Made some time to play around with the filters. Here is my impression:
Without the filters this IEM feels hollow. It still has the same kind of details, texture and resolution but the after decay effects are more prolonged while the notes have compromised bases a their point of origin. They are way too wide at the floor while they have a hollowish timber. Bass is flattish while the mids and vocals have nearly similar emphasis and energy, the treble is a a bit sharper with extra finishing energy.
So that's the first question answered, no filter is not a very good option, Hybrid 3 pro is tuned with a filter, unlike the Fibae 5.
The Grey filter increases the bass quantity by a small margin. It provide a bit more mid bass body and considerably more rumble while the sub-bass gains tiny bit more rumble. The area of impact is bigger, so is the punch. One good thing is the notes fire up with an angle instead of moving horizontally, leaving room for better air while satying clear of other instruments. We get more overall coloration too as the signature is more W shaped where the instruments along with the vocals are pushed back as the bass takes the driving seat. Vocals still have similar pop to them but the notes are not as tall as the mid treble or mid bass. Treble plays the supporting role with similar energy and attack as the brown filter but it feels elevated because of the less energetic mid range. Sonics are slightly less prominent and transparency of micro details are slightly lowered too.
The yellow filters are more balanced and delivering more precision and accuracy by reducing the bass quantity and providing more energy to the mid range. We get much tighter and lighter bass notes, they are there but aren't heavy or impactful. It definitely cuts out any mud and tightens the notes. Is this filter good for detail hogs? Kind of, mostly because of its superior transparency and clarity but on the down side we get some unrequired sharpness that can make the whole experience uncomfortable, especially with rock or metal tracks. I definitely would like to have a bit less attack and no prizes for guessing, I am back to the brown filters.
It's excellent to have options but these filters need a bit more work, putting these in isn't a child's play either and they need a bit of refinement before they reach the sonical level of Apex Modules by 64audio. The treble especially is a bit off with both the filters and if this can be refined, these filters too can do wonders!!
Without the filters this IEM feels hollow. It still has the same kind of details, texture and resolution but the after decay effects are more prolonged while the notes have compromised bases a their point of origin. They are way too wide at the floor while they have a hollowish timber. Bass is flattish while the mids and vocals have nearly similar emphasis and energy, the treble is a a bit sharper with extra finishing energy.
So that's the first question answered, no filter is not a very good option, Hybrid 3 pro is tuned with a filter, unlike the Fibae 5.
The Grey filter increases the bass quantity by a small margin. It provide a bit more mid bass body and considerably more rumble while the sub-bass gains tiny bit more rumble. The area of impact is bigger, so is the punch. One good thing is the notes fire up with an angle instead of moving horizontally, leaving room for better air while satying clear of other instruments. We get more overall coloration too as the signature is more W shaped where the instruments along with the vocals are pushed back as the bass takes the driving seat. Vocals still have similar pop to them but the notes are not as tall as the mid treble or mid bass. Treble plays the supporting role with similar energy and attack as the brown filter but it feels elevated because of the less energetic mid range. Sonics are slightly less prominent and transparency of micro details are slightly lowered too.
The yellow filters are more balanced and delivering more precision and accuracy by reducing the bass quantity and providing more energy to the mid range. We get much tighter and lighter bass notes, they are there but aren't heavy or impactful. It definitely cuts out any mud and tightens the notes. Is this filter good for detail hogs? Kind of, mostly because of its superior transparency and clarity but on the down side we get some unrequired sharpness that can make the whole experience uncomfortable, especially with rock or metal tracks. I definitely would like to have a bit less attack and no prizes for guessing, I am back to the brown filters.
It's excellent to have options but these filters need a bit more work, putting these in isn't a child's play either and they need a bit of refinement before they reach the sonical level of Apex Modules by 64audio. The treble especially is a bit off with both the filters and if this can be refined, these filters too can do wonders!!
