[baskingshark]

Finally (no pun intended), we have a 5128 measurement of a Final IEM, the E500. Look at this beautiful downward slope.

E500 has excellent tonality and timbre, one of my daily drivers when I go to the gym.

Not too technical though, but shines for binaural tracks in soundstage and imaging. Solid set for movies and games too, though cable is non-detachable and microphonic. Really glad it comes with a set of Final E black tips, which by themselves cost $15 USD, so it is like getting the E500 IEM for 5 bucks more.


I read on forums that the QC unit variation is not the best though, have seen some with channel imbalance or some different measurements with different units.

 

[MudEnjoyer]

Finally (no pun intended), we have a 5128 measurement of a Final IEM, the E500. Look at this beautiful downward slope.

Still has nothing on a blocked vent E3000.

 

[fidgeraldo]

Solid set for movies and games too

I get playing games on PC Monitor, iMac, even on tablet, etc.
But watching movies? Hm...don't see a pleasure there.

Unfortunately cable is attached...it would be great if it wasn't, connected to Fiio UTWS..
If so, movies...yes

Cheers!

 

[Edric Li]

E500 has excellent tonality and timbre, one of my daily drivers when I go to the gym.

Not too technical though, but shines for binaural tracks in soundstage and imaging. Solid set for movies and games too, though cable is non-detachable and microphonic. Really glad it comes with a set of Final E black tips, which by themselves cost $15 USD, so it is like getting the E500 IEM for 5 bucks more.


I read on forums that the QC unit variation is not the best though, have seen some with channel imbalance or some different measurements with different units.

Agree with your impressions. Idk how, but there is a severe lack of new toy syndrome when I'm with my E500. Even on the day I got something new in the mail, no matter how expensive they are, they'd be lucky if they took away half of E500's time on my ears. I can't remember the last time I put on my Zero Red for example, which is a better IEM in every way.

 

[dakanao]

Finally (no pun intended), we have a 5128 measurement of a Final IEM, the E500. Look at this beautiful downward slope.

It (the whole line stock, only E4000 and E5000 can be modded to have sticker removed) has some harmonic resonances issues due to sticker damping on back of driver. This is not noticable with more open eartips and a right fit, but compared to a modded Sony MH750 (open backed and with sticker damping removed) it's very noticable.

 

[o0genesis0o]

I wonder if there is any easy way to open the front vent more I want to get rid of some midbass on my E5000