Simgot EA500 LM

Introduction

Just over a year ago I reviewed the Simgot EA500. Now it's the turn of the new Simgot EA500 LM. The Shenzhen-based company, founded in June 2016, has released a sub-$100 iteration of its successful model. This is the second-generation IEMS with dual-magnet, dual-cavity magnesium and lithium dynamic diaphragm. The new LM version uses an improved dual-magnet, dual-cavity design with refined 2nd generation DMDC™ technology. Again, it comes with three pairs of interchangeable mouthpieces for a different profile. Again, a high-purity silver-plated OFC wire is used, while the ergonomic design of its predecessor, made of CNC-etched high-density alloy, is repeated. Let's take a look, in this review, at what's new with the new EA500 LM.



Specifications

• Driver Type: 10mm dynamic with second-generation DMDC™ lithium-magnesium dome diaphragm.
• Frequency Response Range: 10Hz - 50kHz
• Effective Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 123 dB/Vrms (1kHz Gold-plated copper mouthpiece and red silicone ring).
• 123dB/Vrms (1kHz Silver steel mouthpiece and red silicone ring).
• 124dB/Vrms (1kHz Silver plated steel mouthpiece and black silicone ring).
• Impedance: 21Ω±15%(1kHz).
• Jack Connector: 3.5mm SE.
• Capsule Connection Type: 2Pin 0.78mm.
• Cable Material: High-purity silver-plated OFC cable.
• Price: $89.99.

Packaging

There are similarities in packaging between this and its predecessor. The EA500 LM comes in a medium-large black box measuring 121x146x63mm. It has a somewhat special decoration, with circular silver motifs such as suns, stars, snow, planets, lightning, etc. that seem to come out of hands at the base of the box. On the top left is the brand logo, on the right the Hi-Res logo and on the base the name of the model. The upper part of the back side starts with the model description. Underneath are two frequency responses. In the lower third are the specifications in various languages. Sliding the outer sleeve sideways reveals a matt black box covered by a cardboard of the same colour, in the centre of which there is a kind of concentric rectangles. Underneath is a quote from Blaise Pascal. After opening the cardboard, in the upper half there is a black foam mould protected by black cardboard, which contains the capsules. In the lower half is a box with the accessories. Inside is a zippered case. The complete contents are as follows:

• The two Simgot EA500 LM capsules.
• One high-purity silver-plated OFC cable with 3.5mm SE gold-plated plug.
• A black, oval, zippered carrying case.
• One multilingual manual.
• A pouch with red and black O-rings.
• One warranty card.
• Three metal screw-on nipples. Two metal pairs with red and black seals and a third gold one. The gold nipple is screwed onto the capsules.
• 3 pairs of translucent white silicone tips with black core, sizes SxMxL.

A couple more filters are included, as in the EA1000. The nice zippered case is repeated. The cable seems a bit better, but I'm still not convinced, I would have preferred a thicker copper cable. Finally, it still comes with only one set of tips, which is a bit poor for the price level.



Construction and Design

The design is the same as its predecessor. The only difference is that on the outer face of the right capsule there is a rectangle with the letters LM inside and the metal material used is a little darker, not so silver. The construction is still polished, shiny, but with that darker touch. It retains its two-tiered design on the inside and those details that make it eloquent and attractive. The capsules are all-metal and mirror-plated. Each is made up of two visibly separate faces. The outer face has an equilateral triangle design, with very rounded corners. In the centre is the brand logo on the left capsule. While on the right side you can read LM. The model name is engraved on the rim in capital letters. The translucent, rigid plastic part, which contains the gold-plated 2Pin 0.78mm connection, is slightly recessed. The inner side has two levels. On the lower tier there is a recessed oval, which contains a hole, at the bottom of which there is a metal grid. Next to it is a gold-plated Torx screw. Outside the oval, but near the centre, there is an engraved circle, inside which is the letter indicating the channel. The second level of the inner face is more rounded and contains the mouthpiece. Close to the mouthpiece is another hole, the bottom of which is protected by a cloth grille. The nozzles are inclined and have a thread at their tip for attaching the metal filters. The silver filter with the red O-ring has nothing inside, while the black filter has a foam of the same colour. The gold filter also has a red O-ring and a black foam that looks more dense.
The nozzles have a length of 4.5mm, a smaller diameter of 5.1mm and a larger one, at the rim, of 6.1mm.
The cable has two coiled strands. Inside there are two wires, one black and one gold. It has a transparent PVC coating. The OFC cable is specified as high purity silver plated. The splitter piece is a black metal cylinder. The plug sleeve is the same, slightly longer, with the brand name written lengthwise. Both cylinders have whitish plastic cable outlet protectors. The pin is 3.5mm SE gold-plated. The pin is a gold-plated ring with a hole in its centre. The connection interface is a 2Pin 0.78mm and is the classic 2Pin 0.78mm connection interface mounted on transparent rectangular pieces with a dot to determine the channel, as well as a barely visible raised lettering. They have transparent over-ear guides.
Although the cable has a better finish than its predecessor, I think it should be accompanied by a thicker copper wire to counterbalance its brighter profile.
The capsule design is little changed. It's still a very good construction but they haven't stopped it from remaining a fingerprint magnet.



Adjustment and Ergonomics

Same size, same design, same ergonomics. The capsules seem a bit large, the design of the inner side, on two levels, facilitates the ergonomics and their placement inside the pinna. The angle of the mouthpieces is also very good. It is true that, on the whole, they are a little short and the insertion does not go beyond the surface. With some tips, a slightly deeper insertion could be achieved.
You also feel that the weight in the hand is evident, but in the ears it is less noticeable, thanks to the remarkable level of fit and integration. The capsules barely rotate and the fit is high, once you find occlusive and well-fitting tips, as is usually the case with my large foam-filled home-made tips. Thanks to them, the level of isolation is remarkable.



Sound

Profile

The Simgot EA500 LM builds on the base of the previous EA500s but boosts the bass and compensates for this increased energy in the lower range by extending the treble with a little more power. Without a doubt, these are EA500s that are boosted at the extremes, something I welcome at the low end. Simgot doesn't seem to want to lose that bright character and for every dB it adds in the sub-bass it adds a pinch from the upper midrange. In this way, the LMs have a more pronounced V to W profile, where the bass has gained in punch, to the good fortune of those who were looking for a little more meat in the lower band.
I have used the gold filter for the sound description because it is the filter with the most bass presence and the smoothest upper midrange and treble. The other two filters can be splashier and more vivid, especially in the 5kHz area.



Bass

I was looking forward to hearing more powerful bass in the style of the EM6Ls from Simgot, but in a unique dynamic driver. For my taste, both the early EA500 and the EA1000 were a bit behind in this respect, when it came to fulfilling my timid but clear preference for bass-head territory. This time around, the sub-bass is boosted as it was in those EM6Ls, they are even subtly higher in the low end and have a slightly cleaner tuning towards the midrange. The result is bass with weight, punch and power in the hit. They have a neutral timbre, with little colour. There is sensory darkness in the sub-bass, while the midrange sounds more canonical. The sum is that midrange and natural timbre, but with a certain leaning towards darkness that adds a superior realism. The texture is not very pronounced, as the surface of the bass is smoothed out by the speed of its execution and the little aftertaste that lingers in the ambience. The hit is of the dry, tight type that is usual for skilled dynamic drivers with powerful magnets and strong, resolute diaphragms. That the energy starts from the sub-bass is a further incentive. This time, however, Simgot seems to have wanted to give the bass a little more extension and prominence. In this way, the volume they acquire is more pronounced. The power is felt in the ambience, challenging that emphasised upper zone. It is as if both bands are trying to demonstrate their energy, but it is clear that the bass occupies a good space, as well as possessing a clear power delivery. The ability is demonstrated as soon as there are combined bases at different tempos. The LMs are able to draw several bases reliably and layer them with a mixture of delicacy and precision, not to mention power.
In the pure tone test the LMs raise their level by performing LFOs in an exemplary manner. There is no trace of a wave character. The lower frequencies are reproduced in a sensory, barely audible way, with a good degree of darkness. As the hertz increases, the bass becomes more audible, but the way in which the LFOs are executed is not lost, something which indicates that remarkable power is not at odds with exemplary behaviour. The translation to music is obvious, the demeanour is precise, skilful, technical, voluminous and very capable. This level of performance is reaffirmed when it comes to reproducing dirty, unfiltered bass. The LMs don't suffer at all in the worst conditions and despite the high energy level, passages are dry, tight and under control, without generating sonic aberrations or excessive or misplaced rumble. Bass with punch, depth, control and volume.



Mids

There is a clean, but pronounced drop towards the first half of the midrange. The male voices feel lean and somewhat backward, not too full-bodied and their base is light. Even so, they are quite articulate as the driver has a high level of resolution. The notes are thinner, but very expressive. It manages to reconstruct the male voices from their base to their sibilance in a very complete way. In this sense, the informative capacity of the LMs is high, making up for the lack of body and physicality with a complete journey through the life of the voices. The instruments in this first half also come across as somewhat light and thin, set at a middle distance. The best remains their explicit, analytical level, though not as lush as the instrumentation of the upper midranges. In this sense, the polarisation within the central range is still there, and perhaps more noticeably so. Admittedly, the power and volume of the bass tries to counteract this, but it also highlights the distance between the upper midrange and the lower midrange. Female vocals border on the sibilant limit and the energy can be excessive if the black or red filters are used. On the other hand, the LMs remain an ode to clarity, light, transparency and resolution, but with a bass base that tries to stifle that distinctly splashy and vivid character of the first treble and upper midrange. But what happens if there is no bass present in the songs? Well, the power and energy concentrated in this second half of the midrange is unleashed, reaching a point of explicit saturation. I would have liked to find LMs with this level of bass, but with the energy somewhat more limited in the upper midranges of the first version. In my opinion, it would not have been necessary to increase the energy in this upper area so much. But if that had been the case, perhaps this model would no longer be called EA500. Simgot emphasises the incisive, very detailed, clearly informative, expressive and evident character of this new model, but with a little more imbalance in the central range. All this richness of nuance and ultra-realistic staging can be very eloquent and engaging, but also somewhat suffocating, demanding and somewhat harsh, but also less musical. On the other hand, LMs lend themselves to the exchange of tips, cables and sources, to iron out these rough edges. And a more relaxed version of the ensemble can be achieved, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of such striking midranges.



Treble

On the other hand, the treble has been strengthened. The LMs have their other strong point in the treble. There is a power struggle between bass and treble. And the centre can suffer the consequences. The high end is extended, the control drops are not very pronounced and the gradual decrease in its frequency response is the best weapon to naturalise the treble. They are clearly explicit, full of energy, undeniably fine and penetrating, sparkling and crisp. However, there is still authority to harmonise the whole range, not overblown or overblown high notes. Simgot repeats the pattern of the EA500 but adds that extra energy that makes the treble more present, ultra-resolute, vivid, yet retaining a bright, sparkling, incisive naturalness, reaching the air with great presence.



Soundstage, Separation

The scene is notable for its depth and for the path from the proximity to the background. There are elements in all three zones. Lots of detail and high notes in the foreground, the midrange right in the foreground, and bass that travels from the back to the front. However, the sound is not very broad horizontally. It is true that the volume of the bass also extends this sensation towards the sides of the scene, but without overpowering the frontal perception. On the other hand, the more detached and distant perception of the notes works against it. The background is not as sharp, despite the high resolution and level of detail of the LMs. Micro detail is not as visible and can be masked by more obvious macro detail. While the level of layering is good, it lacks a bit of horizontal space to separate that micro detail in space, feeling a bit congested at times, as well as somewhat saturated by the amount of elements above it. On the other hand, the height is remarkable and the image is quite good.



Comparisons

TinHiFi T5s

Without a doubt, the TinHiFi T5s have been one of the IEMS I've enjoyed the most lately. They are obviously $30 more expensive, have more emphasis on sub-bass and a smoother upper midrange and first treble. It is a warmer, more musical and fatigue-free tuning. The T5s do not have interchangeable mouthpieces, but they do have a superior cable, an extra set of silicone tips and a few other extras. Construction is good in both cases. The T5s have a semi-custom metal shape with very good ergonomics and fit. But they are a bit bigger. The LMs are also excellent in this respect and a bit smaller. That may be the difference between one and the other, which makes it possible to choose a particular type of capsule. In my opinion, I have no problem with the size, I prefer the ergonomics of the T5s because the mouthpiece-tips joint is more occlusive, they fit better in my ear canal and their fit is more durable and firm.
En cuanto a sensibilidad, los LM son claramente más sensibles que los T5s.
The difference in tunning is clear as soon as you use one or the other model. The T5s are darker and smoother. That is something you can feel from the sub-bass. There is more power in the low end of the T5s and that is noticeable in the very low frequency pure tone test. The lower notes are more sensory, noticeable and perceptible in the TinHiFi. The LMs have slightly more colour and may be more compact and subtly drier. On the other hand, darkness, depth and volume is more noticeable in the T5s.
In the midrange the darkness and softness of the T5s persists. You feel their warmth and more nuanced character. The notes are thinner and lighter in the LMs, but there is more light, sparkle and separation, you feel they are more analytical. Although, in the upper midranges they are more splashy, which makes them more abrupt and somewhat harsher. On the other hand, the T5s are the opposite, with less informative midranges, but more musical, relaxed and somewhat thicker.
The treble is quite different. If the LMs feel more natural, crisp, with more emphasis, energy and power, they are also sharper. They feel like the star of the show, while in the T5s the high end is relegated to a more secondary, nuanced plane, serving the rest of the band. There is more extension and more air in the LMs.
There is more separation in the LMs, but the scene is wider and deeper in the T5s. Although the macro detail is more noticeable in the LMs, the micro detail is not much better. There is this problem that the macro detail of the LMs stays ahead of the micro detail, even covering it up. This does not happen in the T5s and this loss of informative capacity is gained in certain nuances. On the other hand, the image seems more accurate due to the higher resolution of the LMs.



Conclusion

The Simgot EA500 LM is a more polarised and excited bass, upper midrange and treble version of its EA500 predecessor. Although it has lost some homogeneity compared to the first version, the higher energy in the bass makes it more fun and all-rounder. But it's the treble that benefits from the increased presence and energy. It is certainly a version with a more V-profile, but it does not lose the brand's hallmarks: three pairs of interchangeable mouthpieces, brilliant tuning, outstanding analytical capabilities, remarkable resolution, clarity, separation and definition. In my opinion, the LMs raise the bar compared to the basic version thanks to a tunning that I prefer. But on the other hand, the weaknesses of that one are still present in this new version, as it is still punchy in the upper midranges and the micro detail feels overshadowed by the macro detail. With the EA500 LMs, Simgot is taking steps to establish itself among the best sub-$100 IEMS, but there is still room for improvement. But it's certainly an excellent choice for its great price/performance ratio and sound, making it a reference for $90.



Sources Used During the Analysis

• Aune X8 XVIII Magic DAC + EarMen ST-Amp.
• Burson Audio Playmate.
• EPZ TP50.
• Hidizs S8 Pro Robin.
• Tempotec V3.

Purchase Link



You can read the full review in Spanish here

Introduction:-

Simgot has done it again, I don’t know how they do this. Its the EA500LM today in for review today.

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Before I start the review I want to say that these are a review unit from Simgot and a huge thanks to them, but all the thoughts and opinions are my own.


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I will be as usual following my bullet style format for better readability for those who are dyslexic and in general find it hard to read long paragraphs. I follow this guide in general from the British Dyslexia Association.


Lets get started!

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Build, Comfort and Accessories:-



1. The overall packaging is really good



2. I really like the outside box, it has this nice trippy art.



3. Inside the package it has the iem, the really good 2 pin cable, the fantastic case, 3 set of nozzles, spare silicon rings and one set of silicon tips.







4. I personally would have liked a set of foam tips.



5. There is no driver flex here



6. There are really comfortable and I can wear them for hours without any issues.



7. The iem has this mirrored finish which gets scratched really easily and although it looks nice and premium I don’t like it.

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Sound Impressions:-



1. The overall sound signature is quite harman where in the upper mids and mid-treble is subdued a bit



2. While also giving the mid-bass a bit of an oomph



3. I really like the stock sound coming out of this.






4. I will be using the stock gold nozzle when it comes to these, but I will be suggesting a small mod for these.



5. I would suggest that you take the foam of from the silver/black nozzle and put it inside the gold nozzle.



6. Compact the initial foam inside the nozzle a bit and then shove this foam



7. This way the treble which can get a bit peaky in some songs is subdued a bit and the bass sounds more in tone with the treble here.



8. This free mod is really quite easy to do and changes the stock sound by a tad bit.



9. I will be using all the stock accessories for my review, except the minor mod I did



10. Also I have used my usual set of dacs for my review.



11. These also play really well as a low volume set, which is a thing I like.





Bass-



1. The overall bass is really good!



2. The sub-bass is really good and has sense of rumble and texture over here



3. When listening to crack crack crackle by classy it has the right amount of bass texture and quantity



4. The bass feels really clean and detailed here



5. The mid-bass too performs really well in tandem with the sub-bass



6. The Mid-bass though in some songs could be bit lifeless, this is specially apparent when listening to the OST from Ping Pong anime.



7. But the overall bass response is really good






Mids-



1. The instruments form the 1985 live album by cassiopea is done really well



2. It has this touch of thickness which is basically the oomph in mid-bass I mentioned previously



3. The instruments sounds good and has the correct tone and timbre



4. Now coming to male vocals they sound a bit behind the overall sound, although for the price they are quite good



5. Male vocals like Chris Cornell and Bill Withers while they don’t sound the absolute best, they are still quite apt.



6. The Female vocals is where it is done perfectly! They are not too shouty at all but they still sound very lively



7. Songs like Hanawa Sakura by ikkimonogakari sound very well controlled while giving me the lively feeling of the female vocals



Treble-



1. The overall treble is much much better than the simgot house sound here



2. I think so simgot listened here to the feedback and they cut back on the peaky harsh treble they had on their previous iem’s



3. There is a decent amount of treble extension here



4. The treble for me has the perfect amount of airiness and it performs really well.






Soundstage, Technicalities and Imaging:-



The soundstage of the ea500lm is fantastic! I am surprised how an under $100 iem can perform so well. Listening to live songs was a really nice treat over here. The Soundstage has equal amounts of depth and width



It has very good technicalities it hits way above its price point. I could call this a benchmark for the under $100 or even Under $150



Imaging too is really good and it performs really with the exceptional soundstage. The right to left and vice versa transition was really good!



Gaming Test:-



Well it having a fantastic soundstage and imaging fares really well for it being a gaming iem. Even in a situation where lot is happening it maintains its composure and everything sounds well under controlled!

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Comparison and Recommendation:-



1. v/s The Geekwold Gk20 – The Gk20 is a lean sounding iem and the ea500lm is an all rounder iem. I think so for most people the ea500lm is the better deal, although if you want a better treble then the GK20 is better



2. v/s Simgot EM6L – Well I think so the ea500lm clearly wins it here, because the bass in em6l is a bit blunt and flabby while in ea500lm it is very tactile and punchy. Also the dynamic presentation of the EA500LM comes across really well than the em6l



3. v/s Simgot EA1000 – Now this is the surprising part. In Every aspect I feel that the Ea500LM is much better than the EA1000. EA1000 is tad bit better than the EA500LM in terms of treble. But is it worth the double the price? No! Also surprisingly the soundstage and imaging is much better here in the cheaper and younger EA500LM than in the EA1000!



4. v/s Simgot EW200 – Well what can I say, this is an upgrade in every sense. So If you are planning to buy the EW200 or are looking for iems around the $50 range, I suggest saving a bit and buying the EA500LM instead.



4. So what do I think of the EA500LM, well I think simgot has done a fantastic job and for the price I think its one of the default recommendation



5. If you do get it, please do try the simple free mod I suggested. That really helps the overall signature a lot



6. I think so with the IFI Go Blu and EA500LM makes fantastic pair!



7. Another fantastic pair I can think of is the Simgot DEW4X which sounds really good!



8. Sorry for gushing about this, as I think these sound really good and I was surprised that these sounded even better than the EA1000 which is double the price.



9. So that is my review of the Simgot EA500LM, If you have any question please do comment below. I hope you have a great day ahead, Thanks for stopping by!

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If you have any questions please feel free to ask me and also if you have any issues regarding this format of review please do comment I will try to mend it. Also sorry to those who are used to reading long paragraphs of review in headfi. I hope my review was upto the mark, I appreciate any feedback.

Again a big thanks to Simgot for making this review possible.

Have a great day ahead, Bye

Some time ago, I reviewed the Simgot EM6L, and thankfully, many people asked, "What's the difference between the Simgot EA500LM and EM6L since the price difference is minimal?" Without further ado, here's what you need to know.

Straight to the Point... Simgot EA500LM

==DISCLAIMER==​

All my impressions and reviews are subjective, adhering to the belief, "Only my savings can be lied to, but reviews must be honest." Agreed? Great. Disagree? That's fine too. I review because I want to and enjoy it, not because I need to (LOL). Important! I recommend you audition it yourself, who knows, maybe my ears need an ENT doctor, or perhaps you do (LOL).

==THIS POST IS FOR==​

- My recommended IEM around the 1 million IDR price range
- Fun and airy IEMs
- IEMs with modifiable nozzles
- Just want to read the review

==MY DAILY DRIVERS==​

- Symphonium Crimson
- Kinera Verdandi
- Sennheiser IE900
- 634ears Loak-2 OP
- Fiio Q15
- HibyDigital M300

==STRAIGHT TO THE POINT WITHOUT FURTHER ADO==​

Unboxing:
First, when I received the box, my wife commented, "Why did you buy tarot cards?" I wasn't sure either, but it turns out it's not tarot cards. The box design has a hologram that looks like tarot cards. For a price range of 1.5 million IDR, this IEM has a decent box. Inside:

• The IEM itself
• 2 braided cables (I'm quite tired of Simgot cables in this price range, they feel like sticky aquarium hoses)
• Ear tips (improved, these ear tips are more decent compared to other Simgot IEMs)
• Carrying case
• 2 additional nozzles (black-silver and red-silver, with brass already installed, making a total of 3 nozzles)
• Manual

Fitting:
Still with the metal body from Simgot, this time the body is slightly oval and a bit bulging on the faceplate compared to the flat design of other Simgot IEMs like EM6L or EW200. No issues at all when using this IEM since the body is standard, even with just a Single DD configuration. The nozzle is also standard and comfortable for mixing and matching with various ear tips.

==SOUND IMPRESSION==​

All impressions are using the Brass Nozzle because it offers the most balanced tuning. Impressions with other nozzles will be explained after the sound impression section.

Bass:
Indeed, Simgot's Single DD has a bass sound that I like for the entry-level price range. The neutral timbre is pleasant. The bass is punchy and deep but not to the level of bass-head with a moderate speed. The sub-bass rumbles with an impact that is neither too long nor too short, tuned just right without exaggeration. The low-frequency layering feels dynamic, making the quantity and quality almost impeccable at this price range, combined with engaging energy. Honestly, I have no complaints about the low frequencies.

Mid:
Neutral is the right word to describe the mids of this IEM. It has good vocal control for both male and female voices, balancing the bass and treble aspects well. With just the right power and enough engagement, the vocals are presented right in the middle but slightly recessed compared to other sounds. There's no sibilance or shoutiness; the vocals are airy and not too thick, which might feel thin for some people, but for my taste, I prefer airy sounds, making it neutral. No complaints.

Treble:
The treble tuning of this IEM is relaxed. Relaxed doesn't mean weak due to lack of power, but because the cring and sparkling sensations are tuned very safely and appropriately. Although it has a long extended treble, it doesn't make this IEM fall into the treble-head category due to the lack of a shining-shimmering-splendid impression. For non-treble-heads, this IEM is very suitable as it still delivers good treble tuning without the distraction of over-sparkling or shining.

Clarity:
One of the clearest IEMs in its price range that I've tried. Very clear and comfortable. Perhaps its weakness lies in the micro-detail, which is less prominent, so many micro-details sound thin or not at all.

Soundstage:
Above average. The airy aspect and additional sub-bass rumble enhance the impression of a wide and spacious soundstage.

Imaging:
3D holographic imaging is just standard when the sound revolves around the head, nothing special. The pinpointing of instruments is very clear due to the clear and distinct sound separation. The imaging positioning of instruments is also very good.

==NOZZLE COMPARISON==​

- Silver/Black: My favorite. Clearly my favorite because it elevates the treble frequency. This nozzle gives a more aggressive treble tuning that was previously too relaxed. The cring and sparkling sounds are firm without being piercing. Additionally, this tuning is comfortable for treble-heads seeking a more shining-shimmering-splendid sound compared to the standard brass nozzle. For the mids, one needs to be a bit cautious as the vocals might feel more piercing in some songs. There is no noticeable change in the bass aspect.

- Silver/Red: Almost no difference from the Brass nozzle with its balanced sound, just a slight variation in the treble that is tuned more safely than the brass nozzle. The effect of this tuning makes the low frequencies sound more powerful but with differences that are almost imperceptible to most people.

==PROS & CONS==​

Pros:
+ V-shape tuning leaning towards warm, which many people like
+ Good build quality
+ Neutral timbre
+ Fun tuning with a good amount of power
+ Wide soundstage
+ Comfortable fitting
+ Good clarity and coherence from the single DD
+ Modular nozzles to enhance the treble

Cons:
- The Silver-Red nozzle has almost no impact change
- Poor quality cable
- Recessed vocal positioning (preference)
- Micro-detail is not the main focus of this IEM
- No complaints for this price range

==COMPARISON==​

Many asked for a comparison with the EM6L, so let's compare. Let's also include Kefine Delci, which is currently hyped. Can it still be better? Let's see.

• **Unboxing:**

EA500LM. Better ear tips and I prefer the IEM design.

• **Fitting:**

Draw. All fit comfortably. Maybe because my ears are quite large (LOL).

• **Bass:**

EA500LM. I prefer the punchy and rumble bass that's more airy. Kefine, unfortunately, is darker in my opinion, not as airy as EA500LM. EM6L has decent bass quality and quantity, but it's just too weak, like soggy vegetables.

• **Mid:**

EM6L. Besides having more forward vocal presentation than the others, EM6L has vocals that sound more effortless and melodious. The vocals are thick but still airy, making it a strong suit of this IEM.

• **Treble:**

EA500LM with the Silver-Black nozzle. Energetic, cring, long extended treble, and slightly piercing. The best compared to the others.

• **Clarity:**

EM6L. All are clear, but EM6L has better detail.

• **Soundstage:**

EA500LM. Spacious and airy soundstage.

• **Imaging:**

Draw. All have good imaging aspects in their price range.

==CONCLUSION==​

• If you're looking for an IEM with a good single DD configuration for around $85, the EA500LM might be the best choice with a myriad of options like modular nozzles that can provide significant sound changes.
• The fun tuning with engaging power makes it very suitable for all-around songs. The quantity and quality of bass and treble aspects are clean, neutral, and coherent, making it a strong point of this IEM despite having slightly recessed vocals and not being the best for micro-detail.

That's all.
Trust Your Own Ears.
Bye.