omarelmeaday
New Head-Fier
What do you think the best budget for optimization between value and SQ ?
I appreciate that but , could you tell me if the reason is that the iems are "not your thing" or do you consider "optimal" is a stretchy term (different ears - different cary about SQ - ... etc) or even non-existing term ?Oh iems... well that's different and I can't speak to the "optimal" price point.
I've heard iems from $20-4000, and I still generally prefer headphones over 'most' iems. There are some exceptions, some iems that I find really enjoyable at different price points. The Moondrop Chu is incredible for $20, the Timeless for $200. Beyond that, the Monarch MkII, EE Odin, UM Mest, U18S. But they're all personal preference.I appreciate that but , could you tell me if the reason is that the iems are "not your thing" or do you consider "optimal" is a stretchy term (different ears - different cary about SQ - ... etc) or even non-existing term ?
Yeah that is a respectable point of view but, could you define what makes you prefer headphones or it is non describable for you ?I've heard iems from $20-4000, and I still generally prefer headphones over 'most' iems. There are some exceptions, some iems that I find really enjoyable at different price points. The Moondrop Chu is incredible for $20, the Timeless for $200. Beyond that, the Monarch MkII, EE Odin, UM Mest, U18S. But they're all personal preference.
Personally, I'm happy with a $200 iem and $2000 headphone--some people would do it the other way around.
Part of it is comfort--some iems cause fatigue for me, like the Blessing 2. I also usually prefer the bass and soundstage on headphones, although some iems do it well. So it's just a huge generalization.Yeah that is a respectable point of view but, could you define what makes you prefer headphones or it is non describable for you ?
If the budget is only 200$, will you still prefer 200$ headphones to 200$ iem ?
I've got you really well, thanks for informative replies.Part of it is comfort--some iems cause fatigue for me, like the Blessing 2. I also usually prefer the bass and soundstage on headphones, although some iems do it well. So it's just a huge generalization.
For any budget, it would be totally dependent on which iem vs which headphone. I'd start with what kind of music you listen to and then which iem or headphone does that to your taste.