of multiple/different drivers in these kinds of IEMs because you were describing so many different sound characteristics. I think the real challenge of these kinds of IEMs is creating a coherant sound that doesn’t highlight the strengths - or weaknesses - of each type of driver. Seems like the Quintet needs to work on this maybe? I have the Orchestra Lite and you are correct on everything you said about them. But sometimes I do want a more lively but not over-the-top sound so I listen to my Letshouer S12 Pro. Honestly, I think I prefer that sound more! 😊

@dragonfire61

10 ай бұрын

Love my Letshouer S12 Pros ❤❤

Hello Sir! I hope you are doing good. The information was to the point.....

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Was looking forward to this.. Was expecting a comparison to Timeless

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Timeless has more note weight in the upper mids, isn't as aggressive in the upper mids and lower treble, has more consistent sparkle in the treble, smaller stage width and similar detail retrieval and resolution.

Yooooo I;m a little late but thanks for the video Dave. Looks like a cool set. Might have to add it to my list.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍

GM ☕️ These look /sound like something for those who want something pretty decent with a good bottom end. Great video as always 👍☕️🍕🥓🔥

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Good morning 🌞☕ Exactly. A bassy all-around IEM.

Interesting. I was very excited about this initially because of HBB’s review and because I like the Cadenza, but I don’t hear this IEM the same way you do. I find it both bass-light and too bright with the stock cable and wide-bore tips. Had to put some Divinum Velvet tips and a pure copper cable on it to get to closer to what I’d call “neutral” and personally enjoyable. I haven’t heard the Quartet to compare, but if this is the bassier set, I know I wouldn’t like it.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

I would take the Quintet over the Cadenza every day. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@LSDScreen

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Oh no question, but here we’re comparing a $35 and a $200 IEM. I do think the Cadenza is an easier listen out of the box, but it obviously isn’t anywhere as capable technically.

Thanks for the video. Would be great if you could include a section in your reviews and tell us your idea from a point of view of a stage and studio sound engineer, mixer, or mastering engineer.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Ive got the 7hz Dioko and Er2 SE right now. Whats a good upgrade from these for under 300usd ? I think I like neutral with bass boost ,im new to this hobby so im yet to find out for sure and yes i use both with eq and both are awesome sets imo.

@TheHonestAudiophile

3 ай бұрын

Here are a few suggestions for you to consider. JQ 4U Pro Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Xenns Mangird Tea 2 Moondrop Blessing 3

Hi! I’m planning on getting this one very soon. Can you please tell me which DAC between the Tanchjim Space and Hiby FC4 will be better suited to this? Thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile

7 ай бұрын

Either one are good pairing. I prefer the Hiby FC4.

Hi Dave, I have the Dunu Titan S and Legato. Like the both variations in the style, lying as they do in the opposite spectrum in sound signature. But if I were to now step up and get an IEM what would you recommend? A friend had suggested this Quintet or actually the Aful Performer 8 (which is supposed to be better and really terrific). That's nearly 400 dollars (equivalent in my country). That's end-game kind of budget for me. Is it that good (or any other IEM that you would recommend? If something is that sensationally good, then I can extend and do that kind of purchase. What would you recommend in the 200 to 400 dollars category that could change the game? (As an aside, I also heard good things about Simgot EM6L, in the budget territory. Have you heard that? ) Else, am happy to continue with my Titan S and Legato.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Good question. So for me the IEM I would choose is the Moondrop Blessing 3. The Quintet is a solid performer as well. If you want something more neutral there is the SoftEars Studio4. I've not heard the EM6L or Performer 8.

@Maheshutube

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks a ton! I shall look up your review of Blessing 3. And will read comparisons if any out there on Aful Performer 8 and the Blessing 3. (and Not sure if I can drop songwhip links here, hence just naming it here in text ; a song reco from me. "But Beautiful" by Diana Ross from the album 'This dream of you', great voice, a gentle guitar solo that's backed by faint background strings score, all in all, a lovely gentle jazz beauty .

@Maheshutube

10 ай бұрын

Argh... singer is Diana Krall.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

@sriramveera3814 awesome song 👍 Glad to help, my pleasure. Look forward to hearing your impressions.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

@@Maheshutube Diana Krall is awesome 💯

sorry little bit out of topic. Sir, I love iem with harman target kind of sound, what could you recomend from the cheapest and highest price point?

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

Any of the collaboration IEM from Crin or HBB would fit.

@muhammadnawfal1169

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile i forgot to ask this too, between quintet, and orchestra lite which one that has treble that not to harsh, and perfect for long listening?

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

@@muhammadnawfal1169 comparison to Orchestra Lite at 12:05 kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4ufktqEoZm6XZc.htmlsi=9iA-MxStknQTSFR-&t=725

Hi I’m looking for my first iem I mainly listen to rnb and hip hop would these be better of the blessing 3 or is there a better option thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile

6 ай бұрын

Two genres that I don't listen to a lot but the Quintet will gve you more bass impact and a warmer sound and the Blessing 3 will be more detailed, resolving but not as impactful.

@jaronefarrell3047

6 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks for the reply I’ll be using them from my apple 15 pro will I need to buy a amplifier to or just an adapter? Sorry new to this

@TheHonestAudiophile

6 ай бұрын

@jaronefarrell3047 I have no idea about the sonic abilities of Apple products as I am a diehard Android and PC user. But I recommend at least a quality dongle.

Got the Aful Performer P8 as they offered it for 90 dollars more than Quintet - and not 200. So that made my decision easier. You of course know, but making this comment for people like me dealing in 100$ IEMs, dithering about the mid-and-higher tiers. It’s an aural gourmet, once you jump from a sub 100$ category to mid-tier like Aful Performer 8. The lush crisply-clear tonals, the full-bodied texture of the music hits the eardrums first. Like a sun-drenched wave on a cold day. Without experience of other mid-tier IEMs, I would have to assume they cohabit with P8 in that sound-scape. And then the details that leap out; each sound wave emanating from an instrument is crystallised into delivering a ear-gasm and you genuinely hear stuff that the very good sub-100 IEMs hint at. Aural veil seems to clear up with P8, and you are in presence with pure music. Balanced, pure, natural sound - the mids are a stand-out highlight but the vocals aren’t pushed forward. They reside where they should be. The bass isn’t for bassheads, but it delivers the glide bass - that hit-and-linger that doesn’t bleed on. I personally am satisfied with this kind of bass feel, just enough to warm the mids and not too much to prevent the treble sparkle to weave its magic details. What it doesn’t have is wow-ing holographic soundstage; there is excellent vertical layeration, it feels realistically wide, cogent separation and a crystal clarity to various sounds whose details keep tumbling out lush-ly, but I suspect what some of the more holographic IEMs or even the lesser-priced Quintet offers - not quite natural but exaggerated soundstage isn’t here. If I buy another IEM, it would be to experience that. That can wait for months. Until then, will savour this P8.

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the impressions. I've not heard the Aful P8 but hope to at some point.

@Maheshutube

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you for your reviews of the various IEMs. Helped me erase my own hesitations about jumping the price bracket. And more than P8, I hope you get to hear their about-to-be-launched Aful Castor (14 BAs i read on hifigo), that I assume would be in 500-600$ category. And hopefully a very good product.

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

@sriramveera3814 you're welcome, glad you find the channel content helpful.

@Maheshutube

9 ай бұрын

​​@@TheHonestAudiophilein terms of exaggerated 3d soundstage, would you reckon Quintet is one of the best (in that genre)? In my iem experience, after Aful P8 and it's lovely details, the thing missing is this kind of wow exaggerated soundstage. Hence, musing. (Edit): just saw in comment below, you mention final A5000. The fun allrounder between the two would be ...?

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

@sriramveera3814 A5000 is more holographic than Quintet but Quintet is more than most in its price range.

I am all rounder listener, i like punchy bass but i also like instrumentals like piano,violins and vocals. Is kiwi fit for my type? If u have to recommend under 300$ is okay for me.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

The Quintet is a good all-around listening IEM if the elevated upper mids and lower treble aren't an issue for you. A couple of other options are the Xenns Mangird Tea 2, ThieAudio Elixir, Moondrop Kato and Moondrop Blessing 3.

@davickhant3900

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the reply! Not only I got your advice I also got some other IEMs I got to look for. Thank you! Subscribing and watching your reviews worth it!

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

@davickhant3900 glad you found the channel content helpful. Thanks for subscribing 👍

Great review! I think this review and the one for the blessing 3 match what I hear the most out of all the reviews I've seen. Only Raptgo iems completely outdo the quintet for expansive wow - factor soundstage, I didn't get the same feeling with these.

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

Glad you find the reviews helpful. Thanks for the impressions.

Hello,please,could you recommended me an iem under $100 to listen to clásico rock,blues,prog rock. I listen with phone samsung A52 and ipad air 2. I have Apple dongle and i plan to purchase the moondrop dawn pro if you think is worth it. Later i World l8ke to experiencia a cheap planar iem. Thanks you so much.

@TheHonestAudiophile

7 ай бұрын

7hz Legato is fun for those genres. If you want less bass and more vocal focused theory are several options, LetShuoer Galileo, DUNU Titan S and Kotori Dauntless. As for planar the Kefine Klanar and P1 Max are good options. I've not heard the Moondrop Dawn Pro just the original Dawn.

i'm keeping away from hybrids until someone really cracks it. prefer sticking to types; SDD, BA or SP.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Hybrids can be really interesting but some do have some hiccups for sure.

I was really interested in this set initially. The more reviews I see, the more I think they'll be fatiguing for me. I seem to have a low threshold, especially if I'm listening with headphones/iems.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

The upper mid and lower treble can be fatiguing, especially at moderate to higher volumes. The bass can be fatiguing depending on the style of music you listen to.

@spamcan9208

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile good to know, thank you

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

@spamcan9208 my pleasure, you're welcome

What would you say the most detailed and natural sounding IEM under 300 dollars is?

@TheHonestAudiophile

3 ай бұрын

JQ 4U Pro is the most neutral, natural. Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite and SeeAudio Bravery AE are detailed but not as neutral, natural as 4U Pro. There's several other options that are fantastic with all three aspects but not the most in all; Tin Hifi P1 Max, Myer Audio CKLVX-D41, Tanchjim Kara and Moondrop Kato.

@glsracer

3 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks for the quick reply! My current favorite IEMs are the Letshuoer Galileo (my daily drivers), Moondrop Aria Snow Edition, and Letshuoer D13. What I'm looking for is something like the Galileo but more detailed. I will definitely check out the JQ 4Us.

@TheHonestAudiophile

3 ай бұрын

@glsracer look forward to hearing your impressions.

Which IS the biggest soundstage you have heard in an iem under 800€?

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Please keep in mind I have heard and reviewed over 300 IEM so I may forget about one or two. The Moondrop Blessing 3 has the most accurate stage in regards to width, depth and layering. The Moondrop Blessing 2 is a close send to the the Blessing 3. Both the Kiwi Ears Quintet and Final Audio A4000 have unnatural wide stages.

@criticactual

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks! I have quintet and I dont feel massive soundstage! Maybe burn in?

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Source and music can alter the perception of stage.

❤

How these compare to variations?

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Please keep in mind, I've not heard the Variations since I reviewed them. But if memory serves me correctly,. The Variations aren't as warm and thick in the bass, have better note weight in the upper mids, aren't as aggressive on louder volumes and have similar treble presentation l, the stage is more accurate and have better detail retrieval and resolution.

@nemesis91101

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile over these? I been debating the variations

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Depends on the usage, the Variations are more analytical and neutral leaning and the Quintet is more fun leaning.

@nemesis91101

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile makes sense. I picked the oh10 over katos for the same reason

Hi! S12 pro is better overall than Quintet?

@TheHonestAudiophile

8 ай бұрын

Sorry, I haven't heard the S12 Pro. Here is a link to my tier list of all reviewed gear. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing

@LandsPlanes

8 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile and S12 vs Quintet? Do you remember?

@TheHonestAudiophile

8 ай бұрын

If memory serves me correctly, the S12 has a little more mid bass oomph, is more forward in the upper mids and treble, has a little extra energy and is slightly better detailed and resolving.

@LandsPlanes

8 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks! For your words S12 may be better overall. Blessing 3 IS better overall than S12?

@TheHonestAudiophile

8 ай бұрын

@@LandsPlanes Different presentations. Blessing 3 is more neutral and analytical leaning with a more natural tone and timbre. The S12 has more a fun lean to it while also being more energetic and aggressive.

I freaked my wife out with these. Nancy Sinatra, Bang Bang. "She is in my head!" I felt like she was right behind me.

@TheHonestAudiophile

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy them👍

I understand your explanation about unnatural stage. I hear myself in the center of the drum kit but the pieces are so far apart that no drummer would be able to reach to all of them. Unnatural. That is an artificial stage. As you raise the volume, the stage usually becomes a bit more intimate.

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

It's a very interesting presentation of how it does that. Sadly the elevated upper mids, lower treble comes out too much with raised volume. Thanks for the comment and insight as a drummer.

@frederf69

10 ай бұрын

the foundation of most mixes is the drumkit

@TheHonestAudiophile

10 ай бұрын

Indeed

😇 May God Bless You Always! 😇

I’m starting to realize as an audiophile who watches a lot of these reviews there are a lot of similarities to the wine hobby. As someone who also loves and collects wine, I often have to laugh at how ridiculously we describe all the nuances and attributes we all seem (sometimes, pretend) to understand. But to the rest of the 99% of the human population, everything we are picking apart and analyzing doesn’t make a difference to them. To them, it all sounds/tastes good! Gotta love these hobbies! 😂❤

@TheHonestAudiophile

2 ай бұрын

My terms and definitions list: www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/the-honest-audiophile-s-terms-and-definitions-guide

...using with a balanced cable and foam tips - this set is nothing less than sex.

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the Quintet.

The metallic sound is the 5 kHz resonance, not unique to balanced armatures. Truthear Zero has it, too.

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

Tuning, implementation of the BA and also different makers of BA make a difference. Not all BA IEM have the resonance at 5k. There are a lot of variables that effect it. Also resonances can occur at varying spots in the frequency range. Thanks for commenting.

@matsudakodo

4 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile right, I'm just saying I've been annoyed by the same thing in a dynamic driver set. Any sound like that will show in the frequency response and people shouldn't underestimate how small changes to the curves can result in very noticable sound changes

I fully believe you’re an honest person..however it comes across as ENTIRELY disingenuous to hear your exact same scripted ‘Linsoul..you rock’ etc. every video you produce. It’s so forced sounding. Even if you mean it and believe it. It just sounds pure shill! Be more spontaneous and extemporaneous with your presentation buddy and it’ll come across much more genuinely. That said, I always enjoy your actual reviews once I get past your pre-scripted lines..

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

So being consistent with every opening and being thankful for every product provided is disingenuous and being a shill?

@davidcoons89

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile I didn’t say I thought you were a shill. I said it simply doesn’t sound very genuine. It’s very scripted sounding. I could line up the clips in an audio processor and your pitch and cadence would be nearly identical wavelengths during each and every opening with each distributor you deal with. I, in fact, quite like your reviews and was simply offering my personal (albeit unwarranted) opinion/advice. Way to take it in stride tho 👋🏼👋🏼

@TheHonestAudiophile

9 ай бұрын

@davidcoons89 you're missing the whole point of my introductions, it is to be consistent in giving credit where credit is due to the vendor or lender for providing the product for review. I don't want to show favoritism to anyone based on happiness or sadness in revealing who provided the product. Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you enjoy the channel content.