FEARLESS Audio IEM's Discussion/Impressions

[toranku]

Can someone tell what is (+) and what is (-)? Thanks!

I think Fearless uses a standard polarity termination.

If it's indeed standard,
Y (front pin)= Negative
X (rear pin)= Positive

 

[IEMusic]

I suppose I worded that incorrectly, I'm quite happy with them but I'm trying to find the perfect fit/sound combo. Must be my weird ears I'm coming from Audeze LCD-X and Oppo PM-1s and this is my first "travel" IEM so tip fitment is just another new black hole I'm exploring as I'm always worried I'm potentially missing out on something soundwise. They're not as punchy but I absolutely love the overall clarity and imaging. I'm 99% sure it's a proper ear tip fitting issue but a comfortable fit is my first priority. No fun listening to good IEMs if they're not comfortable.

If you want it punchy, with potentially an amazing and very comfortable fit, look into the AZLA Xelastec tips. I find that in general, the boost the mid bass and the treble to varying degrees on different IEMs. They are the exact same size as the regular Sedna Earfit tips, but if the size you’re using are very tight fitting, you could consider going down a size for the Xelastecs.

 

[schreibersandro]

Yeah, I meant that. I do that to a lot of my foam tips collections. The proportions I use the most (besides using the whole thing) are: 1/2, 2/3, 1/3.
In this picture I'm using Tennmak Ultra Foam tips, actually the best foam tips I have tried until now. The proportions are from left to right: 1, 2/3, 1/3.

I will also attach a comment that I made today about these tips:

Wow, didn't think to do that yet but just might have to give that a try. I'm starting to get quite the collection of tips so I won't feel bad if I destroy a set. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[schreibersandro]

If you want it punchy, with potentially an amazing and very comfortable fit, look into the AZLA Xelastec tips. I find that in general, the boost the mid bass and the treble to varying degrees on different IEMs. They are the exact same size as the regular Sedna Earfit tips, but if the size you’re using are very tight fitting, you could consider going down a size for the Xelastecs.

One more to try, i guess Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Luis1316]

Wow, didn't think to do that yet but just might have to give that a try. I'm starting to get quite the collection of tips so I won't feel bad if I destroy a set. Thanks for the feedback!

Actually, if you think about it, if you cut the foam tip to the extent that the nozzle of the IEM shows up, that may be how they originally measured the sound without any using any eartip. For me, I think this is the "rawest" way (and my preffered) to listen to IEMs without loosing comfort.

This proportion is 1/3, which shows clearly the nozzle, and there's barely any sound bouncing through the tip canal compared to the whole thing. I think you will notice a change in clarity and soundstage.

 

[IEMusic]

Actually, if you think about it, if you cut the foam tip to the extent that the nozzle of the IEM shows up, that may be how they originally measured the sound without any using any eartip. For me, I think this is the "rawest" way (and my preffered) to listen to IEMs without loosing comfort.

This proportion is 1/3, which shows clearly the nozzle, and there's barely any sound bouncing through the tip canal compared to the whole thing. I think you will notice a change in clarity and soundstage.

One can also mostly do this by installing the foam tip on backwards. This is what I mentioned on a different thread. It has the same effect, where there is no foam overhang past the end of the ear tip core, and where then end of the ear tip core is almost or completely flush with the end of the IEM nozzle. This minimizes the effect the tips have on the sound, especially not attenuating the treble.

This is a generic tapered foam tip installed backwards on my L3.

 

[drbluenewmexico]

The xelastec tips made a big improvement in Fearless sound for me on Rue and 8FZ. So much I ordered more
Bass more focused mids thicker soundstage improved...not subtle improvements. A wow experience!

 

[Luis1316]

One can also mostly do this by installing the foam tip on backwards. This is what I mentioned on a different thread. It has the same effect, where there is no foam overhang past the end of the ear tip core, and where then end of the ear tip core is almost or completely flush with the end of the IEM nozzle. This minimizes the effect the tips have on the sound, especially not attenuating the treble.

This is a generic tapered foam tip installed backwards on my L3.

Yeah, but there is a problem for my IEMs. The nozzles are not long enough that I can put my foam tips backward, and I'm also trying to have less tip to ear canal contact, so I have to cut them in different sizes for different IEMs and sound prefferences.
I have to go 1/2 for the T800 for example.

 

[redrol]

Glad to see chopped top foams coming into their own. They are ABSOLUTELY legit and could be endgame for a lot of folks.

 

[Alino]

Haven't heard S8F's but I do own S8Z's. Almost every genre of jazz (80% of my library) sounds awesome. OCD jazz listener huh?
Hoff Ensemble, Polarity, first song Innocence, all around great recording. Good reference for sound stage and imaging. Listen to percussion image placement as he transitions from drum to drum. Really shows off S8Z's imaging and soundstage

I followed your advice and I am really happy. Peculiar, as someone said already, how precisely S8z can be sensible and good to EQ, whether trying. Here Kenny Clarke's bass drum on the left thumps with authority, swing and great definition in this wonderful classic big band recording. Really the best Fearless I listened to. And I really like S8F too, but the step forward is clear for my tastes.

 

[jwbrent]

I followed your advice and I am really happy. Peculiar, as someone said already, how precisely S8z can be sensible and good to EQ, whether trying. Here Kenny Clarke's bass drum on the left thumps with authority, swing and great definition in this wonderful classic big band recording. Really the best Fearless I listened to. And I really like S8F too, but the step forward is clear for my tastes.

I never understood what “ZAG” was supposed to represent ...

 

[Alino]

I never understood what “ZAG” was supposed to represent ...

I must admit me neither; but that kind of orange/ black punk look, so different from other iems I own, I found it intriguing from the first look.

 

[Pretardo]

Has anyone purchased any CIEMs from Fearless? I’m interested in the S8F (Key reasons for this model - bass, price and fun). I’d like to know how Fearless customs fit, are they comfortable longer sessions and are they comfortable moving around in? I would assume that the isolation is as good as the universal version, but information on isolation would be helpful too (moar is better!). Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[FeedZ]

Does anyone have eq suggestions for the s8z?

 

[schreibersandro]

Yeah, I meant that. I do that to a lot of my foam tips collections. The proportions I use the most (besides using the whole thing) are: 1/2, 2/3, 1/3.
In this picture I'm using Tennmak Ultra Foam tips, actually the best foam tips I have tried until now. The proportions are from left to right: 1, 2/3, 1/3.

I will also attach a comment that I made today about these tips:

Man, I just received a big order in of tips... Tenmaks, Symbio Ws, Final Type E, Xelastecs. Them Tenmaks are bass heavy, holy crap!!! The first time with the S8Z where it might be too heavy.