[KabuTheFox]

looking for a pair of good cheap iem's, was thinking either the piston3 or the mi hybrids, cannot seem to find a good review comparison between them though. thoughts?

 

[pedronet]

  looking for a pair of good cheap iem's, was thinking either the piston3 or the mi hybrids, cannot seem to find a good review comparison between them though. thoughts?

I don't have the piston3 but i do have the hybrids. An apparent difference (when i read about them) was the bass, since the piston3 was far more balanced. Depending on your tastes the hybrids have plenty of it, without overwhelming the mids too much imo.
 
The upper mids and treble are clear and the treble is soft. It's not a v-shaped iem but not a mid-centric either. It's like the mids are there but they're not the center of the attentions and treble is smooth at the same time. For a BA, the treble is incredibly laid back but, then again, don't forget the price. I'm just saying this because i know i was expecting a much more sparkly treble and although i consider myself treble sensitive i can say for sure that i did find it laid back.
 
There is a review of these (here on headfi) that compares these to both the pistons 2 and 3 (link) but it's a very brief comparison.
 
Hope that helps 

 

 

[isai]

I love the hybrids looks and they are very well done. Sq wise i feel them lacking, recessed mids and ok highs, mid bass and sub bass sounds good to me, bigger soundstage than the 3 but harder to drive, Imo they need some amping and equing to get the most out them. In all i prefer the more well rounded 3 or the 2 its a pity because as i said i love the looks. Forgot to say that i bought them from gearbest.

 

[nickdino]

what are the best modifications and eartips for the piston 3?