[JEHL]

Oh lord.

Have to say, FATfreq Maestro has a really special FR, I think is unique. Maybe the closest one its the LEGATO. So I could understand the effort.

But Im being honest when I prefer to spend less on an iem with similar tuning/settings without regrets.

Sub100, sub300 and sub500 (with some exceptions) are more than enough to have a "real" perspective of Hifi.

Anyways, Its talking a guy with more that 60 iems on the closest, and another "small" collection on headphones in other one.
Don't join to my madness, mate.

I'd say I'm probably doing very well on the last point. I still am holding onto the BLON BL-03 3 years later and only somewhat recently I bought a HiFiman HE400se for indoor usage.

Of course I'd rather wait for that tuning to trickle down... Unfortunately, I'm afraid I may die of old age waiting for that to happen. So maybe I'll have to pull a "Fine, I'll do it myself".

So for the time being, I could use an extremely isolating IEM and I assume the best one for that in a budget is the $90 or so ER2XR. Then EQ the bass beyond what it passively has and hope I don't get farting noises out of trying it.

So to me the ultimate IEM for me would be an ER2 with Maestro bass.

Or at least I assume Etymotic is still the way to go if you want supreme noise isolation.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Hermano, How many IEM do you have at home? Is it possible to listen to all of them?

Not really. Not for me anyways. I got so many, most languish in the wooden box. I usually rotate between 5-8 sets, and ever blue moon, I'll break out something old just to reminisce. Most of that stuff is getting sent at a deep discount or free for reviews, so after the initial listen, I bet most of those things go right into the drawer while awaiting the next FOTM?

 

[Echalon]

So for the time being, I could use an extremely isolating IEM and I assume the best one for that in a budget is the $90 or so ER2XR. Then EQ the bass beyond what it passively has and hope I don't get farting noises out of trying it.

So to me the ultimate IEM for me would be an ER2 with Maestro bass.

I found the bass of the ER2XR disappointing compared to even the BL03. You might do better just getting some good-fitting foam or hybrid tips for isolation.

 

[JEHL]

I found the bass of the ER2XR disappointing compared to even the BL03. You might do better just getting some good-fitting foam or hybrid tips for isolation.

I'm sorry. Did I imply that the ER2XR would replace the BL-03? I want something that can be used while working with all sorts of power tools and just riding noisy vehicles. I find out at times the BL-03 doesn't have enough isolation for the task. The WHOLE point of the ER2XR is that is an earplug that can also play music. The BL-03 fundamentally doesn't do this very well due to the vented nature.

I'll probably also want to buy some earmuffs to wear on top of the ER2XR.

 

[Tzennn]

I'm sorry. Did I imply that the ER2XR would replace the BL-03? I want something that can be used while working with all sorts of power tools and just riding noisy vehicles. I find out at times the BL-03 doesn't have enough isolation for the task. The WHOLE point of the ER2XR is that is an earplug that can also play music. The BL-03 fundamentally doesn't do this very well due to the vented nature.

I'll probably also want to buy some earmuffs to wear on top of the ER2XR.

Should consider getting TWS instead, you're going to EQ it anyway. BA isn't responsive to EQ, as well as your Blon!

 

[scottsays]

Nice review of the BASN ASONE---

https://mobileaudiophile.com/in-ear-earphones-iem-iems-reviews/basn-asone-review/

 

[nymz]

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[o0genesis0o]

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Ey, look at treble extension!

The ear gain shape reminds me of Monarch II.

 

[JEHL]

Should consider getting TWS instead, you're going to EQ it anyway. BA isn't responsive to EQ, as well as your Blon!

I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but I'd like more specific examples. With passive noise isolation taking priority over ANC. Because AFAIK nothing can even come close to touching the ER series in noise isolation. And even with ANC the ER series seem to outperform most gear. Specially if the ER is worn with foam tips.

Edit: Is this thread actively antagonizing Etymotic? Because sure, no one explicitly claimed to hate them or that I should avoid their gear like a plague. But people seemingly trying to recommend against the ER2XR while no substitutes are recommended to try feels rather... Rushed.

But in the end, I know I have to get used to wearing earplugs or in the case of the ER2XR, and earplug like earphones. I must.

 

[baskingshark]

If its something near on the treble to the EST112, with more midbass... I think im gonna love it.

What about voices, are they the stars of the show?

The FiiO Q7 (and soon the q15 akm lovers edition) has plenty of power to move any iem. (The counterpart is the output impedance of the q7)

Hmm, actually the Kara is quite dark in the treble, and it is more sub-bass focused than mid-bass.

It is midcentric, so vocals are thick and forwards (without being shouty).

 

[o0genesis0o]

If its something near on the treble to the EST112, with more midbass... I think im gonna love it.

Just buy an E5000 then

 

[SynaestheticA]

1more with that 4 micro planar tweeter set up

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/1more-penta-driver-p50-wired-earbuds/

 

[Tamizhan]

Do microplanars have the planar timbre? Till now it was one microplanar per hybrid, but four ought to bring out some of that.

1more with that 4 micro planar tweeter set up

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/1more-penta-driver-p50-wired-earbuds/

 

[baskingshark]

Some Moondrop BT headband thingy:

Voyager
US$129.99!!!!!

Features:
10mm dynamic driver
Flagship QCC5144 as Bluetooth Master chip
CS43131 as decoding chip
APP function extension
Powerful dual-microphone beamforming ENC
Supports LHDC and aptX Aadptive protocol

https://www.facebook.com/MoondropLa...tCfdYV6zxu4DZVTmJdiV2REr667nikuB3xn934EqsUnYl

 

[PROblemdetected]

Just buy an E5000 then

Have to say... Looks tempting.

But bullet iems are my favourite