[jibberish]

It is also a bit better than the NM2+ when passages become extremely complicated. It doesn’t sound as compressed.

That's an interesting observation about the NM2+ - because that's my biggest complaint about the original NM2. One thing I had been wondering about was whether the NM2+ displayed similar traits.

I like the NM2 a lot for albums that are solo and/or acoustic. However most of what I listen to is rock music that can be complex/fast/energetic, and the NM2 doesn't fare as well for that type of music, at least to my ears.

 

[IEMusic]

That's an interesting observation about the NM2+ - because that's my biggest complaint about the original NM2. One thing I had been wondering about was whether the NM2+ displayed similar traits.

I like the NM2 a lot for albums that are solo and/or acoustic. However most of what I listen to is rock music that can be complex/fast/energetic, and the NM2 doesn't fare as well for that type of music, at least to my ears.

Yes, I think the NM2+ is very technically capable, and has tremendous finesse, but is not so resilient when the music gets very complex. That’s where I think beryllium/coated drivers excel.

 

[Makahl]

Yes, I think the NM2+ is very technically capable, and has tremendous finesse, but is not so resilient when the music gets very complex. That’s where I think beryllium/coated drivers excel.

Oh well, I ended up getting the NM2+ as well after reading many praises for its bass extension/resolution/technicalities/timbre/vocals and I mainly listen to progressive/black/death-metal and some jazz, which are genres with really fast tendencies and easy to get "busy". On paper, it ticked all boxes as a good IEM for metal.

I have ATM the FDX1, ER2XR, and FH3 for reference. From these the ER2XR* is the only one that struggles a bit with some complex music, would you say the NM2+ is at least on par with the FDX1 in handling complex passages? Because if so, it still pretty good to me then.

*For example this song:


On ER2XR at ~3:40 and onwards when the vocals and all instruments are playing together it gets a bit "confused" while the FDX1 and FH3 can handle super well.

 

[IEMusic]

Oh well, I ended up getting the NM2+ as well after reading many praises for its bass extension/resolution/technicalities/timbre/vocals and I mainly listen to progressive/black/death-metal and some jazz, which are genres with really fast tendencies and easy to get "busy". On paper, it ticked all boxes as a good IEM for metal.

I have ATM the FDX1, ER2XR, FH3 for reference. From these the ER2XR* is the only one that struggles a bit with some complex music, would you say it's at least on par with the FDX1 in handling complex passages? Because if so, it still pretty good to me then.

*For example this song:


On ER2XR at ~3:40 and onwards when the vocals and all instruments are playing together it gets a bit "confused" while the FDX1 and FH3 can handle super well.

I will listen to that song on the NM2+ soon. I hope I didn’t overstate things. The NM2+ is an amazing single DD IEM. By far, the best I’ve heard thus far, particularly with technicalities. It is at least on par with the FDX1 IMO, and I only notice compression on the most chaotic and complex musical passages, such as with certain death metal. It is certainly not egregious mind you, just noticeable. The NM2+ driver is definitely more capable than the ER2XR’s. Should you ever happen to notice any compression effects, I’d try listening to the same passages on the FH3. I have a strong suspicion that the FH3 is really resistant to it, though I no longer have mine to test out.

 

[Makahl]

I will listen to that song on the NM2+ soon. I hope I didn’t overstate things. The NM2+ is an amazing single DD IEM. By far, the best I’ve heard thus far, particularly with technicalities. It is at least on par with the FDX1 IMO, and I only notice compression on the most chaotic and complex musical passages, such as with certain death metal. It is certainly not egregious mind you, just noticeable. The NM2+ driver is definitely more capable than the ER2XR’s. Should you ever happen to notice any compression effects, I’d try listening to the same passages on the FH3. I have a strong suspicion that the FH3 is really resistant to it, though I no longer have mine to test out.

Oh, thank you and you didn't! I just got a bit curious to get a better perspective because I usually don't nitpick much about that and if it's at least on FDX1's level in handling complex stuff it won't be an issue to me. If you give me a punchy bass with superb extension and realistic vocals I will ignore a lot of "flaws".

 

[IEMusic]

Oh, thank you and you didn't! I just got a bit curious to get a better perspective because I usually don't nitpick much about that and if it's at least on FDX1's level in handling complex stuff it won't be an issue to me. If you give me a punchy bass with superb extension and realistic vocals I will ignore a lot of "flaws".

Ok, I listened to that Ilsahn song. The NM2+ handles it easily, w/o any problems/compression that I could detect. When I notice some compression, not severe mind you, is on more extreme tracks such as this. I do not notice it with any of my typical everyday music.

WARNING: Turn down the volume before you play this sample!

 

[nishan99]

Any idea about the new TFZ LIVE X ($230 1DD)? seems interesting

 

[H T T]

Oh well, I ended up getting the NM2+ as well after reading many praises for its bass extension/resolution/technicalities/timbre/vocals and I mainly listen to progressive/black/death-metal and some jazz, which are genres with really fast tendencies and easy to get "busy". On paper, it ticked all boxes as a good IEM for metal.

I have ATM the FDX1, ER2XR, and FH3 for reference. From these the ER2XR* is the only one that struggles a bit with some complex music, would you say the NM2+ is at least on par with the FDX1 in handling complex passages? Because if so, it still pretty good to me then.

*For example this song:


On ER2XR at ~3:40 and onwards when the vocals and all instruments are playing together it gets a bit "confused" while the FDX1 and FH3 can handle super well.

Not directly related to your post, but to the thread at large. The FD1 handles this song without a sweat.

 

[IEMusic]

Not directly related to your post, but to the thread at large. The FD1 handles this song without a sweat.

The FD1 really does handle chaotic passages well, and the bass remains fast and distinct. It is a well-implemented beryllium-coated DD IEM.

 

[IEMusic]

Assuming the Jade Audio EA1 is exactly the same as the FiiO FD1, it would probably be my top budget IEM recommendation for metal genres.

 

[H T T]

The FD1 really does handle chaotic passages well, and the bass remains fast and distinct. It is a well-implemented beryllium-coated DD IEM.

For me, tuning is king and that is where the FD1 hits it out of the park and into the traffic outside of the park. I am choosing to listen to the FD1 instead of IEMs that I own that are multiple-times more expensive. I would love for FiiO to release a FD3 with the same tuning as the FD1 but with improved instrument separation (the FD1still not being a slouch with this) and a bit more soundstage depth (not the FD1's strong suit).

 

[RikudouGoku]

For me, tuning is king and that is where the FD1 hits it out of the park and into the traffic outside of the park. I would love for FiiO to release a FD3 with the same tuning as the FD1 but with improved instrument separation (the FD1still not being a slouch with this) and a bit more soundstage depth (not the FD1's strong suit).

What about the FD5 instead lol.

https://fiio.com/newsinfo/454678.html?templateId=1133604

 

[H T T]

What about the FD5 instead lol.

https://fiio.com/newsinfo/454678.html?templateId=1133604

Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!

You made my day for certain!

 

[nishan99]

What about the FD5 instead lol.

https://fiio.com/newsinfo/454678.html?templateId=1133604

*Fingers crossed to be priced below $400*

 

[IEMusic]

What’s your favorite single-DD IEM currently? Unfortunately, few have received their FD5s thus far. My current favorite is the NM2+. The Believe is a close second, but the imaging of the NM2+ is just too good.