[Saloboy]

Are there headphones for $200-500 that can be called the development of the Artti's R1 tuning with their juicy and lively presentation? Maybe, ISN NEO 5, Penon Quattro?

 

[DagsJT]

I go back and forth between the OD200 and EA500LM and both are really nice, good for different times. I can’t be bothered to keep both as I generally just hop between genres every song so I wouldn’t change IEM’s constantly.

So I’ll have to give more listening time and see whether I want to keep the exciting, airier and thump of the EA500LM (silver nozzle with red ring for the additional bass and toned down treble). Or the easygoing, smooth, works-with-everything (but a touch more treble would be nice) OD200’s (silver nozzle, the blacks give TOO much treble and it gets painful).

Both really are superb.

 

[Surf Monkey]

Are there headphones for $200-500 that can be called the development of the Artti's R1 tuning with their juicy and lively presentation? Maybe, ISN NEO 5, Penon Quattro?

7hz Legato?

 

[Singaravelan]

7hz Legato?

Legato is 100$ or thereabouts iirc. He is looking for sub 500 higher item.

Btw what's the sound signature style of arrtti R1? Is it bass head type?

 

[thaslaya]

Are there headphones for $200-500 that can be called the development of the Artti's R1 tuning with their juicy and lively presentation? Maybe, ISN NEO 5, Penon Quattro?

Maybe Serial?

 

[cobrabucket]

Finally got the MEST Mk1 configured how I prefer it.
I ended up using regular Tang Sancai tips (non-wide bore) in medium and the Penon ASOS cable with the purple copper plug.
Definitely one of my best IEMs.
I have read that instrument timbre is just about its only shortcoming but IMO it's not that bad (just not on the level of something like the Quattro as far as natural tone and timbre).
It excels at imaging and spatial qualities.
Really nice, full bass and very detailed mids and treble.
These are great and I would rec them if you can find them second hand for around $600 to $700.

 

[Saloboy]

Thanks. Serial is in my short-list. As for Legato, I'm not sure that I'll make a big step forward with them compared to R1.

 

[cobrabucket]

 

[thaslaya]

Thanks. Serial is in my short-list. As for Legato, I'm not sure that I'll make a big step forward with them compared to R1.

Legato is pretty niche tuning in my opinion. I loved my pair for chillhop but that was about all that I listen to that worked on them

 

[gooberbm]

May I ask if anyone here have Simgot ea500, ea1000 and ea500lm? I'd really appreciate comparison for these three. It'd be even amazing if ea2000 is in hand also or maybe smb at least had a chance to hear ane can recall sth.

Ea500 is still impressive for me. I read the reviews usually between ea500 vs ea1000 reading that ea1000 has more tendency towards being analytical and more tendency to be brighter in crowded tracks. Later ea500lm came out and some claimed that it's even better than ea1000.

I focus on how good imaging and soundstage. I really like the holographic soundstage of ea500 being slightly intimate comparing to the other IEMs in my collection.

Among those, which one really stands out? I know it might ne harder as they're more less carry the same characteristics. I'm thinking id I should sell ea500 and get another. The question if it's really worth doing so?

Between the two videos you'll get all the Simgot comparisons you need

 

[cobrabucket]

Between the two videos you'll get all the Simgot comparisons you need

He's a good reviewer. Love his videos.

 

[BCool]

Wow! Thanks, had no clue there were so many of em! By any chance, can you recommend something from 50 -100$ that's real good? If not a dsp cable inherent, at least something with detachable cable. I have a Moondrop usb cable ( 2 pin, 0.78 mm) to which I can attach the iem.

If you aren't sure, no worries, will google search the items listed and see if there are reviews. Thanks again!

I haven't tried most of the IEMs on the list, but going from memory the Droplet was quite well reviewed and has a USB-C cable. Otherwise, you're quite limited, sorry.

 

[ToneDeafMonk]

Are there headphones for $200-500 that can be called the development of the Artti's R1 tuning with their juicy and lively presentation? Maybe, ISN NEO 5, Penon Quattro?

Both of thoose would be consider warmer darker tunings , the R1 is Balanced the TIMSOK TS-316 would be the step up IMO

 

[Leonarfd]

Just published my review on the Oriveti OH700VB, their flagship hybrid with 1DD and 6BA.
A very unique and fun IEM, good that some brands dare make something different instead of just copying each other.
Highlights for me being the subwoofer like bass, and also the clear and airy treble.

Feel free to read if it is of interest, cheers.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/oriveti-oh700vb.26819/review/32913/

 

[Surf Monkey]

Legato is 100$ or thereabouts iirc. He is looking for sub 500 higher item.

Btw what's the sound signature style of arrtti R1? Is it bass head type?

It’s bass forward for sure. But I’d class it in the “musical” group, not the “bass head” group. The Legato is for bass heads.