There's something very humbling about this, knowing what I've plunked into IEMs to this point. When earbuds were basically the only option, I must have completely taken them for granted because these are just phenomenal. That feeling of getting them to sit just right in your ear and then *poof* they disappear and sound is just there. Amazing.
There's something very humbling about this, knowing what I've plunked into IEMs to this point. When earbuds were basically the only option, I must have completely taken them for granted because these are just phenomenal. That feeling of getting them to sit just right in your ear and then *poof* they disappear and sound is just there. Amazing.
in my personal opinion, IEMs would excel from the earbuds in noise blocking department only.
when the condition is right (dead quiet room) which makes the playing field equal, earbuds would outperform IEMs even in much higher price difference.
in the case of higher ohm earbuds, give them a good amp, and it would stand toe to toe with the bigger over-ears headphones
in my personal opinion, IEMs would excel from the earbuds in noise blocking department only.
when the condition is right (dead quiet room) which makes the playing field equal, earbuds would outperform IEMs even in much higher price difference.
in the case of higher ohm earbuds, give them a good amp, and it would stand toe to toe with the bigger over-ears headphones
Depends on what you are listening to. Acoustic/vocal music then yeah, buds do outperform iems. But for hip-hop, EDM, Trance or any more bass focused music its the opposite.
Depends on what you are listening to. Acoustic/vocal music then yeah, buds do outperform iems. But for hip-hop, EDM, Trance or any more bass focused music its the opposite.
also depends on the person's need/ expectations of how much bass should be available when listening to bass focused music. some people would enjoy them with lighter bass earphones just fine, especially when they want to listen to the music as a whole picture.
when they want to feel the bass and just be immersed, yes, bass boosted IEMs would be nice, or just go all the way and use speaker+ subs
Depends on what you are listening to. Acoustic/vocal music then yeah, buds do outperform iems. But for hip-hop, EDM, Trance or any more bass focused music its the opposite.
This is what I'm learning as well. These things would be good educational tools for people who want to learn the difference between bass and sub-bass. Classical, acoustic, and singer/songwriter stuff sounds great on the FAAEAL, but there is so much sub-bass content mixed into electronic music that I have to mentally switch modes and expect it to not be there with (these) earbuds. IEMs give me heaps of sub-bass, relatively speaking, but nowhere near the same sort of staging and in-between imaging of these buds.
They're just smashing timbre and technicalities in a really good way. It's a unique presentation, for sure, but one that merits the effort in trying to understand it.
Heck, I'm running the Snow Lotus completely foam-less and loving it while listening to some Beastie Boys, of all things. I just like that it doesn't yank me from my environment. Kinda like your life just gained a soundtrack and you're the one in control.
also depends on the person's need/ expectations of how much bass should be available when listening to bass focused music. some people would enjoy them with lighter bass earphones just fine, especially when they want to listen to the music as a whole picture.
when they want to feel the bass and just be immersed, yes, bass boosted IEMs would be nice, or just go all the way and use speaker+ subs
I’m not sure what impedance the earbuds anonymous buds are but wow do they improve with use of my FiiO A5! I liked them to begin with but now I realize that they too need power. Now I think it’s going to be a closer battle between them and the 150 ohm M2s pro. I wish they had come with a balanced cable. I was thinking that there’s nothing like the A5 available today, but I think iFi is making some powerful portable amps as well. I’m totally shocked with what both of these buds can do. I’ve got to do a tournament of ear buds and then pit them up against some respected IEMs and cans. Right now I think my buds will win it, but I haven’t listened to much else in a while. My mind blew up last night listening to the EA buds on the FiiO A5 much like when I first heard the M2s pro through the FiiO. I’ve had a rather intense fear of my battery dying on the FiiO. My even older Monte Blanc only runs about 3-4 hours now. I’ll be devastated when that happens to the A5. Hopefully they make a new version or the iFi amps are their equivalents.
I’m not sure what impedance the earbuds anonymous buds are but wow do they improve with use of my FiiO A5! I liked them to begin with but now I realize that they too need power. Now I think it’s going to be a closer battle between them and the 150 ohm M2s pro. I wish they had come with a balanced cable. I was thinking that there’s nothing like the A5 available today, but I think iFi is making some powerful portable amps as well. I’m totally shocked with what both of these buds can do. I’ve got to do a tournament of ear buds and then pit them up against some respected IEMs and cans. Right now I think my buds will win it, but I haven’t listened to much else in a while. My mind blew up last night listening to the EA buds on the FiiO A5 much like when I first heard the M2s pro through the FiiO. I’ve had a rather intense fear of my battery dying on the FiiO. My even older Monte Blanc only runs about 3-4 hours now. I’ll be devastated when that happens to the A5. Hopefully they make a new version or the iFi amps are their equivalents.
That FAAEAL on the Monolith THX 788 sounds pretty huge, not going to lie. Have the LittleBear B4-X charging up because now I'm dying to know what tubes will do.
That FAAEAL on the Monolith THX 788 sounds pretty huge, not going to lie. Have the LittleBear B4-X charging up because now I'm dying to know what tubes will do.
This resonates with my experience. I overlooked what good earbuds can offer. I've never been completely enamoured with in-ear devices due to the almost invasive fit. Earbuds sit comfortably in the ear, offering up the sound much more naturally and with excellent timbre.
Subbass is definitely a weaker area, but with a good driver they can achieve really good midbass impact with enough body to slate my thirst for bass.
Prepare to be amazed!
