Head-Fi Basshead IEM thread (lists page 1)

[c69k]

100% Sony EX800 ST.

I use these (pic. below) very soft rubber ear-tips which seriously vibrate AND isolate, and hold 800s in place, when inserted and moving around (street tricks skateboarding). If interested, buy the largest size. They last (same pair) so far for 2 years. They cost 2 EUR on ALI, but from my experience and ears, they channel sub-bass/isolate better than ANY major brands I tried (does not matter, expensive or not, either foam, soft plastic or rubber).

@skeptical

Thanks for the info. Do you recommend taking out the filters? Please describe what the removed filters do to the bass (sub-bass)? I have been looking for the info forever. I do not care about Highs, I EQ them down anyway. I listen mostly to UK Drill Rap --> Sub-bass better that proper Jazz LOL

 

[skeptical]

100% Sony EX800 ST.

I use these (pic. below) very soft rubber ear-tips which seriously vibrate AND isolate, and hold 800s in place, when inserted and moving around (street tricks skateboarding). If interested, buy the largest size. They last (same pair) so far for 2 years. They cost 2 EUR on ALI, but from my experience and ears, they channel sub-bass/isolate better than ANY major brands I tried (does not matter, expensive or not, either foam, soft plastic or rubber).

@skeptical

Thanks for the info. Do you recommend taking out the filters? Please describe what the removed filters do to the bass (sub-bass)? I have been looking for the info forever. I do not care about Highs, I EQ them down anyway. I listen mostly to UK Drill Rap --> Sub-bass better that proper Jazz LOL

Removing filters mostly effects mids and highs. When you tape 800st you achieve a massive impact in bass but vocals become unnatural to me, I feel them claustrophobic and not very clear. Removing those fitters solve this problem. Bass loses a negligible bit of that massive impact but taped 800st have more than enough of it to spare. I do care about other frequencies. If all you care is only bass then I do not recommend to remove the filters leave then on and pump more power. If you can pump into taped 800st ~500mwatts, NOTHIGH on the $200 market can't compete with them in bass, either way with filters or without. It's a bass monster tank. Period.
If your amp. can pump ~250mwatts. Tfz n3 with copper cable take the spot. These are the most efficient iems I ever had and from a balanced es100 and EQ they easy beat the taped 800st on bass impact, subs are not as good though, they extend well but a bit less controlled but for $50 on Aliexpress+copper cable it's a must have iem for any basshead. The cable they come with, it's some cheap Silver cover copper which doesn't extend well on subs. Any copper cable from Cema acustic will do big change. I noticed a bigger sound impact of Sema copper cable on Tfz n3 over 800st and it makes sense, the n3 efficiency is way higher, more sensitive to cable changes. I have Tfz n3 black 19th edition and I use them most of the time on the road when I want to extend the es100 battery life and to have a better insulation. 800st kills the es100 battery in 3-4 hours at high volumes opposed to 5-6 hours with n3.

 

[wolf230]

Any suggestion for a TWS iem?
Mostly use for run and listening music, good mic for some business call would be appreciated.
(no need of ANC or other features, just bass!)

 

[RumbleWeed]

Any suggestion for a TWS iem?
Mostly use for run and listening music, good mic for some business call would be appreciated.
(no need of ANC or other features, just bass!)

KZ Z3! I will say they are not the best when it comes to technicalities but to be fair not many TWS IEM'S are at present! But give them a few db boost around 61hz and these things rumble and they are very comfortable too!
The only negative's i would say is they are a bit one trick pony's, i ONLY listen to and would only reccomend them for things like DnB,EDM,Techno,Trance ect.. when i tried them with The Cure,Pink Floyd,Artic Monkeys ect.. they didn't cut it, but to be fair i normally listen to said bands with things like my UM MEST MK2 so it's probably a bit unfair to compare!
But if all your Intrested in is an affordable TWS($45) that rumbles away with DnB & EDM i whole heartedly reccomend them.
P.s Anker Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 are also very good also more versatile but don't rumble quite as much and cost more than double!
Hope this helps?

 

[wolf230]

KZ Z3! I will say they are not the best when it comes to technicalities but to be fair not many TWS IEM'S are at present! But give them a few db boost around 61hz and these things rumble and they are very comfortable too!
The only negative's i would say is they are a bit one trick pony's, i ONLY listen to and would only reccomend them for things like DnB,EDM,Techno,Trance ect.. when i tried them with The Cure,Pink Floyd,Artic Monkeys ect.. they didn't cut it, but to be fair i normally listen to said bands with things like my UM MEST MK2 so it's probably a bit unfair to compare!
But if all your Intrested in is an affordable TWS($45) that rumbles away with DnB & EDM i whole heartedly reccomend them.
P.s Anker Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 are also very good also more versatile but don't rumble quite as much and cost more than double!
Hope this helps?

Thanks Mate, i will check for KZ and Soundcore ... actually UM are pretty out of budget atm

 

[RikudouGoku]

https://koss.com/products/keb90-utility

 

[RikudouGoku]

EX800ST is the best basshead iem I have heard.

 

[skeptical]

EX800ST is the best basshead iem I have heard.

Didn't you like the Fh3 bass more in your 800st review? I wonder how Focus Edm fare against 800st.

 

[BKJarvis]

What's the difference between the $50 AliExpress Tfz n3 and the ones selling for $100 on Amazon/linsoul?

 

[RikudouGoku]

Didn't you like the Fh3 bass more in your 800st review?

(that wasnt with blutack mod)

As a basshead iem (quantity over quality) EX800ST is a lot better than the FH3 and even the Ikko OH10.

I wonder how Focus Edm fare against 800st.

No clue, but that 16mm DD is hard to beat.

 

[skeptical]

(that wasnt with blutack mod)

As a basshead iem (quantity over quality) EX800ST is a lot better than the FH3 and even the Ikko OH10.


No clue, but that 16mm DD is hard to beat.

That makes sense , thanks for pointing it out, quantity and subs are what mostly matters the most here. Did you happen to roll up cables , which one you liked the best? I like 800st with cryo upocc soundwise but I'd prefer something more flexible

 

[skeptical]

What's the difference between the $50 AliExpress Tfz n3 and the ones selling for $100 on Amazon/linsoul?

Higher chance of getting the real deal vs some crapy quality. I got mine from amazon for $106 only because they were black and with black cable which later I replaced anyway.

 

[BKJarvis]

Higher chance of getting the real deal vs some crapy quality. I got mine from amazon for $106 only because they were black and with black cable which later I replaced anyway.

Thanks for the reply. Are you saying AliExpress ones are counterfeit? I was under the impression they were just a previous model since the Amazon ones are version 3.

 

[skeptical]

Thanks for the reply. Are you saying AliExpress ones are counterfeit? I was under the impression they were just a previous model since the Amazon ones are version 3.

I didn't say counterfeit, I meant you're taking a higher chance of buying a lesser of quality product and more hassle to return if something is not right and it has to go back. For example poor cable contacts, not all of ear tips included, one phone louder than other, just to name a few. Amazon is way more reputable and costumer friendly, therefor retailers are more conscience there.

 

[Max spl]

Venture electronics BIE pro .
It really rumbles.

Focus Edm
Also basshead iem .

Those 2 for me are more than enough.
Unbeatable bass... No need EQ