[Hypops]

Any chance they appeared to suck out treble because the bass was enhanced by a better than usual seal therefore masking the treble ?

Could be. But it amounts to the same thing. Whether you boost the bass or cut everything except the bass, the end result is the same. Like EQ, it's about how the entire audible frequency range is balanced.

I think often people hear differences because they expect them not because they are there or for reasons related to the seal being different.

Expectation bias cuts both ways. If you don't expect to hear a difference, you likely won't. That's why I find arguments about expectation bias unpersuasive (or at least not useful). I'm much more of an empiricist when it comes to audio. If I hear a difference, then I hear a difference. If I don't, I don't. Much simpler that way.

 

[BS5711]

Could be. But it amounts to the same thing. Whether you boost the bass or cut everything except the bass, the end result is the same. Like EQ, it's about how the entire audible frequency range is balanced.


Expectation bias cuts both ways. If you don't expect to hear a difference, you likely won't. That's why I find arguments about expectation bias unpersuasive (or at least not useful). I'm much more of an empiricist when it comes to audio. If I hear a difference, then I hear a difference. If I don't, I don't. Much simpler that way.

Item 1. Not really. If you want to specifically reduce sharp treble you don't boost the bass to mask it you reduce the treble. What I was meaning with the tips is quite different to EQ. You may have perceived a reduction in treble if in fact the bass was lifted a little due to a really effective seal. I am not trying to argue with you, I thought another opinion might be helpful.

Item 2. Not necessarily, I have heard significant differences with tips that I would never have expected to make any difference because they are similar to something else I have already tried. I expected nothing but got something. I understand that biases are not easy to control and it can be hard to assess when we might be effected by biases or expectations. However, I like, as best I can, to understand anything that I am interested in and I want to know if something I am hearing is real or only in my head. I have no interest in buying gear or accessories only to imagine a difference rather than there actually being one technically.


Anyway, i didn't post to argue you with you so i will leave my opinion at that.

 

[Hypops]

Anyway, i didn't post to argue you with you so i will leave my opinion at that.

No worries. I didn't think you were arguing.

 

[meecydarko]

Hey guys, I want to buy ear tips for my final e5000. A review on the site read that the Whizzer SS20 tips a compatible duo with the e5000.I have small ears. Which ear tips would you recommend for me?

 

[username643827]

If you guys ever need help/where to buy lmk. I've tried just about every "good" silicone eartip out there. There's some hidden gems out there for sure. Everything else in the box is A to B tier for me. Still good but not the best.

Are these the BGVP Art Magic Vocal Eartips?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...ZlW3I7uW&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

 

[RazorItoh]

Are these the BGVP Art Magic Vocal Eartips?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001452900039.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.3fc32332Fmg5p8&algo_pvid=7a86a4c4-0ca0-48a0-b231-115e8f4173d7&algo_exp_id=7a86a4c4-0ca0-48a0-b231-115e8f4173d7-0&pdp_npi=4@dis!EUR!1.75!1.75!!!1.85!1.85!@2101e5f717114533388793212eb7b9!12000016439432034!sea!SK!4799827696!&curPageLogUid=myolZlW3I7uW&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

You have to custom order them. I got them from talking to the BGVP store on taobao. Since they only come with their ArtMagic iem series.

 

[SemperMalum]

These are the tips i want to try out, have i missed anything?

Kiwi Ears Flex Ear Tips

Has anyone had an opportunity to try these or have purchased to try these? Super curious about the Flex

https://kiwiears.com/products/kiwi-...11958&pr_ref_pid=7930520600726&pr_seq=uniform

 

[phiemon]

Can anyone say anything about a comparison between the current AZLA (SednaEarfit, Crystals etc.) and the new ORIGIN?

 

[wipeyourbuttocks]

Got myself some new widebores from Taobao - Oriolus eartips, TFZ T01 & Ice Clear eartips. My impressions:

• Oriolus: Stiff af but they sound sooo good. Instruments that are usually from the sides are pushed more to the front, similar to Dunu S&S. Warmth is reduced but the treble and mids are presented so nicely, you gotta try them to know. These are better than Divinus Velvet!!
• TFZ: dimensions are very close to Tangzu Sangcai widebores and they sound like them too. Goofy ahh looking tips tho LMAO
• ICE Clear: Fit is similar to Feaulle H570 but it feels very plasticky. There's less bass but it has one of the widest and tallest soundstage I've heard thus far.

 

[Gorktastick]

Can anyone say anything about a comparison between the current AZLA (SednaEarfit, Crystals etc.) and the new ORIGIN?

The ORIGIN is my current favorite out of all the AZLA models, but I am someone who prefers my eartips to have as ling of a stem as possible. These have the same long stem length as the original SednaEarfit. While the opening that faces your ear seems about the same diameter, the end of the stem that attaches to your IEM nozzle is significantly narrower, meaning a much tighter fit on your IEM. For reference, these are the only tips that work for me with the 7Hz ZERO:2, as those IEMs have a very short nozzle. The diameter of the opening on the ORIGIN is juuuust big enough to be able to squeeze onto those nozzles, and there is no way they will accidentally fall off.

 

[phiemon]

The ORIGIN is my current favorite out of all the AZLA models, but I am someone who prefers my eartips to have as ling of a stem as possible. These have the same long stem length as the original SednaEarfit. While the opening that faces your ear seems about the same diameter, the end of the stem that attaches to your IEM nozzle is significantly narrower, meaning a much tighter fit on your IEM. For reference, these are the only tips that work for me with the 7Hz ZERO:2, as those IEMs have a very short nozzle. The diameter of the opening on the ORIGIN is juuuust big enough to be able to squeeze onto those nozzles, and there is no way they will accidentally fall off.

Thank you for the impressions, what interests me more are the differences in sound.

 

[RazorItoh]

Got myself some new widebores from Taobao - Oriolus eartips, TFZ T01 & Ice Clear eartips. My impressions:

• Oriolus: Stiff af but they sound sooo good. Instruments that are usually from the sides are pushed more to the front, similar to Dunu S&S. Warmth is reduced but the treble and mids are presented so nicely, you gotta try them to know. These are better than Divinus Velvet!!
• TFZ: dimensions are very close to Tangzu Sangcai widebores and they sound like them too. Goofy ahh looking tips tho LMAO
• ICE Clear: Fit is similar to Feaulle H570 but it feels very plasticky. There's less bass but it has one of the widest and tallest soundstage I've heard thus far.

Those tfz tips look hilarious

 

[wein07]

I'm using the PS pulse explore for gaming FPS here. Any chance anyone can recommend any earbud tips for the best soundstage and imaging? I was suggested Spinfit Omni here. Any suggestions would be appreciated thank you!

 

[Hypops]

I'm using the PS pulse explore for gaming FPS here. Any chance anyone can recommend any earbud tips for the best soundstage and imaging? I was suggested Spinfit Omni here. Any suggestions would be appreciated thank you!

In my (admittedly brief) experience, impossible to know in advance. More than any other aspect of IEM tweaking/tuning, tips have everything to do with your own particular ear physiology. Nothing to do but experiment for yourself.

 

[karaokeroanoke]

Anyone have experience with taming some treble harshness using tips?
I'm trying to find the best tips to smack the treble a bit since my Project M is ever so slightly sibilant