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Introduction
My experience with IEMs is short lived, but I've had fair enough experience to give you proper detailing.
I mainly use detachable only, and can report from multiple detach period with the M6 they don't have an issue being pulled apart.
-Details
-Sub Bass
-Shiny/Glistening Highs
-Detail In Mid Rhythm Section
-Bass is Deep, right seal needed to achieve proper Bass Reponse.
-Sparkling Shiny Highs
-Acoustic Separation
-Piano Detail
Driver Specs
[driver type moving coil (dynamic)]
[driver size 10 mm]
[frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz]
[impedance 16 Ohms at 1K]
[sensitivity 100±3 dB (1mW at 1KHZ)]
[maximum power input 30mW]
Microphone Specs
[directivity omnidirectional]
[frequency response 100 Hz to 10 kHz]
[sensitivity -42dB± 3dB]
--Comfort--
Comfort with this IEM is unforgettable, during the first day I received them I actually kept them in the whole day, and would only pull out one just to keep with a conversation.
They are soothing, and comfortable, and quite easy to forget about if you can't tell the difference in muffled sound while something is in your ear.
--Notes For The Skeptical People(If you're considering buying it, I recommend you read over this)--
These are just some important notes for people who are worried, or are trying to understand the sound more.
The M6 Pro is Accurate, Has Clean Bass, & Highly Detailed for it's asking price which is something you won't always get in this price range.
Accuracy ranges from the spot on guitar lines, to the punchy non textured, deep, laid back bass.
Separation is good, but I think the way it's separate is what makes high notes come off sharp sounding, and maybe piercing.
For the price, you really can't beat this if you're looking for something accurate, detailed, or something to use while you're on stage.
The M6 Pro has a very High Fidelity sound!
I'd recommend ignoring anyone who comments on Bass, as the driver changed sound as you listen to it more.
--High Note Info--
These are a bit glistening in the highs, and some may refer to them as piercing, which be it, unfortunate.
The tinging you get from most Open Back, or well derived Closed Back doesn't remain to be a thing here, though arguably Cymbals, Brass, & other Metal, Nickel, & Brass based instruments will be a bit on the Bright Sounding side and crush with the Treble causing what's normally classified as Hot Treble Sound.
EQ'ing will work this out, but tends to ruin the genuine definition of what the monitor is meant for.
--Bass Notes For People Who Love Bass--
I mentioned ignoring comments on this IEM that claim it has no Bass. And I stand by that.
If you want a few good tips on achieving Bass Structure, find an EQ you like that has the Bass Resolution you like, and let it burn in to the M6 Pro for at least 24 Hours.
Doing this has helped buff Bass.
For standard users who want a little Bass, the extension is in the Monitor, and it sounds really deep, and lead on, but it helps with the detailing on instruments so that the emphasis isn't too focused on the lows.
--Clear Genre Responses--
I mention below that Jazz sounds precise, & gorgeous in these, and stuff with a more Acoustic, or Brass element may come of crisp, but lean, and not matured in the bass regions deterring others opinions.
Now I've commonly heard the comparison of these coming off a bit like the $150 Westone UM Pro10, and from experience with both it's very unlikely as people don't really care much for the tinny sound of the UM Pro10 and criticize it due to its bass response.
Which leads me into saying that the M6 Pro doesn't share much, only sharing kind resolution, and musical notes that give off a lively sounding feeling, as states the purpose, "Great for On Stage use".
--Build Quality--
The M6 Pro for being $50 is built VERY NICELY, and arguably better than the SE215, & IM50 which feels easily breakable under pressure.
--Looks--
If anyone is to find this topic important, the M6 Pro give off a gorgeous shimmer in sunlight, and make it pop out of a crowd.
They're very pleasing to look at, and gaze into and get lost. The drivers shimmer, to the true photogenic beauty of this IEM, you won't need to worry about a silly look factor, and if you don't wear hats, I'm sure you'll get glances.
--Soundstage & Separation--
Like most IEM Variants in this range, Soundstage is rather important to some people.
I feel the stage on this is a bit lacking for being such a beauty, and a musical piece to listen to.
I'd compare it to being on a small stage, and hearing everything around you at once, but not being able to move your head, so it's very compact. Though don't let that shy you away!
The separation factor is great! I refer to separation as being able to tell certain instruments apart from one another.
Due to the detail, and characteristics I've mentioned, this is really good at identifying things, I can call out the shimmer in a backup guitar, and the fluidity of the bass lines being plucked!
I simply fell in love with this, and would relisten to some tracks just to admire certain pieces, bass lines, cymbal crashes, and pick them all out and glee over them.
Sound Impressions[Across 24 Hours/Live Active Burn In]:
[First 2-3 Hours]
The M6 Pro at first was odd putting into the ear, even after using the ATH-IM50, it felt like a learning curve.
To be honest, this IEM in general felt like a learning curve, but it pays off.
Getting used to the sound signature was easy, and I actually fell for the crushing treble like a girl to a hot male.
I've always preferred a bit of Treble, Accented Highs, & Airy Sub Bass that carries a little puff to it.
[6 Hours In]
The Treble is still spiking up in Rock tracks with heavy Electric Guitars, and causing the Bass to fall into place and come off Neutral Sounding.
After a good while of going through 100+ Tracks, it becomes pretty evident that this In Ear can be a bit genre picky to some people, and definitely shows its but to tell you that it's a Studio/Live IEM.
I've noticed a more analytical increase point in Bass Response, as the first listen the Bass Timing, & Accuracy was loose, and V-Shaped.
Bass really began to fill itself out around the 5-6 Hour periods. You definitely got a good sense of it loosening up, and could easily tell.
An odd noise may occur, and I think it's the driver warming itself and loosening up during burn in.
[7 Hours In]
The Treble gains control over itself, and isn't as widespread, & veiled which seems to had made room for clean instrumentation.
But over time you begin to hear a small decay in the Bass Impact that it first had, it begins to mellow out to Background Bass, & Sub Bass.
[12 Hours In]
From what I remember, and what I noticed, the driver was getting a bit rugged, and handling more genres better than my IM50s', and I noticed more Brass instruments popping.
I would go as far as saying that around this mark, anything in a Jazz related fashion can sound a bit flat, & glassy but come off with great resolution while being precise, and sharing a nice "Aw" Sound that I found rather pleasing.
Unfortunately do to computer issues causing me not to hear things from plugged in devices, I couldn't complete my 24 Hour analysis.
And on this not I would like to mention to anyone looking for a fat, fast, & impacting bass response, you might wanna look at the IM50, or the SE215 in the $100 & Under Range.
Genre Notes(I don't feel this is properly discussed):
I want to have my own spike, or thing about my reviews that makes them come off as "different", so I'll be adding this for now on.
Rap/Hip Hop - Unfortunately I found this genre to be a bit lacking in the impact that most Hip Hop/Rap fans tend to be after, quite often called Fun Sounding.
The monitor does it well, but doesn't push itself to what the genre, or song is this definition asks for and leaves a pleasant sound, but layer missing in the Upper Bass to make a song in this genre feeling personal, or something to bounce around to.
Jazz - As discussed, doesn't carry much Bass with the genre, and tends to follow more accent towards the Acoustic, & Brass elements while giving you a clear sound, and a nice detailed experience.
I can faithfully say if you're like me with your Jazz, and you like to enjoy it without a certain thick layer and can overpass a Bass element, you'll love these.
Post-punk - I generally listen to a lot of Post-punk, either be it in the Death Rock field, or from the Classic Goth Sound of something like Joy Division, I seem to love it all.
My remarks with this genre don't leave me excited, but leave me pleased as some artists in this field either add touches of Coldwave to give it a lonely, clear, misty feeling, or add static to make you feel as if it were old, & lost.
Coldwave elemental Post-punk sounded gorgeous, and didn't leave me asking what was missing. The Treble of the bud itself works amazingly with some electric fields, and fits kind to give you a sense that anything in this field hasn't provided to me before without sound Muddy, or Muffled.
Static elemented Post-punk came off a bit harsh at times due to recording, or sometimes came off as an over detailed work and easily wore my ears out.
It's OK, but if you have a lot of distorted music, I can't comment on how you'll feel with the end result, but definitely not a deal breaker.
These are the genres I felt it were necessary to discuss, as it's what I listen to.
Audio Format
MP3 comes off nicely, no matter the bitrate, this IEM can cover it up and make it sound classy, though High Level Audiophiles/Enthusiasts who search for error like myself will notice a bitrate fall, or bad recording.
FLAC came of as it should, like an HD Experience, but better sounding, and a lot more resolution, somewhat like the detail you'd hear from the atmosphere in a movie.
Test Tracks
DISCLAIMER - The songs I've chosen are what shined out to me, and from my personal music collection.
I list what pops about them, what made me select the song, and where it shines.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
/First Listening Period/
Grouplove - Chloe[Heavey focus in guitar melodies]
Hatcham Social - Shut Your Mouth[The Highs really make themselves known]
Die Zorros - Paint It Black[Driver balancing demonstrations, shows what the actuator can handle under stress of multi genre changes]
Half Moon Run - She Wants To Know[Used this track as a reference point for checking change in vocal peak]
Purity Ring - Grandloves[First Electronic Indie track I decided to test for genre extension]
Cirrus - Stop & Panic[A good artist that easily shows the Electronic Impulsed Songs]
Factory Floor - Taxidermist[Displays Drum Imaging the way this IEM intends to, gives you a full ear sense of feeling]
Turbo Fruits - Mama's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain[I just really enjoyed the pitch in the highs, and that treble doesn't desolate]
/Second Listening Period/
The Deslondes - The Deslondes LP[A good Blue/Country LP that shows the display, and replacement of the Bass to include more instruments into the mix. Also, if you're a Blues fan, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED]
Introduction
My experience with IEMs is short lived, but I've had fair enough experience to give you proper detailing.
I mainly use detachable only, and can report from multiple detach period with the M6 they don't have an issue being pulled apart.
-Details
-Sub Bass
-Shiny/Glistening Highs
-Detail In Mid Rhythm Section
-Bass is Deep, right seal needed to achieve proper Bass Reponse.
-Sparkling Shiny Highs
-Acoustic Separation
-Piano Detail
Driver Specs
[driver type moving coil (dynamic)]
[driver size 10 mm]
[frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz]
[impedance 16 Ohms at 1K]
[sensitivity 100±3 dB (1mW at 1KHZ)]
[maximum power input 30mW]
Microphone Specs
[directivity omnidirectional]
[frequency response 100 Hz to 10 kHz]
[sensitivity -42dB± 3dB]
--Comfort--
Comfort with this IEM is unforgettable, during the first day I received them I actually kept them in the whole day, and would only pull out one just to keep with a conversation.
They are soothing, and comfortable, and quite easy to forget about if you can't tell the difference in muffled sound while something is in your ear.
--Notes For The Skeptical People(If you're considering buying it, I recommend you read over this)--
These are just some important notes for people who are worried, or are trying to understand the sound more.
The M6 Pro is Accurate, Has Clean Bass, & Highly Detailed for it's asking price which is something you won't always get in this price range.
Accuracy ranges from the spot on guitar lines, to the punchy non textured, deep, laid back bass.
Separation is good, but I think the way it's separate is what makes high notes come off sharp sounding, and maybe piercing.
For the price, you really can't beat this if you're looking for something accurate, detailed, or something to use while you're on stage.
The M6 Pro has a very High Fidelity sound!
I'd recommend ignoring anyone who comments on Bass, as the driver changed sound as you listen to it more.
--High Note Info--
These are a bit glistening in the highs, and some may refer to them as piercing, which be it, unfortunate.
The tinging you get from most Open Back, or well derived Closed Back doesn't remain to be a thing here, though arguably Cymbals, Brass, & other Metal, Nickel, & Brass based instruments will be a bit on the Bright Sounding side and crush with the Treble causing what's normally classified as Hot Treble Sound.
EQ'ing will work this out, but tends to ruin the genuine definition of what the monitor is meant for.
--Bass Notes For People Who Love Bass--
I mentioned ignoring comments on this IEM that claim it has no Bass. And I stand by that.
If you want a few good tips on achieving Bass Structure, find an EQ you like that has the Bass Resolution you like, and let it burn in to the M6 Pro for at least 24 Hours.
Doing this has helped buff Bass.
For standard users who want a little Bass, the extension is in the Monitor, and it sounds really deep, and lead on, but it helps with the detailing on instruments so that the emphasis isn't too focused on the lows.
--Clear Genre Responses--
I mention below that Jazz sounds precise, & gorgeous in these, and stuff with a more Acoustic, or Brass element may come of crisp, but lean, and not matured in the bass regions deterring others opinions.
Now I've commonly heard the comparison of these coming off a bit like the $150 Westone UM Pro10, and from experience with both it's very unlikely as people don't really care much for the tinny sound of the UM Pro10 and criticize it due to its bass response.
Which leads me into saying that the M6 Pro doesn't share much, only sharing kind resolution, and musical notes that give off a lively sounding feeling, as states the purpose, "Great for On Stage use".
--Build Quality--
The M6 Pro for being $50 is built VERY NICELY, and arguably better than the SE215, & IM50 which feels easily breakable under pressure.
--Looks--
If anyone is to find this topic important, the M6 Pro give off a gorgeous shimmer in sunlight, and make it pop out of a crowd.
They're very pleasing to look at, and gaze into and get lost. The drivers shimmer, to the true photogenic beauty of this IEM, you won't need to worry about a silly look factor, and if you don't wear hats, I'm sure you'll get glances.
--Soundstage & Separation--
Like most IEM Variants in this range, Soundstage is rather important to some people.
I feel the stage on this is a bit lacking for being such a beauty, and a musical piece to listen to.
I'd compare it to being on a small stage, and hearing everything around you at once, but not being able to move your head, so it's very compact. Though don't let that shy you away!
The separation factor is great! I refer to separation as being able to tell certain instruments apart from one another.
Due to the detail, and characteristics I've mentioned, this is really good at identifying things, I can call out the shimmer in a backup guitar, and the fluidity of the bass lines being plucked!
I simply fell in love with this, and would relisten to some tracks just to admire certain pieces, bass lines, cymbal crashes, and pick them all out and glee over them.
Sound Impressions[Across 24 Hours/Live Active Burn In]:
[First 2-3 Hours]
The M6 Pro at first was odd putting into the ear, even after using the ATH-IM50, it felt like a learning curve.
To be honest, this IEM in general felt like a learning curve, but it pays off.
Getting used to the sound signature was easy, and I actually fell for the crushing treble like a girl to a hot male.
I've always preferred a bit of Treble, Accented Highs, & Airy Sub Bass that carries a little puff to it.
[6 Hours In]
The Treble is still spiking up in Rock tracks with heavy Electric Guitars, and causing the Bass to fall into place and come off Neutral Sounding.
After a good while of going through 100+ Tracks, it becomes pretty evident that this In Ear can be a bit genre picky to some people, and definitely shows its but to tell you that it's a Studio/Live IEM.
I've noticed a more analytical increase point in Bass Response, as the first listen the Bass Timing, & Accuracy was loose, and V-Shaped.
Bass really began to fill itself out around the 5-6 Hour periods. You definitely got a good sense of it loosening up, and could easily tell.
An odd noise may occur, and I think it's the driver warming itself and loosening up during burn in.
[7 Hours In]
The Treble gains control over itself, and isn't as widespread, & veiled which seems to had made room for clean instrumentation.
But over time you begin to hear a small decay in the Bass Impact that it first had, it begins to mellow out to Background Bass, & Sub Bass.
[12 Hours In]
From what I remember, and what I noticed, the driver was getting a bit rugged, and handling more genres better than my IM50s', and I noticed more Brass instruments popping.
I would go as far as saying that around this mark, anything in a Jazz related fashion can sound a bit flat, & glassy but come off with great resolution while being precise, and sharing a nice "Aw" Sound that I found rather pleasing.
Unfortunately do to computer issues causing me not to hear things from plugged in devices, I couldn't complete my 24 Hour analysis.
And on this not I would like to mention to anyone looking for a fat, fast, & impacting bass response, you might wanna look at the IM50, or the SE215 in the $100 & Under Range.
Genre Notes(I don't feel this is properly discussed):
I want to have my own spike, or thing about my reviews that makes them come off as "different", so I'll be adding this for now on.
Rap/Hip Hop - Unfortunately I found this genre to be a bit lacking in the impact that most Hip Hop/Rap fans tend to be after, quite often called Fun Sounding.
The monitor does it well, but doesn't push itself to what the genre, or song is this definition asks for and leaves a pleasant sound, but layer missing in the Upper Bass to make a song in this genre feeling personal, or something to bounce around to.
Jazz - As discussed, doesn't carry much Bass with the genre, and tends to follow more accent towards the Acoustic, & Brass elements while giving you a clear sound, and a nice detailed experience.
I can faithfully say if you're like me with your Jazz, and you like to enjoy it without a certain thick layer and can overpass a Bass element, you'll love these.
Post-punk - I generally listen to a lot of Post-punk, either be it in the Death Rock field, or from the Classic Goth Sound of something like Joy Division, I seem to love it all.
My remarks with this genre don't leave me excited, but leave me pleased as some artists in this field either add touches of Coldwave to give it a lonely, clear, misty feeling, or add static to make you feel as if it were old, & lost.
Coldwave elemental Post-punk sounded gorgeous, and didn't leave me asking what was missing. The Treble of the bud itself works amazingly with some electric fields, and fits kind to give you a sense that anything in this field hasn't provided to me before without sound Muddy, or Muffled.
Static elemented Post-punk came off a bit harsh at times due to recording, or sometimes came off as an over detailed work and easily wore my ears out.
It's OK, but if you have a lot of distorted music, I can't comment on how you'll feel with the end result, but definitely not a deal breaker.
These are the genres I felt it were necessary to discuss, as it's what I listen to.
Audio Format
MP3 comes off nicely, no matter the bitrate, this IEM can cover it up and make it sound classy, though High Level Audiophiles/Enthusiasts who search for error like myself will notice a bitrate fall, or bad recording.
FLAC came of as it should, like an HD Experience, but better sounding, and a lot more resolution, somewhat like the detail you'd hear from the atmosphere in a movie.
Test Tracks
DISCLAIMER - The songs I've chosen are what shined out to me, and from my personal music collection.
I list what pops about them, what made me select the song, and where it shines.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
/First Listening Period/
Grouplove - Chloe[Heavey focus in guitar melodies]
Hatcham Social - Shut Your Mouth[The Highs really make themselves known]
Die Zorros - Paint It Black[Driver balancing demonstrations, shows what the actuator can handle under stress of multi genre changes]
Half Moon Run - She Wants To Know[Used this track as a reference point for checking change in vocal peak]
Purity Ring - Grandloves[First Electronic Indie track I decided to test for genre extension]
Cirrus - Stop & Panic[A good artist that easily shows the Electronic Impulsed Songs]
Factory Floor - Taxidermist[Displays Drum Imaging the way this IEM intends to, gives you a full ear sense of feeling]
Turbo Fruits - Mama's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain[I just really enjoyed the pitch in the highs, and that treble doesn't desolate]
/Second Listening Period/
The Deslondes - The Deslondes LP[A good Blue/Country LP that shows the display, and replacement of the Bass to include more instruments into the mix. Also, if you're a Blues fan, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED]
I have not heard the im70 or im04 so I cannot comment on how the pros compare.
I believe both of those IEMs are approximately twice the cost of the m6 pro, so they very well could be more sonically capable.
However for about $50 USD the m6 pros are a fantastic package, especially since you get 2 high quality cables, tons of ear tips and a great zipper case.