[Not so fat head]

Do you (or anyone else) know how these compare with the Westone W80-V3? The Westone W80-V3 at $349 (down from 999) also seems like an astonishing bargain with 8 BA driver. Wondering if it's worth the extra 150?

Never tried them…. Good reviews??

 

[Premcra]

I would say the Westone is better. It's a Reference sound headphone that meatier and more satisfying. The AKG is only okay-good. The Westone is Ultra-good. Don't know if my V1 is different to the V3....

 

[Mrxyzl]

I would say the Westone is better. It's a Reference sound headphone that meatier and more satisfying. The AKG is only okay-good. The Westone is Ultra-good. Don't know if my V1 is different to the V3....

Do you think Seinheisser ie600 is worse or better than akg5005?

 

[Premcra]

The IE600 is better than the AKG. It is on par with the acceptable sound strength of the AKG-3003. The 5005 sounds weak but it is a refined sound. Seems to be less significant than AKG-3003 and therfore IE600.

 

[SimpleAuricle]

It's a journey to find the right tip, and all must seal to work. I think you'll have success with those AZLAs, and nothing wrong testing all the sizes or having one bigger in one ear.

I'm happy to report to everyone that I indeed had success with the AZLA SednaEarfit MAX Standard. Previously, I only tried the included stock ear tips and the CP145s fit the best in size M in my left ear, and M (sometimes L) in my right ear. With the SednaEarfit MAX Standard, the ML sized tips fit my ears best (although L also work). The seal with the MAX is so much better, they don't slide out at all (the way the CP145s did as soon as I pushed them in my ears). As a result, the volume is higher, the bass is much better. With the CP145, I had to exert some pressure and push the iems towards my ears to experience a higher volume and more bass. With the Azla SednaEarfit MAX Standard, the sound stays about the same whether I push the iems or not. I think there is a small difference in terms of the sound quality, but I'm not sure if I have the right vocabulary to describe it. I think there's less treble, or the higher frequencies are slightly less abated? Although the sound is still enjoyable. This is my first pair of iems so I really have nothing else to compare them to.

A quick question about the Azla SednaEarfit MAX Standard: how far am I supposed to push the ear tips on the nozzle? The first time I put on these ear tips, I think I pushed too hard and the honeycomb ear wax filter actually stretched and the holes became bigger. However, I didn't really notice a difference in sound. Or am I supposed to stop pushing as soon as the nozzle touches the filter?

 

[HiFi Seeker]

Update on AKG 5005 paired with UTWS5: this is absolutely the perfect pair, a big upgrade from stock AKG Bluetooth cable. the sound stage and clarity is top notch. The adapter i bought to adapt to MMCX help the IEM to wiggle and fit my ear perfectly, i also got a pair of SednaEarfit max for TWS on.

Edit: add pic

How’s this setup working for you so far? I placed an order for the UTWS5 and planning on doing the same setup. Thanks.

 

[Mrxyzl]

How’s this setup working for you so far? I placed an order for the UTWS5 and planning on doing the same setup. Thanks.

It sound good, but I would not recommend utws5 since they have issue with charging because of design flaw (read the first review of utws5 on headfi)

 

[HiFi Seeker]

It sound good, but I would not recommend utws5 since they have issue with charging because of design flaw (read the first review of utws5 on headfi)

Does this apply to the new, old or both versions?

 

[Mrxyzl]

Does this apply to the new, old or both versions?

Unfortunately, it's both. I own the later and still have issue with charging,

 

[HiFi Seeker]

Unfortunately, it's both. I own the later and still have issue with charging,

Very disappointing. Unfortunately, it’s already on its way.

 

[c-atle-79bay]

I’m a new akg n5005 owner and they are my first IEM other than my monoprice m-the which are really quite good. Thank you for head-fi and the suggestions in this thread particularly about tips. The stock spinfit large tips work ok, but slip out easy, the black one just kinda fit like a trampoline. Tried the dual flange and they alternated the high frequency to the point they sounded shouty, the comply 500 L improved bass response but thye seemed to mute them just a bit with the dust cover, and they tended to not respond well to yawning or snacking. So based on info about how n5005 does not sit deep I tried the cp100+, which seems so far to be the best fit for me. I can shake my head and the sound does not change. Will also try the Bose but the sales and marketing is confusing me still.

I’m running off an iPhone dongle at the moment and my only other set are gs1000’s assumed original version. While very different it’s fun to compare.

 

[HiFi Seeker]

I’m a new akg n5005 owner and they are my first IEM other than my monoprice m-the which are really quite good. Thank you for head-fi and the suggestions in this thread particularly about tips. The stock spinfit large tips work ok, but slip out easy, the black one just kinda fit like a trampoline. Tried the dual flange and they alternated the high frequency to the point they sounded shouty, the comply 500 L improved bass response but thye seemed to mute them just a bit with the dust cover, and they tended to not respond well to yawning or snacking. So based on info about how n5005 does not sit deep I tried the cp100+, which seems so far to be the best fit for me. I can shake my head and the sound does not change. Will also try the Bose but the sales and marketing is confusing me still.

I’m running off an iPhone dongle at the moment and my only other set are gs1000’s assumed original version. While very different it’s fun to compare.

I have found the sound to be best with the included Bluetooth cable and even better with my Qudelix-5K. My iPhone wire dongle wasn’t that great in comparison.

 

[c-atle-79bay]

I have found the sound to be best with the included Bluetooth cable and even better with my Qudelix-5K. My iPhone wire dongle wasn’t that great in comparison.

So many places to go with my response. I have been thinking about a cheap linsul iem and the 5k, as the 5k intrigues me on many levels, and a peq that I can use just about anywhere is a great thing. I would like it for my rip streamer. May even make the grados balance just for fun. I have yet to try the akg Bluetooth but will dig it out.

 

[Mrxyzl]

After owning the N5005 for half a year and switching around so many iems, I still think N5005 is on a class of it own. I recently bought a zx707 and pair them with n5005 to test it out, and holy cow, the bass hit hard, like viscerally sub bass while treble is up in the air.

 

[Rodmunch]

FYI, they're on sale again at AKG's website for $199.99:
https://www.akg.com/Headphones/Earbuds/AKG+N5005.html

There are other items for sale too.