Would say that both the H30 and Fan 2 are close, did find the bass texture best in FAN 2 while the H30 had better extension in the sub bass. Still that FAN 2s duo 6mm dynamic bass drivers is very technical and fun and beats the H30 9.2 mm single bass driver in resolution and impact.
Same with air the H30 has some better treble extension. At the same time H30 has a little nasty 7k peak that ruins it treble some.
Akros in his FAN2 video also showed the H30 having the best extension on both end, but also it's flaws in the treble region.
As for tuning the FAN 2 is better tuned overall and more fun, one of the better 300$ sets out there. It sounds very balanced from the bass to the highs, and the mids are near perfect.
Would say that both the H30 and Fan 2 are close, did find the bass texture best in FAN 2 while the H30 had better extension in the sub bass. Still that FAN 2s duo 6mm dynamic bass drivers is very technical and fun and beats the H30 9.2 mm single bass driver in resolution and impact.
Same with air the H30 has some better treble extension. At the same time H30 has a little nasty 7k peak that ruins it treble some.
Akros in his FAN2 video also showed the H30 having the best extension on both end, but also it's flaws in the treble region.
As for tuning the FAN 2 is better tuned overall and more fun, one of the better 300$ sets out there. It sounds very balanced from the bass to the highs, and the mids are near perfect.
Perfect mention of the H30 7 kHz peak! While the H30 is still a great IEM, I just feel the Fan 2 is far more accomplished? The Fan 2 is not $300, it’s $279.00. I didn’t notice the sub-bass extension with the ISN H30 being deeper........and I have noted you saying that before, the Fan 2 bass is rounder and bigger, more comfortable, maybe?
Agree very much on the FAN 2 being the best of the siblings and worth the price over the H30. I just keep the H30 as rock/metal iem when I am at work.
Not often the Penon and ISN stuff gets mentioned in this thread. FAN 2 stands as one of my best discoveries of 2022, only thing dragged them down for me was the angled and long nozzle.
Sennheiser has always had open airy and in some cases "sharper" treble. It's never been offensive to me, but too many people have gotten used to inoffensive "harman tuned" treble that rolls off. Senns treble is extended, crisp, and very accurate timberally.
My friend, why won't you measure a couple of cables and convice people on Head-Fi? Of course it's easier to tell them off as "believer" and "crap talk"?
Soon I'm going to buy some stuff to measure cables.
Some cables can be measured easily on a decent LCR meter. At least for some basic parameters which can impact sound. Perhaps the easiest test with LCR is to measure resistance against frequency range. Poor cables show a variable response across frequency range. Good cables like those made of UPOCC copper show the same resistance at all frequency responses. This at least tells us that a good cable is not changing the amplitude of some frequencies compared to others.
If it’s half-price that makes it a no-brainer purchase, but I don’t see it as “on-sale” for less than $139.00?
The Fan and Fan 2 are opposites really! Also they are complementary due to such characteristics!
It is worth buying if you like the standard V signature with a fabulous midrange? That may make no sense at all but that’s exactly what it is. The original Fan is truly amazing and in a way my review (exposure) enlightened me to the original as it didn’t seem to have that much hype recently? But that’s what happened was it was sent to me for free and I reviewed it, plus honestly loved what it does. Representing it’s price bracket or better than the price bracket I almost can’t answer as I basically love the Penon sound. Yet at the same time the stage seems better and bigger than many in relation to the price bracket. The Fan 2 is neutral where the Fan 1 is the basic consumer tune, which makes the Fan 1 unique as it’s the most consumer tune Penon has ever done. The fit is way different than say the Fan 2 or the ISN D10 as the Fan nozzle is not that long or intrusive. But all and all I really feel it’s a great package. Of course I got it for free, so take that for what it’s worth. But still the build is wonderful the included cable is nice, though if you want 4.4mm or 2.5mm balanced you will need a different cable. Still I found the included cable which is single crystal copper with silver plating to be perfect, as it has just enough warmth and just enough high-end detail. I rolled cables and found I liked the ISN S2 also, but remember that gives the opportunity to use 4.4mm amplification. The Fan is actually dark blue clear in back of the faceplate, which is a style of resin impregnated (stabilized) wood. The Fan 1 has a great metal nozzle that holds ear-tip lips on well. I kinda feel their will be a resurgence of interest in this single IEM. Primarily because it does fast transient bass imaging and is a thrill. But also because of the careful line it walks not being too bright or ever too dull. It remains to exhibit the smooth Penon midrange despite being V shaped, which in a way makes it complementary to the Fan 2, plus some may find it more comfortable too. Read my review if you want to know more.
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