[jonmbarlow]

Can anyone recommend an iem for classical music around the £500 mark, also would like it to excel in vocals and acoustics would be great!

 

[-rowan-]

Penon Volt if you can stretch that budget a little or find a used one. Have a look at tgx78’s review in particular. All Penon IEMs excel in mids - vocals and timbre - so you may want to check out their other offerings as well. Vortex is less than 1/3 the price and quite excellent for instrument textures as well.

 

[baskingshark]

Can anyone recommend an iem for classical music around the £500 mark, also would like it to excel in vocals and acoustics would be great!

Tanchjim Oxygen.

Great mix of Harman tonality on top of good technicalities and organic timbral accuracy. My go to for classical or acoustic tracks.

 

[tapereels]

You might take a look at 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Dioko. I was amazed by the quality and sound.

 

[gazzington]

final a8000 with a warm dap

 

[jonmbarlow]

final a8000 with a warm dap

Thanks but about £1000 above the budget I was looking for

 

[gazzington]

Thanks but about £1000 above the budget I was looking for

Wise decision. It’s easy to get carried away in this hobby

 

[jonmbarlow]

Contenders for me so far........

Fiio FD5 (would prefer the FD7 but most reviews state similar performance)
Fiio FA7s
7hz Timeless AE
Penon Globe

Any other suggestions appreciated or opinions on above contenders

 

[euter]

Fiio FD7

 

[gazzington]

I have a fdx and the timbre on it is great for classical music. From what I can gather the fd5 is more bassy.

 

[jonmbarlow]

Fiio FD7

Annoyingly turned one down yesterday for £320 and then it sold

 

[-rowan-]

Penon Globe

Just curious - was there something in particular about the Globe that called to you? For slightly less money, I would consider Serial for its natural timbre and coherency. Unless you want more energetic treble and more sub bass - in which case I would suggest Penon’s new 10th anniversary iem.

 

[jonmbarlow]

Just curious - was there something in particular about the Globe that called to you? For slightly less money, I would consider Serial for its natural timbre and coherency. Unless you want more energetic treble and more sub bass - in which case I would suggest Penon’s new 10th anniversary iem.

Just the reviews really, consistently excellent reviews and value for money, will look at your other suggestions

 

[Voltriant]

final a8000 with a warm dap

There is the Final A5000 in a lower price range. A very balanced IEM with good quality of bass. With this IEM I`m enjoying classical music in combination with my A&K SR25 mkii.

 

[gazzington]

There is the Final A5000 in a lower price range. A very balanced IEM with good quality of bass. With this IEM I`m enjoying classical music in combination with my A&K SR25 mkii.

I've been interested in the a5000 too. Seems very good value