$600 good sub bass Custom/Universal iems recommendations
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Get some used Merlins or get the ASG-2 which are $500 I believe.
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UE 900, Westone W4, Phonak PFE232. The ASG-2 may also be up your alley.
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I haven't heard the first 3 myself, but if I remember from reviews, they are all quite neutral and not too bassy.UE 900, Westone W4, Phonak PFE232. The ASG-2 may also be up your alley.
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Ya. The UE900 and W4 bass may not satisfy a bass head. But the W4 does provide very deep bass extension with a tight bass slam. However it is plagued by a slight veil in the lower mids due to a mid bass hump. But the sound is really balanced and non fatiguing making it a jack of all trades but nothing simply stands out.
If you're looking for mids and high, I would suggest you to take a look into the heir 4ai. It has the clarity as well as the vocals. Bass wise, it's present. But not in abundant amounts. It is tight and appears whenever the music calls for it with fast hitting and decay. However it still punches with authority. Treble is also very well extended.
If you're looking for sub bass with neutral mids and highs the closet I've came across will be the UM3X. But it does come with a small or constricted soundstage.
If you're looking for mids and high, I would suggest you to take a look into the heir 4ai. It has the clarity as well as the vocals. Bass wise, it's present. But not in abundant amounts. It is tight and appears whenever the music calls for it with fast hitting and decay. However it still punches with authority. Treble is also very well extended.
If you're looking for sub bass with neutral mids and highs the closet I've came across will be the UM3X. But it does come with a small or constricted soundstage.
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Look no further then the Inear Stage Driver SD3.
That is the best for bass and soundstage.
Please check the forum review or PM me.
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Levi
That is the best for bass and soundstage.
Please check the forum review or PM me.
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Levi
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I haven't heard the first 3 myself, but if I remember from reviews, they are all quite neutral and not too bassy.
None are truly neutral. The UE900 is the closest, but has excellent bass depth. The Phonak would be the best choice here.
The OP stated he wants neutral mids? Not possible without dropping the entire treble.
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Check the fischer amps fa 4e xb too 2 vented balanced drivers for the lows 4 drivers of clear detailed wonderful sound and powerfulbass, soundstage is huge with great separation
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There's also the 1964 ears q universal (see the 1964 ears thread for details). Not heard it but the emphasis seems to be on the bass going from reviews.
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[size=10pt]Again an emphasis that I do want a dynamic driver iem, i prefer a hybrid design but if not then a fully dynamic system, the only reason being is because dynamic drivers seem to be able to create a more realistic sub-woofer sound rather a more artificial bassy sound[/size]
[size=10pt]BA just don't seem to be able to create the bass that i want, its too fake sounding, there is no sense of air moving just the sound of the bass[/size]
[size=10pt]although i will take all your consideration and i will give them a try[/size]
[size=10pt]plz keep the recommendations coming[/size]
[size=10pt]BA just don't seem to be able to create the bass that i want, its too fake sounding, there is no sense of air moving just the sound of the bass[/size]
[size=10pt]although i will take all your consideration and i will give them a try[/size]
[size=10pt]plz keep the recommendations coming[/size]
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You may need to brush up on acoustics... BAs, if tuned properly can move air XD The Phonaks, TF10, 3.Ai, and W3 are all examples of that. ASG-2 is still on the table. I'd also wait up on the 3DD by UniqueMelody as that may be a bassy IEM that may meet your needs. The SuperDarts may also be something to look into. I've got the T-Peos coming in soon as well, so that might also be something of interest.
[size=10pt]Again an emphasis that I do want a dynamic driver iem, i prefer a hybrid design but if not then a fully dynamic system, the only reason being is because dynamic drivers seem to be able to create a more realistic sub-woofer sound rather a more artificial bassy sound[/size]
[size=10pt]BA just don't seem to be able to create the bass that i want, its too fake sounding, there is no sense of air moving just the sound of the bass[/size]
[size=10pt]although i will take all your consideration and i will give them a try[/size]
[size=10pt]plz keep the recommendations coming[/size]
You may need to brush up on acoustics... BAs, if tuned properly can move air XD The Phonaks, TF10, 3.Ai, and W3 are all examples of that. ASG-2 is still on the table. I'd also wait up on the 3DD by UniqueMelody as that may be a bassy IEM that may meet your needs. The SuperDarts may also be something to look into. I've got the T-Peos coming in soon as well, so that might also be something of interest.
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and you have sparked my intrest in the 3DD thank you
this i know, i have personally tried the phonaks and i was seriously impressed, its just rare to see many BA iems that can move air like a real dynamic iems
You may need to brush up on acoustics... BAs, if tuned properly can move air XD The Phonaks, TF10, 3.Ai, and W3 are all examples of that. ASG-2 is still on the table. I'd also wait up on the 3DD by UniqueMelody as that may be a bassy IEM that may meet your needs. The SuperDarts may also be something to look into. I've got the T-Peos coming in soon as well, so that might also be something of interest.
and you have sparked my intrest in the 3DD thank you
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I have a set of five driver universals that I like very much and pretty much meet your budget and desired sound. They were built by the Wizard, so at least for now I don't know where you would get them. If you see a set of used 5.0 here they might be perfect for you. Once things get settled around whatever drama happened with Wizard's previous employer there will probably be a place to get a new pair as well...
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Audio technica cks1000......and i agree some BAs do get bass right. Sm64/ sm3 have a signature close to what op is looking for
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It is a lot more rare to find a BA to do what the dynamics do... It's how they are tuned. I hopefully will be getting my hands on the 3DD, hopefully is hte key word here.
this i know, i have personally tried the phonaks and i was seriously impressed, its just rare to see many BA iems that can move air like a real dynamic iems
and you have sparked my intrest in the 3DD thank you
It is a lot more rare to find a BA to do what the dynamics do... It's how they are tuned. I hopefully will be getting my hands on the 3DD, hopefully is hte key word here.