[BananaOoyoo]

Finally got to try the three Hyla IEMs (though I've listened to the CE-5 several times already). I think anyone looking to get one of their IEMs needs to understand that none of them are good all-rounder IEMs - that is, all three are specialists. I don't think I could recommend any of the three as someone's only IEM unless they predominantly/only listened to the genres it shines in.

With that said, all three are good. I've always liked the CE-5, though I felt it was perhaps a bit overhyped given its lack of availability and clear weaknesses. Bass response though? Absolutely fantastic. The TE-5B takes the CE-5 a bit further, which IMO was too much. The lower end bump feels unnecessary, and I think I'd always pick the CE-5 over the TE-5B. The TE-5T is a specialist in a very different way with that aggressive upper mid boost.

In a vacuum, my preference would be CE-5 > TE-5B > TE-5T, though the TE-5T could overtake the other two for certain songs.

As for the design, I'm not a big fan of the new IEMs and preferred the more laid back aesthetic of the CE-5. However, the PW audio cables included with the new Hylas feel nice and are definitely nicer than the standard CE-5 stock cable. If Hyla were to ever re-release the CE-5, I'd be really tempted to get it... even if they chose to swap out the cables and bump the price by a couple hundred to match the other two.

 

[justrest]

@BananaOoyoo thank you for your thoughts.

Is there any differences between CE-05 and TE-5B in terms of treble response?

 

[BananaOoyoo]

@BananaOoyoo thank you for your thoughts.

Is there any differences between CE-05 and TE-5B in terms of treble response?

I thought the CE-5 and TE-5B were more similar than different (a lot more similar, actually) and if there was a difference in treble response, it didn't really stand out.

 

[gunwale]

Sorry, I was not able to listen to CE5. I somewhat agree with you on your last statement. These are quite diff. from mainstream iems mentioned above; that's why they sounded weird(good sense). I was listening to AT adx5000 before te5t & the latter sounded quite close to former in terms of overall presentation(both are Japanese). I listen to a very wide range of music. I already have lcdi4 which does everything better than other mainstream iems. I wanted a change. This does not mean that I don't enjoy lcdi4. Just exploring diff. signatures.
If you get a chance first listen to 009/009s then adx 5000 f/b hyla TE5T...you will understand what I am talking about.....

Cheers

I listened to the 009 and the 5000 before but not the 900s and i which amp did you use at zep for them?

I have a kingsound electrostatic at home i dont think the te5t has highs any where as sweet as electrostatic. Their treble and high does not sound very organic.

I have not tried pola maybe pola highs might be better since it has electrostatic tweeter.

Te5b and ce 5 is more similar only compared to te5t. I think there will be alot of people who likes ce 5 and not te5b. It might be because of the cable though... I have not tried te5b with ce 5 cable...

 

[BananaOoyoo]

I listened to the 009 and the 5000 before but not the 900s and i which amp did you use at zep for them?

I have a kingsound electrostatic at home i dont think the te5t has highs any where as sweet as electrostatic. Their treble and high does not sound very organic.

I have not tried pola maybe pola highs might be better since it has electrostatic tweeter.

Te5b and ce 5 is more similar only compared to te5t. I think there will be alot of people who likes ce 5 and not te5b. It might be because of the cable though... I have not tried te5b with ce 5 cable...

Pola is really disappointing IMO - it's just dark.

As for the TE-5T, the upper mids/highs are very much in your face. I don't think I could personally listen to it for extended periods, but I could see it being popular in the Japanese market, for one.

 

[lithiumnk]

Pola is really disappointing IMO - it's just dark.

As for the TE-5T, the upper mids/highs are very much in your face. I don't think I could personally listen to it for extended periods, but I could see it being popular in the Japanese market, for one.

I agree with you.... pola is an overhyped iem. The most disappointing of the lot . I had auditioned TE5T with sp1000 copper which is on a warmer side & this pairing was good for me.

 

[lithiumnk]

I listened to the 009 and the 5000 before but not the 900s and i which amp did you use at zep for them?

I have a kingsound electrostatic at home i dont think the te5t has highs any where as sweet as electrostatic. Their treble and high does not sound very organic.

I have not tried pola maybe pola highs might be better since it has electrostatic tweeter.

Te5b and ce 5 is more similar only compared to te5t. I think there will be alot of people who likes ce 5 and not te5b. It might be because of the cable though... I have not tried te5b with ce 5 cable...

TE5Ts will not sound as good as stax or adx5000 but they aim for the same Japanese sound signature (that I like). From all the new estat/piezoelectric driver iem i.e. AAW Canary, Shozy Pola & Hyla(missed out on noble khan & fitear est).... I prefer hyla. YMMV

 

[Virtu Fortuna]

I have a TE5B sample to review. At this point all I want to say is that; this is just another remarkable work from HYLA Audio.

I will write a short impression here soon.

 

[Fizban]

I have a TE5B sample to review. At this point all I want to say is that; this is just another remarkable work from HYLA Audio.

I will write a short impression here soon.

WHEN?!

lol

 

[Virtu Fortuna]

WHEN?!

lol

LOL. Nice reminder.

Actually this is a nice coincidence since I have the TE5B on my ears right now. It's hooked up to the LPG.

Well, where should I start?

The bass is powerful as expected, especially the subbass area is a little bit bulky but not too much. Actually I expected this model to hit more and rumble more, but it's not extreme as I thought it would be. The midbass is more apparent then the CE-5, which had recessed midbass area and that didn't feel good with some genres. 9,5/10

Mids are very clean and I personally think it's better than the CE-5. The CE-5, although being a very impressive IEM, lacks the tonality that you look for with flagship IEMs. The mids were slightly recessed as well. But with the TE5B that's not the case. They have good body when compared to the CE-5, and the timbre now feels more right and spot on. I would give the tonality an 8 over 10. You'll see it in my IEM list soon. The mids also have great energy and transparency. 8,5/10

Treble is similar and the piezo driver really produces special cymbals like I've heard with the CE-5. So it has one of the best treble presentations one could find. 9,5/10

Sound stage is quite wide and deep just like the CE-5. Resolution and transparency level is also similar, but like I said, I think TE5B produces better mids with better resolution and tonality.

Build quality-wise things are again the same, however I think the TE5B fits better. Especially because of the new PW cable which feels more comfortable around the ear. The cable itself is really flexible and soft.

That's all for now. Remember that these are initial impressions. I will go into much more detail when I write the review

By the way, the TE5T will also be featured.

Thanks.

 

[lithiumnk]

LOL. Nice reminder.

Actually this is a nice coincidence since I have the TE5B on my ears right now. It's hooked up to the LPG.

Well, where should I start?

The bass is powerful as expected, especially the subbass area is a little bit bulky but not too much. Actually I expected this model to hit more and rumble more, but it's not extreme as I thought it would be. The midbass is more apparent then the CE-5, which had recessed midbass area and that didn't feel good with some genres. 9,5/10

Mids are very clean and I personally think it's better than the CE-5. The CE-5, although being a very impressive IEM, lacks the tonality that you look for with flagship IEMs. This mids were slightly recessed as well. But with the TE5B that's not the case. They have good body when compared to the CE-5, and the timbre now feels more right and spot on. I would give the tonality an 8 over 10. You'll see it in my IEM list soon. The mids also have great energy and transparency. 8,5/10

Treble is similar and the piezo driver really produces special cymbals like I've heard with the CE-5. So it has one of the best treble presentations one could find. 9,5/10

Sound stage is quite wide and deep just like the CE-5. Resolution and transparency level is also similar, but like I said, I think TE5B produces better mids with better resolution and tonality.

Build quality-wise things are again the same, however I think the TE5B fits better. Especially because of the new PW cable which feels more comfortable around the ear. The cable itself is really flexible and soft.

That's all for now. Remember that these are initial impressions. I will go into much more detail when I write the review

By the way, the TE5T will also be featured.

Thanks.

I have almost same impressions. My TE5T will be arriving in few days. LPG is neutral source imo. The pairing with sp1000cu had some warmth in the mids as compared to LPGT that I had tried. This compensated for the slight lack of body in lower mids. Upper mids, trebles, transients & speed are amazing.
Will update my impressions after thorough listening.
Cheers

 

[Fizban]

Mids are very clean and I personally think it's better than the CE-5. The CE-5, although being a very impressive IEM, lacks the tonality that you look for with flagship IEMs. This mids were slightly recessed as well. But with the TE5B that's not the case. They have good body when compared to the CE-5, and the timbre now feels more right and spot on. I would give the tonality an 8 over 10. You'll see it in my IEM list soon. The mids also have great energy and transparency. 8,5/10

YES.

YES.







and YAAAAAAAAAAAS!

 

[Fizban]

I felt that the mids of TE5B were better and more upfront than the CE5, whose mids are the main reason I did NOT get them.
Somehow, that was NOT what the majority of people who heard the TE5B apparently felt and I thought I was going mad.

Glad you affirmed my sanity.

 

[justrest]

My thought's also similar with @Virtu Fortuna
TE-5B has more body with a stronger slam, but I think CE-05 is slightly faster and tighter in the bass area but I'm not sure yet.

 

[gunwale]

LOL. Nice reminder.

Actually this is a nice coincidence since I have the TE5B on my ears right now. It's hooked up to the LPG.

Well, where should I start?

The bass is powerful as expected, especially the subbass area is a little bit bulky but not too much. Actually I expected this model to hit more and rumble more, but it's not extreme as I thought it would be. The midbass is more apparent then the CE-5, which had recessed midbass area and that didn't feel good with some genres. 9,5/10

Mids are very clean and I personally think it's better than the CE-5. The CE-5, although being a very impressive IEM, lacks the tonality that you look for with flagship IEMs. This mids were slightly recessed as well. But with the TE5B that's not the case. They have good body when compared to the CE-5, and the timbre now feels more right and spot on. I would give the tonality an 8 over 10. You'll see it in my IEM list soon. The mids also have great energy and transparency. 8,5/10

Treble is similar and the piezo driver really produces special cymbals like I've heard with the CE-5. So it has one of the best treble presentations one could find. 9,5/10

Sound stage is quite wide and deep just like the CE-5. Resolution and transparency level is also similar, but like I said, I think TE5B produces better mids with better resolution and tonality.

Build quality-wise things are again the same, however I think the TE5B fits better. Especially because of the new PW cable which feels more comfortable around the ear. The cable itself is really flexible and soft.

That's all for now. Remember that these are initial impressions. I will go into much more detail when I write the review

By the way, the TE5T will also be featured.

Thanks.

Can we do a control test with like the same cables?

I think most of us will probably not use ce5 with the stock.

I think the new pw cable affects the signature of te5b and te5t.

I will probably go and retest all them again with the same cable.

I actually felt te5b to be faster with the new cable compared to ce 5 with stock.