iBasso IT00 and AM05 Two very different IEMs with one purpose, to Enjoy the Music!

[Dobrescu George]

My full video review about the IT00 is live now ~~~

Really awesome V-Shaped IEM with a nice warm midrange, and a cool graphene driver

 

[chichaphile]

Hi guys after several days I'm hearing something not right with my IT00, i can hear right earpiece is slightly more unisolated ( mostly from lowwer bottom of earpiece ) and slightly more bassier then left earpiece

then i try to inspect and guess what

i found the housing is not evenly sealed especially the right one

then i thinking hummmm what i can i do....
ahaaaa idea is i use Bantex Tack-All
it something like Tack it but white one luckily

then i try to cover the gap between the housing little by little until all the gap is filled on both earpieces

CAUTION! carefull around the Nozel, MMCX connector and vent hole

Okey then i check wow it's perfecto
now no more leaked, better isolation and no more Bass imbalance don't forget clean all the residual from tack all

Hope it's help if you had same issue like mine, and don't forget " DO AT YOUR OWN RISK "

Cha

 

[Layman1]

Hi guys after several days I'm hearing something not right with my IT00, i can hear right earpiece is slightly more unisolated ( mostly from lowwer bottom of earpiece ) and slightly more bassier then left earpiece

then i try to inspect and guess what

i found the housing is not evenly sealed especially the right one

then i thinking hummmm what i can i do....
ahaaaa idea is i use Bantex Tack-All
it something like Tack it but white one luckily



then i try to cover the gap between the housing little by little until all the gap is filled on both earpieces





CAUTION! carefull around the Nozel, MMCX connector and vent hole


Okey then i check wow it's perfecto
now no more leaked, better isolation and no more Bass imbalance don't forget clean all the residual from tack all



Hope it's help if you had same issue like mine, and don't forget " DO AT YOUR OWN RISK "

Cha

@chichaphile Great DIY solution!
Just to say though, in my experience iBasso have great customer service and if you message their rep Paul on here, I'm sure they'll be able to do a full repair/replacement

 

[chichaphile]

@chichaphile Great DIY solution!
Just to say though, in my experience iBasso have great customer service and if you message their rep Paul on here, I'm sure they'll be able to do a full repair/replacement

Hi... yeah but it takes time and i can simply sealed it.

Really great IEM for fun EDC

 

[JMCIII]

I personally prefer the AM05 ver Etymotic ER4xR, it comes through as a bit more natural. ER4XR is a bit fatiguing in detail, not smooth and not only detailed, but also a bit grainy, AM05 is mid forward, but sweeter, more fun to listen to!

I swapped out the stock AM05 cable for a pure silver Fiio LC 4.4 balanced and WOW! did the sound of the AM05 take off. I'm having a super hard time choosing between the AM05 (with silver cable) and the Thieaudio Legacy 5 with upgraded cable.

 

[Dobrescu George]

My full in-depth written review about the IT00 from Ibasso is live now!

I loved this one to bits, it is the perfect IEM for someone on a budget, and has everything, from a nice comfort, to a good sound, to a nice aesthetic

https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/03/ibasso-it00-entry-level-iems-review-full-experience.html

 

[397324]

I've just received my DX160 and AM05. I find the AM05 quite bright compared to other IEM's I have. Will it improve with run in? Paul said the combination would give a warm sound.

 

[JMCIII]

I've just received my DX160 and AM05. I find the AM05 quite bright compared to other IEM's I have. Will it improve with run in? Paul said the combination would give a warm sound.

Huh, I have both the DX160 and the AM05's and I wouldn't come close to calling that combo bright. Wouldn't call it warm either.

 

[jamato8]

I've just received my DX160 and AM05. I find the AM05 quite bright compared to other IEM's I have. Will it improve with run in? Paul said the combination would give a warm sound.

To me the AM05 are smooth and musical, not bright at all. Warm would be a personal interpretation to an extent but if musical/natural is warm, I would say the combination is just a little warm but some burn in is needed.

 

[397324]

Just looking at the reviews on here, words like thin and bass light are mentioned a lot. Sending it back.

 

[jamato8]

Just looking at the reviews on here, words like thin and bass light are mentioned a lot. Sending it back.

That is because they use the wrong tips. You have to find the tips right for your ears. The AM05 is not thin or bass light but not for a bass head either.

 

[397324]

The reviews here say it is. I tried Spiral Dots that has worked with every IEM I've tried them with. No difference.

 

[jamato8]

The reviews here say it is. I tried Spinfits that have worked with every IEM I've tried them with. No difference.

I have seen some that do not say that. And I don't like Spinfits as to me, they blur some of the details. But do what you need. But they are not thin or bass light.

 

[JMCIII]

Just looking at the reviews on here, words like thin and bass light are mentioned a lot. Sending it back.

Darren, im sorry the AM05’s didn’t float your boat. They do mine out of the DX160. I’ve been going back and forth between them and the Thieaudio Legacy 5’s. I love them both - abet for different reasons. But I personally would never divest myself of the AM05’s. But we’re talking about your ears, and if you’re not happy, whatever you decide will be correct. Good luck finding their replacements.

 

[BbOO]

What would be a good upgrade from iBasso IT00? I love mine, but i want even more of it hah. Would for example Fiio FH5 or FH7 be a logical upgrade? Would be willing to spend up to 350ish eur.