tigwd
New Head-Fier
Hi HF5 lovers, I recently posted a request for IEM suggestions as quoted below. Just struck me that I should also ask here since I'm specifically looking for HF5/HF3 users' feedback. Hope that's ok!
Warm greetings and thanks in advance all. Experienced Etymotic HF3/HF5 listeners, can you recommend a better <$150 IEM for my needs?
USES
- communications: using Zello (a walkie talkie app) with my photo/video crew shooting weddings and sports
- mixing/mastering: for getting another perspective on mixes
- monitoring audio: backup to DT-1350 for monitoring cameras and field recorders
- music listening: 30% classical, 30% jazz, 15% alt/rock/metal, 15% hip-hop/electronic, 10% eclectic other
PREFERENCES
- analytical vs musical: analytical—I want to hear details, including nasty ones that warrant fixing
- flat vs fun: flat—preferably extending to [but not hyping] deep bass
- open vs isolating: isolating—need clarity in loud environments
- soundstage: unimportant to me
NOTES
- will be used alongside Beyerdynamic DT-1350, Sennheiser HD558, and JBL LSR305/308 w/LSR310S (TBD pending room treatment)
- I'd love to get DT-1350 sound in IEMs, but a different perspective would be useful too. I'm prepared to spend a lot of time ear training.
- previously owned Etymotic ER-6i and found the bass lacking, but if experts judge that appropriate for my use so be it
- if I get an IEM without a mic, I'll be using my Samsung Galaxy J3's built-in mic for communication
Sincere thanks! Pending feedback I'm heading for HF3.
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