Mate, expensive doesn't mean better. My opinion.

You should try the Fibae 5 and Urd maybe their level of refinement is in a different level, in comparison, Verdandi is on the dry, uneven and raw side. It's lack of consistency is not helping either.

With the H2, nope, no issues at all. Runs like a sweet little puppy.

Here is my comparison of @Shanling H2 and @iFi audio Hip DAC 3.

Here is my comparison and volume test of Shanling H2 and Hip DAC 3.

I found the Z1r to be horrible. Very V shaped, wooly bass and bad treble extension with lower and mid treble prominence. Badly tuned IEM which is good for bass heads only.

Is Kinera Verdandi better than it's older brother Urd? Both are EST based with similar type of configuration while the more expensive Verdandi has a BCD that does it's job at lower mid bass and sub bass region but is it better? Here is my comparison video review: For those who doesn't have...

Here is my video review of the Verdandi: I was expecting a bit more refinement and warmer signature with more uniform and even presentation. I was expecting a bit more involving and surrounding stage. I was left asking for a bit more.

Here is my indepth review of the Kinera Verdandi : I was expecting a warmer and similar to Urd kind of presentation but it's tuned more like the Norn. I was definitely expecting a bit more from this lower high end IEM.

I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by the ISN Neo 5, its bass is the biggest usp but the way manages it's mid range by not suppressing the vocals or instruments is exceptional. If you ever wondered how does Penon ISN NEO 5 and Neo 3 compare against each other and if it's worth the extra...

Here is my yakr on the Liqueur tips. Nice fit and traction inside the ear. I like the Orange one more because of it's more balanced nature. Here is my video review.

Filters have a big impact on the signature. It seems you had tried the Silver nozzle filter. That's nothing like the S15. And with that, yes, S15 is not an upgrade to. They differ a lot. The stage is wider too but that timber is not natural and bass is lacking organic decay. Treble has S12 kind...

Are we using the Same nozzle filter? I am using the Red one and S15 has bigger stage, better technicalities and finishing definition. MP145 is tall but isn't that good with its width or Z axis presence. Without the Red Nozzle filter, MP145 is nothing like the S15. Its a lot more v shaped and...

This is am interesting one. I think most of us can agree to the fact that Shuoer s15 is not an followup to the S12 or S12 pro. So what it is an upgrade to? I find the S15 very similar to the Hidizs MP145 with Red filter. So.. Can one pick the S15 as an upgrade to the MP145? Here is my comparison...

I have been listening to the Shuoer S15 for a while, no doubts that it isn't a follow-up to the S12 or the Pro for sure. What it has is a bit more control and a different kind of tuning. Is it better? This comes down to preference. Is it worth the price gap? Maybe not.. Here is my review video:

Nice looking highs. Impressive!!

Here is my comparison of Kefine Delci and Klanar, different tuning but man Delci is very capable. It can be a bit energetic but considerably cleaner across the spectrum. Nicely tuned for sure.

Here is my take on the Craft Ears Aurum. Very flagship like tuning with a different kind of imaging which takes a while to adjust to. If you had chance to listen to it, let me know about your experience with the Aurum.

They need to really.

While working around the BA based Symphonium Audio Crimson I realizes how good and criminally underrated is the Shozy Elsa is. Crimson is highly detailed and clarity oriented IEM with excellent transparency and clarity with mid and highs but it beats me when I pay attention to the slow decay...

No need t say that I love the Dunu Falcon Ultra but man the Oriveti OD200 is really engaging. One is accurate and precise while the other is fun and cohesive. Should you choose between these here is my comparison review video: But believe me when I say that these two IEMs compliment each other...

In the budget ran In the budget range, I think the EA500 is the one to get. Much much better than the LM. Cleaner with better extension at both ends.

Ability of being more versatile. At times IEMs feel a bit monotonous. Especially when they are unable to make distinguishable differences between nearby frequencies or is unable to control the energy of same frequencies. Mostly experienced with upper bass notes. Many IEMs re unable to deliver...

Two different sounding IEMs but similarly priced. How does the EJ07M and Kinera Urd compare against each other. Here is my comparison review.