Never heard Quintet, but I have Variations. And to my ears they have an interesting but somewhat unnatural sound. They are resolving, have quite memorable subbase and addictive treble. So if you are looking for those qualities, then Variations have them in spades. Personally I listen to them quite lot and find them complimentary to my other iems as they differ a lot from the rest. But if I want some lush, rich and natural sound I don't pick Variations, as to my ears they have too much air and mids are a bit thin.
I mainly listen to ambient music, soundtracks, 80-90 and current pop, edm, dance and some jazz.
I tried the fh9 with standard mouthpieces and balanced sound tips and loved the sound.
The question is, is the Variations or MS5 (for which the information is confusing) better than the Fh9?
If you love the sound then go with it. These IEMs are quite different from each other, so it’s hard to say whether they are “better”. From my own metrics, all three sits in a similar bracket in terms of technical performance. I personally rate variations’ tonality one point higher since it’s less risky than the other two.
If you love the sound then go with it. These IEMs are quite different from each other, so it’s hard to say whether they are “better”. From my own metrics, all three sits in a similar bracket in terms of technical performance. I personally rate variations’ tonality one point higher since it’s less risky than the other two.
Just received rhe KZ Castors - bass version. How the heck can KZ make and sell an IEM that sounds this good for $16. My bass extension reference tracks are deep and clean. The mids are clear and sibilance free with vocals and instruments true. Treble doesn’t glare.
If I was stranded with these, I would be a happy camper. $16!!!
Just received rhe KZ Castors - bass version. How the heck can KZ make and sell an IEM that sounds this good for $16. My bass extension reference tracks are deep and clean. The mids are clear and sibilance free with vocals and instruments true. Treble doesn’t glare.
If I was stranded with these, I would be a happy camper. $16!!!
$12 originally (!)
"Project Red" is to thank for the most competitive price KZ opted for, IMO
AS24, ZAT and Krila are great too, and there is a recent comment on KZ thread about PR1.
Just received rhe KZ Castors - bass version. How the heck can KZ make and sell an IEM that sounds this good for $16. My bass extension reference tracks are deep and clean. The mids are clear and sibilance free with vocals and instruments true. Treble doesn’t glare.
If I was stranded with these, I would be a happy camper. $16!!!
I also have trouble understanding how they could have done this so well for the price of nothing with chocolate frosting. What impressed me most, however, was the grace with which they handled the jazz big bands (in my DDUD setting). The detail is there, the wide soundstage, and the necessary dynamics as well. From the well-chosen eartips, the highs are without a hint of sibilance.
I also have trouble understanding how they could have done this so well for the price of nothing with chocolate frosting. What impressed me most, however, was the grace with which they handled the jazz big bands (in my DDUD setting). The detail is there, the wide soundstage, and the necessary dynamics as well. From the well-chosen eartips, the highs are without a hint of sibilance.
Of the ones I have, the Symbio W Peel has been the best for me. But nothing is more individual than matching eartips. I've had the impression that with most other eartips, the upper midrange remains slightly irritating. I wish you much success in finding a suitable combination.
For $2.11, I bought 5 pairs with free shipping. For foam-under-silicone, they are the best of each. They seal extremely well where other tips just won’t. The bore size yields good bass and gives more body to the mids. $16 + $2.11 Heh….
Of the ones I have, the Symbio W Peel has been the best for me. But nothing is more individual than matching eartips. I've had the impression that with most other eartips, the upper midrange remains slightly irritating. I wish you much success in finding a suitable combination.
Using the pentaconn coreir, Castor have great imaging while benefit from its own solid deep slam bass.
Yeah i know the eartips cost more than the earphone lol
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