FlipEars (CIEM, Made in the Philippines)

[Saraugie]

Sharing my legion unit. Kept it simple and opted for a regular faceplate instead of the metal one (which is gorgeous).

Will Flipears be offering 2 face options ^^^ ? Is that a tour unit?

 

[Emvo]

Sharing my legion unit. Kept it simple and opted for a regular faceplate instead of the metal one (which is gorgeous).

I love this! Would love to purchase this variant.

 

[Japz77]

Will Flipears be offering 2 face options ^^^ ? Is that a tour unit?

Currently its the standard one being offered. This is my own unit and was just lucky that they accommodated my request for a regular faceplate.

 

[potatosh]

im so looking forward to the regular light faceplate version

 

[Japz77]

So I managed to snag the 2022 version of the Aurora, mids on these are more up my alley compared to the XXIV version.

 

[Japz77]

Went ahead and got the metal faceplate Legion, using penon liquer tips.

 

[MakeItWain]

Hey all, just wanted to share my FlipEars Aegis review! Kinda spamming but I've been excited for Aegis for the longest time and it's absolutely met the hype.

This is a 1 DD + 1 BCD IEM. In my video and a few other places, I didn't have the opportunity to confirm but per the marketing material, the Aegis actually has a different DD than the FlipEars Legion. Same size, just different.

As usual, here's a general breakdown of pros/cons!

Pros: -Warm, bassy sound
-Bass is deep, punchy, engaging, bassier sounding than the Legion
-Mids are forward, excellent detail with instruments and vocals are full and excellent. Note weight is phenomenal. Very full presentation on mid range.
-Treble is pleasant, smooth
-Technical performance is good - soundstage is amazing, good overall separation
-Accessories are amazing! Seriously, great collection of tips, cable, carrying case.
-Gorgeous looks, smaller shell size could be a better fit vs Legion

Cons: -Not as balanced as Legion - this is a more musical, colored presentation of music.
-Treble is tilted down so wouldn't satisfy people craving balance or treble
-Ideally, neutral source is King here as it's already pretty colored in tonality. Can get a bit tooooo warm with Tubes (not a bad thing but finding the right balance is good)
-Not as technical as Legion. Bass can sound a bit softer/boomier.

Overall: the Aegis is one of my favorite basshead sets under $1k and is the best blend of bass, warmth and engagement.

It's a 5/5 for me and an easy recommendation. It is so dang guuuuud.

 

[Japz77]

Hey all, just wanted to share my FlipEars Aegis review! Kinda spamming but I've been excited for Aegis for the longest time and it's absolutely met the hype.

This is a 1 DD + 1 BCD IEM. In my video and a few other places, I didn't have the opportunity to confirm but per the marketing material, the Aegis actually has a different DD than the FlipEars Legion. Same size, just different.

As usual, here's a general breakdown of pros/cons!

Pros: -Warm, bassy sound
-Bass is deep, punchy, engaging, bassier sounding than the Legion
-Mids are forward, excellent detail with instruments and vocals are full and excellent. Note weight is phenomenal. Very full presentation on mid range.
-Treble is pleasant, smooth
-Technical performance is good - soundstage is amazing, good overall separation
-Accessories are amazing! Seriously, great collection of tips, cable, carrying case.
-Gorgeous looks, smaller shell size could be a better fit vs Legion

Cons: -Not as balanced as Legion - this is a more musical, colored presentation of music.
-Treble is tilted down so wouldn't satisfy people craving balance or treble
-Ideally, neutral source is King here as it's already pretty colored in tonality. Can get a bit tooooo warm with Tubes (not a bad thing but finding the right balance is good)
-Not as technical as Legion. Bass can sound a bit softer/boomier.

Overall: the Aegis is one of my favorite basshead sets under $1k and is the best blend of bass, warmth and engagement.

It's a 5/5 for me and an easy recommendation. It is so dang guuuuud.

Thanks for the review ! I do agree with most points though I still don't see the aegis as a basshead set. Same as the Legion that I own, initially its the bass that impresses but eventually its the mids and texture. Glad you enjoyed and hope you get one. There is also a prototype being tweaked by the way.

 

[MakeItWain]

Thanks for the review ! I do agree with most points though I still don't see the aegis as a basshead set. Same as the Legion that I own, initially its the bass that impresses but eventually its the mids and texture. Glad you enjoyed and hope you get one. There is also a prototype being tweaked by the way.

I have both the Aegis and Legion, and it's funny because I don't see them as true basshead sets but the BCD provides enough engagement for bassheads without it being just pumped up like a Maestro Mini or Punch. The fun factor is what brings me in, TBH