No the XM4s can't be EQed. The treble is fundamentally so different. I've moved away from crystals already - I totally forgot the seal test feature and turns out I wasn't getting a seal! I've moved on to the house tips I got from subtonic with my storm and they seem perfect.

OK had a slightly longer listening session, these easily surpass the XM4s for SQ. Much better imaging and general sound quality and bass is definitely plenty. The veil in sound that existed on the XM4s is gone. I've settled on the azla crystals for now, but will he curious how others go with tips.

Hmm the XM3s were pretty low fi sounding, the XM4s may have been bassier but the overall quality was a significant step up. The XM5s are a lot nicer sounding overall and most audiophiles will enjoy them. On a good note, did a call in a rather windy location and no complaints from the other side.

I received my XM5s today - I've had the 3s and the 4s so pretty ingrained with the Sony world. This will be a bit of a quick fire impressions and if any questions let me know! They are a lot smaller and lighter than the XM4s. The question is though is whether this is a good thing because its a...

I hate the design of the bose, plus dislike the fact there is no ldac. But the mtw3 size feels small. It's why I've ended up at an impasse.

I'd buy the XM5s for sure, but i am a little bitter how the XM4s for a lot of folk have ended up in such dramatic failure cases. But I am desperate and been dragging these dead tws for a month or so and it is frustrating!

Wonder if it'll help, mine are now pretty much full on failure now, last about 10 mins or so. XM5 is still MIA and so time to find another brand....

I also came away first time unimpressed. I needed another 2 auditions before being sold and don't regret the decision ever since...so here is hope to canjam for you!

Well this was fun while it lasted.....

I still enjoy my W2, but it certainly lacks some refinement which this may bring. But we're also slowly itching upwards to another price bracket ie mojo2 territory. Yes I know for factor is still different but performance comparisons will be inevitable.

I've seen Vijay Iyer a couple of times now, and he's at his best when his group is being super avant-garde. I haven't had a chance to listen to his album with arooj aftab, "Love in Exile", must do tomorrow.

Excellent buyer and super pleasant. Deal with confidence.

My top 3 - Storm Maestro SE Elysian X

Excellent buyer, great comms and met up in person to do the deal. Hope you enjoy the new IEMs!

Excellent buyer and very easy transaction. Recommended!

Awesome mate! Great impressions. Kinda curious what vol you were on with Storm/SP3k - that thing was barely keeping up when i listened to it and i know you listen louder!

For Sale my Venom 2 pin. I'm the first owner, had it for just over a year. Price includes UK shipping otherwise WW shipping is on top at buyer's risk. Any questions let me know!

Excellent buyer, paid promptly and great comms.

The pentaconn connectors simply limited the choice and I couldn't be bothered to source other cables when I owned X. But I do sympathise with your point, so good luck cable rolling!

Hi - yes they are.

ChatGPT got some disclaimers for when it inevitably gets sued.

Thanks @Scuba Devils for the inspiration.....i just asked the following 'What are the best iems in the world' And herein is the response - "The best in-ear monitors (IEMs) in the world vary depending on personal preference and budget. Some popular high-end options include the Shure SE846...

Up for sale is my Fourte Noir. I purchased this from forum stalwart @Damz87 in December. They had just been returned to him from 64A having undergone a full service and with updated faceplate. So basically the best Noir out there! Package is also complete. I'm based in the UK, but will ship...

Fully agree, that is why we have B to take one for the team.....

Oh yea forgot CNY - maybe a few pop up on classifieds by then......