Dominant Bass?
Some tips
E-pro inverted, e-pro standard, Final E-type
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Damn, you know so much about tips. I will order your references soon by the way
Yes, it will change
the sound a lot, that's what I noticed with my tips collection. In my case, I use tips that fit very well in my ear for an incredible isolation (this is one of the many big strengths of the EST50) and that on the opposite, enhance the bass.
Exactly my impression as well
I begin to write a review, it might take a little time with my work but you should recognize yourself in the review then. But if I can give a "little impression", this is probably the most impressive point for me, you don't "watch a concert", you are "inside the music like a musically trip".
Due to an excellent separation of the instruments, a soundstage with a good depth, the instruments that have body and a feeling that they materialize (because EST ?) and a powerful bass (like a subwoofer, you feel it) giving body to all details and create an atmosphere.
These details emphasize so much the panoramic audio (basically called stereo music) of the music, creating a "3D/Surround effect". And not many IEMs do that (especially at this price and as detailed as the EST50). Their positions and not too far apart for musical coherence but far enough apart when required and create "sensation of distance", movement (e.g., left to right) and sound coherence (they blend together to create the feeling that they belong to the music) !
It totally changes the music and how you listen to it. I didn't expect this effect to be present and pronounced on the majority of the music I listen to. Everything looks finely tuned and I totally agree with
@Dsnuts , the tuning goes on all musical styles. And goodness ... It's very detailed with such an imposing bass. thanks to the EST ?
In my case and actually, I am rediscovering the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Fleetwood Mc, Nick Cave, Rammstein and the old rock/metal bands. For electro music,
EST50 is the pair that I recommend, they excel perfectly with the massive bass. Unique bass and
you feel IT and if you are thirsty of bass, you make an EQ in low frequencies +5dB, they become bass-monster. For industrial techno, acid or trance like Paula Temple, I Hate Models or Astrix, a nice and wonderful trip.
To finish, the EST50 have a coloured and fun sound, absolutely not for serious listening. It makes you want to dance and enjoying the music in that way. Being inside the music like a musically trip in a beautiful atmosphere.
I highly recommend them for their price (but it's already very expensive) for those who love bass-oriented signature and want to feel what I described but but I don't recommend them for people who don't like a powerful bass or want a neutral / flat signature (e.g. for people who exclusively listen to classical music).
Now I'm wondering, is it worth it to put more more money into IEMs with the same signature ? I was able to test more expensive IEMs (especially the Campfire Audio Atlas) and found the EST50 to be surprisingly better. Like the IER-Z1R or IEMs from Empire Ears (Legend X, Valkyries). How much they can be better ? Will the quality / price ratio be as good ? I would love to be able to compare them ...
EDIT : My source is a Topping E30 Dac / L30 Amp (rather warm source)