They are very promising, remind me of the FiiO FH7S.
Thank you very much for your quick response!
I am not very sure, I think it will be about €250.
They have a high quality aftermarket balanced cable but you have to buy it as an extra.
The filter tuning of its removable nozzle really works, its up to you to find a better ear tips for your own liking. After all, they are ear tip-dependant IEMs. I even try to interchange it with Simgot EA500 nozzles and it works..
Hey, thanks for the graph. Very helpful.Wow!
What a surprise!
https://cqtek.squig.link/?share=Hidizs_MS5_Balanced,Hidizs_MS5_Bass,Hidizs_MS5_Treble
My first impression was that it has a more powerful low end than I expected. On the other hand, I did expect the sound to be open through the grooves on the outer side. The feeling of air and spatiality is increased.
The effect of the filters is controlled and located in a relatively narrow band, although their influence also reaches the lower range, albeit subtly.
Although I am a bass lover, for reference models I like the low end a little less extensive, with a concave curve from the sub-bass. But I won't deny that the MS5's bass is very enjoyable. I like this graph.
Wow!
What a surprise!
https://cqtek.squig.link/?share=Hidizs_MS5_Balanced,Hidizs_MS5_Bass,Hidizs_MS5_Treble
My first impression was that it has a more powerful low end than I expected. On the other hand, I did expect the sound to be open through the grooves on the outer side. The feeling of air and spatiality is increased.
The effect of the filters is controlled and located in a relatively narrow band, although their influence also reaches the lower range, albeit subtly.
Although I am a bass lover, for reference models I like the low end a little less extensive, with a concave curve from the sub-bass. But I won't deny that the MS5's bass is very enjoyable. I like this graph.
I am not sure the back is a open back? JUST LOOKS ?
I really don't know. But I thought I saw Linsuol advertised it in their shop for a very short time, at a price of over $400. The publication disappeared overnight. So I can't say for sure if that's the final price.
Same impression on separation, layering and imaging, they are quite comparable with U12T.
It’s here. I have just run through my test track playlist using the balanced nozzle and my spinfit cp145 tips.
First, the cons:
Now, the pros:
- The ear hooks are too tight. My ears hurt after the session.
- Cymbals and hi hats sound kind of uncanny. I suspect the energy is too high at 8kHz or 12kHz.
- Sibilance with poorly mixed and mastered musics (e.g., Ed Sheeran’s Shivers)
I hope that the bass nozzle can fix the uncanny cymbals and hi hats.
- Big, deep, but not muddy bass. I can feel the punch and rumble down to my throat. There is no odd “all rumble no punch” of Monarch II.
- Large soundstage. Imagine is solid 4/5 with the last layer flung to the environment thanks to the treble extension.
- The midrange has that open and transparent feeling that I get from my U12T, though warmer. Vocals and instruments besides cymbals and hi hats are natural and realistic. It does not sound “reference” but more fun, rule twisting, “audiophile” tuned.
- Very extended treble. I think there is a 15kHz peak. Micro detail retrieval is quite high. Atmosphere, ambience, and room reflection sound is excellent.
- Notes have good definition and have a snappy feeling to them. Separation is mostly good, but this IEM does not peel open the layers of music the same way as U12T (to put in context where it fits)
In general, very solid. I’m impressed.
No idea about pricing, but given the sound quality, I wouldn’t complain if this is the same price as the SA6 OG or the FH9. It is pushing the 4/5 but I don’t think it has broken into the 5/5 yet.
