Simgot EM6L & EA1000
EM6L:
Non-sound: Relatively small shell with a good shape that fits well and is very lightweight. There is no vent near the nozzle side of the iem and it does have some extremely slight pressure for me compared to the average single DD. Pretty decent 4-core cable with a working chin slider and weight is not too heavy nor very light.
Comparisons:
| Simgot EM6L | Tanchjim Oxygen |
| Sub-bass | - | + |
| Mid-bass | = | = |
| Lower-mids | + | - |
| Upper-mids | - | + |
| Treble | + | - |
| Upper-treble | - | + |
| Soundstage | - | + |
| Imaging | - | + |
| Separation | - | + |
| Macro-detail | - | + |
| Micro-detail | - | + |
| Timbre | - | + |
The EM6L is warmer, smoother and more v-shaped in comparison to the Oxygen with the biggest difference being the more forward vocals on the Oxygen and an airier treble. Technicalities are better on the Oxygen although not a big jump. EM6L is the safer recommendation due to the smoother treble tuning, although it is still bright due to the gain as well as being a bit more versatile than the more vocal/treble specialist Oxygen.
| Simgot EM6L | Softears Volume (Y2 paper filter on BA bore) |
| Sub-bass | = | = |
| Mid-bass | = | = |
| Lower-mids | + | - |
| Upper-mids | - | + |
| Treble | + | - |
| Upper-treble | + | - |
| Soundstage | - | + |
| Imaging | - | + |
| Separation | - | + |
| Macro-detail | - | + |
| Micro-detail | - | + |
| Timbre | + | - |
Bass is essentially identical on them except that the EM6L has a bit more quantity and with your perception on it being slightly different due to the difference in the mids/treble. Male vocals have a thicker note-weight and more warmth on the EM6L as well as being a bit more forward while female vocals are sharper and shoutier on the Volume but cleaner and a bit more forward. Treble wise they are both bright but the EM6L is much smoother and does not sound as aggressive as the Volume. Volume is a bit better than the EM6L in technicalities. Timbre and coherency on the EM6L are quite a bit better than the Volume as there is noticeable BA timbre in the Volume in comparison.
| Simgot EM6L | Simgot EA500 (red nozzle) |
| Sub-bass | - | + |
| Mid-bass | - | + |
| Lower-mids | - | + |
| Upper-mids | + | - |
| Treble | = | = |
| Upper-treble | - | + |
| Soundstage | - | + |
| Imaging | + | - |
| Separation | + | - |
| Macro-detail | + | - |
| Micro-detail | + | - |
| Timbre | - | + |
Bass is quite a bit more textured on the EA500, rumbles a lot more in the sub-bass and more quantity overall but it is a bit tighter and faster on the EM6L. Male vocals are warmer and have a thicker note-weight and more forward on the EA500. Female vocals are a bit cleaner and more forward on the EM6L with better clarity. Treble is brighter on the EM6L due to having more gain but is smoother, although more dynamic range (due to less smoothness) and a bit airier (upper-treble) on the EA500. Soundstage is quite a bit bigger on the EA500 and has better timbre on it. But the rest of the technicalities are better on the EM6L.
EA1000:
Non-sound: The shell is pretty heavy with the size being average sized with a comfortable shape (slightly bigger than the EA500 but pretty much the same fit otherwise). Cable is a 2-core cable that is very similar to the EA500 except it is thicker and with a metal divider/chin-slider and 3.5mm connector.
Comparison: NOTE, the EA1000 in pure stock is too bright for me in stock and I have modded it slightly by putting 2 pieces of high-density foams (4x3mm size) in the nozzle to tame it. In stock form I do not recommend it over either of the EM6L/EA500.
| Simgot EA1000 (red nozzle + 2x high density foam 4x3mm) | Simgot EM6L |
| Sub-bass | + | - |
| Mid-bass | + | - |
| Lower-mids | + | - |
| Upper-mids | - | + |
| Treble | - | + |
| Upper-treble | - | + |
| Soundstage | + | - |
| Imaging | - | + |
| Separation | - | + |
| Macro-detail | = | = |
| Micro-detail | - | + |
| Timbre | = | = |
Bass is a lot more textured on the EA1000 as well as more quantity and rumble, while it is tighter and faster on the EM6L. Male vocals are warmer and have a thicker note-weight on the EA1000 and more forward. Female vocals are quite similar but a bit more forward, cleaner and with more clarity on the EM6L. Treble is tuned better on the EM6L, with it having a lot more air and energy while being smoother and overall, more natural. Technicalities wise are a bit better on the EM6L except for the stage that is bigger on the EA1000. Overall the EM6L is the better female vocals/treble set while the EA1000 is the better bass/male vocals set with me preferring the EA1000 tonality more, although the EM6L does impress me more due to how well tuned it is and just how well implemented the BAs are in it for it to have such a good timbre and coherency.
| Simgot EA1000 (red nozzle + 2x high density foam 4x3mm) | Simgot EA500 (red nozzle) |
| Sub-bass | = | = |
| Mid-bass | + | - |
| Lower-mids | - | + |
| Upper-mids | = | = |
| Treble | - | + |
| Upper-treble | - | + |
| Soundstage | = | = |
| Imaging | = | = |
| Separation | = | = |
| Macro-detail | = | = |
| Micro-detail | - | + |
| Timbre | - | + |
Very similar sub-bass but the mid-bass is a bit more textured and tighter on the EA1000. Male vocals are quite similar although a bit cleaner and more natural timbre on the EA500. Pretty much identical female vocals although the slightly better timbre on the EA500 makes it better overall. Treble on the EA1000 is not as airy as the EA500 and is a bit too dampened (with this mod) compared to the EA500 and lacks the clarity it has. Stage is a bit wider on the EA500 but a bit deeper on the EA1000, with the rest of the technicalities being on the same level as well. Timbre is a bit better on the EA500. Overall the EA500 is the better iem over even this modded version of the EA1000. Although if you want something smoother than the EA500 then this modded version will do just that but at the asking price of more than 2x the MSRP of the EA500 I do not recommend it.
| Simgot EA1000 (red nozzle + 2x high density foam 4x3mm) | Tanchjim Oxygen |
| Sub-bass | + | - |
| Mid-bass | + | - |
| Lower-mids | + | - |
| Upper-mids | - | + |
| Treble | - | + |
| Upper-treble | - | + |
| Soundstage | = | = |
| Imaging | - | + |
| Separation | - | + |
| Macro-detail | - | + |
| Micro-detail | - | + |
| Timbre | - | + |
They are pretty different sets, the Oxygen Is brighter, thinner and much cleaner sounding than the more fun, bassy and warm EA1000. Besides the technicalities in which the Oxygen is better than the EA1000. I would only recommend the EA1000 if you want something warmer, bassier and smoother sounding (after mods) otherwise the Oxygen is the better iem.
Conclusion: The EM6L is a very well-tuned U-shaped set that is great for people that want something with more treble energy but safe enough due to the smoothness that it should work on more than just the treble-heads out there. Although if you prefer something more balanced overall the EA500 is the safer recommendation and I personally do prefer it over the EM6L.
EM6L rank: A+
The EA1000 on the other hand is not recommended at all unless you are willing to mod it because of it being much too bright in its stock configurations. After mods however, it does turn into a pretty decent iem with good bass texture, smoothness and warmth. But even still, it does not surpass the EA500 to me and that is why I cannot recommend it overall considering it is also over 2x the price of the EA500.
EA1000 modded rank: A
Stock rank: B+
. Radius to me is ok, but I love the Velvets. Final E is brilliant to tame IEMs with to much highs, and both versions of the Sancai tips is just laying around. Did not give me anything, but keeping them around. Some day I will find something to use them with.
