Thanks for the information. I would need to check the length of the cable later. Mine comes with the nice case which looks like a mini briefcase.

Partly agreed. Some expensive gear may sound worse than cheaper gear but price is surely a factor when it comes to sound quality in my opinion and experience with the loudspeaker based system. To further expand, good expensive hifi > good cheap hifi. For my loudspeaker based system, if an amp or...

I'm not sure about the difference in sound quality between the BTR3K and KA3/KA13 but will likely acquire the KA13 based on looks. The KA13 looks better than the KA3 and BTR3K to me. I suspect the difference will be quite small between the units as they are all closely priced.

Thanks for the opinion. $200-500 seems to be a healthy range. The costliest IEMs I own are below $100 and the next will be slightly above $200. I guess I'm all covered!

Yes I am aware of that but unfortunately I am not a person who fiddle with the nozzles. Having said that, I'll find time to swap the nozzles on the EA500LM later.

Thanks. I read your EA1000 review last week. Your review is very thorough and technical. I'm not sure if anyone could do better. I'm certainly impressed! I haven't read your Pilgrim's review and will do it right now.

Thanks. I will keep the Elysian Pilgrim in mind. It looks good and useful to know the sound quality is aligned to my preferences. The price is a bit too much for me at the moment but they will surely be in my shortlist in the near future.

By the way, I did a quick check on the Simgot EA1000 vs Moondrop Kato. The EA1000 appears to have the edge..

Thanks for the opinion. That's what I'm afraid, paying a big sum of money just to find out it isn't delivering the goods as the cheaper alternatives sound better.

Have you tried the Simgot EA1000? If the Elysian Pilgrim's clarity and detail are a notch higher than the EA1000 with an extended and airy treble, it should be good then. The price is higher than the EA1000 but it doesn't matter if there is a good noticeable difference/improvement.

Does anybody here own both EA500LM and EA1000? The latter is supposed to sound noticeably more transparent with better clarity, separation and detail than the EA500LM isn't it? I've read that the EA1000 sounds a bit brighter with airier and more extended treble than the EA500LM too, all traits...

I currently own the Simgot EW200 and EA500LM and wish to know at what price people need to spend to get into reference quality IEMs before diminishing returns kick in. I'm aware all IEMs have their own sound signature and it's all good if some prefer bright, or some folks prefer warm, or some...

I didn't know there's an updated Takstar 82 Pro v2. Mine should be the V1 as I think I bought it about 5 years ago if not more.

Thanks. Just checked on Hifiman HE400SE. The price is significantly lower than Simgot EA1000 iems, it's actually lower than EA500LM too. I will see how it goes. I already have Takstar 82 Pro and rarely use it these days.

Yes it's an IEM. Simgot EA1000.

Thanks. After reading your post I now have a slight hesitation of getting the EA1000 but will likely end up with it. Will see how it goes.

Thanks for the post. I think I'm stuck with the Simgot. I'll be getting the EA1000 and a FIIO BTR3K or KA13 soon, likely end of this month. I'm happy with the EA500LM and can just end it here. However, I'm just curious and have some extra cash to spend at the moment so will give it a go. I'll...

Thanks. Yes I tried fiddling with it and currently have it in the middle position. Sounds just right here.

Is the BTR3K or KA3 a better choice solely on sound quality? I don't really need wireless. The KA3 looks rather sleek and nice.

I recently acquired the Simgot EA500LM and it sounds noticeably better than the Takstar 82 Pro. I am aware it's not exactly a fair comparison since it's IEM vs full-sized headphones but the difference is quite massive. The clarity, detail, bass, treble, basically everything sounds better with...

It has been quite a while since I visited this thread. I recently acquired the Simgot EA500LM and although it's IEM, the clarity, detail, separation, bass, treble, basically everything sounds better than the Takstar Pro 82. The Takstar sounds muddy and washed-out in comparison. I was just...

BTW it can be IEM or a full-sized headphone. I also have a Takstar 82 Pro and comparing it to the Simgot EA500LM, there is a severe lack of clarity, separation and detail with the Takstar 82 Pro. Everything sounds muddier and washed-out with the Takstar full-sized headphones.

I currently use EW200 and EA500LM with my mobile phone and have to say the EA500LM is stunning for the price. I like it very much, a complete and balanced sound with good textured bass and resolving treble. The EW200 although good clearly lacks the detail and sophistication of the EA500LM. I...