[smy1]

Say what you don't like about the ATE and I/someone else could give a better reccomenation, in my opinion the ATE is a good natural sound. You want something more forward mids than the ATE?

They sound WAY to dark for me and I guess there to bassy

 

[vapman]

They sound WAY to dark

I think someone else should step in here to help you - the ATE is more or less at my limit of how bright of an IEM I can handle! Sorry!

 

[smy1]

I think someone else should step in here to help you - the ATE is more or less at my limit of how bright of an IEM I can handle! Sorry!

Yeah I don't really like dark sound signature. I like something like the grados bright sound signature or something musical.

 

[Lurk650]

Exactly my brother, a good file is a good file whether it's on A&K or a X3. It also does not matter the codec, if the recording is awesome it will be awesome no matter the player (not saying you can't tweak on any of that gear) but that the music IMO comes from the media:wink_face:

Tried using my mom's recent Gen Nano. It was no bueno. The Fiio M3 sounds way better for cheaper

 

[Ewen]

I just received good prices for both TFZ Series 3 & 5 from AE seller ( not the one that should not be named ) and I'm allowed to share them with Head-Fi memvbers.
PM if interested.

 

[RedJohn456]

End game is when you can be at peace with what you have and understand this market is propelling at an insane rate with money grabbing companies. There'll always be something newer, better in half the time of the last.

Set your budget, find your signature, shoot for the best you can. Then sit back and watch everyone continue going around the merry go round...

Well Said UncleH20, very well indeed. I think thats what end game means, literally. Not summit fi but finding the signature that makes you forget about the gear and care only about the music, end this silly game. And I think for the first time I might have found such a thing. I have already started watching people go around the merry go round
 
  

 

[Lurk650]

Well Said UncleH20, very well indeed. I think thats what end game means, literally. Not summit fi but finding the signature that makes you forget about the gear and care only about the music, end this silly game. And I think for the first time I might have found such a thing. I have already started watching people go around the merry go round


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Which Fender is that? They have them at my local Guitar Center

 

[RedJohn456]

Which Fender is that? They have them at my local Guitar Center

Fender FXA5 Pro, dual BA iem.

 

[kimD]

Fender FXA5 Pro, dual BA iem.

Quite interesting, how does the bass respond?

 

[RedJohn456]

Quite interesting, how does the bass respond?

With the tips I use, they are lightweight, quick with really good impact and weight. Excellent blend of mid bass and sub bass. The way it integrates with the midrange is glorious 

 

[kimD]

With the tips I use, they are lightweight, quick with really good impact and weight. Excellent blend of mid bass and sub bass. The way it integrates with the midrange is glorious 

Thanks your input

 

[Pastapipo]

This is very informative! Thanks! In your opinion which is much better for male vocals? Xe800 or rm-600m? Currently listening to grunge and alterntive rock, already got the a2s and I just love how thick and airy the vocals are but treble detail may be lacking for me. Thinking about purchasing one of those i mention

 
XE800 portraits male voices excellently. Centred, clear, powerful and a tiny bit more present than completely flat. 
Do make sure you pair them with a warm source and give them a proper burn in.

 

[audio123]

Ahh so I am kinda bored. What's a good iem for 10-$20 that has really good mids and soundstage? Maybe the vjjb k4?

vjjb v1 has larger soundstage than k4

 

[blazinblazin]

They sound WAY to dark for me and I guess there to bassy

 
Maybe you want to try KZ ZS3, they are brighter and more detailed than ATE

 

[Lurk650]

With the tips I use, they are lightweight, quick with really good impact and weight. Excellent blend of mid bass and sub bass. The way it integrates with the midrange is glorious 

I need to go demo them on my next day off