auronthas
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Many thanks for your feedback and well describe their sound difference, I tend to agree what you describe about Andromeda soundstage with is wide especially listening to classical music.Ive got both, to answer your questions:
a) In my opinion, the M9 is the better IEM. I like that the M9 is well balanced and realistic sounding. The bass department is where the M9 really trounces the andros. Andromeda’s bass response is very underwhelming. It sounds boxy, anaemic, and very typically “BA”. Mids on both sets are good, no real complaints with either. The andros may be a little more shouty but that would be a nitpick. Treble is where their signatures differ the most. The way the Andromeda’s treble is tuned makes it sound very airy and sparkly, which is really nice and probably it’s best feature. M9 is not as sparkly, but more detail oriented which is also nice, but maybe a bit boring in comparison to the Andromeda. I feel like the Andromeda soundstage is a little wider.
b) I’d choose the M9, but I think your music taste has to be considered. I listen to a lot of electronic music so the difference in bass is the deciding factor. But maybe if your taste is predominately acoustic/classical/jazz music, then andros treble might be the better choice? I’d say the M9 is a better all-rounder.
c) M9 doesn’t appear to be picky at all. They sound pretty consistent with all my sources.
As my music genres are wide and variety, I would think M9 will suit me.
I will go for audition on M9 later.