[jenkinsontherun]

Hi all,

After testing multiple IEMs, both expensive and cheap, I have found out what I want from an IEM, especially given my musical taste in classic rock.

As strange as it sounds, I want something that has a good treble response for cymbals. The underlying strengths of an IEM that will give a good cymbal response are quite obvious, and I am sure many of you know what it takes (eg. refinement, extension, the list goes on).

Rather than start a conversation about WHAT leads to good treble extension, I want to take the shortcut and ask for recommendations.

Budget $300-500. Ideally warm signature as well.


To give an ANTI-example, I bought the HD700's (not an IEM), and the treble is absolutely terrible on those. Sorry for HD700 lovers out there.

 

[baskingshark]

Maybe u can check out the IBasso IT100.

It is a U shaped signature, with both warm subbass and slightly bright treble. The treble is very non fatiguing and non sibilant despite being airy and good in extension (I'm treble sensitive so YMMV). I find the treble threads a fine line well between having good extension without being harsh. I find cymbals sound very natural and not splashy/artificial on it. Bass is also fast for a single DD set, no midbass bleed that encroaches into the mids/voices.

So the tonality is quite good for this set. Cons wise, it has some driver flex and technicalities like soundstage, details, imaging are above average for a single DD set, but it might lose to multi BA/hybrids in this area. So it is not meant for critical listening or being overly analytical (you might need to look elsewhere for this), but more to really just enjoy the music for long listening sessions due to the fatigue free tonality.

U can check it out or ask the others in this thread: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iba...s-with-one-purpose-to-enjoy-the-music.934980/

 

[1TrickPony]

Cayin YB04 - neutral and natural. Great extension and very, very easy sounding. The only con is it could use more subbass extension. For 350$ on drop or 400$ on occasion.

 

[paulybatz]

Maybe u can check out the IBasso IT100.

It is a U shaped signature, with both warm subbass and slightly bright treble. The treble is very non fatiguing and non sibilant despite being airy and good in extension (I'm treble sensitive so YMMV). I find the treble threads a fine line well between having good extension without being harsh. I find cymbals sound very natural and not splashy/artificial on it. Bass is also fast for a single DD set, no midbass bleed that encroaches into the mids/voices.

So the tonality is quite good for this set. Cons wise, it has some driver flex and technicalities like soundstage, details, imaging are above average for a single DD set, but it might lose to multi BA/hybrids in this area. So it is not meant for critical listening or being overly analytical (you might need to look elsewhere for this), but more to really just enjoy the music for long listening sessions due to the fatigue free tonality.

U can check it out or ask the others in this thread: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iba...s-with-one-purpose-to-enjoy-the-music.934980/

They are amazing.
I can’t believe I let them sit for a few days before I tried them.
I’ve tried a few IEMs years ago...sold them all...figured I’d try these and glad I did.
My first impression: insane
Cymbals snap-crisp, Sub-bass...and everything in between.

 

[baskingshark]

They are amazing.
I can’t believe I let them sit for a few days before I tried them.
I’ve tried a few IEMs years ago...sold them all...figured I’d try these and glad I did.
My first impression: insane
Cymbals snap-crisp, Sub-bass...and everything in between.

Wow is that an IBasso CF01 wireless BT adapter???

 

[paulybatz]

Wow is that an IBasso CF01 wireless BT adapter???

Yes...beyond amazing...I came into both of these with no expectations before ordering...7 years away from the hobby...I wanted something “new”...I feel that not only is the IT00 incredible but this adapter/amp is beyond words...weightless on, comfortable...and how they drive the IEM...straight out of the box
PROFOUND

 

[redrol]

ER2XR

 

[FastAndClean]

Etymotic ER4S or ER4SR
you are welcome

 

[paulybatz]

Etymotic ER4S or ER4SR
you are welcome

At that price point you can get the CF01 and the IT00...no brainer.

 

[FastAndClean]

At that price point you can get the CF01 and the IT00...no brainer.

he was asking about high quality treble response, not just what he can get at that price point

 

[paulybatz]

he was asking about high quality treble response, not just what he can get at that price point

Roger Wilco

 

[ChrisOc]

Yes...beyond amazing...I came into both of these with no expectations before ordering...7 years away from the hobby...I wanted something “new”...I feel that not only is the IT00 incredible but this adapter/amp is beyond words...weightless on, comfortable...and how they drive the IEM...straight out of the box
PROFOUND

Where did you buy them?

 

[Sam L]

Wow is that an IBasso CF01 wireless BT adapter???

LOL, yeah.... He's making us jealous at every opportunity. =)

 

[paulybatz]

Where did you buy them?

I bought them directly from Ibasso
I wanted the SR2 and since these were coming out too...I went all in...I love these things, I was busy yesterday with work and felt remorse not being able to get any listening time; yes, they are that good.

 

[paulybatz]

LOL, yeah.... He's making us jealous at every opportunity. =)

.......I felt so lucky when my box arrived...the more cool part is that not only are they amazing but it was my birthday week