Simgot EW300

Simgot EW300 Standard Version VS Simgot EW300 x HBB Version VS Simgot EW300 DSP Version​

Introduction​

To be honest, I never expected the EW300 to come in three different versions. I believe Simgot did the right thing by catering to each and every person's interests. Even if there is a distinct difference between the DSP and Standard versions, I will need to confirm whether the HBB version differs in sound in the tiniest manner conceivable. When it comes to the brand itself, I've been following and supporting SImgot for a long time, and I still believe that all of their goods are excellent in terms of sound and quality.I've always loved their EA series because of how they made me fall in love with the sound, even though it didn't sound like my preferred sound. However, I have been lucky enough to evaluate and test all three versions of the EW300 for this review, but before proceeding, I would like to clarify a few points.

Disclaimer​

*Since this unit tour was organised by the kindly people at Linsoul and Simgot, I am grateful to them. As I've said in all of my evaluations, the same is true for this one: all of the concepts I've expressed below are entirely my own, original ideas that haven't been influenced by anyone else. If interested, go to this link for all three version.
*I am not associated with the connection, and I receive no financial assistance from anyone.
*For the remainder of the review, I will refer to all three IEMs as the same.
*I am using different Ear-tips for convenience and better versatility.
*Finally, I will only evaluate all three versions based on their performance, even though I will explain how they feels and seems physically and aesthetically.
*This time, my review will be different from my typical structure, and it may become more of a comparison, but I will try to cover all features of all three versions.

Specification​

In terms of shell shape and size, each of the versions are comparable, with the exception that the basic version is silver-finished and the other two have matte black paint. All versions share the same accessories, with the exception of the DSP version, which simply includes a USB-C terminating cable. All variants use the same driver configuration: a 10mm dynamic driver, an annular magnetic planar, and a 10mm ceramic piezoelectric driver. All models have heft and weight, and they are built like tanks. The form of the IEMs is comfortable enough for extended listening sessions, and with the correct eartips, I achieved a decent isolated seal. On a personal note, I think the Heart design on the right and the X design on the left are cool and unique in the world of IEMs. The cables that come with the normal and HBB versions are the same as those that come with the EA500 series, with 2 pin and 3.5mm terminations, but I believe they are lighter in weight; however, the DSP cable has an L-shaped USB-C and two pin termination with an attached mic. Other accessories include three pairs of eartips in three different sizes, a carrying box, nozzle rings, nozzle filters, and an additional pair of tuning nozzles with variable sound adjustments. Regarding technological specs, all three models have identical configurations. The impedance is 28 Ohms, with a sensitivity of 121dB (silver nozzle with red ring) and 119dB (gold copper nozzle with pink ring). The frequency response ranges from 20Hz to 20kHz.

Sound​

The similarities across the versions are that they all have the same target curve and differ mainly in terms of energy in specific locations. I understand that the DSP version differs from the other IEMs, however the HBB version has the same sound as the normal version. To be honest, there isn't much of a difference between the IEMs when used with a 3.5mm connection, however the DSP version includes a Type-C cable with an integrated DAC&AMP, which has an influence and variances in sound. As previously stated, there are no sound variations between the HBB and Standard versions; the only thing that distinguishes the HBB version is the exclusive remark and change in appearance. During my testing, I actually soured for 6 hours straight to identify any discrepancies between all three versions so that I didn't leave any stone unturned. To achieve this expectation, I used several sources, cables, and eartips to get at this conclusion. So from now on, I will be judging both the EW300 Standard Version and the EW300 HBB Version equally.

EW300 Standard Version & EW300 HBB Edition​

When it comes to responsiveness, both IEMs produce a more balanced sound with a strong emphasis on the upper midrange and bass, as well as the sparkling magic that Simgot has throughout the 12k-15k range, but I was startled to learn that the response was not what I expected. I mean this kind of response and how SIMGOT usually tunes their IEMs, the response tends to be more enticing and somewhat spicy sounding, but that is not the case with the EW300 versions. However, with DSP, there are some areas that I find highlighted, which I will discuss later in the review.

When it comes to the treble, the response has a more tonally favorable tone, which enlightens the whole response with tremendous detail, but at the expense of more rounded notes; instead of being sharp, the notes have a continuous and rich sound, but the pumps that SIMGOT DNA enthusiasts enjoy. The vocals and instruments retain the expressive and airy style that the EA series is known for, but the sound is more tonally balanced. The dip between the 5k and 8k regions could be the source of such a balanced and transient sound. When listening to one of my favorite tracks by Ai Higuchi, namely Akuma no ko, the same crisp and expressive vocals that sounded magical and stimulating when listened to EA1000 or EA500 retains here as well, and judging by the fact that her vocals do not offset that timbre while scaling high in these two pairs really brings the best performance I could've asked for, the same can be said about the instruments, as the balance between clarity and preserving the note's integrity is well demonstrated by the EW300 series' capabilities.

When it comes to the midrange, nothing stands out as lean or demeanor in a way that would bring any offensive traits into the mix, thanks to the 5k dip that thoroughly explores the 3k region without making it sound shouty and hot. I would also mention that the thickness of the lower midrange contributes to such a response. The vocals, in particular, have a more sophisticated presence, which I find captivating and beautiful. This quality allows both male and female vocals to sound unique, giving the impression of greater resolution than IEMs priced around or even higher than the EW300 series. Because of the distinction and clarity between the notes, the instruments, which are positioned slightly back, sound cleaner and crisper than I expected. Not only that, but the vocals and instruments sound deeper and richer as a result of the thick and clean-sounding lower midrange. Tracks like Burning by Hitsujibungaku sound clear and very opening, with all of the instruments and vocals happening at the same time. In fact, the female vocal retains that forwardness without losing that weight and magic, while the instruments set a great pace with precision and clarity, not overpowering any vocal notes.

When it comes to bass, I believe the way the tuning is done is best preferred or adored by many, and I believe that the EW300 is the only set in the IEMs they have released in the last two years that has such a bass response. I mean, I still love the bass quality and dynamics of the EA1000, but I still feel that if viewed from an overall perspective, the EW300 really soothes my heart. The bass has it all: rumble, punch, slams, and the faithful weight of bass notes, which essentially means that the sounds have a meatier and thicker response while being resolved and detailed. The bass emphasis is on the subbass, but as previously stated, it does not overshadow the midbass slams. Whether it is the bass guitar or drums, all have a good heaviness to the impact and richness to the notes. I can't claim the notes sound truly authentic, but they convey that sensation. For such a response, I believe the EW300 outweighs all IEMs that exceed its specifications.For example, in Kenshi Yonezu's Garakuta - JUNK, the drums have a good warmish and thick response, and the bass guitar slams are clear enough to be heard while providing good impact and exposure. The whole presentation of the tune is heightened by a rich and nostalgic component, since the song has a 2000s vibe.

When comparing the Red ring and Pink ring nozzles, I believe that the Pink nozzles provide a richer and warmer sound. I believe that folks who still believe that the upper frequencies contribute to spiciness will prefer the Pink nozzle implementation. The response is affectively tamed in the upper midrange, producing a warmish V-shape. I believe the male voices are more meticulously conveyed, and the instruments have more rounded notes, making the response sound smoother and richer, whereas the female vocals lack that openness and airy presence. Aside from that, there aren't any significant alterations in the mix.

EW300 DSP Edition​

When it comes to the DSP edition(Silver nozzle with red rings), there are a few areas where the response differs from how the EW300 sounds in analog presentation. The first is the implication of a different DAC&AMP integration, which provides a distinct response in terms of technicalities, most notably the stage. With the response expressed in front of you, it has a more mid-centric response, yet the bass sounds clearly defined, with better control over the note's intensity and weight. When it comes to the treble, this version has a more subdued expression of the treble, however it doesn't discard that airy presence in the region. Both the male and female vocals have less presence, Take the music Akuma no ko by Ai Haguchi; it sounds less broad and expansive, allowing her voice to lose their X factor. The mid range sounds more forwarded with the vocals being the star of the presentation, but the vocals sometimes sound shouty and the male vocals sounding a little lacking in the girth, when I heard Burning by Hitsujibungaku, her vocals felt like it didn't sound fuller and powerful enough while maintaining that distinction and clarity, I believe that her vocals became too much forward as at times the notes impacted negatively while producing a lean response, the instruments, on the other hand, seem clear and crisp but more intimate. As previously said, the bass has a less dynamic sound, but it is more defined and textured because to the control over the impact and presence. The impact is precise but not particularly strong, and the bass is well-controlled. For instance, Kenshi Yonezu's Garakuta - JUNK track sounded more precise and lost some of its warmth and richness, but the vocals were still more expressive and clear. Thus, overall, the response has a better balanced bass response and a more neutral sound.

The difference between the red ring and pink ring nozzles was apparent in how the midrange was presented. With the pink ring nozzle, female vocals sounded more vibrant, while the overall impact of the notes remained consistent. The response felt more neutral, yet the bass had a stronger presence, resulting in a slightly fuller and less lean overall sound.

Technical Performance​

In terms of technical abilities, I believe the EW300 series outperforms IEMs above its price range. I mean, if I look at the analog side of the EW300, the IEMs have great technicalities, and this has been the case with almost all SIMGOT IEMs, but I don't believe it differs significantly from the EA500 series, but I do believe that the clarity of the EW300 is nearly equal to the EA500 series. The soundstage has a wide width and depth due to precise imaging and good separation between the notes. By this, I mean that the notes are sharp and clear, and there is good contrast between the notes, which helps identify where the sound is coming from. Though I should emphasize that the response is more holographic, so it is closer than one may assume, but none come close to how well it performs among its contemporaries. In terms of resolution, both macro and micro details are expressive enough to sound detailed and express clarity. Even the note attack and decay are swift, allowing for a very defined performance, particularly in the bass region, without sounding overwhelming or bloated due to the quantity of bass that leaks into the lower midrange. When it comes to the DSP, I believe the response changes significantly in terms of note position and headspace; that is, the stage gets more forward and back of the head presented as the width gap is closed while the depth is better expressed. Overall, the response is one of the greatest I've heard in terms of technicalities, costing roughly $70.

Sound Impressions ​

Sources​

As previously indicated, the DSP version employs DAC&AMP. I have clearly stated how it sounds when compared to the Standard and HBB versions. I will only discuss my impressions of the analog version below.

Sony WM1A - While listening to the WM1A with the IEMs, the response sounded wider and more spacious, while the midrange was smoothed and balanced, and the treble became more present in the mix, resulting in a more sparkling but not sharp sound. The response was not very strong or dramatic, with each note hitting sounding light, but the overall presentation sounded realistic and spacious. The bass sounded fuller, richer, and more powerful. There are times when the presentation of the singers and instruments seems genuine and lifelike.

FiiO M15S - While listening to the WM1A with the IEMs, the response seemed very clean and resolved, and the bass sounded much more controlled while retaining the same heaviness and impact but with greater precision. The upper frequencies seem more appealing because the treble provides a more forward presentation, yet the midrange maintains the same presence. Though I find the response to be more intimate and revealing. The notes sounded less rich and energetic, but the overall response was clear and detailed.

Tracks​

Millet - Anytime Anywhere
Anri - I can’t stop the loneliness
Kohana Lam - A Few Sentimental
Kohana Lam - Loving Me, Loving You
Uru - Kimino Shiawasewo
Uru - Kamihitoe
Kujira Yumemi - Kenka
Majiko - Kokoronashi
Anly - Sukinishinayo
Kohama Lam - A Few Sentimental
Kohana Lam - Loving Me, Loving You
Miliyah - Kono Yumega Samerumade
Rokudenashi - The Flame Of Love
Yu-Peng Chen - A New Day with Hope
Yu-Peng Chen - Another Hopeful Tomorrow
Yu-Peng Chen - For Riddles, for Wonders
Valentino Khan - Satellite
Kai Wachi - Happier By Now
Jawns - Erotica
ISOxo - how2fly
Kai Wachi - Happier By Now
Weeknd - Popular
YUNGBLUD - When We Die(Can We Still Get High)
Bring to Horizon - Kool-Aid
Middle Kids - Bend
FLETCHER - Leads Me On
Loathe - Aggressive Evolution
The Weeknd - Save Your Tears
Sigrid - Burning Bridges
AURORA - Black Water Lilies
AURORA - Runaway
X Ambassadors - Renegades
Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Can’t Hold Us
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
Jay-Z - Run This Town
Lady Gaga - Poker Face
Lady Gaga - Just Dance
Ladytron - Ghost
Travis - Love Will Come Through
LINKIN PARK - Somewhere I Belong
DJ Shadow - Six Days (Remix)
Hoobastank - The Reason
Ricky Martin - I Don’t Care
Tool - 7empest
Tool - Vicarious
A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song
Zack Hemsey - Vengeance
Elton John - I’m Still Standing
The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
Micheal Sembello - Maniac
Guns N’ Roses - Sweet Child O’ Mine
A.R. Rahman - Kun Faya Kun

Conclusion​

To summarize this review, I believe SIMGOT has always demonstrated potential in each and every product they have launched, and now that it comes to the EW300 series, I am really impressed with the dedication, hard work, and patience required to develop the best sounding IEM under $100 in my opinion. In fact, I believe the EW300 outperforms the EA500 series in terms of overall presentation; congrats to SIMGOT for developing this amazing beast. When it comes to the different versions, it seems that anyone interested in the HBB version would likely choose it for its exclusivity, collaboration, or perhaps the sleek black anodized finish, which I find particularly striking. However, if someone is seeking the best sound under $100, either version would be a solid choice. That said, those who prefer a Type-C connection and a matte black finish should definitely opt for the DSP version. In my opinion, the DSP version offers the best value for money, as it allows you to use any two-pin 3.5mm analog cable and still achieve the same tuning as the HBB and Standard versions.

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Disclaimer:

• I don’t read FR graphs. I only use my ears, as earphones should be used.
• Simgot sent this unit to me in an exchange for an honest, transparent review. Rest assured that this review will do its best to devoid from any bias/es as much as possible.
• The following remarks and observations shall be made and owned only by me.
• No monetary compensation is/was involved before, during, and after the period of creation of this review.
• Your mileage may (and always, will) vary.

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Burn-in time: 4-8 hours per day, 5 days.

Source/s used:

• - Non-HiFi smartphone (Infinix Note 12 G96), PC.
• - Tanchjim Space DAC
• - Hidizs S9 Pro DAC
• - Aiwa XP-V710C CD Player (12 sec. EASS)
• - Sony Xperia X Compact
• - Local Files via Foobar, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Qobuz with UAPP.

IEM/Earbud/Setup configuration: Stock large medium eartips, any form of EQ or MSEB off, 40-60% volume.

Additional Note here: I will be reviewing the Simgot EW300 in its pre installed stock silver nozzle filter, then compare it to the gold filter)

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Sound signature:

• Unlike its older siblings, the Simgot EW300 sports a u-shaped sound signature that leans to the warmer side of the spectrum when compared to those previous sets of the company that are bright and sparkly on stock. Interestingly, the EW300 is closer than its bigger brother, the EM6L than its other EW200 and EA500 LM, in terms of sound.

Lows:

• Despite being a laid-back, warm-sounding set, the Simgot EW300 is far from being a basshead set. Sure, one can say that it is a bassy IEM, but I am certain that bassheads at heart will find its bass “lacking” to their liking. As for those average ears, its bass is more than enough in any genre you use with it. Its bass is mildly elevated, thick, and well controlled. Subbass is a bit more dominant than the midbass, making things a bit more rumbly and chunky, when compared to a midbass-dominant set. The bass decay and speed, it is still quick to my preference, avoiding any excessive bleed. Overall, its bass aimed for a soothing, calm approach, which is different from other IEMs that you will encounter under 100 USD.

Mids:

• The mids is still done the Simgot fashion, but warmer, laid back, and more versatile when compared to its older siblings. Its lower mids are noticeably thicker than usual, smooth, and still renders a lot of detail, particularly details on lower vocals and instruments that are found in this region. Upper mids are ever-so-slightly elevated, with a very good amount of clarity, air, and separation. As for the “timbre” that is found in the treble and this region, it is surprisingly minimal than what I expected. To give you an idea, the Simgot EW300 has a planar, a piezoelectric, and a dynamic driver packed in each driver shell, categorizing itself as a “tribrid”. Planar and piezoelectric drivers have their quirk in their nature wherein upper frequencies, mostly consonants, linger longer than usual. As for the Simgot EW300, these scenarios are very minimal and never came across as fatiguing. Due to these findings, I can confidently recommend this to everyone, even for those ears that are a bit more sensitive in this region. But for good measure, do check other reviews and inputs from other reputable reviewers as well.

Treble:

• The said driver quirks are also carried here in the treble, but it is very minimal and never sounded fatiguing nor harsh to my ears. The treble is well-extended and has a good amount of air and sparkle, while maintaining its laid-back, easy-listening approach. Detail retrieval is excellent for its asking price and does not have any problem rendering microdetails.

Soundstage, Imaging and Separation:

• Simgot is known to excel well in this region for quite some time now, and this can still be found and heard here in the EW300. The soundstage is wide with a good amount of height and depth. Separation and layering is clean and well-done, as it does not suffer from any serious congestion regardless of any heavy passages or busy tracks you listen to it with. Imaging is dead precise and renders vocal and instrument position with ease, even on FPS games.

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Nozzle filter impressions!

• Gold Nozzle - makes the whole sound warmer, thicker, and smoother. The whole “driver quirks” are now virtually unhearable. However, technical performance took a bit of a hit with this nozzle, especially its soundstage and layering.

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Other IEM Comparisons!

Rose Technics/Roseselsa Star Star City 5 Pro

• The Star City 5 Pro is a well-balanced IEM with just the right amount of everything, from its bass down to its treble. The EW300 is a laid-back, warm sounding IEM. The bass on both sets are noticeably different. The Star City 5 Pro leans to a more firmer, punchy, midbass-dominant approach, while the EW300 goes for the warmer, thicker, subbass-dominant route. Mids are a bit more forward on the Star City 5 Pro, while the EW300 is noticeably more laid back and smooth. Upper mids are a bit more present on the SC5P, and it shows more driver (BA) timbre up to its treble, while the EW300 keeps its quirks minimal. Detail retrieval is more or less the same on both sets, in terms of quantity and quality. As for the technical performance, the SC5Pro renders the soundstage as a spacious, tall, and deep stage, which also helped the layering, separation, and imaging a lot, creating a “pseudo-3D” effect, if that makes sense. The EW300 on the other hand, goes for a more traditional, wide soundstage while keeping the separation and layering precise and clean. Both sets are really good IEMs under 100-150 USD and under, and your preference will only determine which is which.

Sivga Que

• The Sivga Que is noticeably more balanced and less warm when compared to the EW300. It is midbass dominant, in contrast to EW300’s subbass dominant character. Mids are also more forward on the Que. Upper frequencies seem to be more sparkly and airy when compared to the EW300, but both sets never sounded harsh or fatiguing to my ears. The treble is a bit airier and has a bit more energy on the Que, but EW300 has a better extension. The soundstage is wider and more immersive on the EW300, while the separation and layering is more or less the same between the two sets, in terms of quality.

NF Audio RA15 (on stock silver nozzle)

• The NF Audio in a nutshell is a brighter, technical set when compared to the EW300. Their technical performance is more or less the same in terms of quality. The bass is firmer on the RA15, while it is chunkier and warmer on the EW300. Mids are a bit more transparent on the RA15 when compared to the EW300. Instances of mild peaks are apparent on the RA15, while the EW300 kept the quirks minimal.

Tangzu X HBB Xuan NV

• Both sets share the same warm, chunky characteristic, but the EW300 is less warm when compared. Technical performance is noticeably better on the EW300. The EW300 kept tonal and technical performance well-balanced in terms of quality, while the Xuan NV focused more on its rich, lush, smooth tonality.

Kiwi Ears Canta

• The Kiwi Ears Canta is an energetic, v-shaped IEM when compared to the EW300, at least. Both ends of the spectrum are noticeably more elevated on the Canta, while the EW300 keeps things “relatively balanced” in approach. Technical performance is a bit better on the EW300, particularly on its soundstage, separation, and layering.

KZ ZS12 Pro X (Standard Edition)

• The ZS12 Pro X is a v-shaped sounding IEM that leans to the brighter spectrum, while the Simgot EW300 is the opposite. Bass is firmer and midbass-dominant on the ZS12 Pro X. Mids are a bit more laid back but detailed and more versatile on the EW300. Treble on ZS12 Pro X is more extended, but also shows its driver quirk more when compared to the EW300. EW300 has overall better technicalities when compared to the ZS12 Pro X, especially on its wider, immersive soundstage.

Simgot EA500 LM

• In my humble opinion the EA500 LM and the EW300 are polar opposites, when it comes to their overall sound, at least. The EA500 LM leans to a more brighter sound, while the EW300 presents itself in a warmer, laid-back manner. Technical performance is better on the EW300 but I wouldn’t call it a night and day difference when compared side-by-side.

Simgot EM6L

• The Simgot EM6L and the EW300 surprisingly share the same warm, all-rounder approach, but with differences. The EM6L is thicker, v-shaped, a bit more energetic in sound, when compared to the EW300’s u-shaped, laid back approach. Mids are a bit more present and detailed on the EW300 when compared to the EM6L. The driver quirks are a bit more apparent on the EM6L when compared to the EW300, but not by much. Technical performance is better on the EW300, particularly on the layering and soundstage.

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Pros:

• A warmer, more versatile sibling of EW200 and EA500 LM!
• Laid-back, warm-U-Shaped sound signature.
• Rumbly,deep yet well-controlled bass response.
• Lush, vivid mids.
• Non-fatiguing upper frequencies!
• One of the “best” in technical performance under 100 USD!
• Minimal “driver quirks”!
• Very good fit, comfort, and isolation!
• Straightforward nozzle filters!
• Very good quality of accessories.
• Easy to drive, but scales well with a bit more power!

Cons:

• Fingerprint and smudge prone driver shells (standard edition).
• A second set of eartips would’ve been a good treat (highly subjective)

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To be honest, I think the Simgot EW300 is a bit unusual, but in a positive manner. Despite having the same Simgot house target, the EW300 is a bit of a "different flavour" when compared to the previous EW and EA series. If I had to be asked, Simgot did an excellent job here on the EW300 because it is definitely a well-thought-out decision rather than just sticking to the more neutral, brighter sound, making the lineup more versatile. I'd also like to praise them on their excellent implementation of the drivers they included in the EW300, since they reduced the quirks to a minimum while maintaining well-defined driver characteristics. The Simgot definitely hits its place at the top of my highly recommended sets under 100 USD! This IEM, along with the previous sets I have reviewed, raises the bar on what “best IEM” you can get under and within 150 USD. Thank you for letting everyone taste the top, Simgot!

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Pairing recommendations:

• Source: The Simgot EW300, just like any Simgot IEM I have reviewed and loaned, is easy to drive. A neutral source with at least 2VRMS will be more than enough for this set.
• Eartips: The eartips is alright and does not seem to hinder the full potential of this IEM. You may still use your preferred eartips
• Cable: The cable is also well-done and fits the motif. You may still use your preferred cable.

Thank you for reading!

Non-affiliated link here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ew300

Additional Photos Here:

SIMGOT - EW300: Versatile Performance!

Summary:

The EW300, Simgot's latest release from September '24, is creating waves. This tribrid marvel features 1DD+1 Planar +1PR architecture with an interchangeable nozzle system. Not only does it look sleek, but it also offers versatile performance, all at an amazingly affordable $69.99. The steel shells are super comfy and ergonomic. And the sound quality? Absolutely top-notch for its price. Let's dive into the details and see what makes it such a standout!



Introduction:

Alright, let's cut to the chase! The EW300 is packed with 1 dynamic driver, 1 planar driver, and 1 piezoelectric ceramic driver in a tri-matrix acoustic setup, according to Simgot. Its interchangeable nozzle design boasts two distinct tuning styles, each set with unique tuning. Overall, the presentation is praiseworthy!
The Simgot EW300 is priced at $69.99.





Design & Build:



The polished steel shells on the EW300 are premium and ergonomic. Despite their heft, these shells match the looks of higher-end IEMs. Comfort isn't sacrificed; I found them consistently comfortable throughout extended listening sessions.

It is described as the following on the website:






Disclaimer: Simgot had sent me the review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my own personal experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive as I could be - to give a complete picture to the audience.





Specifications:

The EW300 comes at $69.99 price tag and the specifications are as below:

https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ew300

The Interchangeable Nozzles:

The SIMGOT EW300 rocks with two nozzle options: one metal and one bronze. The key difference is the material itself.

1. Metal Nozzle: Balanced staging, with a good textured midrange and flat bass response. Staging is just average.
2. Bronze Nozzle: More intimate staging, with a significantly more textured and meatier midrange. The bass response is deeper and more detailed, and the treble is a bit less prominent but just right.

After trying both, the bronze nozzle is my clear favorite! It ticks all the right boxes for me.





Ear Tips:

I've tried a ton of ear-tips with the EW300, from Spinfit W1, CP500, CP100+, JVC Spiral Dots+, to Final Audio Black & Transparent ones. But the best fit and isolation for my ears? Hands down, the AZLA SednaFit ones. They were a game-changer, so I used them for most of the review.




NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THE SOUND....
Items Used for this Review:

DAC/AMP & Dongles: @Questyle M15i Dongle DAC/AMP, @iFi audio GO LINK

Portable Players / Sources : @Cayin N3 ULTRA, Astell & Kern SE300, @Questyle QP2R

Streaming Source: QOBUZ



Tracks Used:

The tracks I have used can be found from the below playlist that I have used and generally use for most reviews...





Pairing Performance with different sources:

Dongle DAC/AMPs:

EW300 had the best pairing with @Questyle M15i & @iFi audio Go Link dongles. But, I have found that it pairs well with other dongles like @MOONDROP DAWN PRO, etc.




Portable Players:

Obviously the EW300 had the best pairing with the @Questyle QP2R & specially Astell & Kern SE300 since that comes with Class-A amplification! It performs amazing with Cayin N3 ULTRA in it's tube mode also.

EW300 Sound Impressions in Short:

The BASS:

The bass performance of the EW300 is phenomenal with the brass nozzle! With the default nozzle, it's just average. But, when you switch to the brass nozzle, the bass feels incredibly enjoyable with its good speed and muscle. The sub-bass details are delightful, making tracks like "Hotel California (Live on MTV 1994) – Eagles" and "Fluid - Yosi Horikawa" truly immersive.

The MIDS:

Thanks to the planar driver, the midrange of the EW300 is fantastic! The mids are textured and full-bodied, with vocals that are incredibly immersive. Both male and female vocals come through with great texture and realism. Instruments sound natural and accurate with excellent separation. Tracks like "Anchor - Trace Bundy," "A Dog Named Freedom – Kinky Friedman," and "Ruby Tuesday – Franco Battiato" will transport you into the music with their detailed transients and excellent vocals.

The TREBLE:

The treble is smooth and non-peaky on the EW300 with the brass nozzle. It has just the right amount of detail and energy without being harsh. Tracks like "Paradise Circus – Massive Attack," "Mambo for Roy – Roy Hargrove," and "Saints and Angels – Sharon Shannon" are super immersive and enjoyable from a treble perspective.

The SOUNDSTAGE:

Staging is average with the default nozzle, but the brass nozzle improves depth. You can switch based on your preference. Tracks like "The Secret Drawer – Bela Fleck and the Flecktones," "She Don't Know – Melody Gardot," and "Bohemian Rhapsody (live aid) – Queen" sound spectacular and enjoyable with the brass nozzle.

Imaging & Timbre: The EW300's imaging and instrument separation are impressive. Tracks like "Rotterdam (Or Anywhere) - The Beautiful South" and "Hello Again - Howard Carpendale & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" really shine. The timbre feels natural with the brass nozzle.

Simply put, the EW300 is a joy to listen to with its versatile and captivating sound!



Comparisons:

I didn't have any other IEMs with a similar architecture to compare with the EW300, but I did have the Simgot EW200 on hand! So, I used that for comparison. The EW200, with its single dynamic driver, comes in at under $40. Let's dive into this side-by-side!



Simgot EW300 vs EW200: A Worthy Upgrade?

Price: The EW300 is priced at $69.99, while the EW200 comes in at $39.99.

Build, Comfort & Features: The EW300 shines with its interchangeable nozzle system, offering more flexibility compared to the EW200. However, the EW200 is lighter, making it easy on the ears.



Bass: With the default nozzle, the EW300's bass is just average. But switch to the brass nozzle, and it transforms! The bass becomes richer and more enjoyable, surpassing the EW200.

Mids: Thanks to its planar driver, the EW300 excels in the midrange. The mids are meatier, more textured, and vocals sound much better compared to the EW200.



Treble: The EW200's treble is good, but the EW300 takes it up a notch with its nozzle flexibility, providing a more refined treble experience.

Soundstage, Imaging, and Separation: This is where the EW300 truly stands out. The nozzle flexibility, especially with the brass nozzle, offers slightly better staging than the EW200, along with excellent imaging and instrument separation.

In short, the EW300 is a fantastic upgrade with its versatile and premium features!



Conclusion:

The EW300 is a fantastic experience and feels effortless. The overall musical journey is incredibly enjoyable and brings much versatility at such affordable price range owing to it's tribrid architecture. The interchangeable nozzle system adds variety and flexibility, making it a standout choice. It's great value for the price—highly recommend!

Disclaimer: Simgot provided me with a review unit. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Introduction​

Simgot in 2024 has recently shifted their focus from their usual 1DD configuration to hybrids, many featuring the piezoelectric driver (PZT). They started the year strongly with the excellent SuperMix4 and EM10. Now, their newest entry to the EW lineup, the EW300 ($70), is the first in the lineup to feature a PZT driver.

EW300 sports a 1 DD, 1 planar, and 1 PZT driver configuration from the product page. This makes it just 1 BA away from the SuperMix4, hence it is often dubbed “mini SuperMix4” by some in the community. So, is that true? How will it fare against its competitors? Let’s find out…

Packaging, Build & Specifications​

Driver configuration:

• 10mm ceramic composite diaphragm dual-chamber dynamic driver
• 6mm annular magnetic driver
• Piezoelectric ceramic driver

Impedance: 28Ω±15%(@1kHz)
Sensitivity:

• 121dB/Vrms (@1kHz, silver steel tube & red silicone ring)
• 119dB/Vrms (@1kHz, golden copper tube & purple silicone ring)

Frequency response range: 8Hz-40kHz
Effective frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Connector: 0.78mm 2Pin
Cable material: High-purity silver-plated OFC
Plug:

• Standard & HBB Edition: 3.5mm (without microphone)
• DSP Edition: USB Type-C plug (with microphone)

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The EW300 came in three editions: standard ($70), HBB ($75), DSP ($80). I was only given access to the standard edition, but I was reassured that the IEM tuning is the same across all three different editions. The DSP edition also reportedly does not have any special tuning for the EW300, and measures identically with the DSP cable or through the measurement source, although I cannot independently confirm. Another reviewer, Jordan Oki, has measured them and found the difference is likely within measurement inconsistencies. You can watch his excellent video review here.

My review will proceed with the standard edition only.



The IEM itself is made of metallic alloy with mirror-plating. This makes it a very pretty IEM, but also a fingerprint magnet. From the pictures, the HBB and DSP editions feature a different type of finish. The left unit has an X symbol and the right unit features a heart symbol, alluding to its secondary name: “LOVE & X”, typical of Simgot. Quite a departure from their usual science-inspired name of their products in 2023.

The included accessories are a 3.5mm cable, EVA carrying case, a set of S/M/L eartips, 2 sets of replaceable nozzles (silver is installed by default), additional silicone rings and foams to be installed in the nozzles if needed.



Overall, the included accessories are on par to the recent Simgot IEMs around this price point: the EA500, EA500LM, EM6L, and SuperMix4. I can say that I am very content with the accessories, especially the extra foams and rings are really appreciated for those who are into modding and tuning their IEM to their taste.

Sound Impressions​

Sources: L&P W2 Ultra, Onix Alpha XI1, Hiby M300, FiiO JA11, FiiO M23, SMSL HO150X+D-6S stack
Setup: Stock balanced L tips, stock cable, Simgot LC5 4.4mm cable (for testing with balanced), silver nozzle
Music Sources: Youtube Music, Tidal, Lossless FLACs

The IEM has undergone a 24-hour burn-in at a medium volume prior to the review.

Listening impression is a very subjective experience depending on individual ear shape, choice of eartips, music library, and personal preferences, so your experience may vary. I personally listen mostly to pop, jazz, some rock, and very limited metal.



Regarding the earlier mention of the EW300 as the so-called “mini SuperMix4”, I feel it is a huge disservice to what EW300 represents. The EW300 offers a very different set of propositions than what SuperMix4 offers; a more exciting and fun tuning with excellent value for money. SuperMix4 went for a more safe route, with a smoother overall texture. EW300 ditched all that poise and sophistication for a more forward and energetic presentation, especially with the silver nozzle.

The EW300 tuning can be briefly summarized as a mild-V shape with the silver nozzle, and warm-dark with the gold nozzle. I personally prefer the silver nozzle as it has a thicker tonal weight and more energetic uppermids. I find the gold nozzle a tad too dark and too light in tonal weight for most of my listening library, but it is great for movies and gaming due to the punchier bass impact and less fatiguing uppermids.

Also, the thing that really impressed me was how well Simgot integrated the planar and PZT drivers. Unlike the SuperMix4 that smoothen out the driver to make the different drivers to sound as close as possible to 1DD coherence, EW300 allows more “freedom” to each driver type to do their thing, in a bold, good way.

The bass is very enjoyable to me, with a good amount and decent texture. Kind of a nitpick, but there is some bloominess, especially on the silver nozzle, so the midbass does bleed quite a bit into the mids, causing some incoherence in the transition from bass to mids. However, the overall texture and presentation of the bass is very enjoyable and not too distracting compared to the other frequencies. With the gold nozzle, the bass is smoother in texture, but the punch is more visceral and the bloominess is reduced.

The mids is better with the silver nozzle in my opinion. Thick, luscious vocals come through very well through this IEM for both male and female. The details are faithfully reproduced without being too forward, and overall very natural. With the gold nozzle, the mids do get recessed quite a bit and the vocals sounded a bit more hollow.

The treble is quite energetic with the silver nozzle, but not to the treblehead’s levels. The planar and PZT drivers here are so well-controlled that I don’t notice any wispiness or sibilance that was more common in the earlier implementations of the microplanar and PZT drivers. The treble extension is also great with plenty of air. Again, the gold nozzle kind of suppresses this and offers a more subdued upper frequencies. I think my preference is still with the silver nozzle.

Technicalities-wise, the staging of EW300 is pretty average for the price. The strong points are in resolution, layering, and imaging. It does have some minor downside that the strong technicalities are probably more due to the slight incoherencies with the three drivers rather than “true” technicalities of more higher priced IEM, but at this price, I would see this in a positive light.



(with silver nozzle)
Bass: Laid back with decent texture and punch
Mids: Thick, detailed, sweet
Treble: Smooth, bright, well-extended, non-sibilant
Technicalities: Average soundstage, great resolution, layering, and imaging, slight incoherence, natural timbre

(with gold nozzle)
Bass: Punchier but smoother compared to the silver nozzle
Mids: Thinner, less fatiguing
Treble: Smoother, non-sibilant
Technicalities: Smaller soundstage, good resolution, decent layering and imaging, more natural timbre

As for the pairing, I find it to be pretty easily driven by most modern sources, but it does not really scale much. From what I heard, the DSP version is driving it almost as well, or even better, than some expensive dongles or even desktop setup; something I can corroborate with that when moving up from JA11 to the desktop stack, I did not find a significant improvement in sound quality. That said, sources that has a tighter bass control (e.g. W2 Ultra or M23) are much more enjoyable for me, and may even improve EW300’s technicalities.

Select Comparisons​

Simgot SuperMix4 ($150):
So, is EW300 the smaller brother of SuperMix4? I would say that EW300 stands on its own. It is less coherent than SuperMix4, trading it for more dynamics and energy in tuning. I would even argue that the EW300 might have a perception of higher resolution than SuperMix4. That said, I think the bass presentation and texture of SuperMix4 is superior and the mids more natural. I would not say the SuperMix4 is an upgrade over EW300, just different. EW300 still offers a very good value, but in a different flavour.



Simgot EA500LM ($90):
Yet another sibling that EW300 would likely be compared against. The EA500LM is the classic Simgot 1DD tuning: tight bass, natural timbre, and good technicalities. I would say that EW300 is better at technicalities, especially in the resolution and layering. Listening to these two side-by-side, I do think EW300 is the more fun and coloured one, despite being really close in tonality. So, deciding between the two is more about deciding priorities in your listening experience.

Conclusion​

Simgot EW300 is a show of force by Simgot, putting up a tribrid with PZT and planar at such competitive pricing. It is also a showcase of their PZT driver tuning prowess, which is probably one of the harder driver types to tame. At this price point, I find it hard not to strongly recommend this. Easy 5-star from me, and I’m curious about the DSP version now.

I have reviewed quite a number of Simgot IEMs and honestly every one of them is among the best offerings in their respective price ranges. When EW300 was first teased months ago, it stirred up quite the hype but its release took longer than everyone expected. With its $69.99 price for Standard Version and $79.99 for the DSP Version, it directly competes with not only high selling IEMs like Moondrop May and Truthear Hexa, but also their own EA500LM.

Disclaimers​

The Simgot EW300 Standard and DSP versions were provided to me by Simgot for free, and I only paid for the customs fees. As always, it's important to note that everyone has some degree of bias, so take everything you read with a grain of salt. I'll aim to be more concise and to the point in my reviews from now on, without worrying about word count. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer them.

Packaging, Build, and Accessories​

Both versions of EW300 come with the usual Simgot packaging and accessories. I apologize for not being able to share the pictures of the packages because I am currently out of town and I only have the IEMs with me. You can refer to other reviews for detailed pictures of the full packaging. Along with the ear pieces, you get the cable of your choice; 2 pin cable with either 3.5 mm or USB-C termination, a set of regular Simgot tips, a pair of different tuning nozzles, spare tuning foams, spare O rings for the nozzles and the usual unbranded black carrying case. I really appreciate Simgot letting its customers customize their IEMs to their liking.



Earpieces are fully made of metal. In fact shells are identical to EW200’s shells apart from the logos on the faceplates. Having a heart shape on one side and an “X” on the other is kind of quirky in terms of design choice but they are understated enough so I don’t really mind it. Standard version has a silver color and a mirrored finish which is to no one's surprise, a fingerprint magnet. The DSP version has a textured matte black finish. The paint doesn’t look like it will chip but only time will tell. Inside the earpieces, driver configuration is rather unique with one dynamic driver, one planar magnetic driver and one piezo-electric ceramic driver on each side. Tips are, as usual, the very serviceable 07 type ones.



Standard version’s cable is identical to the cable that comes with EM6L and EA500LM; it’s easily manageable but if you like thick cables, you might wanna buy a new cable. DSP cable is, however, kind of unique. It’s not among the best behaving cables like Moondrop’s FreeDSP cable (or May’s cable). It’s more in line with the cheaper Tanchjim One DSP cable. Unique part is, they placed the digital circuit to the Y-splitter. Therefore the USB-C type connector could be made comically small. It’s also L shaped so it's very convenient to use with mobile phones. However I had a hard time when trying to remove the connector occasionally.

Sound of EW300​

I will try to describe the sound of both versions of EW300 together because the DSP cable only slightly alters the sound. Considering them having 2 pairs of tuning nozzles it would take too long to describe every combination. Instead I compared different cables and nozzle options in the comparisons section.

Tonality​

EW300 is probably the most balanced Simgot until now. Bass is elevated, powerful, authoritative but thanks to the quality of the drivers that were used, it has fast decay. It doesn’t feel like it bleeds too much into the mids or lags behind muddying up the details and we are talking about Kefine Delci level of bass. The DSP cable I have seems to cut back the bass a notch to clean up the mids to take it closer to Simgot’s usual tuning. Tuning nozzles doesn’t seem to alter the bass.



Mids are lovely to listen to as always. Depending on the nozzle you use, it can be highlighted or neutral. With silver nozzles you get an intimate vocal presentation which we have become familiar with from other Simgot IEMs. If you use gold nozzles, tuning becomes more in line with the latest trend “new meta”. It sounds dead neutral but not really boring. If you didn’t like Hexa because of its lack of bass, you can call EW300 with gold nozzles a “Hexa with bass boost”. Upper mids are cut back with no real honk or shout. While I respect this tuning, I prefer tuning with silver nozzles more. Still I appreciate what Simgot made with tuning nozzles this time around. They make meaningful changes unlike before and a significant number of people seem to prefer tuning with gold nozzles. Mids sound slightly cleaner with DSP cable.

In the latest Simgot IEMs, the treble is getting smoother. SuperMix 4 was surprisingly smooth and EW300 is even smoother, especially with gold nozzles. While it retains a certain level of detail, it doesn’t sound as lively and sparkly as other Simgot models. For me, the EW300 with gold nozzles sounds realatively blunted but with the silver nozzles, it sounds very balanced with just enough energy in the treble. Still I can see people preferring gold nozzles for its ease of listening and neutrality. DSP cable seems to reduce some energy around 8k to eliminate any possible harshness but it doesn’t sound harsh at all in the first place.

Technicalities​

In the usual Simgot fashion, EW300 is among the most detailed and technically capable IEMs in its price range. However, I must say, it’s not extraordinary. It has a similar detail level with EA500LM with a smoother sound which is quite a feat by itself but maybe I was expecting a little more with its unique driver configuration. When all things considered, it’s me being harsh. Afterall, it’s slightly cheaper than the EA500LM with more possibilities and it doesn’t kill its bigger brother SuperMix 4 which is more expensive. Also technical capability of EW300 depends highly on the nozzles you use, they really shine with silver nozzles by getting wider and more nuanced. DSP cable also limits the scalability so unsurprisingly you can get more with a good source if you use an analog cable. As usual, comparisons should shed more light to EW300’s capabilities.

Comparisons​

EW300 Gold Nozzle vs. Silver Nozzle (with Analog Cable)​

• Bass is pretty much the same, both have a fast but impactful and authoritative bass. Both nozzles have good bass extension with a nice rumble as long as you get a good seal.
• Lower mids are also unchanged but upper mids and lower treble is more pronounced on silver nozzles. Therefore vocals feel more intimate and detailed on silver nozzles. Upper mids on the gold nozzle is tuned closer to the new meta and feels on point.
• Neither is particularly sibilant but EW300 silver nozzles would become sibilant easier with volume. Gold nozzle is smoother and more balanced but maybe a little too smooth, it lacks the bite and splash that other Simgot sets have.
• Timbre on gold nozzles is more lifelike than silver nozzles.
• EW300 is more detailed with silver nozzles. Gold nozzles kind of hold them back a little. Feeling of spaciousness isn’t very different between the nozzles but silver nozzles feel like they draw a more precise image in localization.

EW300 DSP vs. Analog (with Gold Nozzles)​

• Analog EW300 has more impactful and powerful bass.
• The DSP version has cleaner mids that highlight vocals and mid instruments more.
• EW300 with DSP cable has a smoother presentation, analog has slightly more treble energy and bite but it doesn’t get too aggressive.
• Analog version is more detailed and nuanced but it’s probably because of the quality of the source. The DSP version of EW300 seems to have slight digital glare that comes harsher than the analog version.
• Stage size isn’t too different but the DSP version feels flatter and congested.

For comparisons with Moondrop May, I used the nozzles that yielded somewhat similar tunings.

EW300 DSP (Gold Nozzle) vs Moondrop May DSP (Standard Preset)​

• May’s cable is of a higher quality, feels better at hand, handles better, also more powerful so it gets louder.
• EW300 has a faster and more powerful bass. May’s bass decays slower and feels more pillowy but also sweeter, not too aggressive. EW300 has a better bass extension too.
• May’s mids have more presence, sounds clearer and vocals come as more intimate but also a little shoutier.
• Both of them are very well controlled in the treble, there is no harshness or sibilance at all. May has more sparkle and energy so EW300 with gold nozzles sounds slightly more blunted compared to May.
• May overall sounds more airy and revealing than EW300 when gold nozzles are used. EW300 probably renders just as many details if not more but they don’t stand out. Stage that EW300 creates is wider but May’s is deeper. Imaging and layering is better on EW300. They both have a realistic timbre but if I were to choose one, I would choose May.

EW300 Analog (Gold Nozzle) vs Moondrop May Analog​

• EW300 has a faster and tighter bass. However May’s slower decay feels more on point occasionally. Bass impact is similar but May feels fuller overall.
• Mids on May pop a little more, again vocals come as a little bit shoutier.
• Neither is sibilant, harsh or too aggressive in the treble but this time EW300 sounds more airy and sparkly.
• EW300 with silver nozzles is significantly more resolving, it renders nuances much more easily. Again the soundstage on EW300 is wider and this time it isn’t shallower than May’s either. Imaging and layering is also superior on EW300 just like before. Both have very good timbre but I would probably choose May’s again if I had to.

Conclusion​

When all things considered, EW300 deserves 5 stars. It has a unique driver configuration and a competitive price. Different nozzles make significant and meaningful changes that would satisfy different types of users. Nozzles not making any meaningful changes was one of my major gripes in older Simgot offerings. It has an exceptional bass response that is both authoritative and fast. Not utilizing EQ presets or customization options with the DSP cable is kind of a missed opportunity and my favorite Simgot IEM is still EA1000. I was actually going to drop half a star just for these reasons but that wouldn't be fair. I hope they don't get complacent and keep improving.

The packaging is quite appealing with its hearts and 'X' design. Inside, there's a quality case and an excellent cable for both the DSP and standard models. My sole gripe is with the tips; although they are of good quality, I would have preferred more variety. The IEM itself is constructed from a lightweight yet sturdy metal and is exceptionally well-built. I found the shape appealing, and the design struck a balance between subtlety and elegance. In terms of comfort, it fits me well and the isolation is above average.

Acoustically, the DSP model remains identical in every aspect except for color, and cable with the included DAC, which introduce a slight increase in brightness to the mid-tones and a more balanced bass.

Nozzles affect the tone, with silver producing a brighter and colder sound, while brass yields a warmer and more dynamic tone.

The bass, when paired with brass nozzles, resonates excellently, offering a rich and profound texture. Although it may not be the quickest, I've experienced, it still delivers a commendable speed suitable for metal and various other music genres. I enjoy the expansive dynamics akin to sitting in front of large, well-made speakers.

The midrange is finely tuned, offering a balanced signature and excellent layering. Both male and female vocals are optimally positioned with a forward center placement, possessing a medium thickness. The lower tones have a subtle warmth, while the upper tones are slightly brighter. Changing to the silver nozzle alters this, yet it remains pleasurable.

The highs on the EW300 are quite tame and controlled, offering an even tone that is neither fatiguing nor harsh. However, this can vary with a colder source and the use of silver nozzles and depending on the volume. For the most part, I found the highs to be enjoyable, offering decent air and details that were far superior to their competitors.

The soundstage was impressive, providing a broad and pleasantly open sound with excellent clarity and separation, allowing me to pinpoint footsteps in gaming with great precision.


Having reviewed numerous IEMs, it takes a lot to impress me, but this particular IEM, priced under $70, has managed to do so. It's a favorite of mine, and I can confidently say that it's the best I've encountered in the under $100 category.

SIMGOT AUDIO EW300 DSP and EW300 Universal IEMs
Redcarmoose Labs August 31st, 2024



SIMGOT EW300 DSP and EW300
Upon reading Head-Fi you can’t help but find SIMGOT AUDIO as a presence. Since March of 2023 SIMGOT AUDIO has gained marketing traction…….there is no denying that. Yet SIMGOT as a manufacturing brand has been around for a long time. What changed? Well to start with the EA500 made its debut. Such an IEM gained wide-spread recognition and acceptance around here, and really everywhere for that matter. Yep, the EA500 is insanely popular and still arrives as a force to reckon with. Why? The EA500 somehow introduced tuning nozzles to the community. Sure, for $79.00 the EA500 sounded great, but in a stroke of genius SIMGOT went ahead and offered a way (with the nozzles) for the EA500 to be heard differently by each user. But more than that the EA500 offered-up a sound that was both contrasty and vivid, deep bass and a flamboyant midrange and treble. This “big” sound took the community by storm, along with the fact that SIMGOT went and mailed a whole bunch of sets out to reviewers, to pretty much guarantee market saturation. You see, if a product is good there is no better way to show such facts of life than to make sure the product gets in the hands of people who want to talk about it. And sure, while being a huge hit for SIMGOT the EA500 was not perfect. Where I still hear slight issues with the EA500, that for some may be the boost from 1.5kHz to 8kHz.





A painting currently showing at the Norton Simon Museum is called Woman with a Book. Painted by Pablo Picasso, such a painting offers balance of sensuality and restraint. Yet it is anyone's guess why Picasso painted her skin and hair shades of green. Sure we can apply science here, but why attempt to? That’s the point, that artists make choices based on instinct and are never asked for reasons. Yet those choices (just like an IEM signature response) become a reality. Simgot walks that line using splashes of color, yet always learning and always listening to feedback from the community, thus moving forward.




The EW300, the EW300 DSP and the EW300 HBB:
It is true that the three EW300 models walk that line of tone to pretty much make most people happy. Sure most likely only one purchase will be necessary to discover this EW300 magic. I don’t have the SIMGOT AUDIO HBB EW300 collaboration, I do have both the standard version and the DSP version. It should be noted that SIMGOT truly listened to the community, finding out just how much people liked the smaller, lower weight form of the EW200. And while both the EW200 and EW300 weigh the same, closer inspection shows the new EW300 to be a fraction smaller, the faceplate is actually thinner. The weights are as follows…….

EA500 10 grams
EA500LM 11 grams
EW300 9 grams
EA1000 Fermat 11 grams
EW200 9 grams



Graphically testing the EW300 and EW300 DSP we see they are sonically exactly the same IEM shell response. I’m kind of old school and don’t see a need for testing equipment though in this single instance it was important to verify the both IEMs tested the same. I thank my friend o0genesis0o for the measurement work done. Really in this instance, it saved me some time and possible confusion. Here we are taking a regular analogue cable and hooking it to both shells, opposed to the DSP digital signal entering the black EW300 DSP shell.

The EW300/EW300 DSP:
This IEM shows maturity and a listening to the public on the part of SIMGOT AUDIO. Both IEMs have been priced close to a few models they have released in the past, yet SIMGOT have streamlined the fit, made the EW300 1 gram less than the original EA500, and tailored the sound for the masses. What I mean by tuning is you are given two nozzles, a pink ring gold one, and a red ring silver one. Both nozzle tunes with the EW300 are very careful and precise…….as to not ruffle any feathers out there with too much pinna gain, or even too much bass.

What they have done is created an IEM in 2024 that incorporates a single 10mm DD of ceramic material then added a Planar driver and a PZT driver for treble duties only. What this did in the end was gave an incredible balance. Though to be fair the DSP device is really really good getting plenty loud enough and being able to decode 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz.







DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
Let’s start with this DSP cable, as it truly is different. Such a cable goes against previously found design ideas and sound ideas. In build the cable goes and separates the DAC hardware from the TypeC USB plug. Also introduced is a space saving right or left angle USB plug.......as you can turn it either way for TypeC USB insertion. As such the signal is then accepted by a DAC/DSP unit in a different part of the cable. You also have a microphone and pause and play button that works to control the music from a phone, or TypeC USB DAP in your pocket. In marketing literature I read (this separation) is because the DAC section has the possibility of getting warm after a while, though I never experienced such drama. Though also I read that separating the two units adds to a quieter signal, which I believe.



The DSP sound:
Listening to the older original (lower cost) EW100 DSP IEM we find many differences. The EW100 DSP IEM was an alternative equally priced SIMGOT offering of a permanent DSP unit where the regularly found 3.5mm plug was on the original EW100.

Without taking this EW100 DSP unit apart it is unknown if the IEM itself (on the other end) is tuned just like the standard EW100? Yet upon hearing it the best description I have is a cinema sound added. Yep, Simgot has used DSP tom-foolery to add this bass stage, and increase imaging size along with a slightly softer but somehow more musically engaging result. Yet while fine and cool for what the EW100 DSP is………..except SIMGOT wasn’t looking (this time around) for that section of town to visit with this new EW300 DSP. It seems lesser cost, lesser technical IEMs like the EW100 benefit more from this DSP sound sculpturing, making the little EW100 have a bigger stance, and come-off like more IEM than it was.

And while both the EW100 and EW300 benefited from the DSP stage enlargement, the DSP of the EW300 was simply more neutral and transparent, as it was there, but at times not totally noticeable as a home theatre style of effects like the EW100?

More Realism:
The difference here with the EW300 DSP is SIMGOT wanted was a more realistic outcome, and none of that fake sound. Now that still doesn’t mean there is a little DSP magic going on, because there is, only it is incredibly downplayed as a sonic result.



2024 the year of the DSP TypeC Plug:
Look, I have had my share of DSPs this year, though I can easily say the EW300 DSP is the most natural and non-colored. Probably where I hear it the most is with this slightly diminished, yet different bass. Also…..we have met this process before this year with DSP TypeCs. It is hard to describe because it is not fully EQ and not fully DSP trickery, maybe a little of both. But that’s the confusing part…..the EW300 gets its bass slightly refined and changed soundstage wise. There is a style of clarity to this new bass, as it is very different from the older EW100 DSP unit. Where the EW100 DSP was a little fluffy, and big now the EW300 DSP gets you an almost more refined and cleaner bass, more detail, piercing into the stage!



Testing the EW300 DSP cable v the analog SIMGOT LC7 modular cable:
One of the ways I learned about what this DSP cable did was to place it on an old TOTL Flagship that has what I consider flat bass. Yet I soon discovered that the DSP cable was not only changing the bass tone, it was also rearranging the rest of the signature too. Yet this is all so subtle…………..Meaning I’m pretty sure SIMGOT went and listened to the EW300 regular version and decided to make this DSP cable slightly more refined sounding, more refined bass, mids and treble, plus there is a change to the soundstage too. This stage shows both a well rounded set of images, is notably wider, taller and thicker than the analog cable. It somehow even seems to be increasing definition, which is the pure opposite normally found with the DSP add-on?

I know of two other reviewers that like the DSP cable in-place with the EW300 better than they like the regular analogue EW300 version, or the HBB version. Even HBB likes the DSP EW300 version better than his own co-designed HBB collaboration.

I will try and compare the SIMGOT aftermarket LC7 modular cable to the TypeC USB DSP included cable. Also I’m starting with the Gold nozzles.

1) The difference between the Silver (which comes on the IEM) and the Gold is the Silver is brighter and called a response “developed with SIMGOT-Golden 2023 as the target”

2) Where the Silver nozzle is Harmon 2019 as the target.

Here I’m using the WM1A with MrWalkman’s software. The tip choice has been fun as due to the size, form factor and weight...........we pretty much have a wide range of ear-tips we can choose from. In my personal use and with my ears the EW300 shell is never relying on the ear-tip shape to ever compensate for fit. This means the ear-tip world is your oyster here. I could get wide-bores, medium-wide-bores and the SIMGOT house tips (provided here in three sizes) to fit great. I chose large and while each of the three ear-tips have the same center opening, I would call that orifice medium in comparison to other brands.



Eventually I landed on the medium-wide-bore aftermarket ear-tips. And it is not that the included tips would not have worked here, it is just after a few back and forth changes I seemed to like the stage provided better, there was also a slight frequency boost up.

The LC7 analog cable in 4.4mm with EW300:
While I see how the bass has room for definition and a wanting for more slight control here, the EW300 walks that very special line. Each example of music is both well imaged and still holding that ever important note weight, that can be a deal killer on some sets. Approximately 6 days from out of the box, burn-in has gifted the EW300 of a remarkable stage and smoother authority, even better maturity in the treble ideas. Just everything smoothed out and became more cohesive, that and a beautiful medium larger stage. Here we are relying on a single PZT unit and a single Planar driver for treble. The vocals and mids/bass are handled by the single 10mm ceramic dynamic driver. So we are visiting a Hybrid sound, and sure it owns that Hybrid style of separation, but somehow we don’t have much Hybrid dislocation at hand…….maybe that a big part of the signature is handled by the 10mm?

A 10mm with perks…..that is how I’m going to view this thing sonically.



Suldusk
Antheisis
Sphaera
96kHz - 24 bit

https://suldusk.bandcamp.com/track/sphaera

To where this particular song works well to get my points across. Here is the 96kHz - 24 bit file played back on the Sony WM1A and the HiBy R3 II for the DSP device.

The LC7 analog cable is adding a beautiful and clear rendition and somehow the brass nozzles are just enough treble here. Finding spread-out imaging of guitars and vocals, finding this perfect balance of thinness and thickness. To where really SIMGOT is coming into a new day, a new sound opposed to the single DD only or even maybe more natural than the SuperMix4, I will test with that later. While I am on my way to test this with the DSP cable, but as it sits there is absolutely nothing wrong with how this bass is done. Sure the IEM is under $100 but the bass is actually reserved and careful, while really sitting slightly back, though never ever getting in the way. What we are left with is big expansions of multi-tracks of singing and guitar playing, and of course the orchestra. At 04:18 (digital file time) the song has a major break………..and here for the first time I hear the subtle edge of the PZT and Planar drivers, to where they hold a style of crispness and still great transients, yet also show their form for once. And yet I’m OK with this, it is just an accepted character of the EW300 doing what it does. This 04:18 brittleness and static plays are only held in an almost timbre style of composite, to where the imaging and statement of the song are still pure…….but this is the tone style of bath water we are in.



The DSP cable:
The first thing you notice is that this DSP goes incredibly loud, super loud. That and it is startlingly clean sounding, like no DSP device I have ever heard. Now I know why SIMGOT sent me both units…….they really wanted me to understand the black finish of the DSP EW300 and they wanted me to understand the standard EW300. But gosh, right now at this point I’m starting to understand why so many reviewers are going over to the DSP cable as their favorite. With other IEMs made by other companies this cable created a compromise. But here and now, this playback is something else. To where now the stage is even better somehow, bigger and wider than first impressions. Inside this expanse the vocals are holding a both closer and clearer tone, even the break at 04:18 is somehow overcoming the Planar sound and the PZT brittleness to make me a believer. A discovery that the DSP cable was made for the EW300. This is holding a tighter and better organized stage, a bigger and more vibrant example of success……..I’m almost in tears………I said almost.

Side-by-sides:
I guess the easy way to do this is use the SIMGOT AUDIO LC7 on everything, still remember you have that clarity of the EW300 DSP always making wants (in the back of your mind to be included in the fun). So this section will be comparisons of the standard cabled EW300 while using the LC7. I’m putting in use the WM1A with MrWalkman’s software and using the standard nozzles that each of these IEMs came with out of the box. Though keep in mind the brass nozzles are going to be used with the EW300. Remember the brass nozzles are making the EW300 slightly warmer. Now remember in my set-ups I could have used the silver nozzles, that’s how middle of the road the EW300 is! Who knows why I do what I do?



First session:
Left to right:
The EW300, EW300DSP, EA500LM and EW200

EA500LM v EW300:
There was a revelation here. And I’m sorry for any trash talk about the LM, I may have blurted out this last week. But let’s just say the two are very different. A more profound and clear bass, yet joined with a brighter midrange, upper midrange and treble, not as smooth, yet getting that imaging and playfulness that extra treble and upper midrange will provide, a little more brightness, but that brightness opens the stage? To where really the LM is attempting to replicate what the DSP is doing with the EW300 almost? Still no matter which EW300 cable you choose, the LM is a slightly less polished part of town. Less luster and less wax on the vocals and instruments…….yet still insanely good and still worth a purchase. It is 2 grams heavier and bigger too.

EW200 v EW300:
Here we are gifted with the SIMGOT house sound, yet a touch of less note weight. Yet here we are also given a great stage, wide....yet not as filled in the center as a few other SIMGOTs, to where both the EW300 and the family of EA counterparts offer both a thicker way about life, and while sure that aspect is missing, we are still brought into hearing great vocals and strings out to the outskirts go the stage, yet everything is slightly more brittle and ever so slightly steely in comparison to the EW300 and family?



Second section:
Left to right:
The EW300, EW300DSP, the EA1000 and the EA500:

EA1000 v EW300:
OK, now we have the heavy weight here. I mean at 11 grams the EA1000 is not that much different as the EW300 is 9 grams. And of course the EA1000 looks the part, I mean how could it not, just look at it. And…..at the price of $219.99 it really should be a lot more for your money right? The extra driver that is a passive radiator, the finish, it is all more. And guess what the micro details are way way more than the EA300. So there! You get what you pay for in life at times. And another IEM that sounded way better than I remember it to be, simply beautiful really……..awe. Yes, I’m in awe! A better constructed realization of real instruments flowing inside a bigger stage and offering better decays and layers. Layers upon layers here.

Please whatever you do, don’t sell your EA1000 to buy the EW300, no matter how good I make the EW300 sound, no matter what…….promise me this now!

But I will say this, despite the lesser details and stage approximations, and despite the layers brought on by the EA1000…….the slightly more closed in stage of the EW300 (non-DSP) the tune is incredibly smooth, coherent and mature. It is almost like I would take the EW300 to offer a slightly less able, less detailed way about life, and use it late night, with enjoying the form factor it gives, offering way more compact package, to where the bass may even be the same between the two, yet this sizable display of midrange the EA1000 is doing is overpowering the mental focus to a point that I’m sorry I even chose this match to begin with. The EA1000 is even louder and more efficient on power! Here I’m a dog running home with my tail between my legs…….what on earth was I thinking?

The EA500 v EW300:
Here is the IEM that started the SIMGOT craze. And contrary to how I am listing the test order, the SIMGOT AUDIO EA500 is actually the very last IEM tested in this list. I saved it for last as it was my introduction to SIMGOT AUDIO. Now I did review one SIMGOT prior but it was nothing like the EA500. I think if there was a group of IEM enthusiasts sitting around most would agree it was the popularity of the EA500 that put the modern day SIMGOT on the proverbial map here at Head-Fi. Really there is much of the EA1000 here, hearing the EA500 afterwards. To where the EA500 is promoting a stage filled with convincing mids, while yes, the bass is not as constructed as well as some SIMGOTs, it is actually defined at this moment in time and clear, even polite I would call it, and that’s a compliment here. While sure I hear the boost as shown in the graph, yet that boost is responsible for clarity and spatial formations of images into the stage……..to where sure there is a hint of thinner leaning aspects, but there is no way I would ever judge this as less than totally strong for the price point, here in comparison the EW300 goes to a slightly smaller stage destination, yet with the DSP cable it is still slightly less, but more open of course and both smoother than even the wired EA500, and wired the EW300 is warmer and thicker slightly holding a boost to the lower mids and coming across as more easy listening at the sake of those bright details, being left for the EA500 to grab hold of. What this EA500 is is a microscope, and a fun ride, though I could see how it may be slightly fatiguing, unless further aftermarket filters were put in use. And the great part is the stage, reverberations, the timbre the balance….is all worth someone putting their personal exploration time into finding in the end, it is just the EW300 is more off-the-shelf forgiving and goes about its day promoting a smoother yet well constructed. midrange, and due to the slight more thickness of the EW300 note weight, gets improved as an added benefit.



The final battle:
Third section:
Top: SIMGOT AUDIO SuperMix4
Bottom: SIMGOT AUDIO EW300 DSP with regular LC7 analog cable

The SuperMix4 has 36 individual Head-Fi reviews…...that’s a lot. Each one with great photos and for the most part saying the exact same thing, that the SuperMix4 is a winner.

1) Piezoelectric (PZT)
2) Planar Magnetic
3) Balanced Armature
4) A 10mm Dynamic Driver

On the surface it may look like the EW300 is simply the SuperMix minus 1 BA. Of course in Head-Fi things are never so simple. While the SuperMix is incredible, this part of the review is to try and maybe fill a person in if having both would be good, or choosing one or the other. Let me throw a monkey wrench in. I took the DSP cable and tried it. I’m not bored or anything, simply looking for cheap legal thrills. Now don’t get me wrong, I mean I still think the DSP inside the DAC was made for the EW300. Still this airiness and fun…..well it is a lighter in the weight department, yet still great and a fun detour from today's festivities. To where the main gig here is just that the extra BA maybe is bringing a head-stage real estate into formation that is much farther outside your head. This sounds like DSP open back headphones almost? Wild. I mean to get real here, this may be too bright for many, but nothing really wrong here!

Back to regular programing:
Here we are once again given what the SuperMix does 24/7. Showcasing a broader stage holding the tell tale floating imaging that had me smitten with it upon first hearing it and such accolades followed through till the very end of the review. Yep, this is really good, so to best explain this difference, the EW300 is darker and holding more density to note weight, while at the same time never getting to the edges of the stage like the SuperMix4 does everyday with every song. Somehow the SuperMix sounds even better than ever, now? I love that. Still that while the bass is catered to with the SuperMix4 it doesn’t have that mid bass, that lovable mid bass action that the EW300 does so well. And the crazy part is the DSP cable tries to enhance the EW300 to almost make it like the Supermix4, if you can believe it or not. To where probably the EW300 has more note-weight and a slight edge of added authority, yet a smaller stage than the SuperMix4 does regularly.

The included EW300 analog cable:



Packaging:
Here we see special scratch-off and on-line verification to ward off fakes. Here are graphs and data on box backs and all the goodies you get. Probably the box opening experience is the best under $100.00 going right now. Mainly I feel this way because of all the detail and care they have put into the package. The nozzles, the extra nozzle foams, the extra rubber gaskets, the way the instruction manual has its very own small chamber to live until you take it out. The three great ear-tips.

The fact that the box is mailed inside its very own separate snug fitting exterior box, with little windows cut out to view the serial number and model.



The fact that SIMGOT goes to place holes in the top of the lower box the IEM rests on so that it is protected, without the need of placing ear-tips on the nozzles. The case…….I could go on and on here, but you get the message......the attention to detail, the box opening experience is the schiit.






Build:
A solid metal construction holds each cable inside a recessed 2Pin. At first I wasn’t sure about using aftermarket cables as I wondered if they would fit, then I pushed a little more and they moved forward in, being held tightly by the surrounding shell encasement. While the tuning nozzles are said to be quickly interchangeable, they are. I could see them being changed daily with-out issue due to a well made design, and they don’t turn that many times either to reach a settling point. The one stand out feature different from the EW200 is the locking top screw, if (this screw is) real this will hold the whole top plate on. Here we see an air vent off to the side of the faceplate and another close to the base of the nozzle. At 9 grams each we are met with luxurious fitment, made even better by a perfect nozzle length, allowing an assortment of ear-tips. Simgot has studied the market and chose to give us a refined shape, smaller and of lower weight than what was to come before. So we are witnessing a small form yet a both more refined sound and more sound than you would guess by looking at the EW300. The regular EW300 is a fingerprint magnet, and the EW300 DSP has been coated with a black flat textured material that is the cat's meow!




Today's conclusion:
What can I say that I haven’t already said? The conclusion is this is the best under $100.00 on the market, and the crazy part is it doesn’t matter what your tone signature preference is, SIMGOT AUDIO has already taken care of that. Don’t believe me, buy it and find out!

To add one last thing, the DSP amplifier is like nothing I have yet ever come across. Being it gets super loud and boasts authority to where at times and with the right music, the EW300 DSP even challenges my DAPs for stature. The DSP tonality with this EW300, is going one step further to dial in the sound exactly right, gaining respect over anything ever created before in the TypeC DSP cable world.

https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ew300

Standard edition: $69.99
HBB edition: $75.99
DSP edition: $79.99

Disclaimer:
The EW300 has had 6 days of continuous burn-in.

Disclaimer:
I would like to thank SIMGOT AUDIO for the EW300 and EW300 DSP review sample.

Disclaimer:
These are one person's ideas and concepts, your results may vary.

Linsoul website: https://www.linsoul.com/
Linsoul Aliexpress Store: https://ddaudio.aliexpress.com/store/2894006
Linsoul USA Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=merchant-items&me=A267P2DT104U3C

Equipment Used:
Sony WM1A Walkman DAP MrWalkman Firmware 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single ended
Sony WM1Z Walkman DAP MrWalkman Firmware 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single ended
Samsung Phone 3.5mm
HiBy R3 II DAP 4.4mm balanced
Apple MacBook Air 3.5mm output

I found my first SIMGOT in early November of 2022. I reviewed the SIMGOT AUDIO EM2R Roltion. At $109.99 this 1DD 1 Knowles BA was a little of a disappointment gaining only 3 stars here at Redcarmoose Labs. As such I continued with better success from the brand. Really this IEM was the quietness-before-the-storm!


https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-em2r-roltion.26084/reviews#review-29526 November 7th, 2022
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ea500.26361/reviews?page=2#review-30453 March 26, 2023
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ew100p-ew100.26454/reviews#review-30887 May 28th, 2023
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ew200.26518/reviews?page=2#review-31446 August 8th, 2023
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-em6-l.26639/reviews?page=2#review-31512 August 17th, 2023
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ew100-dsp-universal-iem.26676/reviews#review-31557 August 24th, 2023
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/si...ear-monitor.26790/reviews?page=3#review-32122November 5th, 2023
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-lc7-iem-cable.26954/reviews#review-32760 January 20th, 2024
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-dew4x.26983/reviews#review-32799 January 25th, 2024
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ea500-lm.26966/reviews?page=2#review-32939 February 8th, 2024
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/si...lanar-1-pzt.27255/reviews?page=2#review-34438June 27th, 2024
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ew300.27470/reviews August 31st, 2024

Here is a hidden box opening experience, as there was too many photos in this review I stuffed them down here for the interested. Keep in mind this in this is probably the very best under $100.00 box opening experience, it is just in a review you can only post so many photos.

Introduction :-

Today it’s a double review. The double trouble! It’s the simgot Ew300 and the SImgot Ew300 Hbb Edition. The HBB collab between simgot and HBB is the black one.


I have also shared a video version of the review at YouTube any support there in form of a view, A like or A subscribe is greatly appreciated. But if you so wish to read the written version you can read this.






A big thanks to Both Linsoul and Simgot for sending these review unit. Please check below the unaffiliated links to both of them. All the thoughts and opinions you are about to hear are my own.


Buy them here (Unaffiliated Link) :-

Linsoul Website - https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ew300?variant=45798828245209

Amazon (If available in your country) - https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-SIMGOT-EW300-Detachable-Silver-Plated/dp/B0DCZLRKZN

Linsoul Aliexpress Store - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007543694300.html?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007541697927.html?


I will be as usual following my bullet style format for better readability for those who are dyslexic and in general find it hard to read long paragraphs. I follow this guide in general from the British Dyslexia Association.


Lets get started!

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Review :-

1. The packaging of the EW300 and EW300 HBB is same as you can see on the screen.


2. The price of the Ew300 is $69 and the HBB Edition is $79. I really like the case provided with both of them. Also both of them are really really comfortable and can be easily worn for hours without any issues. There is no sense of driver flex.


3. Both the IEM have 1DD + 1 Planar and 1 Pizeoelectric. Also the Regular the EW300 has this polished metal finish which is a fingerprint magnet and the HBB version has this sandblasted matte black finish.


4. I really like the pricing of the regular version as the price increase is not much when compared to the old EW200


6. It slots right between the old EW200 and the sort of new EA500LM


7. It is also awesome that both includes extra foam and rings. You can use the extra fam to change the sound a bit by stuffing another one of them inside the nozzle of you preferred nozzle colour.


7. Both the Normal and HBB have two nozzles one is gold and other is silver.


8. First I will talk about the Normal one and then I will talk about the HBB edition and say the differences between the normal and HBB edition.


9. I will be using stock setup and for my testing I will mainly talk about the silver nozzle and then the gold nozzle.


10. The overall sound of the EW300 can be described as a U shape.


11. The bass of the EW300 is done exceptionally well! I really like the approach simgot took over here.


12. Sub bass follows sort of the harman level and songs like crack crack crackle by classy has this good rumble and punch and the tactility of the sub bass is also really good.


13. The mid bass to has a nice amount of lift and it glides very well over from the sub bass.


14. When listening to harman set there is lack of mid bass which I do not like for many songs, the EW300 doesn’t have that. It has this nice kick to the mid bass.


15. And just like the sub bass the mid bass is really tactile and sounds very clean and crisp.


16. When listening to the 1985 galactic funk live version of the song, there is a nice guitar riff in the song which sounds a bit lifeless if an iem doesn’t have good mid bass. The EW300 produces it really good and it sounds really enjoyable.


17. Now coming to the male vocals they actually sit really well with the entire mix, but the thick texture of Chris Cornells and Bill withers vocals lacks a bit.


18. These kind of male vocals might sound a bit lifeless and thin and out of character.


19. Female vocals as usual sounds fantastic! Simgot did a bang up job here.


20. They have the right amount of crispness and sharpness and edginess I like from them. Specially if you listen to J-POP


21. They come across really well in normal volumes too, although at higher volumes I think so treble sensitive folks might have some issue with it and might it tad bit pokey.


22. Treble is done really tastefully. I think so they made it very safe here when compared to the previous EW200 or the EA500LM or a typical simgot set. Which is good as I always found them to tad bit spicy.


23. At low to moderate volumes they sound really well controlled and has the right amount of sparkle.


24. Treble has good amount of air too. The overall treble seems quite relaxed yet it performs really well specially at moderate volumes.


25. The soundstage for the price of under $100 is good, the width of soundstage is more than average while the depth sounds a bit lacking.


26. Imaging to is good for the under $100 price point and you can point towards the location when an instrument is playing. And the left to right transition and vice versa is quite good.


27. Now for Gaming these are quite good, although in some situations when there are a lot of gunfires and bombs blasting or a lot is happening specially on the lower end it could sound a bit jumbled up. While the soundstage and imaging is good and gives you a good sense of the game space and the footsteps, the sort of boosted bass might not be best for when a lot is happening. Again this is more than fine for most gaming out there and if you don’t play shooters or FPS this is really good as the added bass works really well.


28. Now talking about the gold nozzle, well what the gold nozzle does is it relaxes the sound even more. It adds a tad bit of sub and mid bass and takes away from the upper mids. It also cuts a bit from the air area of the treble.


29. So what you get is the more bass and less upper mids and also the treble sounds a bit laid back. The sound stage too becomes more cramped, now this could be nice for those who like a more in the ear feeling of the sound.


30. Gold nozzle is good for those who likes very relaxed and warm sound signature, it plays very well Rap, Hip-Hop and Nu metal type of genres.


31. Coming to the HBB edition well what it does is take both the nozzles of the regular EW300 it just makes the treble even more relaxing and cuts even more on the air region. This makes the sound even more warmer and the soundstage sound even more cramped.


32. Who is the HBB edition for, well its for those who like very warm sound signature and listens to track similar to Chris and also you like the more intimate and cramped soundstage. And more importantly if you want to support chris.


33. If you had to ask which I would select between this two. Well I would go with the stock EW300 with the stock silver nozzle.


34. v/s EW200 – The EW300 has more mid bass, better tacticlity of the bass and also more wide soundstage and better imaging. EW300 is clearly better than the EW200 in my book.


35. v/s EA500LM – The EA500LM is a slight step up from the EW300 in all aspects, but the LM can be too bright even for me so a minor mod which I suggested was to use another of the simgot tuning foam to control the harsh treble of the LM. But I find the EW300 much more comfortable than the LM and the more mid bass of the EW300 is something I really like


36. v/s EM6L – The soundstage of the EM6L is still one of the best for around $100 iem, so if your intention is gaming then the Em6L is better and the overall tonality of the EM6L is similar but bit more mature than the EW300.


37. v/s Supermix 4 – Well this was quite surprising, in all aspects the SM4 is better. But the added amount of mid bass for the EW300 is something I really like and feels nice. So I do prefer the EW300 more than the SM4.


38. But ….. there is one major con which the EW300 has. Is that they are sort of moderate volume set. So to earn and understand the full potential of the set you have to crank that volume up a bit. As someone who prefers to listen at low volume I still prefer the SM4 over this.


39. So that is my review of the Simgot EW300 and EW300 HBB, If you have any question please do comment below. Like and subscribe to my YouTube Channel is a great way of supporting me as it helps me a lot! I hope you have a great day ahead, bye!

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If you have any questions please feel free to ask me and also if you have any issues regarding this format of review please do comment I will try to mend it. Also sorry to those who are used to reading long paragraphs of review in headfi. I hope my review was upto the mark, I appreciate any feedback.

Again a big thanks to Simgot and Linsoul for making this review possible.

Have a great day ahead, Bye

SIMGOT EW300 / DSP REVIEW: CONVENIENCE MEETS QUALITY​

Watch full review here:​

PRICE:​

• $69 (Standard 3.5mm ver.)
• $79 (DSP ver.)

PROS:​

• One of the most versatile and balanced tuning under $150
• Very refined sounding tribrid set-up
• Superb balance of musicality and technicalities
• Inoffensive yet well-detailed treble presentation
• Rich, deep-reaching and rumbly bass
• Good midrange note weight and nuance
• Effective tuning nozzles
• Option for DSP that cleans the lower mids and smoothens the treble
• Clean separation
• Precise imaging and layering
• L-Shaped jack for the DSP

CONS:​

• Slight metallic timbre
• Scratch and fingerprint prone finish (on base ver)
• Chip-prone finish (DSP ver.)
• Not the most snug or best sealing fit
• DSP cable is memory prone and stiff
• Packaging is lackluster

WHO THIS SET IS FOR:​

• People looking for the most versatile tuned set under $150
• People who want a good balance of musicality and technicalities
• People who want Simgot’s refined tuning
• People who want the option for a DSP cable and analogue cable
• People who like tuning nozzles that make a distinctive change

WHO THIS SET ISN’T FOR:​

• People who don’t like fingerprint/scratch/chip prone finishes
• People who want a perfectly natural timbre
• People who want a traditionally bright Simgot set
• People who are finicky about fit
• People who want a generous package

RECOMMENDED GENRES:​

• Most genres work with the EW300 and EW300 DSP

SHORT REVIEW:​

Simgot continues to push the boundary of how good an IEM could sound without draining your wallet. Versatile, technically-capable and insanely refined perfectly defines what makes the EW300 a near perfect set for anyone looking for an IEM in 2024. Pair that with the option for a DSP cable and you have yourself the best sounding and most convenient IEM that you can just plug and play. Some might take issue with the finish on both sets, the lackluster inclusion and the slight timbre issue, but you cannot find anything better than what the EW300 does for under $100. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

FULL REVIEW​

A couple of reviews back, I said that consistency is one of the hardest things to achieve for a company in a market as fast as audio. You either succumb to trends or die off like many companies that were the flavor of the month only to fall into obscurity.

Then you have brands like Simgot that, for almost 2 years at this point, have been releasing bangers upon bangers with every release. While not every single release have been as revolutionary as something like their golden goose, the EA500, you can’t deny that they’ve kept it consistent with their releases.

Except they didn’t stay consistent in every single way. On the contrary, they’ve evolved and adapted not only to market trends but also to their own identity. The one thing they kept consistent was the quality of their products.

Come 2024 and they’ve released the long awaited update to the EW200, the EW300. Plug in 2 more, different drivers and a detachable nozzle like their EA series, an option for a DSP cable and what have we got in our hands? A masterpiece? An abomination? Or a tribrid DSP revolution?

DISCLAIMER:
Thank you to Simgot and Linsoul for sending over the EW300 in exchange for my honest thoughts. Rest assured, all thoughts and opinions are my own and I was not compensated to say anything about the product.

AND THEN THERE WERE THREE​

The EW200 was arguably the best value Simgot IEM that Simgot has ever released. $40 worth of nearly $100+ sound quality. The only thing it couldn’t do was provide you a complete package like it’s competitors. But when it sounds that good, how can you complain?

The EA500, along with its successor the EA500LM, were both well-renowned for the same thing but also for popularizing the detachable nozzle trend that has taken the audio market by storm. So what happens when you combine these two amazing series and their recent love for multidriver systems and a DSP? You get the $69 - $79 EW300. Let’s starting with the unboxing.

UNBOXING:​

Let’s be real; Simgot has never been the best at unboxings and inclusions. Not their budget EW sets nor their flagship EA sets. The EW300 is no different

Here’s a full list of the accessories:

• Simgot EW300
• 6 pairs of eartips
• Detachable nozzles
• Nozzle foam
• O-Rings
• 3.5mm Cable (base)
• DSP Cable (DSP ver.)

Decent eartips, spacious case. If I were to go in depth with these again, I’d sound like a broken record and I’d break my head in.

BUILD & FIT​

One of the things I appreciate Simgot doing is keeping certain aspects of their existing sets and improving it to fit their modern standards.



Their fantastic build is one of the few things that I commended Simgot for normalizing at a low budget with the likes of the EW200 and the EW300 proves that you can keep this form factor while improving the different aspects of the set.

Firstly, the EW300 is rocking a 3 driver set-up. A single dynamic driver, 1 planar driver and 1 piezoelectric driver. This is a first for Simgot in terms of drivers, but not their first doing multidriver set-ups.



But the fact that they were able to fit this in essentially the same shell as the EW200 is just insane.



Pair that with the fact that they also gave the EW300 detachable nozzle makes this arguably the amalgamation of every Simgot set that has been released to date. Multi driver configuration? Check. Detachable nozzle? Check. Full metal build? Check. Shoddy fitting? Unfortunately, check.



While this is an improvement from the Simgot EW200 in terms of fitting, I still think that it suffers from the poor seal and stability that has plagued every single Simgot IEM I’ve tried to date. From their cheapest to the most expensive, you will experience one or two fit issues whether it’d be the seal of the external sounds which also affects the bass presentation or the stability which might cause your IEM to plop out your ear, the EW300 still has that to a degree. This at least guarantees that you won’t experience any driver flex or air pressure build up or even ear pressure, but that’s a tradeoff that you’ll want to think about if you’ve tried Simgot sets.



Another special thing they did was provide a very unique finish for their DSP version. Unlike the shiny and fingerprint magnet standard EW300, the DSP (and the HBB version) have a dark matte finish that make it more handsome but a little bit more terrifying to scratch as this kind of finish is the type to chip off if my experience from Moondrop sets have told me me anything.



Cable wise, you get basically the same cable that Simgot has paired with their IEMs since the EW200. Soft, supple, good quality and generally usable. It’s becoming my favorite kind of stock cable with just how good my experience with it has been.



The DSP version has a thinner, not as supple cable but is still good quality. The standout feature is that L-Plug Type C connector that I have not seen in any DSP IEMs and is arguably the best implementation of a DSP plug. It also comes with a mic for those who like to call in style.

SOUND​

NOTE: Because the EW300 has a detachable nozzle and a DSP option, I will be talking about the silver nozzle on 3.5mm and compare it to the pink nozzle later along with the DSP options.

Sound Signature​

The EW300 features a rather refreshing, warmer U-Shape sound signature that follows Simgot’s golden target first found in the EA1000. This is not your usual bright u-shaped Simgot as the low end is considerably warmer, richer and thicker while maintaining a very clean and open sounding midrange and the distinctly refined, crisp and energetic treble but toned down for a more generally versatile sounding set. Unfortunately, Simgot could not completely get rid of the somewhat metallic nature of the drivers used and can occasionally feature a metallic timbre on certain tracks. However, it is considerably more refined than its competitors in this regard.

Source Pairing​

The EW300 is a surprisingly consistent set in the sources I plugged it on with one minor point: using a higher quality source can considerably improve the bass dynamics compared to lower quality sources. You get the usual improved stage and layering with a better source, but dynamics is where the EW300 takes a hit if you skimp out on the sources. Using my Fosi SK02 brings out the best in the EW300 while weaker, more portable sources like the Jcally AP10 lacked the low end punch to really make the EW300 sound alive.

Volume Scaling​

Thanks to its warmer tone, the EW300 can be cranked quite high up in terms of volume compared to its bretheren. It’s still no dark basshead IEM that you’d need to bring the volume to headringing levels to bring out the rest of the sound, but this is the highest volume Simgot IEM my ears can handle. Medium to high listening volumes is ideal with the EW300

Bass​

One of my biggest issues with hybrid Simgot sets in the past is how they integrate their bass. It’s either sloppy or just straight up untextured despite having good quantity. Thankfully, the EW300 minimizes the issue as the dynamics are much closer to the likes of the EW200 with a more focused low end that likes to get a little punchy on certain tracks. Extension is pretty good and the tactility is decent. However, it still has to stretch its wings to compare with the EA series of IEMs, especially the EA1000 and EA2000 in terms of bass quality. Nonetheless, the quantity makes up for it and make the combination of the solid punchiness and extension make it a more versatile and better quality bass than those that came before, Still, EA500 cannot be beat in tactility.

Mids​

Never has Simgot midrange sounded this smooth and silky! While a certain level of thinness can be tolerated, the lushness of vocals in contrast to the overall sound signature is something to be adored by as Simgot seems to have finally found the perfect tonal balance to get open, nuanced midrange and a good note weight and engagement that doesn’t sound like the singers are congested. Granted, the EA500LM and the EW200 aren’t necessarily that bad in terms of their midrange presentation. However, I cannot deny that the EW300 is Simgot proving to everyone that they can do a non-shouty midrange while keeping the details.

Treble​

My tears shed for the fallen treblehead brethren who were expecting the EW300 to be another treble-centric Simgot because it really wasn’t. Granted, they did not skimp out on the quality of the treble and I believe this is the best quality treble that Simgot has released, barring the somewhat metallic tone. But what really got me falling in love with the treble of the EW300 is the fact that they were able to keep that Simgot magic of having such a refined treble presentation that is free from grain or roughness while keeping the insane level of details that you could really only find on more expensive hybrid sets. Granted, $69 is stretching the “budget” nature of the set, but it’s a far cry from other sets that do treble much worse at more expensive price points.

Technicalities​

While I believe the EW300 is a technically capable set, moreso than its competitors, I believe that it’s not far from the technical ability that the EA500LM has set almost a year prior. Do I think that the EW300 has a cleaner, more accurate layering and separation than the EA500LM? Yes, but not marginally. Where the EW300 really takes its technical ability down is the dynamics and transient ability being smoother than the usual Simgot sets that make those a technical wonder. This is further compounded when we talk about the DSP version.

PINK NOZZLE​

Ever felt like the EW300 was just a little bit too vocal forward or lacked bass quantity? Well, the pink ring nozzle is there to save the day! It brings the bass quantity up quite noticeably and tones down the upper midrange to not only bring the emphasis lower but further the ear gain to a 3.5k peak. This opens up the midrange to be more linear rather than vocal focused while still maintaining a solid vocal presence when the track needs it.

Granted, this does make the overall sound warmer and ever so slightly colors the midrange warmer, but I’d argue that it makes it more organic and natural sounding. Well, except for one aspect.

I want to call this the Conch peak because the Conch is one of the worst offenders of this. A clean and warm low end to upper midrange that is halted with a peak in the mid treble and dips in the upper treble brings a somewhat sudden contrast from bright to dark that, in certain IEMs, sounds horrendous (see TRN Conch). The EW300 doesn’t sound as bad with this peak as it still has a rather consistent level of brightness even on the pink ring nozzle, but it’s audible in poorly mixed tracks where there’s a sudden spike of sharpness in the T and S sounds. Thankfully, it’s masked pretty well with the warmth and that later peak aids in making the transition smoother than other sets that have this quirk.

DSP VERSION​

I’ve made a post about comparing the DSP and Analogue versions and seeing whether there was a difference. You can check the post here, but in short, the IEMs are virtually the same and the DSP is what makes the difference.



So what exactly does the DSP do? Take everything I said about the EW300 but lower the midbass, treble and smoothen the dynamics and transients further. I mentioned in the source pairing section that a higher quality source improves the dynamics of the EW300 and this is the perfect example. On my Fosi SK02, the EW300 sounds rich and dynamic on both pink and red nozzles. The DSP version takes that dynamic low end and smoothens it out while also smoothening the transients. This has the unfortunate effect of the IEM sound a bit more low res compared to the SK02 despite both listening to the same kind of file (both Spotify lossy and bitperfect FLAC).



This is perfect for those who still found the EW300 too edgy or sharp and wanted less midbass. Personally, I liked the EW300 in analogue mode in both sets, but I’d honestly get the DSP cable for the convenience and put in a 3.5mm or even 4.4mm cable of my own and enjoy a superbly dynamic and snappy EW300.

COMPARISONS​

vs Celest Phoenixcall​

One of the few Tribrid’s that I’ve tried so far, the EW300 presents itself as the more “normal” sounding set out of the two, masking it’s “tribrid” nature with a smooth and natural tone with the technical improvements that you might expect from a tribrid. The Phoenixcall on the other hand is unapologetically tribrid sounding. A big, warm and boomy bass, followed by an unexpectedly crisp and clean midrange and a very snappy and sharp treble that is all levels of incoherent but technically impressive and detailed sounding set. The EW300 is not as technical as the Phoenixcall, but is more natural sounding thanks to a more refined overall sound from implementation to tuning.

vs Simgot EW200​

Compared to its predecessor, the EW200 is a more dynamic, consistent but less technically capable sounding set to the EW300’s warmer yet more refined, cleaner separated and wider sound. The EW200 is not to be retired, however, as the overall presentation being more consistent and dynamic still carries to this day as one of the best single DD IEMs under $50 or even $100 you can get. But you really can’t beat the improvements in technical ability you get from a tribrid for $30 more.

vs Simgot EA500LM​

Telling a similar story to the EW200, the EA500LM is a more consistent and dynamic sounding set but refines the overall sound further. I don’t think the EW300 exists to replace the EA500LM in the price range, but rather as an option for someone who wants a warmer, more versatile and smoother sounding set with arguably more options with the likes of a DSP cable and an arguably prettier looking finish. Nonetheless, the EA500LM is still a more dynamic, punchier and more tactile set with a sharper focus on details compared to the EW300

vs Simgot Supermix4​

Compared to its slightly older multi driver hybrid sibling, the EW300 is a step down in terms of technical ability and refinement to the Supermix 4, but arguably a more versatile tuning thanks to the nozzles and the warmer overall tuning that makes songs sound a lot richer and more balanced compared to the pure Harman Supermix 4. Still, the Supermix 4 deserves to be called one of the most refined Simgot’s to be released in recent time as much as the EW300 does.

CONCLUSION​

Turns out, you can try new things and succeed as Simgot has proved with the EW300 amongst their other new releases. I genuinely think that the EW300 can confidently replace many of the sub $100 options with its very mature yet very technically capable tuning that gives you an option to either go for the usual Simgot vocal energetic sound or a warmer, almost HBB-like tuning.

Do I think you’ll like the EW300? Probably. Is the EW300 a proper successor to the EW200? Unfortunately, not. The EW300 loses the vibrant and energetic tone along with the punchy and dynamic sound that the EW200 had. However, it takes from what made Simgot popular and well-received and the trends of having warmer and more versatile tuning to make this insanity that is unlike anything that Simgot has released and one of the best to be released in 2024 by far.

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Intro
SIMGOT is a renowned brand in the world of audio, specializing in headphones and in-ear monitors. I've previously owned the EM10 and Supermix 4, and now here's a short review of the EW300 DSP.

This model takes a bold departure from SIMGOT’s usual sound signature, offering a rich, punchy audio experience.

Features
The EW300 integrates a three-driver setup:

A 10mm dynamic driver for bass and mids.
A 6mm planar magnetic driver and a custom piezoelectric driver that focus on the highs.
SIMGOT has released three versions of the EW300:

Standard Version (which is the focus of this review)
HBB Limited Edition (similar sound, different black color scheme)
EW300 DSP Edition (features a USB-C cable with an integrated DAC and DSP tuned specifically for the EW300, and includes a microphone)

Specifications
Driver Configuration: 10mm dynamic + 6mm planar magnetic + piezoelectric ceramic drivers
Impedance: 28Ω±15%(@1kHz)
Sensitivity: 121dB/Vrms
Frequency Response: 8Hz-40kHz
Connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
Cable: High-purity silver-plated OFC, 3.5mm termination for the standard version, USB-C with DSP for the DSP edition.

Priced at USD69.99 to USD79.99

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Build Quality and Comfort
The EW300 is a well-constructed IEM with CNC machined housing that fits comfortably.
It comes with 3 sizes of silicone eartips, two pairs of tuning nozzles, extra silicone rings, foam filters, and a high-quality cable.

Tuning Nozzles
Steel with Red Ring: Emphasizes more mid-bass and upper treble.
Golden Copper with Purple Ring: More V-shaped, suitable for gamers, with a Harman 2019 target.
The differences between these two tuning nozzles are minimal, but they offer subtle tweaks to the sound profile. For this review, I stick with the steel nozzles.

Sound Impressions
Bass: Deep and textured, with great sub-bass and tight control. The warmth in the lower frequencies adds a pleasing, non-intrusive thickness to the sound.
Midrange: Warm and lush, delivering excellent detail and balance.
Treble: Clear and articulate, though occasionally lacking in finer details.
Soundstage: Good, though not extraordinary; it’s a balance between warmth and expansive sound.
Timbre: Warm and natural, without being too dark.

Comparison to SuperMix 4
The $149 SuperMix 4 offers superior detail, a larger soundstage, and more accurate imaging. However, the EW300 excels in bass performance and offers a fuller, more intimate sound experience.
Both are equally good and you have to decide on which price point and sound signature you want to go for.

Conclusion
The SIMGOT EW300 is a fantastic IEM for its price, offering punchy bass and a warm, forgiving sound. The tuning nozzles add versatility, and it provides a satisfying audio experience for those who enjoy rich, bass-driven music without sacrificing detail.
Lastly, just purchase the DSP version and cable roll instead. That will save you some $.$

NOTE: I have the DSP version of the EW300, but for this review, I used a regular 4.4mm KBear ST5 cable instead of the included DSP cable. Interestingly, I recently discovered that pairing the EW300’s DSP cable with the EA500 results in amazing sound—but that's a story for another review!


Specs:
Driver configuration 1 dynamic driver + 1 planar magnetic driver + 1 piezoelectric ceramic driver
Dynamic driver
10mm ceramic composite diaphragm dual-chamber dynamic driver
Planar magnetic driver
6mm annular magnetic driver
Impedance
28Ω±15%(@1kHz)
Sensitivity
121dB/Vrms (@1kHz, silver steel tube&red silicone ring); 119dB/Vrms (@1kHz, golden copper tube&purple silicone ring)
Frequency response range
8Hz-40kHz
Effective frequency response
20Hz-20kHz
Connector
0.78mm 2Pin
Cable material
High-purity silver-plated OFC
Plug
STD&HBB Edition [3.5mm (without microphone)]; DSP Edition [Type-C plug (with microphone)]

The unboxing experience of the EW300 is straightforward, reflecting Simgot's practical approach. Inside, you'll find the IEMs, a selection of tips, and the standard cable. While I opted for the DSP version, I've been using it with a regular 4.4mm cable and Divinus wide bore tips. The IEMs themselves are beautifully crafted, with a design that feels premium without being overly flashy. The housing is ergonomic, fitting comfortably in the ear, which allows for extended listening sessions without fatigue. The finish is textured matte black reminds me of the paint they use in the underlining of a pickup trucks or truck bed lining paint it adds to the quality and durable feel of the iem.



Simgot's EW series has been a reliable companion for anyone looking for a well-balanced sound that doesn't sacrifice fun for technicality. Having thoroughly enjoyed the EW100 and EW200, I was eager to see how the EW300 would perform. The previous models in the EW series were known for their well-tuned Harman sound, offering a musical and resolving experience. What sets the EW series apart from the EA line is its broader appeal, with a bass presence that's generous yet controlled and a treble that’s detailed but not piercing. The EW300 takes this a step further, acting as a bridge between the fun, musical signature of the EW series and the more technically inclined EA line.








Bass

One of the great features of the EW300 is its bass response. It stays true to the EW series' DNA, offering a beautifully layered bass that is both deep and textured and more refined compared to the ew200/100. The bass is present but not too overpowering, making it a great fit for a variety of genres. the EW300 handles the lower frequencies with finesse. The bass is impactful and adds warmth to the overall sound signature, contributing to that fun and musical experience the EW series is known for.

Mids

The mids on the EW300 are lush and detailed, providing a richness that makes vocals and instruments come alive. The lower mids are full-bodied, giving weight to male vocals and instruments like the cello and guitar. As the mids transition into the upper range, there's a noticeable energy that adds excitement to the sound. This energetic upper midrange flows seamlessly into the treble, creating a sense of cohesion across the frequency spectrum. The mids are neither too recessed nor too forward, striking a perfect balance that makes the EW300 versatile across different genres of music.

Treble

The treble on the EW300 is where some of the technical abilities of the EA line start to shine through. It’s detailed and well-extended, providing excellent clarity without ever becoming harsh or sibilant. The treble extends nicely, adding air and sparkle to the sound signature, which helps to open up the soundstage. This makes for an engaging listening experience that’s both immersive and enjoyable. Even though the treble has a good amount of detail, it remains smooth, maintaining the EW series' characteristic of being easy on the ears.

Technical Performance

The EW300 manages to strike a balance between musicality and technicality. The soundstage is fairly wide, offering a good sense of space and separation between instruments. Imaging is precise, allowing you to pinpoint the location of different elements within a track. The resolution is another area where the EW300 impresses, providing enough detail to satisfy those who enjoy dissecting their music, yet not so much that it becomes clinical or fatiguing. It's clear that the EW300 inherits some of the technical prowess of the EA line while retaining the fun, engaging sound of the EW series.




The Simgot EW300 comes with two interchangeable nozzles—gold and silver—designed to let you fine-tune the sound to your liking. After spending a good amount of time with both, I can confidently say each nozzle offers a distinct listening experience. What makes the EW300 nozzles stand out is that, unlike other IEMs with swappable nozzles where I tend to settle on one and ignore the rest, I find myself regularly switching between the two during the same listening session. In fact, I use them so often that I'm starting to worry about wearing out the threads!

Both nozzles are genuinely good, and I believe they’re both essential to fully appreciate what the EW300 has to offer. The silver nozzle delivers that signature Simgot sound—balanced, clear, and energetic. On the other hand, the gold nozzle transforms the EW300 into something reminiscent of the EA500LM, with the added warmth and punchy bass of the Kefine Delci. Both options bring something unique to the table, and I honestly enjoy both equally.

Silver Nozzle: Balanced Precision

Bass

The silver nozzle offers a bass response that is balanced and well-controlled. It focuses on the midbass, which extends nicely, providing a deep rumble that adds weight to the music without overwhelming the other frequencies. The midbass is impactful, though not overly punchy, which might appeal to those who prefer a more nuanced bass response. The texture is commendable, offering a well-rounded experience that feels tight and controlled. This nozzle is ideal if you enjoy a bass that’s present but not overpowering, allowing other elements of the music to shine through.

Mids

The mids on the silver nozzle are well-positioned, with sufficient weight to feel substantial, though they sit slightly behind the bass. This positioning gives the overall sound a sense of depth. Vocals, particularly female ones, benefit from a boost in the upper mids, making them energetic and clear. The presentation is lively and articulate, without crossing into harshness or sibilance. Instruments are equally well-treated, with a biting, detailed quality that’s both engaging and natural. The timbre is impressive, maintaining a lifelike quality that’s often hard to achieve in this price range.

Treble

Treble with the silver nozzle is another area where it excels. The lower treble is energetic and detailed, giving the music a crisp, clean edge without becoming aggressive. The upper treble extends well, adding airiness and sparkle to the sound. Cymbal hits and other high-frequency details are rendered with precision, feeling solid without any piercing harshness. This makes the silver nozzle a great choice for those who appreciate detail and clarity in their treble, i call it the classic simgot treble
Technical Performance

From a technical standpoint, the silver nozzle is a standout. The soundstage is well-balanced, offering good width and depth that creates an immersive listening experience. Imaging is precise, allowing you to easily place instruments and vocals within the soundscape. Separation is clean, with each element of the music feeling distinct yet cohesive. Micro details are well-presented, giving you insight into the finer nuances of your tracks. The overall clarity is excellent, with transients feeling sharp and responsive.

Gold Nozzle: Warmth and Smoothness

Bass

Switching to the gold nozzle, the first thing you’ll notice is the increase in bass quantity. The bass feels slightly larger and more punchy compared to the silver nozzle, giving the music a warmer and more solid foundation. However, while the bass is more pronounced, it doesn't have the same level of control and speed as the silver nozzle. This might make the gold nozzle more appealing to those who enjoy a fuller, more impactful bass, even if it comes at the cost of some precision.

Mids

The mids with the gold nozzle are a touch weightier, offering a bit more body to the sound. Vocals are smoother, providing a more laid-back and relaxed presentation compared to the silver nozzle. While this can be pleasant, especially for longer listening sessions, the vocals don’t come across as clear or as defined as they do with the silver nozzle but with the warmth it makes the vocals more natural and with organic sounding timbre. The smoother mids might be more forgiving on tracks that are prone to sibilance or harshness, making the gold nozzle a good option for those who prefer a less forward midrange.

Treble

Treble with the gold nozzle is also smoother and less aggressive. It retains enough detail to keep things interesting but lacks the same level of sparkle and airiness that the silver nozzle provides. This results in a sound that’s easier on the ears, particularly for treble-sensitive listeners, but it might not satisfy those who crave high-frequency detail and extension.

Technical Performance

When it comes to technical performance, the gold nozzle falls slightly behind the silver. Micro details aren’t as pronounced, and the overall clarity takes a slight hit. The soundstage remains decent, but the imaging and separation aren’t as precise or as clean. Transients also feel a bit softer, making the overall sound less immediate and detailed. That said, if you prioritize a smoother, more relaxed listening experience, the gold nozzle could be a better fit for you. i actually prefer the gold nozzle, its the warmth in the mids and the added weight on the bass with the smoothness of the treble just adds to an already musical and immersive sound, suits my playlist well.

In essence, the choice between the two comes down to your personal taste. If you lean towards detail, clarity, and a more balanced sound, the silver nozzle will likely be your go-to. But if you prefer a bit more warmth, with a smoother, more laid-back presentation, the gold nozzle is worth considering.





Final Thoughts

The Simgot EW300 DSP version is a testament to the brand's ability to evolve while staying true to its roots. It takes everything that made the EW100 and EW200 great—fun, musicality, and a well-tuned Harman sound—and adds a layer of refinement that makes it stand out. The EW300 is like the best of both worlds, offering the warmth and bass of the EW series with the detail and clarity more akin to the EA line. It's an IEM that can appeal to a broad audience, whether you're a casual listener or someone who appreciates a bit more technicality in their sound.

In summary, the Simgot EW300 DSP version is a solid choice for anyone looking for a versatile, well-rounded IEM that doesn't compromise on either fun or technical performance. Whether you’re listening through the DSP mode or using a regular 4.4mm cable like I did, the EW300 delivers a satisfying audio experience that's sure to please.

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Simgot EW300 Review​

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Simgot EW300 Review​

Intro​

Hello, today I am reviewing one of the latest iems from the audio brand Simgot named the Simgot EW300. The EW300 is actually a $69 tribrid iem consisting of dynamic driver, 1 micro-planar driver, and 1 piezoelectric driver. Friends, I am utterly blown away at what Simgot is able to do in relation to cost. Seeing a tribrid at this price is fantastic. Basically, if this is what you get for $69 then how good is a Simgot flagship?! At any rate, the EW300 comes hot on the heels of some truly special iems and is actually the 3rd installment into the EW series iems for Simgot. Prior to the EW300 we saw the EW100 and EW200 tear through the budget audio scene and compete very well against the competition. I actually reviewed the EW200 (EW200 Review) and was more than impressed in every regard. From the build, design, to the awesome sound. Still one of my favorites under $50. Now, the EW300 comes in three variants, the Simgot EW300 X-HBB which is a collaboration effort between Bad Guy Good Audio (YouTube personality) and Simgot. Next is the Simgot EW300 DSP and then they also have the standard model which I have with me today and will begin reviewing shortly. It’s going to be very interesting.

Simgot​

Folks, I’ve reviewed a number of Simgot Audio’s iems. The EW200 (EW200 Review), EA500 (EA500 Review), EA500LM (EA500LM Review), EM6L (EM6L Review), the EA1000 (EA1000 Review), the Simgot SuperMix 4 (SM4 Review) and I even reviewed one of their dongle dacs the Simgot Dew4x (Dew4x Review). Each product was a huge hit and each device I gave heaps of praise. Simgot simply has a way of bringing this “unrivaled elegance”. The name “Simgot” means “Simple Elegance” for crying out loud. Anyways, couple the gorgeous designs and robust builds with fantastic sound quality and you’ll end up with some of the best price-to-performance products that the audio world has to offer. In my opinion anyways. Truly a special brand that does not make many wrong moves. At least that I can tell. Simgot has a way of creating iems with this charming style of sophistication which borders on stoic to downright fancy and everything in between.

At $69 the Simgot EW300 is in some tough company. There are obviously some very nice sets packed within this range, which is great for the consumer, but much more difficult in the EW300 and Simgot. However, I don’t see any other tribrid iems going for that little. I am very interested to see just how well it stacks up. So, without further ado, the Simgot EW300 everyone…

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–Linsoul

Disclaimer:​

I received the Simgot EW300 from Simgot as a review sample and in exchange I will conduct a full review and feature at Mobileaudiophile.com. I have not received any payment or any other form of compensation for this review. This set is a review sample iem. Simgot has not requested to pre-read any review and doesn’t have any control over “what” or “when” anything gets published to mobileaudiophile.com. All thoughts within this review are my own, though please take note that I will always have my own biases. This is impossible to get around. I try to be as objective as my subjective self can be, but this is an opinion piece folks. Thank you to Simgot and thanks for reading.

Gear used for testing ​

–Ifi Go Blu​

–EPZ TP50​

–Simgot Dew4x​

–Aful SnowyNight​

–Fiio Q15​

–iBasso DX240 with Amp8 MK2​

–Shanling M6 Ultra​

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Packaging / Accessories​

Unboxing​

The Simgot EW300 arrived at my house in a good-sized box with a very nicely designed front cover with large, imprinted X’s & ’s. Pretty nice from my perspective. Open the box and you are met with the beautiful EW300 iems sitting pretty inside of some foam cut-outs. Also, inside the box you’ll find the Carrying case, the cable, six pieces of tuning foam, eight ring gaskets for the tuning nozzles, one extra tuning nozzle and three pairs of eartips. It’s quite a nice package for $69. In fact, it’s beyond nice having tuning foamies, extra gaskets and each is of good quality. Just a nice unboxing. I thought that the EW300 would have been much more costly.

Eartips​

The eartips provided are nice in quality. You get three pairs (S, M, L) of white silicone eartips which are of very nice quality similar to KBear 07 tips. These tips have a semi-wide bore and do work nicely for the EW300’s. Now, I actually found that the best tips for me are not the included tips but instead I needed shallow fit wide-bore eartips. So, I wound up using them. Blue Letshuoer wide bore tips which came included in the Letshuoer S15 packaging. The wide bores do seem to open the sound just a hint more, but I feel semi-wide tips like the set included should be fine as well.

Carrying case​

Simgot includes a nice and simple black faux leather case in the packaging as well. We’ve seen these cases from time to time. The included case is about large enough to fit the earphones, cable, and maybe a few sets of tips. It’s a smaller case but plenty large to protect your precious earphones. This case features a working zipper which I have to specify as “working” because so many of these cases the zipper barely operates. Anyways, it’s a nice inclusion if you need a case or just a place to store the extra nozzle, tips, and cable.

Cable​

Now the included cable is a good and solid offering at this price. Nothing overly special but it looks very nice attached to the EW300’s. To be exact it’s a black/yellow braided 2-pin setup made of silver-plated oxygen free copper with 2-cores and ends in a 3.5 single ended jack. The braiding is nice to look at and the colors pop well paired with the EW300. I honestly don’t feel you need to swap cables as this one is perfectly fine. Now, for my situation I did need to change it up for my balanced sources. So, I went with a yellow/white Tripowin Nucool modular cable and primarily used the 4.4 balanced adapter. I went through roughly about 10 cables until I found one which meshed the best with the EW300. Again, I don’t feel it is a requirement to swap cables though if you mainly listen with balanced sources then you’ll obviously need to.

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Tuning nozzles​

Like many of Simgot’s iems, the EW300 comes with two sets of tuning nozzles. These nozzles simply screw on and off very easily without much effort. However, they are quite small so it’s probably best to have a good surface under you when changing them so that you don’t drop them and lose them. At any rate, the EW300 comes with a silver nozzle using a red gasket and a gold nozzle which uses a light purple gasket. Simgot says that the gold nozzle is actually marketed as a gaming nozzle, or something like that. It was in one of their promotionals. But really it supposedly represents a “Harman 2019” curve. I suppose it does to an extent, yet it is a slight variant of that. Now, the silver nozzle is the one I enjoy the most. It was tuned to Simgot’s own “Golden 2023” standard. This one closer represents what I enjoy.

Gold nozzle​

Like I said, the gold nozzle is supposed to follow the “Harman 2019” curve. I guess it does to a slight degree yet with some pretty obvious deviations. I digress, the gold nozzle creates a nice sound, more laid back, slightly bassier, less crisp, less energy up top. It is a smoother sound altogether making probably the warmest and smoothest tuning of most any recent Simgot set. Between the two I found the gold nozzle as just a hair more laid back compared to the silver nozzle. Now if Simgot made a set strictly with the gold nozzle tuning and rendering of my music library I’d be perfectly happy and content. Truth be told, there are moments when I really enjoy this sound. However, the silver nozzle is just a bit more enjoyable for me.

Silver nozzle​

Now, the silver nozzle is the one that I most enjoy. It is tuned after Simgot’s “Golden 2023” curve which is itself a deviation of Harman. However, between the two nozzles I like this one the most because it does have a slight bit more energy in the upper regions, less bassy by a small degree, more upper mid energy and hint more sparkle too. I found the treble has a hair more bite and the entire sound simply has more levity and air to it. For me the silver nozzle is definitely more engaging, energetic and more forward in the midrange making vocals very nice. I just like it better.

Build / Design / Internals / Fit ​

Build Quality​

The build is exactly as one would expect from Simgot. It’s tops in class. Or at least it is up there. Let’s put it this way, I don’t know how much better you can get for $69.The EW300 is a very robust, strong, solidly built set made entirely of metal alloy with that slick mirror polish. It’s heavy, beefy in density and nothing weak or frail about it. It’s a paper weight that plays music… really well. Anyways, I notice two vents. One on the front cavity and one in the back. The nozzle is medium in length with a width of just over 6 mm. Pretty standard. The size and shape are identical to the Simgot EW200. So, if you have seen or spent time with that set then you know exactly what to expect. To be honest, it’s built very similarly to the EW200 in almost all ways. There are some ornamental differences but for the most part they are identical. It’s built like a tank folks and the EW300 is truly a durable and well-constructed iem.

Design​

When I looked at the design for the first time I was taken aback because I was wondering what Simgot was thinking. The X and the Heart on the faceplates is a very bold move. Even for Simgot. How many DUDES want what correlates to “Love & kisses” on the face of their iems? But man did this look begin to grow on me. In fact, it grew on me so much that I’m wondering how many better designed iems are even in the price point. That’s quite a turn around. I went from “Geeze Simgot!” to “Geeze Simgot… Nice”. To be honest, it’s a sexy design. Elegant in a very minimalist and enthralling way, it’s simple. The fact that the entire iem has a mirror polish is ‘in-and-of-itself’ a very cool design. Now you add in these big X’s and Hearts and for some reason it just works. Every curve is beautiful on this set. The fat cavity before the nozzle, the odd curvature of the backside, shoot, even the recessed 2-pin is sexy. That all said, I know for a fact that many people will pass simply due to the design. So, it was a very BOLD choice on Simgot’s part. Very nice but also pretty risky.

Internals​

Okay so this section is where we enter the weeds a little bit. Like I’ve said a bunch already, the Simgot EW300 is a tribrid iem. That means it has three different driver types. Now Simgot has made one like this recently in the Simgot SuperMix 4 (SM4 Review). Actually, the SM4 even had an extra driver making it a quad-brid. So, the EW300 comes equipped with one dynamic driver, one micro-planar, and one piezoelectric driver. The DD is a 10mm ceramic like diaphragm driver which covers both the bass as well as the midrange. I like that for cohesions’ sake. The planar, which is a 6mm micro-planar, and the piezoelectric driver both take on the treble frequencies. Simgot had amazing feedback from the SM4 which also utilized a micro-planar and piezo driver for its highs. It is obvious to me that these drivers are of a high quality. I hear no distortions, grain, fuzz or any real timbre oddities other than the usual characteristics of each driver type. Very good Simgot.

Fit / Isolation​

The fit for me is perfect. I have absolutely no issues getting a good seal and the EW300 seats perfectly in my ears. They are also extremely comfortable. However, I am not you and so I can’t obviously say whether the EW300 is going to fit you or not. Basically, if you have the EW200 and it fits, then the EW300 should fit as well. The EW300 doesn’t take on some weird shape, there’s no8 rough edges or sharp corners. It’s simply comfortable for me. Now, I feel the actual isolation is perfectly fine, but also average. However, average is good. There isn’t a whole lot of sound leakage either, so those around you shouldn’t be complaining because of your loud music.

Drivability / Pairings​

The Simgot EW300 is rated with an impedance of around 28 ohms and a sensitivity of 121db/vrms using the silver nozzle, and 119 db/vrms using the gold nozzle. What this means is that the EW300 is a pretty sensitive set and can be used with most any source devices. Even less powerful sources like my iPad using the 3.5 connection were plenty loud enough. Having said that, the EW300 will reward you for giving it some power. I feel it needs just a bit cleaner juice to open up that micro-planar and piezo driver. As far as tonality pairing, I generally liked sources that were closer to neutral or even warmer sets. I didn’t like colder sounding source devices as at times the planar/piezo drivers can come across a hint metallic on some tracks. Nothing egregious or too edgy, but slightly metallic, nonetheless.

Mobile Listening​

When out and about I used my usual Ifi Go Blu with the 4.4 connection, and I was loving every minute of it. In fact, the EW300 creates a very nice synergy with it. Plenty of power on tap too. Of my dongle dacs I once again enjoy the EPZ TP50 as well as the Simgot Dew4x the most. Both devices run off of CS43198 dac chips and both have plenty of power to really open up the EW300. The source devices that I didn’t like all that much were the Shanling UA2, and the Fiio KA3. Both of those sources just gave me that electric metallic sounding edginess out of the treble that I didn’t like. Lesser expensive devices like the EPZ TP20 Pro and Moondrop Dawn 4.4 were also great options too.

More juice ​

This brings us to some slightly more powerful source devices. I liked them all. Really. I found the EW300 is not too insanely picky. Like I said, colder sources aren’t my favorite but everything else sounds great. From the neutral and very dynamic iBasso DX240, the ultra-resolving and equally neutral and dynamic Fiio Q15 and the warmer sounding Shanling M6 Ultra. Each has a different dac situation and each paired wonderfully with the EW300. Perhaps if I were to pick one of the three, I’d say the Fiio Q15 came across the best. But all were nice. What I found out was that the EW300 does like power. It doesn’t have to be some huge power source but giving this set around 100 mw at the least helps. I actually used medium gain on all my daps and that seemed to really let this set shine.

What should you use? ​

If I were you, I would pick up a semi-powerful dongle dac. Like I said, the EPZ TP20 Pro is a nice pairing, and it costs about $45-50. I’m sure you can find one even cheaper or find another dongle dac that is not too very expensive. I do feel that most source tonalities pair very well with the EW300. Enjoy.

Sound Impressions​

Note: I just want to preface this entire sound portion of this review by stating that I did burn this set in for about five days. Being that the EW300 has a 6mm micro-planar a DD and as piezoelectric drivers I assumed this set needed some run-in. After burn-in I definitely found out that I was right. Other than that, all of my listening impressions came using the silver nozzle as I simply like it better. Also, I use flac or better files stored in my devices primarily using UAPP ( USB Audio Player Pro).

EW300 quick sound report​

Isuppose I was expecting something closer to the EW200 but what I got was a slightly warmer, more cultivated & polished sound in my opinion. I still hear that DNA in the overall sound, just more refined. I’d say it has a warm/neutral tonal color. I’m a little on the fence about sound signature but I’d say it’s almost a W-shaped iem, maybe U-shaped too. It has a lifted bass shelf, and the midrange is nicely forward without going boxy, glaring, sibilant, or artificial sounding, while the treble isn’t too emphasized for its own good. It’s a nice tuning with a dynamically balanced and energetic sound and good levels of macro-dynamics. I find the EW300 to have a crisp sound with peppy transients and good note weight. More like lean-lush than heavy weighted, but each note has actual density. Certainly, an upgrade over the EW200 and possibly a fantastic side grade to the Simgot EA500LM with a few caveats to consider.

I am very impressed by this brand and what they’ve done once again using multiple different driver types. Each driver works in tandem with the others promoting each driver’s strong points. I should also state that the sound is very clean across the board with great clarity. Clean in a lean-lush and sculpted way with adequate musicality. Not in an analytical and dry way. Does that make sense? You have sculpted note outlines without the fuzz which so often adds almost a haze upon the crest of notes, at least on some sets. Not on the EW300. Is it perfect? Absolutely not, there are certainly issues with this set. However, is it good enough to be considered among some of the best under $100? There ya’ go, that’s the right question.

Condensed Sound Between the 20’s​

Let’s do a quick rundown of the sound between the 20’s shall we. So, the bass has a strong emphasis with a deep extension and nice rumble along with a nice transient response which helps it to have a good and solid impact. Not so much that it takes over the whole spectrum, but enough to warm it up a bit. The midrange is crisp-over-smooth, effortlessly clean, with just enough snap and abrasive edge when needed. I hear very good details for such a tuning with good separation as the sound comes through open & airy. The treble doesn’t lack sparkle, but it also isn’t forced brightness. Just enough to add some luster to the spectrum. I hear good extension past 8k and good secondary harmonics, nothing egregiously splashy either. Again, detail retrieval is solid, Imaging is great outside of bass heavy tracks, and the soundstage is above average. Really a nicely crafted tuning. I am very impressed how Simgot is able to intelligibly and fluently combine these drivers with such cohesion. What a fun and very talented set this is!

Note: tthe graph below shows “Red” and “Pink”. The red represents the “Silver Nozzle” while the pink represent ts the “Gold Nozzle”.

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Bass Region​

One thing I loved about the EW200 was that tight and punchy bass. Well, the EW300 takes that punchy nature and scales it up a bit with a more impactful, well textured, fast and dense bass replay. The low-end has a tight decay for a bass shelf with roughly 10-11 db’s in emphasis. I hear a harder edge to bass notes rather than something pillowy or soft. The crest of each note is clean (depending on the track) for a larger bass and does so with good note definition. This is not the type of bass which sounds like a hammer wrapped in cotton. Note edges have a rigid and robust quality which gives the EW300 that energetic, deep, and droning vibrance. The sub-bass takes the brunt of the low-end emphasis with a forward and firm rendering of this region followed by a mid-bass with plenty of fullness and a meaty boom when called upon. The low-end does fall into the midrange a bit yet doesn’t steal the midrange clarity in the process. No veil, no warm haze and no mud. This set really does have a nice bass region folks. Perhaps some would like an even snappier bass but for the head bobbing quantity… I found this to be a very mature experience. Really a very nicely done bass.

Sub-bass​

The sublevels of the bass carry a constrained, tense, forward, and haptic vibrance. It’s a moist sub-bass with a contained forcefulness. I hear good control with very nice speed & no extra hanging fat. No loose and lagging harmonics or resonances either on the EW300. Of course, the sub-bass is on the meaty side and so there’s definitely some tracks which bring on a hair too much fullness ultimately carrying over into the mid-bass. Some may not like this kind of bulbous solidity, but by-and-large I am loving what I’m hearing. It’s taut, unyielding, with a certain control to the sound and some good ole’ fortified haptic vibration. The sub-bass is extended very nicely into the lowest of lows yet without truly mudding up the mix. Now, after I’ve said all of this, I’d also like to declare that this is not a basshead iem. It’s not at those levels. This is a fun sub-bass which can get very guttural but won’t overtake any area of the mix unless the track specifically emphasizes that. This is a nice distinction. I should also say that there are other sets that can also do this. Not many, but some. This is not some new phenomenon. It’s simply a great character trait of a fine set.

Sub-bass cont… ​

Listening to “Tell Me What’s on Your Mind” by The Decemberists you’ll hear what I’m talking about. This track begins with a deep and rotund vibratory bass line and the EW300 takes this type of low-toned bullishness and reciprocates perfectly. Really a nice and deeply quaking bassline with the EW300 in my ears. Another track is “Better Together (Nightmares on wax mix)” by Jack Johnson. Friends, I love when the bass drops at around 45 seconds and again the EW300 shows off its ability to rumble with a juddering replay. I suppose the depth and low-toned rumble isn’t really the good thing here. I mean, any set can be tuned to run deep. What I enjoy is how that deep haptic shudder sounds controlled with an almost localized force. It’s a nice quality because not only is it big and meaty, but it also doesn’t cast its aftereffects on the rest of the mix. In fact, in both of those tracks the rest of the melody sounds perfectly separated. It’s just clean friends.

Mid-bass​

The mid-bass is the type which does gain some heft from the sub-bass, but not to the point of rendering the mid-bass ill defined. I hear a nicely contoured mid-bass which doesn’t come across as though it’s one-noted to my ears. The mid-bass has some good slam with enough lift in this region to replay just about any genre really well. Not too much, never overbearing, not sloppy and not the type which creates a veil either. I hear an atmospheric mid-bass with solid timbre and tonality. More organic to my ears. Yet also the mid-bass doesn’t shy away from quicker bass passages. Of course there is a point where the speed of a track may be too much for the EW300’s to handle, but I haven’t really heard that yet. For the most part the mid-bass falls right into line and takes what the song is giving it. You could call it “mature fun” where there never seems to be a loss of control.

Mid-bass cont…​

The mid-bass has enough fullness and borrows from the sub-bass to really make bass guitars come across dirty and mean. “Groove” by Ray Wylie Hubbard is a track I always go to, and for good reason. This track shows me how controlled the note outline will be, how much brute strength and vigor a set has, along with how full it can sound. “California” by CMAT is another deep and full bass guitar that the EW300 replays very well with enough meat to sound satisfying but not enough to throw off the timbre. Kick drums also come across nicely as they have that pointed snap at attack. It’s a wet attack followed closely by that hollow and resonant boom in the track “Billie Jean” by Weezer. Just a fun sound that hits nicely.

Downsides of the Bass Region ​

Without question plenty of folks would rather that the bass region not be as lifted. However, I do feel it’s tastefully done. Not quite basshead with a 10db shelf, but definitely not bass-lite either. That said, I know plenty of hobbyists who much prefer an even more agile, swift, and concentrated bass that isn’t boosted as much. I’d also say that the EW300 could use a hint better note definition in the mid-bass as well. Still, panning out and looking at the EW300’s bass as a whole… I am impressed at how they were tuned.

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Midrange​

The mids on the EW300 seem to be in a very nice place within the sound field. Not too forward, yet not recessed either. The EW300 does a nice job of creating equal parts smooth and crisp which sound refined in comparison to the EW200. Really lovely for vocals of both male and female as the midrange carries solid timbre that doesn’t come across as artificial or too colored. It’s a natural timbre with just enough warmth against the neutrality. I would’ve thought there would be many more instances of metallic notes, or notes plagued by planar timbre, but I was clearly wrong. On some tracks those characteristics show up but they are few and far in between. The thing which I love hearing is the crispness of this midrange without going artificial. It’s a realistic crispness, some edginess. I believe the mids are crisp-over-smooth yet not without some smoothness if that makes sense. Detail retrieval is fantastic along with very nice clarity. I hear a unsullied midrange with a glossy and vibrant presence from borrowed energy from the treble region creating a very vivid sound. Micro-dynamics are evident as subtle volume shifts and subtleties within my music can be picked up nicely leading to solid micro-details, with a few caveats that I’ll talk about later. Macro-dynamics come through well from the uplift in the sound which makes for an exciting listening experience. I would call the midrange engaging with an immersive soundstage, great separation, great clarity, and solid timbre, all the while not lacking in musicality and tunefulness as some analytical sets can.

Lower-midrange​

The low-mids do borrow some weight and warmth from the bass region and comes across a hair recessed. Having said that, I don’t feel that this “recession” is a knock against the tuning. Just an artifact of it. In my mind the low-end does the low-mids a favor by adding just enough note body and presence to where the recession isn’t even a problem. Males come through with good authority to their vocals. One example of this is in the track “Rome” by Dermot Kennedy. His voice is very gruff, edgy, and somewhat deep in pitch and the EW300 makes him sound awesome. This set gives his voice some dimension, a certain roundness, or a 3D quality which pronounces the inflections in his voice. It’s all in the tuning folks because if this set was any warmer or smoother than those inflections wouldn’t have nearly the presence. I would assume anyways. Another track is “Bluebird Singing” by John Vincent III. John’s voice is slightly more melodic, whimsical and smooth sounding yet also kind of zesty with an unpolluted or untainted and clear diction. Yes, there is some crispness, but it is never abrasive, but rather it’s glass-lined and clear. To put it in a much easier way, the EW300 bolsters every good quality of his voice. Men sound good on this set with a substantial and sturdy note body that’s authoritative and realistic, while at the same time they aren’t too full or too smooth to sound articulate and clean. Instruments follow this trajectory to-the-tee in this region.

Upper-Midrange​

The upper midrange comes through more vivacious, more forward, but also less full sounding. Perhaps there is some glare on the right track but mostly this region behaves. Certainly not as bright as the EA500LM but even more detailed in my opinion. I hear clear separation of instruments with very nice imaging, nice layering, texture to notes, and obviously good clarity. Females come across shimmery with a moist and dense note body that also has plenty of vibrance. It’s a nice combo and one which makes for good vocals. Maybe not 100% authentic to life, but good. Usually, I like females with a bit more body to their voice, but I can’t help but enjoy what Simgot did here. For a technical set I really do like how emotional it can sound. Just a very nice mix of fine-lined details and density. Females like Lauren Daigle in the track “You Say” is a song that I wouldn’t have thought would sound nice with this set. However, the EW300 adds texture to her already husky sweet as voice with a wetted note delivery and intonation to her voice. The EW300 does well at mixing harmony, vibrance, and forwardness while also not skimping on actual note mass. Females sound very nice listening with the EW300, from my perspective anyways.

Downsides to the Midrange​

To me the midrange is very well done for $69 and should make a great set for those who like a solid midrange performance. However, this hobby is so very subjective, and I’d be a fool to think that everyone will be down with this sound. Also, there are sets which specialize in the midrange and vocals which would be a better option for mid-centric lovers. Fans of that warm, thick, and truly emotional type sound are probably not going to fully enjoy how articulate and even analytical the EW300 can be. Yes, it has a musical flare, but it isn’t that milky rich type sound. There are also moments where the timbre isn’t perfectly spot-on. You’ll hear some edginess that may not agree with you. I happen to think that it sounds great but also, I love just about every sound signature that’s out there. The midrange borrows some luster from the treble region which does uplift the sound and so the midrange can be a hint bright or glaring on certain tracks. Certainly not to the degree as something like the Simgot EA500, but it is there from time to time, nonetheless. Also, you do get some planar style timbre from time to time. That metallic type of sound mixed with the liveliness of the piezo which honestly isn’t perfectly natural. It’s good for what it is but do keep that in mind.

It’s good friends…​

Having said all of that, I think Simgot did a wonderful job making a detail rich sound that doesn’t really offend while keeping a fine-lined crispness that articulates every subtle modulation within the sound and every up & down volume shift very well. It’s tight in its transients, speedy, agile, and very ductile as the EW300 can keep up with even fast or more complicated tracks. I hear very nice texture and good layering for an immersive type listen. The kicker is that all of this articulation and energetic replay all comes in a crystal clear and warmer style sound. Just very engaging. It’s good friends.

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Treble Region​

This is a treble which doesn’t seek to offend. It is not a super bright treble region, but it doesn’t lack brilliance. There is definitely a balance going on here with the bass region. Again, we have another very well detailed playback with solid resolution, some good bite to treble notes with a crispy sound that adds some texture and crunch to my music. I wouldn’t call this a treble heads dream or anything but the planar and piezo team up to offer some solid note definition. Using the silver nozzle of course. So maybe not a treble heads’ dream, but it is for those who enjoy a good and sparkly treble that won’t fatigue most listeners.

Uplifts without going artificial​

I also hear some very good extension past 10k with brighter harmonics in the upper air regions. Having this adds some air and openness to the overall sound but also adds some width to the stage along with some dimension to the sound. Having that air between instruments is vital for stuff like separation of instruments, detail retrieval etc. Very similar to the EW200 yet just more refined, crisper, more revealing too. I found the EW200 a bit brighter and loud in my ear where the EW300 dials that back but instead adds more talented drivers to create better note delivery. Cleaner, finer details, fine-lined precision over the smoother and brighter EW200. What I enjoy is the warmth lower in the spectrum which fluently transitions into this semi-brite treble region for a very cohesive overall delivery. I know I’ve said that a lot (the word cohesion) but I cannot help it. Folks this set is $69 and somehow Simgot absolutely nailed combining these three drivers with almost no odd timbre, weird peaks, scratchiness, grain, or any treble tizz. The treble is very good and one of the best in the price point if you are looking for something which can bring out the minutiae within your music while also impacting the rest of the mix in a positive way. This treble uplifts without going artificial or without it feeling like forced resolution.

Examples​

Another thing that the EW300 treble has going for it is the speed with which it can maneuver around my music and even complicated tracks. The planar and priezo seem to be able to take any track with ease. Now, at times in some brighter and more congested songs you can get some mishmash of treble tizz. But that’s more an artifact of the recording. However, give the EW300 a good recording like Billy Strings track “Ice Bridges” and you’ll hear the EW300 resolve the lightning-fast banjo without breaking a sweat. Or the track “The Hardest Part” by Washed Out. This is another track with a ton of treble activity which really shows off the EW300’s ability to separate even in the face of a deep and bulbous bass. Everything is partitioned off and images so well on this song. The song “Magnetic Fields, Pt. 1” by Jean Michel Jarre is perhaps one of the best treble test tracks in planet earth for electronic treble, you can thank me later. Okay, I may have exaggerated a bit, but it’s nice. It comes with loads of treble hitting from every direction. Listen as the EW300 misses absolutely nothing. All electronic beats that come through crystal clear while other sets in the price point simply sound like a mishmash of colliding treble tizz. I’m telling you, each note is concise, direct in its purpose, well controlled and the timbre sounds nice to my ears.

Folks, I love what Simgot has done here. For $69 they crafted a treble experience that is very good, great clarity, crisp, with good bite to notes while also having actual note body. I’d say it comes close to that of the Supermix4 for about half the price.

Downsides to the Treble Region ​

Listing out some issues I’d first say that not everyone enjoys a crisp and even close to bright treble. There are many who are sensitive to that. Putting on the gold nozzle will help to an extent, but I just think that there will be those who won’t enjoy the output and emphasis in the EW300’s treble region. Those types who really love a warmer and darker treble will probably want to keep looking. Granted, I honestly don’t consider this a super bright treble. The EA500, EA500LM, EA1000, EW200 all had brighter treble displays than the EW300. Beyond that, I honestly don’t feel there is any other blatant faults with the EW300’s treble other than some moments of slightly edgy timbre. However, those moments also came from tracks which are inclined towards that edginess. So, take it for what you will but I am happy with the playback in this region. Very good Simgot!

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Technicalities​

Soundstage​

As I listened, one of the first things I noticed was the expansive stage. I wouldn’t call it the best in the price point, but it’s well laid-out. I hear a wide stage which is helped by the extension going both ways. The deeper sub-bass and the airiness up top do help to stretch the stage in a psycho-acoustic manner. Height is also very full to my ears. Now, the sound field isn’t pushed back as an oval in front of me but instead it’s all around me. Intimate to a degree as in “close to the listener”, yet big in all directions. Also, depth plays a big role in this. I hear good layering of sounds as the front to back sound field has evident distance there. So, depth is pretty good too. All in all, I like the stage. It is immersive, mesmeric in its attempt at 3D-like imagery. Again, it may not be class leading but it’s a great quality to have.

Separation / Imaging​

I’ve already spoken of the EW300’s ability to separate both instruments and vocals very well. Obviously in tracks that are simply too congested you may have a problem distinguishing good and distinct separation. But for the most part the EW300 is speedy enough, resolves well enough, is clear and clean enough, with a tight enough transient attack through decay which leads to good separation. Also, in ridiculously heavy bass jams you may have a bit of a masking issue but also, who is seeking out perfect technicalities on a super heavy bass track? The answer to that is… nobody. Imaging walks the same line as separation. Each instrument has its own placement, space, and each has some roundness to it. Much will depend on the track but by-and-large the EW300 performs well with imaging and layering.

Detail Retrieval​

This is a highly technical set folks. It just is. Yes, it has some semblance of musicality (which I love) but for the most part you are looking at a very resolving sound. Detail retrieval is an obvious by-product of such a tuning. Not just the tuning either as the drivers used really help in this regard. Micro-details are easy to distinguish, again, fine lines, tight transients, agile and rapid note delivery, good separation, wider stage, and simply a non-veiled sound altogether really helps to bring out the subtleties.

Comparisons​

Note: I just want to establish that I am not going to complete a super in-depth comparison. These will be quick and general overview of each set. I do this because I have a scheduled date for publishing, and I don’t want to o ershoot that. Also, my reviews are already too long, and comparisons can be anywhere for 800 words to 2000 words depending on how much explaining needs done. Also, this will not be a duel to the death. I don’t do that folks. You guys can establish for yourself which is better, and I will likely tell you what I prefer but I’m not doing this to crown any set. I do these comparisons only to help explain the iem I’m reviewing.

Simgot EW200 ($40)​

I reviewed the Simgot EW200 (EW200 Review) some time last year and I was overjoyed at how special this iem was across the board. I instantly and secretively dubbed it the best iem under $50. It wasn’t even a tough decision. Now, the EW200 is a single DD iem with one 10 mm SCP diaphragm and one of the best builds under $100. Just gorgeous folks. It is a complete package of a tuning and one I was happy to review.

Differences​

For one, both sets are made from the exact same mold. Meaning, size and shape are identical. However, the EW200 only has one dynamic driver compared to the EW300’s tribrid implementation. Both sets are made entirely of alloy, the same materials used. I’d probably say that the EW300 is the better-looking set but that is completely subjective as I could easily see someone liking the EW200 more. One extra little attribute that the EW300 has that the EW200 doesn’t have is tuning nozzles. I do think this is a very nice addition to any iem and I feel something akin to the gold nozzle of the EW300 would have helped the EW200 a lot for some folks (not me, I love that set). I think the EW300 comes with a better cable, and it comes with an actual carrying case whereas the EW200 comes only with a soft felt pouch.

Sound Differences​

As far as sound differences, the two of these iems sound very similar in overall tonality other than the EW200 comes in a bit hotter, brighter, while also being a bit smoother overall up top. The bass of the EW300 digs deeper with a lower pitched drone along with a more impactful and harder hitting bass region. The midrange is more forward on the EW300 but less edgy and abrasive. It’s cleaner in the EW300, more detailed, better layering and a more spacious sound. The treble of the EW200 is brighter, less crisp and less treble bite. I find that Simgot took what the EW200 was and refined it in the treble region. You can really tell when you hear the resolve of the EW300 along with the density and body to its notes in comparison. Detail retrieval is better on the EW300, better separation, Imaging, layering, and the stage is vaster. All by small margins but small margins are what we are paying for.

Final thoughts on this comparison ​

I hate to write a comparison that is so one-sided. I spent a total of about an hour and fifteen minutes comparing in my most comfortable chair and in each category, it was the EW300 who came out in top for me. That said, this takes nothing away from what the EW200 is. For the price you’d be very hard pressed to find something that is flat-out-better. However, the EW300 is ane exact upgrade in all ways.

Note: The graph below only features the gold nozzle variant as I could not find a comparison graph using the silver nozzle, unfortunately.

Tanchjim 4U ($70)​

What an awesome set. I haven’t reviewed this set as I bought it simply to enjoy. I’m sure I will at some point, but I have too much of a backlog at this point. Anyways, the 4U is a single dynamic driver earphone which consists of a dual chamber design and a 10 mm LCP diaphragm which can be adjusted by the circuit filter system with a screwdriver. Truly a special set and one that is going to be tough for the EW300.

Differences ​

First off, the 4U takes a more ergonomic shape (for me anyways) but they both seat very well in my ears. Both are made of all alloy. Also both sets can be adjusted with the EW300’s tuning nozzles and the 4U’s filter system on the underside of the Shells. Both are truly gorgeous, but I feel more folks would probably like the 4U’S frosted zinc alloy and Apple-esque design. I actually like the EW300 a bit more, but that’s me. Both are beautifully designed. So far, a tie. I do like the cable on both sets though the EW300 has a bit more fatness. The EW300 comes with a carrying case where the 4U does not.

Sound Differences ​

I find the EW300 to be a hair warmer (very slight margin), but also more resolving to a degree as well. Honestly, the 4U is an uncolored sound with a very linear approach against the dynamic presentation of the EW300. This is truly a preference battle. Both are very good at what they do, and I enjoy both sets greatly for different reasons. That said, macro-dynamics are bigger on the EW300 with better definition to the 4U’s more analog sound. The bass hits with more impact on the EW300, harder edges, more round notes, deeper in pitch while the 4U has a subtle softness to it, but both sets have decent definition. The midrange on both sets is very nice but the 4U is smoother overall. I find the EW300 has better clarity, more crispness, as well as better layering and separation of instruments. I’d say the 4U is more natural, organic sounding while the edginess of the piezo does come through in the EW300. Both sets have a certain air in their sound as well. They both are more open sounding and almost effervescent. The treble of the EW300 and 4U are both extremely clear, clean, precise, and extended. The 4U is a pinch brighter with a touch more brilliance but the EW300 has that bite and treble punch that the smoother 4U doesn’t have. I feel the EW300 has better detail retrieval, better instrument separation, layering is a touch better as well and the soundstage has a more 3D quality. However, both are outstanding at their prices.

Final thoughts on this comparison ​

I realize that this looked like another EW300 win, but I promise you I love them both. They both offer a different approach to sound. Neither is better. One does it one way and the other does it a different way. Both are easily worth the money. For me personally, I do prefer the Simgot EW300 a bit more. Maybe that is honeymoon phase? I don’t know. However, if you get a chance to own either of them, I don’t think you can go wrong.

Note: once again the graph below shows the “Gold” nozzle for the EW300 rather than the “Silver” nozzle.

Simgot EA500LM ($90)​

I’ve called the EA500LM the best iem under $100 for quite some time. I reviewed this set last year (EA500LM Review) and I still adore the sound. This is truly the battle that the EW300 is going to have a problem with. The EA500LM is a single dynamic driver earphone with one 2nd generation 10mm liquid magnesium dynamic driver which sits I side of a dual cavity. Folks, everything about this set screams premium quality and the price is very nice.

Differences ​

For one, both sets are roughly the same size even though the EW300 has three drivers packed in. Both are once again made of all alloy. Both are beautifully designed and both are stunning in the ear. However, for me the EA500LM is simply the better looking iem. That gun metal coloration with hints of browns and the simple logo is just too good. I think they are both very nice to look at but the EA500LM is a step up purely from a design standpoint. The EA500LM and the EW300 both come with the exact cable, exact tips, and the exact same carrying case. Both sets utilize tuning nozzles as well. Lastly, the EA500LM will run you about $20 more to own it and so you may have to have an internal discussion with yourself if that is worth it.

Sound Differences ​

To begin, the EW300 has a slightly warmer coloration to it while the EA500LM does have a neutral sound yet with w bright hue to it. I find the EA500LM and the EW300 both take a more natural approach though the EA500LM edges the EW300 out just a tad due to some slight planar timbre at times. The EA500LM is more cohesive simply due to the fact that it has only one driver instead of three DIFFERENT drivers like on the EW300. Now, the EW300 does have a better balance across the mix. The EW300 has more of a crisp sound while the EA500LM leans smoother while still providing some pointed crispness when needed.

Between the 20’s ​

The low-end of the EW300 has a deeper rumble, tighter, slams harder while the EA500LM does have the slightest bit of softness to its bass impact. Don’t get me wrong the EA500LM has an awesome bass, but the EW300 just edges it out in my opinion. Looking at the midrange the EA500LM sounds more natural, just as clean sounding but also smoother which does provide better vocals by a slight margin. Instruments sound a bit more authentic to life. However, the EW300 edges out the EA500LM in detail retrieval, instrument separation, but both show off layering of sounds very well. The EA500LM midrange sits a hair more forward as well. The treble of the EW300 has more of a concise edge to it while being crisper and with better note definition. However, the EA500LM has the more brilliant and bright sounding treble with slightly better treble extension. Both provide good air to the sound, and both have a speedy treble region. The EW300 has a planar and a piezo taking in the treble region and they simply provide better note distinction, better clarity too. Though you also get a hint of that odd timbre from time to time whereas the EA500LM is all natural. Perhaps a hair bright for some folks, but basically the timbre is wonderful. I feel detail retrieval is ever-so-slightly better on the EW300, transients come and go a pinch quicker, while the EA500LM is the more musical set, more melodic and has the more energetic and dynamic sound. The soundstage is big on both sets, and I find them both to have a 3D affect. Now, layering of sounds is good on both sets and the EW300 slightly edges out the EA500LM in instrument separation.

Final thoughts on this comparison ​

I love them both and couldn’t choose which I would say is the better buy. I really am divided. Which is saying a lot for the EW300! I feel the EA500LM is one of, if not thee best set money can buy under $100. You have your Artii R1’s of the world (Artti R1 Review) and a few others but it is a beast of a single DD. So, I guess what I’m saying is that the EW300 is right there with the best. It really is friends. The EA500LM is a bit smoother and more musical in nature whereas the EW300 leans a hint more analytically inclined. Both have touches of both qualities which is probably why I love them both so much.

Further comments: I told you these would be ridiculously generalized comparisons. Believe me I’d love to sit down and list out every track, what I heard and how I came to all conclusions. That would be a great joy for me. Maybe one day I’ll upload my notes. This set alone was 10.5 pages of notes. I give you the abridged version in all ways. The point is, I’m sorry these comparisons aren’t as in depth as I’d like. I really do have a word count I try to stay below.

Is it worth the asking price? ​

Absolutely the EW300 is worth the asking price! I can’t understand why Simgot chose to sell it so low. When I first got this set, I posted a 1st Impressions post on Facebook, and I had zero idea what the price would be. I must’ve gotten 20 messages (Facebook messenger) about what the price is, as though I knew it but was holding back… Lol. My answer was that I didn’t know but probably around $90 to $119. That was my best guess. Now, fast forward a week or two and I see that it’s being sold at… what!… $69!!? What?! Folks, I’m being 100% direct with you here. The Simgot EW300 is worth every penny. Yeah, I know, there’s a sea of iems in the price point. I know because I’ve reviewed most of the or I own them. Ya I’ve heard many of them and I feel the EW300 is probably one of the best buys for MY money. I don’t want to speak for you and everyone’s different. Shoot, you may hate the sound, the look, the everything. However, looking at this set from a purely subjectively objective perspective I am so extremely impressed by what Simgot has done. Give yourselves a pat on the back Simgot, you earned it.

The Why… ​

Because the build quality is very good. The all-alloy shells with a mirror polish makes for a beautiful design. It’s solidly built in a way that screams “premium” yet lands squarely in the budget category. The design may not be for everyone, but you cannot knock how simple and also elegant the look is. You have two working tuning nozzles, tuning foams as well to further dial in the sound and all accessories are if high quality. Also, we are talking about a tribrid iem for under $70! Who does that!? However, that sound is why we are here, and that sound is why the EW300 is worth the hype and worth the price. The bass digs deep, hits hard, well defined, clean, and it handles complicated tracks well. The mids are very nice for vocals while at the same time is very technical in nature. The treble is just bright enough, it has bite, it has body to notes, I hear good crispness and good extension too. A very nice mix of musicality and technicalities if you ask me. Great for detail retrieval, awesome separation, good layering, and a very good stage. Yes, it has subtle subjective gripes, but what doesn’t? Yes, it’s worth the asking price.

Ratings (0-10)​

Note: all ratings are based upon my subjective judgment. These ratings are garnered against either similarly priced sets or with similar driver implementations or styles with the unique parameters of my choosing. In the case of the Simgot EW300 ratings below, that would be $40-$90 iems of any driver configuration. Please remember that “ratings” don’t tell the whole story. This leaves out nuance and a number of other qualities which make an iem what it is. A “5-6” is roughly average and please take into consideration the “lot” of iems these ratings are gathered against. $40-$90 US iems of any kind is a huge scope of sets, and it’s also extremely competitive. It should mean something to see a rating above a “9.0”, in my opinion. My ratings are never the same and each set of ratings tells a different story. Each time you read one of my ratings will be unique to that review. Basically, I create a Rating that makes sense to me.

Aesthetic ​

–Build Quality: 9.6 Built extremely well.

–Look: 9.2 Great design but not for everyone?

–Fit/Comfort: 9.6 Good for me, not for everyone though.

–Accessories: 8.9

–Overall: 9.3

Sound Rating ​

–Timbre: 9.0 Organic for a $70 tribrid.

–Bass: 9.5 Great Bass!

–Midrange: 9.3 Controlled, engaging, clean, detailed.

–Treble: 9.8 Clean, brilliant, detailed, extended.

–Technicalities: 9.7 Great technically across the board.

–Musicality: 8.9 Very musical for the tuning.

–Overall: 9.4

Ratings Summary:​

The ratings above have been conducted between the Simgot EW300 against any and all iems ranging between $40 and $90. If you didn’t know, that’s a huge swath of iems. Alot of those iems are absolute bangers! Obviously, the real fight for the EW300 is closer to that $80 to $90 mark where the iems get a lot better in my opinion. However, looking at the ratings it’s pretty clear that I feel the EW300 is one of the best you can buy in that range. During this ratings period, I had about 12 different iems in front of me. I do quick listens, quick notes, quick grades and so I beg you to take this for a grain of salt. I’ve said it a hundred times before that ratings don’t tell the whole story and are a bad way to assess any iem or audio device. They need updated every couple months and they show nothing of nuance. I do it because I’m supposed to. Anyways, there really isn’t much I’d change here. I could go a point here or there, but in reality... these ratings are pretty much locked in. I’m sure I’ll hear from a couple of you, but I’d like to dispel any of that now.

Explain Yourself! ​

The rating which will always be an issue is the “Bass” rating. I gave it a “9.5” for how clean, deep, speedy, and impactful it is while keeping such nice definition. I could see bassheads saying I’m full of it. Conversely, I could see those who enjoy a much less emphasized bass, even snappier, more lie a good BA bass not vibing with my rating. Another is the “Treble” rating. Yes, I gave this set a “9.8” rating against any treble of any set from $40 to $90. That is saying alot. There were a few which stood next to it but a 9.8 out of 10 is pretty darn good. Still, those who can’t stand an even semi-bright treble will obviously not agree with me. To be honest, I explain this stuff because we are all so different and because I was asked to do ratings. Always there will be some ratings which make zero sense to somebody. I just want to urge you to never give any weight to any rating system you ever see. Always a grain of salt. Too many variables, too much subjectivity, and way too many iems coming to market everyday for any ratings to make sense for any length of time. With the exception of Kilo-Buck sets.

Conclusion ​

To conclude my full written review of the Simgot EW300, I want to first thank the good people of Simgot for providing the Simgot EW300 in exchange for a full review and feature at Mobileaudiophile.com. I have had an absolute blast reviewing this set folks. It’s been a joy. I get so much gratification from writing my thoughts down and hoping they help you. That joy wouldn’t have been realized without Simgot. First off, they make the best earphones for their respective price points. They believe in their products and so they don’t ask to pre-read any of my reviews. They’ve never tried to offer money or asked me to skew my words. Never. Always on the up-and-up. I’m just very thankful to them and of course my subjectivity cannot hide my obvious fandom towards Simgot. I promise that these feelings don’t change my words, and I speak from the vantage point of a consumer. Also, I have to thank you for reading this review and clicking the link to get here. Mobileaudiophile.com thanks you too. Every click helps and every minute you spend here helps tremendously. We are trying to get better everyday and cannot do that without you. So, thank you.

Other perspectives ​

Now that you’ve read this review, I hope you will click some more links and check out other reviews of the Simgot EW300. This is such a subjective and personal hobby folks. No two people are exactly alike. We all have different tastes, different likes and dislikes, different gear, different music libraries, and we all haven’t been down the same journey through audio. So, I do hope you take the time to read other thoughts. There are so many amazing reviewers who also want to help and may make it easier for you to find where you want to spend your hard-earned money. With that, I’m done! I hope each of you are doing well and good. Take care, stay as safe as possible and always… God Bless!

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Specification:

• 1DD + 1Planar + 1PZT Tribrid Driver Configuration;
• Impedance: 28Ω±15%Ω;
• Sensitivity: 121dB;
• Frequency response range: 20Hz-20kHz;
• Connector: 0.78mm 2-pin;
• Cable material: High-purity silver-plated OFC;
• Price:70$.

What's in the box:

• IEM itself;
• 2 pin 0.78mm 4 core High-Purity Silver-Plated OFC Cable,1.2m length;
• 3 sets, 6 pairs of eartips (S / M / L);
• Detachable Nozzles;
• Sealed rings;
• Damping foam;
• Carrying case.

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Simgots are V-shaped and tuned according to the Harman-2019 curve, but their sound is quite different from Simgot’s usual tuning, which typically emphasizes the high frequencies. Let me explain why.




Let's start with the bass. It’s impressively rich!



Balance of Tonality
The midrange is handled by a 6mm ring planar driver, which is impressively accurate and naturally mapped midrange. I like the tribrid setup used in the EW300 because each driver is tuned almost to perfection. As a result, the planar driver doesn't sound stiff or have a metallic tint.

Quality > Quantity


Separating, sound stage


Gaming impression

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Simgot EW300 vs Simgot EW200:

vs Simgot EA500LM:



vs BQEYZ Weather Series Cloud

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Disclaimer:​

Good morning, readers! Today we will see together the latest news from Simgot, namely the Simgot EW300 in standard and DSP versions. I think the time has finally come for an heir to the EW200; these in shape definitely recall that model. The Simgot EW300 has maintained the dimensions of the EW200 but inside the driver configuration has completely changed.

To date, I have to say that Simgot is proving capable of producing IEMs with a high quality/price ratio without ever making mistakes in the final result.

I’m not an audiophile; I’m just a guy that likes to test out different IEMs and DACs and spends a lot of time listening to music.

So I’m not going to use super technical words to review it, but I will do my best to describe it.

Tech Specs:​

• Driver configuration: 1 dynamic driver + 1 planar magnetic driver + 1 piezoelectric ceramic driver
• Dynamic driver: 10mm ceramic composite diaphragm dual-chamber dynamic driver
• Planar magnetic driver: 6mm annular magnetic driver
• Impedance: 28Ω±15%(@1 kHz)
• Sensitivity: 121dB/Vrms (@1kHz, silver steel tube&red silicone ring); 119dB/Vrms (@1kHz, golden copper tube&purple silicone ring)
• Frequency response range: 8Hz-40kHz
• Effective frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Connector: 0.78mm 2Pin
• Cable material: high-purity silver-plated OFC
• Plug: 3.5mm (without microphone) or DSP (with microphone)

Packaging:​

First look
The packages are distinguished by the colors they have; in my case, I am missing the HBB version. The silver box is the Simgot EW300 DSP version, while the black one has the standard version.

The content of the two packages is exactly identical and only the cable changes. The accessories are always very complete:

• Hard case
• Classic or DSP cable
• Extra tuning filters
• Tuning sponge
• Nozzle gaskets
• Tips type 07
• manuals and QC

07 Tips
The cable is the usual one already seen in other models; as for the DSP cable, they decided to move the chip not on the connector but in the middle of the cable, reducing the bulk on the Type C of the phone. An excellent choice to minimize the risk of breaking something by putting the phone in your pocket. The tips are the usual 07 model, which in my opinion is excellent but there are better choices for this model. Included we also find tuning sponges, nozzle gaskets, and a nozzle for gaming. By providing you with the tuning sponges, Simgot is very happy if you do DIY tests. The range of accessories is very rich in any case.

Design/Build quality:​

Great looking IEMS
The design is reminiscent of the one already seen on the EW200; starting from this base, they have slightly elaborated the aesthetics of the Simgot EW300, which in fact sports faceplates with symbols, respectively a cross and a heart. The finish of the standard ones is mirror chrome like the EW200, while the DSP version is painted matte black, except for the part on the symbols, which is glossy black. To be honest, the finish of the black ones has a more premium look to my eyes but it could be subject to chipping of the paint over time. There are pros and cons for both versions.

Standard driver
In terms of quality, I don’t see a difference in the choice of materials, but the shell is obtained from CNC machining of a block of high density. alloy. I honestly believe that the alloy is really high density because you can feel the weight. It doesn’t have a light shell like the Kefine Delci. It’s not a problem because they are absolutely not heavy and annoying. If the dimensions are the same, however, the nozzle has become interchangeable and allows modifications. On the shell, we can see two ventilation holes located in the front and rear parts of the drivers.

Initial sound impression:​

Simgot EW300 Macro
Simgot does not disappoint expectations; lately they hit every new release and this is yet another confirmation that they know how to make IEMs that sound good. With the new hybrid configuration with 1DD, 1 Planar, and 1PTZ at a price of 70 USD, it is a real miracle. There are not many manufacturers capable of a similar price and a similar configuration. Perhaps the only company that can compete with them is Celest.

As soon as you put them in your ears, you can notice their musicality, energy, and perfect balance between the frequencies. Unlike usual, they have contained themselves on the high frequencies, pushing the lows a little more. The result is a sound signature that tends to be natural with a touch of warmth that adds thickness to the notes.

Equipment used for testing the above:​

Device:

• OSX
• Poco M4 Pro

Software:

• Amazon Music UHD 24bit 96kHz

DAC:

• Simgot DEW4X (great synergy)
• Fosi DS2 2024 (really good)
• Hidizs S9 Pro Plus (not really impressive)
• Fiio KA17 (better bass)
• Fosi SK02 (more brillance)
• Simgot DSP (stage, sound, and mids improvement)

Comfort & Fit:​

As for comfort, the Simgot EW300 is identical to the EW200. The mold is the same and has the same characteristics. Even when performing tip rolling, the tips that are most comfortable for me are the same ones I had previously used on the EW200.


Simgot EW300 360° Reel

Tips Rolling?​

Tips Rolling
Honestly, the stock tips are more than enough but if you have other models at home of tips to try, it is free. I decided to mount the SS20 as on the EW200 and honestly, they seem perfect to me. I also tested the EPZ M100 and the Divinus Velevet but those that help the stage the most are the SS20. If you want even more defined bass, the M100 is certainly excellent. As for the Divinus Velvet, they did not seem particularly suitable to me.

Tuning Nozzles:​

At first glance, the difference seems only in the color; the internal filters have a very slight difference in the mesh. The stock one should be the tuning intended by Simgot as “Golden 2023,” which is a variant of the gold one, which is the “gaming nozzle,” which is nothing more than “H2019.” They look very similar to my ears; the difference is that one marks the V-shape factor more. The preferred one is without a doubt the silver one. If you want to hear some extra difference, you have to play with the tuning sponges. Maybe since putting 3 pairs of sponges with the same density, it would have been nice to have different types.

Standard or DSP Version?​

It is not easy to give an answer that is valid for everyone. In my opinion, you have to take into account various aspects to understand which variant is best suited for us. I personally believe I would have purchased the standard version for the simple reason that I have plenty of dongles and I don’t feel the real need to own an IEM with integrated DSP, but if I considered use on the move instead of static use (desk or sitting on the sofa), then the DSP would be extremely convenient for more “free” use. Those who do not own dongles, for example, with 10 USD more, should not worry about buying one to make the most of the Simgot EW300. There are many different situations so there is no correct answer.

In my case, I decided to try them with a balanced cable and surprisingly, although they are able to play very loudly even with a 3.5mm output, with the balanced cable they seem to unlock some hidden dynamics. Personally, I would have liked to see the possibility of choosing the cable with a 4.4mm terminal. If you have the possibility, mount a balanced cable and enjoy!

In terms of sound performance, we are very close. Using the standard version with one ear and the DSP version with the other, I clearly hear more bass in the standard version, and I also notice a slight smoothing of the treble extension. Where the DSP seems to make the The most noticeable difference is the emphasis on the mids, which appear to be more energetic and refined.

Nothing really different to tell the truth; they are not two completely different sounds; in fact, their similarity makes the purchase choice freer. The DSP lacks an app to manage it; it would have been an added value.

*Test performed from the same source, using the same eartips and adjusting the volume to the same levels.

Final sound impression:​

I used them alternately for about 2 weeks to try to capture their differences at their best.

During the “macro lens photoshoot,” I noticed that the differences are not limited to the cable but there is also a very slight physical difference. Removing the nozzles and looking at the front driver part, we notice a different-sized filter but also a slightly different-shaped driver.

However, the version with DSP has a sort of treatment that makes it smoother along the entire spectrum, with particular focus on the mids.

If I really had to make a decision on which one to choose, the DSP version would be the one that retains more detail and raises the quality of the mids to the level that Simgot has accustomed us to.

For a $70 set, the sound quality is really very high; it could easily be a set that goes well over $100.

Bass​

Simgot has finally brought back the bass. The Simgot EW300 has decidedly marked bass, the resolution of the same has a very good texture, and the subbass extends correctly. The sensation of depth contributes to a correct image and structure of the soundstage. On the standard version, the presentation is a bit more “wild,” while on the DSP version, it is softer and more refined.

Mids​

As for the mids, the DSP representation wins over the Standard one. The DSP somehow brings a result that seems more in line with what we are used to with Simgot. You can hear more details, more energy, and above all, they seem positioned more forward than the standard version. The Simgot EW300 Standard seems at times slightly veiled in comparison. The difference is not huge if seen graphically but overall the difference is audible.

Treble​

The Simgot EW300 trebles are extended but do not cause any fatigue. Fortunately, they managed to contain themselves compared to the latest releases, which many have seemed too bright and sometimes too shouty. Simgot has managed to maintain a high level of detail with a good presence of macro and micro details. Despite several hours of listening, I have not noticed annoying peaks except on some tracks and only by raising the volume beyond levels considered safe. If the previous Simgots were too much for you, you finally have an alternative just for you.

Soundstage and Imaging​

Honestly, even here, the Simgot EW300 has proven to be excellent (70 USD) and can compete with much more expensive products. The soundstage develops very well in width and depth, an above-average result for the price range. As for the image, it is more refined on the DSP version but they are both excellent. Simgot has always been capable of 100% refined IEMs and this is one of them. You can perceive the directionality of the sounds; the placement and distinction are precise and clean.

Comparison:​

Comparisons are extremely complex in this case because we are dealing with a hybrid IEM with the price of a single DD. Even among the most expensive hybrids, there are not many that stand out like these EW300.

vs Simgot EW200​

Simgot Ew200
I can say with absolute certainty that we can all consider them an upgrade. The Simgot EW200 is still a reference for single-drive IEMs in that price range. For a slightly higher price, you can now even take home a tri-brid IEM. The EW300 is warmer, the bass is more present and the whole mix is a bit more in line with the tuning that is in fashion today. The Ew300 shows off superior technicality and a more advanced staging ability but it loses a bit of energy that the EW200 had in abundance. They are not exactly the same thing but that is also right. Maybe the tuning could have followed the EW200 more.

vs Simgot EA500LM​

Simgot EA500LM
I don’t think there is any competition between them; they are two products with different properties. The EA500LM driver is very accurate, precise, and sharp, but if you are looking for a 360-degree versatile IEM, then the EW300 is more suitable. They are two different concepts and as such, you cannot take one as a substitute for the other.

There would be comparisons to be made with other hybrids from other brands, such as Celest but currently the EW300 is superior to many products heard today. With such an aggressive price, there is little room for the competition to enter for a slice of the market.

Conclusion:​

I think Simgot has once again nailed the recipe for the almost perfect IEM, although I have to admit that the mids could have been slightly better in terms of transparency and energy. As noted by someone, there is a slight veiling on the mids that is less noticeable on the DSP version. What has always distinguished Simgot has been modified a bit for a more commercial tuning but is still excellent. But in all honesty, there are very few flaws for the price paid. In my opinion, the DSP version sounds better but I like to change dongles often so I will probably use the standard balanced version more. But if you don’t have a dongle, the DSP version is the one that gives you more performance for a small difference of 10 USD.

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Where to buy & more information:​

• Linsoul Site
• Aliexpress Site

My journey with Simgot

Simgot is not one of those brands that never trusted the “Clay Pot” formulae—from their first IEM EA500 Simgot broadcasted in the Audiophile world that they are here to stay. The quality of drivers they provided with the EA500 is almost revolutionary. Then the Fermat came which again redefined the price bracket, after that EM6L and at the end EA500LM. I have hardly seen such a track record of successful releases by one brand in the past (Softears Territory).



I owned EA500LM for quite a while and I was stunned by the number of details it can resolve as well as the imaging capabilities. It might not suit my preferences that well, but it exceeded in the technical aspects for sure. EW300 seems to offer a completely different experience altogether.



Package

Simgot EW300 comes with a huge variety of accessories, take a look at my unboxing video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DC75xu7sYUz/

The quality of the accessories is commendable. The thought they’ve put into packaging is really nice to see.

Simgot EW300 Comes with –

• Red Nozzle
• Pink Nozzle
• Gaskets
• Tuning Foams
• IEMs
• Standard Simgot Cable
• Standard Simgot Carry Case
• 3 Set of Standard Simgot Ear tips

I have seen IEMs come at 5X the price and not include even half of the accessories. It is such a nice gesture from the Simgot to include those tuning nozzles.

Introduction

EARTIPS, NOZZLES & SOURCES

I used this IEM with Divinus Velvet Tips which gave it a good treble experience from the stock ones, although I do like the stock tips since they don’t feel cheap in any way or form.

I also used the red nozzle explicitly to review this IEM since the pink nozzle seemed very tonally disoriented to my ears. Matter of fact it came with the red nozzle attached to the IEM so it’s best to use it as stock according to me.

EW300 do require some serious power. Although most of the modern DAC/AMPs might power it well but it sure does get benefited from a good power source. I explicitly used my Desktop Setups to review this as well as the Moondrop Dawn Pro and it played nice on every device.

PLACEMENT

EW300 seems to be an upgrade to the EW200 which is considered a great value for money IEM under $50. I never actually got the fortune to try one for myself, but I heard highly of that IEM from my friends and fellow reviewers. EW300 is said to have a more relaxed approach to the sound of EW200.

Initial Impression

Sometimes few IEMs make you take a backseat and just think about audio in general. Previously I tried the Letshouer S12 2024 and I was quite surprised since it is a huge leap from the OG S12 that everyone loved (But I didn’t, hence the surprise). Surprisingly I prefer EW300 even more than that set which costs more than 2X the price.

I am not denying that the S12 2024 doesn’t have anything better to offer, it does have few things like tall stage in height and better resolution. But to me these aspects matter very little. I am more interested in the fundamental tuning and the overall presentation where EW300 hit out of the ballpark.

I already uploaded my review on my YouTube Channel. Take a look at it.





Few thoughts regarding my review style and distribution of the price-range

• Good Sounding IEM vs IEM that has no bad things
• There are two kinds of IEMs that I cover mostly. Some sound just straight out good. And some of them sounds OK which might not evoke same excitement in me as the first kind of IEMs, but they do reproduce sound with very low errors. EW300 is one of those IEMs where it might not surprise you with extremely good.
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• How Budget Affects the sound
• I think it is clear now that budget and specially the age of an IEM doesn’t have a direct effect on the sound quality of an IEM. Off course there is a huge correlation between price and sound quality, but it seems to fade away day by day. If we take this IEM into consideration, it wasn’t possible to get this performance (Tonally) at this price few years ago.

OBJECTIVE REVIEW



Overall Presentation

Fun sounding IEM

EW300 is inherently a fun sounding IEM. Although it doesn’t have very exciting treble to offer but the bass performance sure does make this IEM a hint more fun than something that is neutrally tuned.

• The tonality is safe yet fun. If we look at the treble, we can realize how well it took feedback from EA500 and the LM version of the same.
• The sense of timbre is not compromised. Even though it is a colored IEM, I wouldn’t say it is timbre dishonest. As we can see a correlation between neutrally tuned IEM with better timbre characteristics, EW300 is such a joy to listen to.
• No cheap tricks used. Like the sense of detail and resolution is extremely organic. It didn’t use any treble tricks to play with psychoacoustics which might give a better perception of the sound but ultimately losses on the whole presentation of the music.

Subbass

Full sounding – It gives an overall atmospheric sense of weight to the presentation.

Textured – Very well layered and detailed but a bit low on resolution.

Authoratative for the price – The factor of believing that the bass is coming out of a larger driver (In a Psychoacoustical way), is not super believable but I never heard this kind of authoritative subbass from an IEM at this price point.

Excellent sense of organic attack and decay – The note falloffs and emerging of low-end notes are very organic which might not suit a few genres but do sound very organic.

Has that rumble feeling – The extreme low-end which gives the physical sensation of the 20-50hz frequency range is there.

Not overly forward - Unless you called for it EW300 doesn’t magically make every song fun and engaging in the low-end.

Resolution is good for the price


Midbass

It inherits the same quality as I described in the sub-bass section.

Not as textured as the subbass where I can find it a bit blunted on some mixes.

It is thumpy enough to pull a few genres like Digital Music and EDM whereas it goes well with Pop and Rock at the same time.

Attack and decay are natural although I would’ve liked less decay in the bass since it carries the aftertaste of the well-implemented sub-bass.

No overuse or over extension of the mid-bass to cause any bloating in the midrange. The bass had very little effect in the midrange.

The mid-bass is very balanced in the mix where it not only compliments the sub-bass but also performs extremely well with the upper registers too.

A bit less in resolution which is not something a beginner would notice but it is evident enough to want that extra clarity in the resolution of the mid-bass.



Lower-Mids

Lower mids are very natural in the mix. It does not promote a warmth presentation, nor does it cause any anemic nature of the lower-mids. Everything sounded very coherent and well put out while being very natural.

Well textured lower-mids not only gave the lower-mids a very authentic sense of presentation which we didn’t got in the mid-bass, but it also resolves a bit better too.

No nasalises, or paperyness can be observed here since the upper registers are kind of rough without being harsh, and to my surprise it never got any artificial flavour in the mix.

The lower-mids portray a very balance nature in the mix where it goes well with upper mids, which adds to the whole cohesion factor of the sound.

The male vocals are very open sounding and doesn’t have a one-blob / in the head sensation. They sounded airy and open.

Lushness is there when it must be, in few songs when the male vocals are mixed with a lushness in mind, this IEM adapted every time. But if the track is mixed in a very generic fashion, lushness goes away.



Upper-Mids

The upper-mids are safe throughout the whole range. EW300 never got harsh or sibilant with any songs in my library and believe me I have pretty hot sounding songs. EW300 is very easy for long listening sessions and can listen to female vocals for whole day easily.

A bit of forwardness is missing, which I love and have a personal preference towards it. Thus, not to my liking, female vocals are not spicy enough for me to enjoy and at the same time, it is good for someone who struggles with treble.

Could’ve used a bit of air, since the corresponding treble area which is reasonable for making this region sound spacious is not there for the safe nature of the tonality.

A bit darker than the neutral, which might serve well for few genres like rock and but it is kind of boring at the same time and not in a good way. Again, it might be beneficial if you hate spiciness in the music, and I don’t.



Treble

The treble on the EW300 is not super lively. It is extended but in a safe fashion so that it never hurts the eardrums in any way or form.

The ranges that are reasonable to cause any discomfort for most people are subdued like 8khz.

EW300 is not too dark where I get problem, since there are certain peaks in the FRA which kept the treble engaging.

It is detailed, but it can’t compete with IEMs upwards $120

Sometimes note ends get rounded off, where you can’t hear the trailing edges and note ends very precisely.

EW300 is inherently made for long listening sessions where it stayed on my ears for long hours without having any kind of discomfort.



SUBJECTIVE REVIEW

Soundstage (I don’t care about soundstage)

• Not super wide if we talk about overall spaciousness.
• The depth is not too extended.
• The stereo stage is spacious.
• Yolk-shaped presentation is very noticeable instead of a spherical head stage.

Imaging (Imaging never sounded good in budget IEMs <$300)

• EW300 is very OK for the price in terms of imaging capabilities.
• EA500LM is better in every way if we compare it with the EW300

Resolution

• No Forced Resolution can be observed, the temporal resolution seemed very organic.
• No Treble trickery can be noticed since it is a trend to get more details as an illusion through FRA tricks.
• If we talk about the resolution, it is apt for the price. Not too good and not too bad. It resolves popular genres very well but falls on very high-resolution and complex tracks.

Dynamics

• I was surprised by the dynamics of this IEM. It sounded organic and the transitions were fluid. I enjoyed high dynamic range tracks with zero issues with EW300.
• No overlapping of notes can be noticed, the overall representation is very Organic sounding.

Timber

Timbre reproduction is OK for the price it is coming at. The best thing about timbre reproduction is that it doesn’t sacrifice anything to get edge over other Instruments. Each and every instrument sound OK and good for the price. Drums, Violin, Piano, Saxophone, Guitars all of these instruments got a mellow-down version of their authentic timbre. Which is faithful in the lower registers but a bit colored in the upper half of the FRA graph.



My personal raking of Simgot IEMs (Tonally – Higher is better)

EM6L

EW300

EA500

Fermat’s Last Theorem

EA500LM

Conclusion

This IEM sounds way too good for the price. The maturity it offers at just $70 is exemplary.

Although I might have a craving for more treble but most of the people I know had no problem with this IEM. And truthfully speaking EW300 didn’t surprise me as EA500LM if we talk about technicalities only. But,

I care about tonality and EW300 passed the test with flying colors. If all you want is a budget set that is organic sounding, have a very decent low-end, and midrange – I can’t recommend this IEM enough for the price of $70.

This review focuses on the SIMGOT EW300 standard edition. It’s worth noting there’s also a DSP version and an HBB version, but this review will solely cover the standard edition. You can find the EW300 available at the following non-affiliate link:

https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ew300



Unboxing

The EW300 standard edition comes with a simple yet sufficient accessory package, including 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, a set of small O-rings, a gold-colored nozzle filter, and a 3.5mm cable similar to the one bundled with the EA500 LM. The earpieces themselves feature a sleek, mirror-like finish, but while visually striking, they are prone to fingerprints and potential scratches. Extra care is recommended if you want to maintain their pristine appearance.



Fit & Comfort

With a nozzle diameter of 6.0mm, the EW300 offers a secure and comfortable fit. Once inserted, I found them incredibly comfortable for extended listening sessions, and I hardly noticed they were there, making them suitable for prolonged use.



Sound Signature

The SIMGOT EW300 has a warm-neutral sound signature, characterized by good detail retrieval and an overall pleasing tonality.



Bass
Right off the bat, the sub-bass performance is exceptional, delivering deep, satisfying rumble when the track calls for it without overwhelming the mid-bass. The mid-bass is punchy and detailed, offering an enjoyable slam, especially on bass-heavy tracks. It strikes a fine balance, hitting hard without overshadowing the other frequencies.

Mid-range
The lower mid-range presents a warm, full, and slightly thick character. While male vocals have richness and depth, they could benefit from a bit more clarity and separation to stand out more distinctly. Female vocals, on the other hand, are lively, detailed, and spacious, with a moderate pinna gain that keeps them from sounding harsh or shouty. Overall, the forward mid-range allows for clear vocals and instruments, although the warmth can slightly reduce the clarity of male vocal presentation.

Treble
The treble is the second standout aspect after the bass. It’s clean, detailed, and free from sibilance. While it doesn’t possess a particularly airy quality, it’s incisive and well-defined, bringing a great sense of clarity and sharpness to the high frequencies. This contributes to the EW300’s precise imaging, especially in the upper ranges.



Detail, Separation & Soundstage
In terms of detail retrieval, the EW300 is impressive for its price point, offering a balanced presentation of details without feeling overly analytical. The instrument separation is also noteworthy, allowing for clear distinction between elements of the track, and the soundstage provides enough space for instruments and vocals to breathe, enhancing the overall listening experience.

Silver vs Gold Nozzle
The gold nozzle adds some extra bass and warmth to the sound while taming the upper mid-range. However, for my taste, it made the sound too warm. Although I appreciated the added bass, I wasn't fond of how it affected the mid-range, as it reduced vocal clarity. The gold nozzle also lowered the level of detail retrieval and impacted the soundstage and imaging. Overall, it's a great option if you're looking for a laid-back, warm sound signature that's easy on the ears, but personally, I preferred the silver nozzle.



Comparisons

Vs Kefine Delci

The Kefine Delci edges out slightly in sub-bass rumble, reacting more easily to subtle bass triggers. However, the EW300 offers stronger mid-bass slam and more punch. In the treble region, the EW300 outshines the Delci with greater clarity and sharper definition, resulting in more precise imaging and better separation.



Vs SIMGOT EA500 LM

The EA500 LM has a brighter, more detailed sound signature with greater separation and precise imaging. It also has higher quality, textured bass, though less in quantity than the EW300. While the EA500 LM is more detailed, the EW300 provides a warmer, more relaxed and enjoyable tonality, making it less fatiguing for longer sessions.



Conclusion
The SIMGOT EW300 standard edition delivers a warm-neutral sound with strong sub-bass, forward mid-range, and clear, detailed treble. It offers solid technical performance with good separation and a pleasing overall tonality that makes it highly competitive at its price point. If you’re looking for a non-fatiguing yet detailed IEM with enjoyable bass and clear vocals, the EW300 is worth considering.

Introduction

Simgot is a company that not many people need to be introduced to, especially for those who are in the hobby this recent year. But in case you don’t know, they are a very highly rated chi-fi company that produced many good sounding iem for the price, from cheap 1DD iem to mid-fi 10 drivers hybrid iem

The EW300 is the latest iem from Simgot. It is a tribrid iem, featuring 1 DD, 1 planar and 1 PZT.

There are three versions of the EW300 in production: The normal version (one that has a shiny shell surface), the DSP version which has a stock DSP cable and the HBB version which is in collaboration with HBB.


The 2 versions that I have of the EW300 are the DSP version and the HBB version. In this review, I'll review both of them at the same time, as well as comparing it with some other iem in the market.

Disclaimer: I would like to give a special thanks to Linsoul for organizing these reviewing units for the EW300. Everything I said in this review is my subjective opinion only.

Packaging

The box of the EW300 DSP and HBB version are similar to each other in size, just a bit different in the outer box’s color. The boxes are similar to that of Simgot’s previous iem, the EA500, EA500LM and the EA1000.

The content of the box include:

- The iem themselves

- A small carrying case

- A 2-pin cable with 3.5mm termination with the HBB version, and a type C DSP cable with the DSP version

- 3 pairs of eartips

- Interchangeable nozzles

- Pink and red O-rings

- Tuning foam

- Some paperwork




Design/Build quality/Comfort

The shells have a similar design to the EW200, similar silhouette, but now with the option to change the nozzle.

The HBB version and the DSP version’s shells are virtually identical, from the weight, feel to the outer finishing surface. The only difference I can see to differentiate the 2 versions are the HBB letters printed onto the HBB version’s shell. With these versions of the EW300, the shell has a matte black finish to them. Imagine sandblasting the surface and then put a black coating on top. That’s what the surface feels like.


Here's what the inside looks like


The surface of the faceplates are smooth to contrast against the surrounding surface. The left side has an “X” design and the right side has a “ ♥” design.


The analog, 2-pin 3.5mm cable is the same cable as the EA500LM’s. The cable feels soft in the hand, light and has no memory to it. The connectors feel a bit cheap. The ear hooks are not too stiff.


The DSP cable on the other hand. The strands feel a bit stiffer than the analog cable. It also has a bit more memory to it and it feels cheaper too. The DSP cable also has a mic on the right side of the cable. The DAC chip that’s used for the DSP is in the splitter.




App support and phone support?

From what I know, there is no dedicated app for the EW300 DSP version, for you to better control the DSP chip and have more features like with the Tanchjim’s app. You can only plug and play with the EW300’s cable. You can control the volume by using the phone’s hardware volume button or your laptop’s volume slider.

As for phone support, I have no idea if the DSP cable would work on iphone, both the old lighting port version and the new type C version, so i can’t comment more about its compatibility with iphone. The DSP cable works perfectly fine with my Poco F3 phone and Dell Pavilion laptop.

Volume scaling:

One thing you should know about the EW300 DSP version is that the volume you can achieve with the DSP cable is limited and the maximum level it can reach is not very high.

For reference, when set at 100% volume level with the DSP cable, it can only achieve the loudness/SPL similar to when I swap out the stock DSP cable, change it to an analog 3.5mm cable, use it with the EPZ TP50, and then set the dongle at high gain and 67/100 of volume level. When using the DSP cable, I have to set it at 100% of volume level all the time.

Sound impression

Okay, before diving fully into the sound review, I'd like to say that, if you were to swap out the DSP cable of the EW300 DSP version and use it with an analog cable, you’d essentially get the HBB version. The gold nozzles are virtually identical and the silver nozzle is only a bit different.

This is the reason why I feel like it’s logical to combine the review of the two versions of the EW300.

I’ll mainly talk about the sound quality of the HBB versions and then compare it with the DSP version later on.

Test gear:

Source: Poco F3+UAPP, Dell laptop + Foobar 2000

Dac/Amp: Chord Mojo, EPZ TP50.

Cable: Stock

Tips: Stock tips + EPZ M100


Tonality:Warm-balance for the red O-ring/Silver nozzle and bassy for the pink O-ring/gold nozzle. The gold nozzle has a higher damping factor in the upper region.

Between the two nozzles, I personally like the red/silver nozzle the most. That’s why I'll prioritize talking about it more.



Bass

The bass of the EW300 is very nicely done. It has subbass over midbass. Quantity wise, the EW300 has quite a healthy dose of bass. It’s definitely not bass lite or above neutral amount, just shy a little bit from being a basshead amount imho.

Subbass is nicely extended and feels quite deep. “Why So Serious” has good tactile feedback along with the classic DD’s lingering rumble. The bass trip of “Chameleon” – Trentemoller has a really nice rumbly texture and elasticity, although lacking just a tiny bit of depth and air movement. But overall, the DD in the EW300 performs quite adequately in the subbass department.

Midbass wise, I’d consider the bass texture of the EW300 as a bit rugged, raw in its attack and presentation, not exactly creamy. Kick drums are well felt and have a good body to the hits. Contrabass is dense and heavy, while the cello sounds quite warm. The bass driver doesn’t have the quickest transients, nowhere near planar level or of the EA1000’s level, so I'm not fully on board when listening to extreme metal tracks like “Distress Rehearsal” – Every Time I Die. But with some slower pace, more mellow soundtracks though, the EW300 passes with flying colors.

Mids

The general description about the EW300’s midrange is warm, smooth and inoffensive. There is a bit of bass bleed into the lower midrange, but it’s not catastrophic as the midbass is quite nicely done by the DD. This gives vocals and certain instruments a nice weightyness to them.

When listening to “My Way” – Frank Sinatra, “Just the two of us” – Grover Washington, their voices sound meaty and have a good amount of heft to their voices. Female vocals sound lively with ample richness yet not shouty when listening to Celine Dion “All by Myself”, Taylor Swift’s 1989 album and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” + “Please please please”. I’d say both male and female vocals have quite a balanced emphasis to their voice.

When listening to “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran, there's a very minimal amount of sibilance.

Instrument's timbre is... “relatively” natural. I said relatively as although they sound natural for the most part, i sometimes notice there’s a bit of an off-timbre feeling in the overtones of some instruments in orchestra tracks due to the planar driver. There’s only a little bit of it, so i didn’t mind it too much, it’s just something that i noticed. This has more to do with the drivers, not the tuning itself. 95% of the time, i don’t hear that off-timbre. It’s even less so after brain burn-in period. Piano have good note weight to them and is quite pleasant overall when listen to “Starry Night” – Jordan Critz. Listen to the track “Tempest” and “Encounter” of “Blast of Tempest OST”, violin are nicely emphasized, with good texture and bite to them, very little abrasiveness to the stroke.

Treble

The treble of the EW300 is decently extended, crisp, snappy and not fatiguing. It doesn’t have a great amount of brilliance and air, just enough to support other elements of the songs. Cymbal crashes have decent shimmering and sparkles, and has a bit of crunchiness to it. Hihat sounds nice and has a cool wispiness to them.

When observing how natural it sounds in the sustain and decay of the percussion instruments, it’s not as smooth and natural as a dynamic driver, but it does highlight, giving presence and a bit of micro details to the instruments there. The planar and PZT definitely don’t sound harsh or too unnatural, but they do stand out more compared to the DD that was used for the bass. On one hand, that shows some slight incoherence regarding the driver setup; on the other hand, you are getting what you’re buying for, since you know what you’d get from the configuration.

Technicalities

The EW300 HBB has really good technical performance. It has a really good sense of width and depth, height not as good. Imaging is also quite great as well. The resolution is also good. There’s not much I can fault here for the EW300, especially for its price. Sure it certainly doesn’t reach any high end or ground breaking level, but for $70-$80, it certainly feels very well rounded.

Change from silver to gold nozzle

With the gold nozzle, it dampens a lot of energy in the upper midrange compared to the red nozzle. Not just there but the whole dynamics of the EW300 feels like it got reduced as well. Everything feels very hazy all of a sudden.

Female vocals now sound significantly laid back, to the point of, dare i say, boring (subjective). The pinna peak now shifted more forward past 3 khz according to the graph, vocalists now sound a bit more distant

The bass now feels more emphasized, which is why the EW300 now has a bassy tonality. This mode is now more suitable for bass heavy genres, EDM, rock n roll type of stuff.

The planar and PZT timbre is now lessened, which is welcomed, yet the whole tonal balance now sounds kind of odd.

Technical performance wise, the stage now feels like it’s shrunken down, imaging is more hazy, blurry.

The graph of the EW300 with these gold nozzles, heavily reminds me of the Truthear Hexa, which is an iem that I didn't vibe with due to its dull vocal presentation and lackluster bass texture. The EW300 now sounds like a bass boosted (really welcomed) Hexa with a bit of a sparklier treble and better technical performance. Still, that upper midrange really affects the life of female vocals in my opinion.

If you want a warmer, more laid back presentation or more bass heavy, then the gold nozzle would be up your alley. For me, the silver nozzle sounds more exciting and it’s my usual nozzle of choice.

Modding?

The EW300 also provides some additional foam that you can put inside the nozzles. When I put a piece of foam into the silver nozzles, it sort of softens up the treble region a little, reducing a bit of that planar+pzt timbre without affecting too much the microdetails, the stage or the bass texture.

I usually don’t like to put any foam into the nozzles of my Simgot iem like the EA1000 because with the EA1000, I feel like it affects the bass texture for the worse. But here, since the foam only brings some nuances to the upper frequency without affecting the bass, I don't mind it as much.

However, to keep everything simple, I review the silver nozzles mostly without any foam in it.

Comparison
1/ Simgot EW300 HBB vs EW300 DSP

When listening to the DSP versions, I'm surprised to find out that there is zero noise floor coming from it. Zero. Even when I listen to either my laptop or my phone with data On. It’s been a while since I last listened to an iem with DSP (Moondrop Quarks DSP) so I'm glad to see how far DSP tech has come.

The battery consumption of the DSP cable is quite good as well. I don’t know the exact power drain, but my battery drops a bit slower compared to when I use it with the EPZ TP50.

For the sound, the sound quality is very similar between the 2, having similar baseline, but with some minor differences.


The DSP version has a bit tamer midbass and mid treble, a bit tamer in dynamics and more midcentric than the HBB version overall. The differences however is relatively small especially after volume match (as much as possible)

The bass has a bit less slam but the texture is more or less the same. The planar and PZT timbre is a bit lessened, the upper frequencies feels a bit smoother as well. Cymbals and hi hats now sound even softer. Vocals now pop out of the tracks a bit more compared to the HBB version, as well as sounding cleaner.

The overall balance now sounds a bit safer, more boring-ish compared to when using the analog cable.

The soundstage sounds a bit wider and more open to my ears, while other factors like the separation and imaging are quite similar. “Similar” in a sense when comparing the stock DSP cable, versus using the EW300 HBB/DSP analog with a dongle like the EPZ TP50. This gap can be widened when using other stronger/better dac/amp.

• Should you get the DSP version? My answer is ... “Kinda” yes.
• With just 4$ more, you essentially get 2 iem in one, since you’d just get an EW300 HBB version if you change the stock DSP cable to an analog one. You’re essentially getting 2 iem in one. The DSP version is perfect for traveling use since it’s so compact and you don’t need to use a dongle or a dap.
• However, you can also change the tuning of the HBB version to DSP version with the use of EQ in the case that you want to use the EW300 with your dedicated dac/amp.

2/ Simgot EA500LM vs EW300 HBB red/silver nozzle

Compared to the EW300 HBB, the EA500LM feels more U shaped and leaner in its dynamics, while also sounding more energetic overall.

The bass may look very similar on graphs, but the quality feels a bit different. The bass of the EW300 feels heavier and chunkier, more weight behind the slams and such, while the EA500LM feels a bit more nimble and cleaner.

Midrange wise, the EA500LM sounds more natural, smoother with vocals and a touch more forward. The EW300 has less energy in the upper midrange and low-to-mid treble. This helps the EW300 achieve, imho, a better balanced tonality than the EA500LM. But then again, even with a lower energy here, the off timbre of the planar-pzt timbre still lingers. This gives the EA500LM an edge in the timbre department.

Due to the lower energy there, the EW300 is more suitable for louder listening volume and feels less fatiguing overall, even more so with the gold nozzles. The EA500LM also has a bit better treble extension.

Technicalities wise, the EW300 has a slight edge over the EA500LM regarding the soundstage and separation. The coherency is much better on the EA500LM as there’s only 1 driver. The overall details and resolution, the EA500LM is better for me.

So overall, I think the EA500LM is better in terms of coherency, timbre and details/energetic presentation, but the EW300 HBB still has a better tonality, stage and volume scaling.

3/ Simgot SuperMix 4 vs EW300 HBB, red/silver nozzle

The SM4 has an almost dead-on Harman tuning whereas the EW300 can only be considered as Harman-ish.

Subbass is more prominent on the SM4, while the EW300 has wayyy more midbass than the SuperMix 4, so more body to the drums and kick. The bass texture feels more buttery, fluid and clean on the SM4 while the EW300 feels a bit more rugged, raw in its attack.

There’s also more energy in the lower midrange. So more heft to baritones and more note weight overall. The SuperMix 4 rides the borderline between cleanliness and thinness there, so that additional note weight is welcome. That being said, the SM4 does have better transparency in the midrange. Female vocal sounds are more pristine on the SM4, more vibrant and articulate. Meghan Trainor and Shakira sound cleaner on the SM4.

The treble is way better on the SM4 as it has a general smoother presentation and doesn't need to use as many treble peaks to give it that crispy, snappy feeling in the air region. Not to mention, with the lower peakiness, the SM4’s PZT seems to have better coherency to the rest of the drivers as they can blend in with each other much better, compared to the EW300

Technicalities wise, the SM4 is still a bit better in the holographic of the stage. The SM4 feels wider and taller, but the EW300 has more depth. The detail retrieval is a bit harder to judge, as the SM4 is very smooth, leaving very little room for the masking of details, while the EW300 feels more dynamic, more complex than the SM4, its peak in the treble range gives it some spice to the treble region. So in all fairness, I'd give it to the SM4 here. Layering and separation wise, the SM4 is better.

One thing to note is that the SM4 is way more source picky than the EW300, not just for the low impedance (Source with high output impedance will boost the already high subbass of the SM4), but also from the synergy perspective. Many sources don’t perform as well as others. I like to use my SM4 with the Chord Mojo or Fiio Q15 the most, next would be the Onix Alpha Xi1, rather than the Ibasso DC07 Pro or the EPZ TP50.

For the EW300, it sounds good across the board no matter what source i use, be it the EPZ TP50, Onix Alpha Xi1 or Chord Mojo.

Conclusion

I have to say, the EW300 is another win from Simgot. This release seems to be Simgot’s first bold move to turn aggressively away from the old bright Harman-ish tuning, which is very welcomed. Not to mention, a DD+Planar+PZT tribrid in this price range is unprecedented, showing that Simgot has once again raised the bar on what iem sub80$ should provide in the future.

If you’re looking for a budget iem that has good build quality, a warm-balance tonality, technically capable with a lot of details without being too harsh, I'd say the EW300 HBB is a really nice iem for you.

That’s it for my review and thank you for reading.

SIMGOT EW300: JUST TRY IT!!!

1. Intro​

• This review unit I bought myself at the "Omega Audio Store" & what I'm reviewing this time is the standard version.
• For this review I used the EPZ TP20 Pro source on the 3.5mm low gain jack. Just for additional info, this IEM needs quite a bit of power, I plugged it into the TP20 Pro and needed around 60-70% volume on the 3.5 low gain jack. So for this IEM I recommend using at least a source equivalent to the KS01 for comfort.
• For the completeness, it can be said to be standard simgot. Consisting of the IEM itself, a cable similar to the em6l. 3 pairs of eartips, hardcase & additional components such as gold spare nozzles, several spare rings for nozzles & several foam dumpers (maybe for passive tuning?).
• For the build quality of this IEM, it is quite good. Made of solid fullmetal, For the cable is still okay even though it's not the best, at least it can be used & comfortable & the simgot eartips are not the best in terms of sound or comfort but still usable.

2. Sound quality​

- Silver Nozzle:

• The bass has a medium quantity with a focus on the subbass. The subbass has a good extension that feels deep with a good rumble. For the midbass, it also has a good impact even though it's not really a punchy one. In terms of texture, it's also quite good and balanced with good control & speed.
• For the mid, the weight is sufficient with a position slightly behind the bass. The vocals have a portion that tends to be female vocals, the effect of the boost in the uppermid. The vocal presentation is quite energetic, clear, feels loose & quite clear. For sibilance or peak, it's also safe here. For the instruments, they are also addictive, feel biting, open details & feel separated well and the timbre also still feels quite natural.
• For the treble in the lower treble, the presentation is quite energetic & detailed but not to the point of being over or aggressive. For the upper treble, the extension feels good, the airy impression is also steady & the cymbal hits feel steady without the impression of piercing or harsh.
• For the technical side, for the price, it is one of the best. The stage feels quite balanced, the right-left & top-bottom presentation is quite good. For the micro details, it is presented well, the imaging is also quite precise, the separation also feels neat, the clarity is also good, feels clear & the transient also feels steady.

- Gold nozzle:​

• The bass has a slightly larger quantity & feels more punchy than the silver one. Only in terms of control & speed, it is more fun in silver.
• The mids are slightly more weighty with a slightly smoother vocal presentation. The vocals are not too loose & as clear as the silver nozzle.
• For the treble, it also feels a little smoother.
• For the technical side, the micro details, clarity and transients are not as good as the silver nozzle.

3. Comparison​

- Simgot EW300 VS 7hz sonus:

• The bass of EW300 feels more weighty & more fun.
• The vocals feel more forward, more energetic & clearer in EW300, while in sonus the vocals feel sweeter & feel calmer.
• For treble in EW300 feels more energetic, more detailed & slightly better extension.
• For technical most feel in EW300 micro detail is better, the stage also feels more balanced although the width of right-left is slightly better in sonus, same as clarity in EW300 feels clearer.

4. Who is Simgot ew300 suitable for???​

• EW200 or Conch users are suitable for upgrading here thinly.
• For those who like energetic, clear or loose vocals. suitable for female vocals j-pop model suis, ikumi hasegawa or reona.
• For those who need an allrounder iem, here it can accommodate quite a lot of genres, although not all like dangdut or basshead.
• For those who like simgot style tuning but want to try a neater version.

5. Conclusion​

Simgot EW300 is Simgot's latest iem which for me has very good execution. To be honest, I've tried a lot of simgot iems but none of them are suitable, but here I really like it, especially the silver nozzle. the tonal execution feels more mature, balanced by the neat technical presentation. Yes, in my opinion, the Simgot EW300 is one of my favorite items in its price class, alongside the Dunu Titan S2 & Tanchjim 4U. But if you had to choose between the three, the safe choice in my opinion would be this, hahaha. Unless you need better equipment, you can go to Dunu Titan S2 or if you want to focus on vocals, you can go to Tanchjim 4U.

6. Sample song​

• Yorushika - Sunny
• Yorushika - Voice
• Suis from yorushika
• Wakamonono subete
• Ado - Unravel
• Kessoku Band - Shine as usual
• Kessoku Band - Chronostasis
• Evanescence - Bring me to life
• Green Day - Wake me up when September ends-

Intro
Simgot is having quite a 2024 starting off with the EA500LM and continuing on with the SuperMix 4 and the EM10 which proved they can be more than their 'house' sound. In comes the EW300, a budget tribrid that comes in 3 iterations (regular, HBB, and DSP). With the DSP version having the most difference (albeit minimal) between them but more so with the aesthetics and connrctivity, we will be taking a look at both versions. Can this set convert those that are wary of the Simgot tuning? Let's discuss and see why it is worth checking both out especially if you find the EA500LM bright and would want a tamer, more 'correct', balanced sounding version.




Build and Inclusions
The EW300 comes in the familiar Simgot packaging though with a more modern touch in cover design which might be a love-hate kind of thing. What I would say for the price that you're paying for this though, you get more than your money's worth and you'd never feel shortchanged. This budget tribrid comes in a configuration of a 10mm dynamic driver, a planar magnetic driver, and a PZT - all housed in a glossy, chrome-like mirror finish metal alloy shell which features the X and ♡ faceplate shape on each side. It's done tastefully and does not distract too much. The EW300 DSP on the other hand, has a matte black finish that may appeal to those who are finicky to scratch prone materials. The size of the housings are very similar to the EW200 which is weighty but still comfortable and fits in nicely into your ear without any sharp edges. It comes with the usual Simgot zipper case along with 3-pairs of eartips, a gold tuning nozzle with purple ring, some precut foams for your dampening preference, and finally the non-modular 3.5mm SE cable which is not really special but does the job than most. Special to note though that the DSP version comes with a USB-C cable instead and does its job really well, connecting seamlessly with any USB-C device I plug it in. What's interesting though is it has a built-in mic compared to other DSP cables, very useful for your online calls and gaming purposes which is a very nice touch.





EW200 vs EW300 size comparison

Sound and Comparisons
The EW300 is not just a SuperMix4 without the BA driver. It is an identity in itself. It sets itself apart from the other Simgot sets, not too Harman-sounding like the SuperMix4 as well as not the energetic bright V-shape like the EW200 and EA500LM. It can be said as a 'correct-sounding' Simgot, with a balanced character that is somewhat pleasant sounding than its breathren. The bass though is still punchy and impactful, the mids are clean and articulate though sometimes a bit tamed while the treble, while not as energetic and airy as its peers is a breath of fresh (air) for those who find the other Simgots too bright. It still, at times, has its peaks but none too offensive. If you still find these bright, you may opt for the gold nozzles-purple ring for a somewhat tamer presentation, pushing the mids back a bit but with a wider and deeper staging/layering, kind of perfect for gaming, giving the incentive of getting DSP version more due to its mic integration. Soundstage is also worth mentioning as above average especially in the $70 bracket. If you ever find the EW200 and the EA500LM very well implemented except for being bright then this might tickle your fancy. Though for those who have been fans of Simgot and have been enjoying their recent releases, some might find the presentation on these lacking that special Simgot sauce but is still worth the audition if it fits your bill. Still, just in case you find the Truthear Hexa polished and defined yet wanted a colored, fun version of that then the EW300 is worth your listen. It is both smooth yet impactful, a tribrid which is quite an accomplishment to achieve especially at this pricepoint. The DSP version, with the differences being minimal, still noticeable - giving a tighter presentation with the mids being weightier and the bass a bit more defined with more forward dynamics overall. I would choose it with these qualities alone over the Moondrop Chu II as the latter is a bit too warm and muddy for me as a DSP set.





Conclusion
Overall, the EW300 is a remarkable feat of exhibition for the brand. Proving again that they are not just a Harman-rendition house sound. The combination of smooth, pleasant and impactful might just be the ticket for those who want a colored sound without the bright tilt of past Simgot sets. It may not be for everyone especially looking for that special bite and excitement accustomed to the Simgot flavor though they just made another winner in the budget category that punches its performance outside the $70 price bracket. Just add a few bucks and go for the DSP version. And a tribrid at that. Looking for that anti-EA500LM, a balanced Kefine Delci or a fun Truthear Hexa then this might be up your alley. Simgot has done it once again proving they can spread their portfolio without asking for a high admission ticket. If you plan on not using an external DAC amp dongle then I recommend going for the DSP version. It's basically an everyday-carry all-in-one set with a tighter mids better dynamics presentation along with mic integration for your calls and gaming needs, it's my default recommendation for a DSP set.



Sidenotes:
IEM set has been listened via the Sony ZX-707 and Onix Alpha separately with the DSP version dirrctly connected to my Samsung Galaxy S23+ using the stock eartips over the course of multiple genres across FLACs (16bit&24bit) and streaming (Tidal). The Simgot EW300 is available through multiple sellers for $69.99 while the DSP version priced at $79.99.