[dleblanc343]

Hi, everyone. I am rather new to this audiophile hobby. I just acquired the IER Z1R few months ago based heavily but not entirely on Crinacle's list -totally no regrets at all. Bass from the heavens and for me very good for rock, metal, most pop and electronic. I am now looking for IEMs or even headphones with a different sound signature for vocals and classical music. Hoping to get some recommendations and tips from you guys. Thanks

In iem's, my top 3 for classical would be:
KSE1500 (I recommend this version with EQ)
Final A8000
UM MEST (better all-arounder than the Final, but les dynamics and air, so worse for classical)

Headphones:
HD800
HE1000SE

 

[Soundfalls]

Thanks guys for the tips

 

[Leviathant]

In iem's, my top 3 for classical would be:
KSE1500 (I recommend this version with EQ)
Final A8000
UM MEST (better all-arounder than the Final, but les dynamics and air, so worse for classical)

Headphones:
HD800
HE1000SE

I’d agree with A8000 rec for classical. I don’t think I could do better personally. Wish it was a tad more consistent for metal music though. The speed, dynamics and instrument position works great for many tracks, however, treble tuning can be a bit much for me with cymbals sounding like a bleached hazey distraction on a lot of poorly recorded tracks

 

[mungster]

and what about obravo

Obravo?

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

Does anyone know if Crinacle has plans to review the 64 Audio A18s?

 

[SilverEars]

It's good to see 2 samples of Utopia in the database. I was always curious how consistent their driver response was.

 

[SilverEars]

@crinacle

Can you measurement Sony WH-1000XM3 with clear bass reduced at different levels? I'm wondering how much of the bass it effects. Thanks.

 

[surfgeorge]

Hi, everyone. I am rather new to this audiophile hobby. I just acquired the IER Z1R few months ago based heavily but not entirely on Crinacle's list -totally no regrets at all. Bass from the heavens and for me very good for rock, metal, most pop and electronic. I am now looking for IEMs or even headphones with a different sound signature for vocals and classical music. Hoping to get some recommendations and tips from you guys. Thanks

for something exceptional and very good with classics I can recommend the Dunu Luna.
Had it for 3 weeks for testing, and it's a bit controversial with it's tuning that is slightly aggressive in upper mids and drops off a little early in sub bass, but damn! These IEMs are incredibly dynamic and engaging. And the most comfortable IEMs I have ever tried. And very strong with mids, where I felt the Z1R a little lacking. I think they would complement each other beautifully.

 

[IEMusic]

for something exceptional and very good with classics I can recommend the Dunu Luna.
Had it for 3 weeks for testing, and it's a bit controversial with it's tuning that is slightly aggressive in upper mids and drops off a little early in sub bass, but damn! These IEMs are incredibly dynamic and engaging. And the most comfortable IEMs I have ever tried. And very strong with mids, where I felt the Z1R a little lacking. I think they would complement each other beautifully.

You really need to try the NF Audio NM2+. It is probably not technically quite as good as the Luna, but if you can tolerate the upper midrange, it is absolutely amazing. I can actually tolerate it easily in stock form, while I absolutely cannot tolerate the FDX1 w/o any modding/damping. The NM2+ is superb for classical music.

 

[Jenz]

Will there be a review of the CTM CE320? Would be interesting where this model would be placed in your ranking.

 

[dhruvmeena96]

I don't know why I don't like VE8 and Andromeda and M9
I don't like the tuning to be exact

I need my mids from 200Hz to 1kHz flat as a ruler

My own Opinions only...

I do like hidition viento universal.. in bass setting but I think that iem do mote justice in ciem

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I don't know why I don't like VE8 and Andromeda and M9
I don't like the tuning to be exact

I need my mids from 200Hz to 1kHz flat as a ruler

My own Opinions only...

I do like hidition viento universal.. in bass setting but I think that iem do mote justice in ciem

I actually like the VE8 tuning now that I have them. It has a warm presentation that I really like for certain types of music. I really notice it now that I have picked up a pair of HD800S headphones and I listen to both every day. They both complement each other. I was going to try to get 2 IEMs to cover both scenarios, but I fell in love the HD800S so I no longer feel the need to pick up a neutral and detailed IEM for Classical.

 

[IEMusic]

I don't know why I don't like VE8 and Andromeda and M9
I don't like the tuning to be exact

I need my mids from 200Hz to 1kHz flat as a ruler

My own Opinions only...

I do like hidition viento universal.. in bass setting but I think that iem do mote justice in ciem

You need to try the ThieAudio Clairvoyance, and perhaps the Monarch.

 

[dhruvmeena96]

You need to try the ThieAudio Clairvoyance, and perhaps the Monarch.

Yah, I liked those..... But I feel somewhere that sonion Estats are still new, they just released the second gen drivers which are 3dB louder than old one, and 3dB is enough to make a difference...

But theiaudio clairvoyance and 64 U12t are nice

 

[IEMusic]

Yah, I liked those..... But I feel somewhere that sonion Estats are still new, they just released the second gen drivers which are 3dB louder than old one, and 3dB is enough to make a difference...

But theiaudio clairvoyance and 64 U12t are nice

If you don’t want the EST drivers, I’d consider the Mangird Tea or Legacy 5. Of course the U12t is a superb IEM, though a pricey one.