pjones5
100+ Head-Fier
Some of you may read this and think - is he seriously asking if upgrading from a pair of chi-fi $40-$60 IEMs to a pair $250 IEMs is worth it? Yep, I'm asking that.
I've got both the KZ ZS10 Pro and KZ ZSX "Terminator" IEMs, and I actually really do like them. I've been content to use cheaper IEMs because I'm really an over-ear headphone kind of guy. I recently got some graduation money (college) and I was looking at purchasing a more expensive over-ear. Two problems with that though - my primary candidate (the Sony Z7M2s) are out-of-stock/back-ordered until like mid-July and all of my secondary candidates have such mixed reviews that I'm hesitant to pull the trigger. Plus, I figure two-things; I'm pretty content with the trifecta I currently have (HD6XXs, HE4XXs, and Meze 99 Noirs) and I primarily use IEMs in the office anyways. So... now I'm looking at getting a more expensive pair of IEMs.
A few extra details...
I'd be running these primarily off an M11 or BTR5 using either Spotify or Tidal.
It's difficult to describe my personal sound tastes because I'm somewhere in the middle in a lot of areas. I like neutral sounds, but with warmth. I like to feel the bass, but I'm not a bass-head. I like detail, but don't want it to sound aggressive or clinical. Ultimately, I'm looking for an enjoyable experience when I listen to music.
Basically, I'm looking to know if the FH5s are a noticeable upgrade in sound quality, sound stage, and comfort from what I've got now. If I'm having to sacrifice any of those three, then its just not worth it for me.
Any additional suggestions are welcomed!
Thanks in advance.
I've got both the KZ ZS10 Pro and KZ ZSX "Terminator" IEMs, and I actually really do like them. I've been content to use cheaper IEMs because I'm really an over-ear headphone kind of guy. I recently got some graduation money (college) and I was looking at purchasing a more expensive over-ear. Two problems with that though - my primary candidate (the Sony Z7M2s) are out-of-stock/back-ordered until like mid-July and all of my secondary candidates have such mixed reviews that I'm hesitant to pull the trigger. Plus, I figure two-things; I'm pretty content with the trifecta I currently have (HD6XXs, HE4XXs, and Meze 99 Noirs) and I primarily use IEMs in the office anyways. So... now I'm looking at getting a more expensive pair of IEMs.
A few extra details...
I'd be running these primarily off an M11 or BTR5 using either Spotify or Tidal.
It's difficult to describe my personal sound tastes because I'm somewhere in the middle in a lot of areas. I like neutral sounds, but with warmth. I like to feel the bass, but I'm not a bass-head. I like detail, but don't want it to sound aggressive or clinical. Ultimately, I'm looking for an enjoyable experience when I listen to music.
Basically, I'm looking to know if the FH5s are a noticeable upgrade in sound quality, sound stage, and comfort from what I've got now. If I'm having to sacrifice any of those three, then its just not worth it for me.
Any additional suggestions are welcomed!
Thanks in advance.