I am just curious to which device did you connect the apple dongle?

man we got the same tips :call_me: great improvement over stock tips

xduoo link2 bal paired with E5000 swapped out stock cables due to microphonics isn't this thing a beauty :)

The congestion is partly caused by the quantity of bass decay as well. I can't have that at all though. On type E, there was actually energy loss during transitions in the upper mids, which can be seen around the 3KHz mark in the graph (circled in green). Also, notice how the upper mids with...

Thank you for your input. After some research, I am thinking of getting the xDuoo Link2 Bal. Not 100% sure if it would be okay with IEMs lower than 16 ohms. Has anyone measured if it altered the FR out of 3.5mm low-gain.

I did have the same first impressions. Here's a summary after using it for about a year. Stock tips have plenty of bass. The soundstage could also get congested with crowded tracks, especially if they were already bass-heavy. This is probably due to the stock tips having a narrow opening and...

E5000 (Left), E500 (Right) Bought a couple more of those tips. They allowed special orders through aliexpress so I was able to order for just one size. Got them for my E500 too :)

Does anyone know of a good DAC that is suitable for low-impedance IEMs (12-14 ohms)? I am looking for something that has low output impedance (to prevent FR deformation) and it should be truly neutral.

I read that there were two types of Jcally JM10, anyone knows the differences?

I currently have E5000 as my daily driver. E5000 would not only be an upgrade but also a change in sound. The E4000 has more energy in the upper midrange, which I found lacking in the E5000. Also, the E5000 sounded different with a desktop stack compared to a typical setup. Besides, I think...

At this point, I am considering the moondrop dawn. It's a new product so I am waiting a bit for more reviews.

Pardon me. I haven't been following. How do I know if I have the old or new E500?