ciscokid96
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Has anyone found what tips work best for them for the Mentor?
Yes I understand. I also am realizing and think part of the problem is the production and mastering of metal music in general. I think sometimes our expectations are too high for what metal actually sounds like. I think I’m learning that having listened to the genre and a lot of iem’s.They are great. The technicalities and presentation is insane. They also trade blows with the Elysian X when it comes to electronic music. I just started getting into house music because the BCD makes the bass from that genre have a physical sensation that is addicting.
It is absolutely a great all rounder and I could even sell all my other IEMs and be content.
It is unfortunate that the reason why I bought it was for rock and metal music, but for me I still feel an itch for something better for that genre, so the search for my specialized rock IEM still continues. I guess my expectations are too high for rock as my favorite genre. It still passes the mark for enjoyment, but I want something that wows me as a specialist for the genre as Traillii did with folk music, or Elysian X with electronic music. I even enjoy Electronic music more than rock music on the Mentor.
These are still super great and will be my main driver when I don't want to be switching IEMs a lot, or want to listen to a Playlist of a variety of genres. Even watching movies with the Mentor is a great experience. They remind me of when I bought the OG Mest as my first IEM over $1k. They absolutely wow me with that imaging.
I look forward to trying new TOTL IEMs and find which one wows me in the metal/rock department.
I use the blue silicone UM ones. I’ve tried a bunch and still like them the best.Has anyone found what tips work best for them for the Mentor?
That makes a lot of sense. My expectations are definitely too high for metal music. The mastering and production point is something I hadn't considered, but it makes sense. I hope to find something that will wow me in the future though. I'll hopefully find an IEM at a future canjam that will satisfy that itch.Yes I understand. I also am realizing and think part of the problem is the production and mastering of metal music in general. I think sometimes our expectations are too high for what metal actually sounds like. I think I’m learning that having listened to the genre and a lot of iem’s.
Thanks for the heads up.I use the blue silicone UM ones. I’ve tried a bunch and still like them the best.
I am curious to hear how the aroma jewel sounds with metal. I have a friend who has one and maybe will meet up to see. I would also like to hear the new fir RD6.That makes a lot of sense. My expectations are definitely too high for metal music. The mastering and production point is something I hadn't considered, but it makes sense. I hope to find something that will wow me in the future though. I'll hopefully find an IEM at a future canjam that will satisfy that itch.
Thanks for the heads up.
The N7 arrived !!!I've been told it's a great match!
Looking forward to impressions.
I'm currently enjoying the Acoustune AET07s. Haven't played with tips too much yet, though.Has anyone found what tips work best for them for the Mentor?
Exactly thats the point,its a matter of personal taste and i am not surprised if you find MM being well balanced if you are used to bass monsters like EVO or Trifecta. In my case i am very sensitive to treble and bass. I appreciate bass when needed and recorded on the track but not all the time, this leads to the mentioned listenig fatigue.Its like the salt in the soup or spices in meals,it should be well balanced, in my case i am craving for a more neutral and reference monitor like summit-fi sound signature...My feeling is different, I dont find the bass overwhelming personally. That said, I am used to the EVO and Trifecta and mainly listen to bass-driven music so lean towards IEMs geared towards that. Right now I am listening to an album by Nia Archives, a fast-paced drum and bass album, the Mentor handles this beautifully especially the clarity and vocal delivery. Bass is very present and not lacking, but its not as front and centre as my other two IEMs.
I definitely have to listen to that one/edit (just read you already had Traillii)
Have you looked at the Jewel? I was personally put off this one because I read that it is quite neutral, but it might be more in line with what you are looking for in a summit IEM.