On top of the Sony MH755, the TFZ No.3 is a fairly bassy iem at that price.

Boy, now I really want to try the A8. I see everything else you have are DDs, the BA bass in the A8 is that good that it can keep up with those? 93% of Z5 with similar weight and texture?

I agree. If you do not need something more portable, comfortable, and isolating than the Z5, the N3 is very nice, especially with EQ, but it does not have that large soundstage and powerful bass like the Z5. I find it to be a little more open and energetic than the Z5 and I like vocals better on...

The N3 is significantly smaller than the Z5 and a totally different design. It is very easy and comfortable to use like a traditional earphone. It is also easier for me to get a solid seal with the N3 than the Z5. I don't know how you could ever use the Z5 without over ear hooks, but the N3 is...

I don't think so. The Z5 is not uncomfortable per se, it is just a very odd design and takes awhile to adapt to. Once you adapt to it, they are not bad, in fact I can enjoy them for very long listening sessions without fatigue. The memory wire is not uncomfortable, in fact quite the opposite...

I get excellent quality with the N3 using the stock 3.5mm cable with my phone and laptop. It is a very easy to drive IEM. (Though if you want to EQ the bass up to to basshead levels you will need an amp, however for normal use basically any good source is adequate alone.) It is sold as both...

I think the N3 could be perfect for you then, it will be like a baby Z1R, the M7 will be much more neutral and not have that rich DD bass like you get in Z5, Z1R, and N3.

The N3 is not vented, as far as I know. It offers excellent isolation and leaks no sound to those nearby, even when pumping at basshead levels. In my opinion the Z5 is more of an at home listening pair and the N3 more on the go given its light weight, comfort, ease of use, and isolation. I...

I've compared the two. Basic impressions are that whereas the Z5 excels in its deep, tactile bass and wide soundstage, the N3 excels in having incredible overall tonal balance and much more open and natural presentation, despite it's narrower staging. The Z5 is powerful--there is texture across...

Are the bass ear tips that come with the FA7 made by FiiO, or are they sourced from somewhere else? I'm trying to find some replacements in the large size.

Any recommendations for good basshead amp/dacs that can especially bring out the sub-bass? For desktop use. Under $200 is best, but willing to stretch if it makes a big difference.

Are the bass ear tips that come with the FH5 made by FiiO, or are they sourced from somewhere else? I'm trying to find some replacements in the large size.

How does the sub-bass on the OH10 compare to something like the FiiO FH5 or Sony XBA-N3 that have real deep, weighty sub-bass? Can it satisfy that weight for someone who really craves deep (but still detailed and responsive) bass? Edit: Or does it respond well to being tuned to bring out more...

Interesting, I'm surprised these also haven't been discussed more. They got a very strong rec from BGGAR, he said they were 90% of the way to Legend X. Same price as R1Z too ($600). Could these be endgame basshead level sub-$1k? How does the bass compare to some of the other top recs in here?

I am surprised that there is not more mention of the MH755 here for the budget basshead, especially given its recent hype. It really is excellent all-around, but for us here it has great bass as is or loadssss of bass with EQ. How would you compare the EX800ST and Z5? I see you have both. I'm...