[OMGLadyGaga]

You don't read signatures much do you?

TTpod or Tenore?

 

[Inks]

They actually sound very similar, but I would say TTPOD because it has better build, sound performance they're on the same level I believe, though maybe the T1E may have a slight edge. 

 

[OMGLadyGaga]

They actually sound very similar, but I would say TTPOD because it has better build, sound performance they're on the same level I believe, though maybe the T1E may have a slight edge. 

Just clicked buy on amazon for the silver gray one just cuz it was the first one that popped up

 

[getclikinagas]

I have to say my Quadbeat 2 is one of my favorite IEMs under 50$. It actually gets equal listening time along with my VSD1S. And for good reason. Cue review (written quite a while back ~Jan but never posted):
 

LG Quadbeat 2 : How do you like them treble!

 

Packaging and Build:
As I haven't bought them separately, they came in a small plastic packet(tips separate) bundled with my LG G2. There is a slightly pricier Special edition available on eBay. But I have no clue about the difference.
The finish and build quality is really impressive. The back half of the main housing is machined out of aluminium and has the same feel as the RE400 back-plate. Has a flat Y split rubber cable ending in an L plug. The strain reliefs are adequate and the cable feels sturdy and flexible enough to be worn over ear. Mic and volume controls feature on the left split at a perfect height.
Overall the build surpasses all the bundled headsets I've seen and 'some' 99$ iems too 

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Accessories and comfort:
  
Comes with standard S,M,L silicone tips.
Isolation is above average(with the right fit).
I still have a tough time getting a good fit. The nozzles are too short and overly angled for my ears. But I've gotten used to the 3 step procedure to get a good fit.

PS: This might not be the case with everyone. Some of you who own the QB2 might be wondering what I'm on about.

Sound:

The treble is special. It's not as smooth as the RE400 but not sharp enough to irritate me(I like my treble very smooth). Suppose you're listening to a track,and you know when(in the track) a crescendo of potentially sibilant treble will hit. Judging from the treble sparkle and clarity in the rest of the track you scrunch your eyes in anticipation. But it doesn't happen.
"In-perfect-measure" should sum that up  It somehow manages to sing without ever getting sibilant. They're like safety scissors. Can go to town on paper and keeps those stupid children from using themselves as craft material.
Now do I like it enough to prefer it over the smooth RE400 treble? ....nnngh.. No. I cannot say that. I love how the RE400 treble sits back and does its thing with aplomb. I don't feel like the QB2 is giving me any more detail. But it emphasizes the same details I get from the RE400. I guess I'm just not a treble head.....yet. In this phase of my audiophile journey, I'm a basshead partially converted to a mid-head.

But there is a scenario where I'd reach for the QB2. I do like the way it shreds through EDM and trance. This kind of music calls for some bite and more-than-needed clarity which the QB2 does deliver. The RE400 with its sub-bass roll off and smooth treble cannot cut it.
Overall, I'm very impressed with the detail and airiness in the highs. They don't sound like a budget pair at all.

The mids are nothing to write home about(blame the RE400). But they complement the excellent treble well. I don't seem to be getting all the details as I do from my RE400. Also there's a lack of overall dynamics. I haven't listened to enough music to nitpick but I expect them to handle most of it well enough.

The soundstage is quite good(with the right fit). It conveys a good sense of space that feels dry and empty sometimes. However, it is much much wider than it is deeper.

 
The sub-bass is controlled and unobtrusive. The sub-bass is right up my alley when it comes to presence and rumble. I wish I could copy and paste it onto the RE400. I don't feel as if it has changed much with burn in. Any perceived difference could be a side effect of the slightly better control in the mid-bass.
 

The mid-bass feels ill placed. Like a block that's important but doesn't fit. Like it was added as an afterthought. I can't put a finger on it. It can punch with authority but doesn't sit well with the rest of the spectrum. Has the burn-in cured the eccentric mid-bass? Well....no. But it has certainly tried. The mid-bass is slightly well behaved now. It still feels misplaced to me. But it isn't as frown-worthy as before.

 

Does a simple EQ fix it?

I had no hope out of the box. As my gripe was not limited to the quantity.
I tried a narrow(later wider) drop of around 5-6dB in the 100-125Hz region.
What's happening here? 

 I found myself paying more attention to the differences I felt in the upper midrange and treble. It felt like the midbass vibrations were limiting the driver's capability. I really didn't expect the EQ to cause such a global change. The mid-bass didn't gain as much control as I would have liked. It continued to do its thing albeit in a more subdued way(good enough for me). The upper mids stepped forward a bit(no complaints, I actually welcomed it as the treble was hogging the sig).
Much to my disappointment, the treble would occasionally step out of line. And 'occasionally' became 'often' with EDM and its associated genres(the one thing it did better than my RE400s). Don't get me wrong, the treble isn't peaky at all. It just isn't to my personal liking. There may be many who will rave about "the awesome boost in treble".
Overall, this does flatten out the V quite a bit.(maybe an extra -dB or two on the mid-bass). What I felt like I ended up with is an occasional....."nike logo" like response(Sorry, I don't know what it's called)

So, I had a choice. Either leave that mid-bass alone. Or risk the adventurous treble. But "neutral" isn't my aim anyway. I have my RE400 for that. So, I used a modest 3.5 dBdrop(for EDM and associated genres, 4.5+/-1dB for everything else). The mid-bass doesn't bother me much and I'm happy with the treble.

I'm glad I have my LG G2, as on-the-fly EQing is such a breeze.
And lo and behold, I can preset EQs for specific songs/albums with PowerAmp.

So everything kind of works out(in a sad kind of way) 

Conclusion :

The Quadbeat 2 is excellent, and I would recommend it in a heartbeat. I say this because most of my issues are quite personal and may not be the case for everyone. It is incredible what 30$ can get you these days. And more importantly, the effort being put into a 30$ product.

Thanks for bearing with me 

 

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[jugate]

they have more forward mids and vocal that the sony live sound. Just if they have the deep bass of the sony will be awsome

 

[markanini]

@Inks
Which one of these do you think has the truest room feel tonality?
 
LG Quadbeat 2
Zero Tenore 
LG HBS-900 
Vsonic GR07 bass edition

 

[Xtralglactic]

Just got these for free as my dad upgraded his phone to the G3. First impressions are positive. Paired with c&c bh with bass boost on, high gain and sound field enhancer on,iPad 3rd gen using line out, tupacs Hail Mary has that deep sub base rumble that I expected so for me definitely not lacking there. I find these bright as everyone else says but it's only been 10 hours so hopefully it will settle. Mid range clarity is awesome!

 

[interpolate]

I wasn't overall impressed with these although the mids were OK, the I found the highs a little thin and the bass overwhelming. Not mention uncomfortable even after changing the earbuds....
 
Still compared to some earphones that come with mobile telephones they're not that bad from that perspective.

 

[AlecR]

Think I may pickup a pair to go along with my Piston 2 and Piston 3. Anything else I should look at?

 

[markanini]

The first thing that struck me when I put them in was the neutrality. And while it can be said the bass is slightly wooly and trebles are a bit unexciting, the neutrality is the main characteristic of these IEMs. If it's in the recording they will bring it out.

 

[AlecR]

Just got these and yes they do appear to be quite neutral, verging on boring to be perfectly honest.
 
The Piston 2s are definitely more fun to listen to but these are more analytical. Definitely not for the basshead.

 

[markanini]

  Just got these and yes they do appear to be quite neutral, verging on boring to be perfectly honest.
 
The Piston 2s are definitely more fun to listen to but these are more analytical. Definitely not for the basshead.

If you're able to add an EQ in your playback chain try the following and see if it becomes less boring:

 
EDIT:Revised the curve, is now completely smooth and continuous. I know you're a basshead and here I'm reducing the the moderate bassiness to what sounds neutral. Still nowhere near Etymotic ER4 territory. Anyway the "boring" sound signature could be explained by the combination of recessed upper treble and raised upper mids, giving a somewhat dry and forward character. If you want to keep the bass the way it is you could ad a cut around 400-500hz. This is how the V-moda M-100 pulls it off and it's considered a good sounding basshead headphone.

 

[HAMS]

I just got these, first listen I agree it's a bit boring(bass and treble) I think the MH1 have better treble, bass is a little too much on both. Still this is only because I have the phonak pfe which I consider have the perfect signature for me, the phonak pfe despite little peak on treble it's one of the most versatile and realistic sound IEM I've heard!
 
Quadbeat 2 is great IEM and I consider it steal at the price, MH1 better at treble and Qb 2 better at the rest frequency also importantly the ergonomic and cable that actually work!

 

[HAMS]

Ah, I found the vent..block it along side with sealing the strain relief I can reduce the bass slightly..sounds way better now.
 
nevermind maybe it just my bias, weird thing is that phonak sounds more bassy on some songs.. it happens with mh1 too.

 

[AlecR]

Think I might have to get a pair of MH1s then! My wallet is slowly emptying