The ULTIMATE IEM Buying Guide

Balanced & Neutral

Bassy Bois

Bright-Leaning

V-Shapes

Vocal Lovers

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00:00 Intro
0:57 Balance & Neutral
3:29 Bassy Bois
5:53 Bright-Leaning
9:09 V-Shapes
11:06 Vocal Lovers
13:58 Where to Demo & Buy

CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8
MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2

[HangoutAudio]

The list of all the IEMs mentioned in the video are in the description!

[brayanramiles]

I can't help but to picture that Obama meme of him giving himself a medal whenever I saw a Crinacle collaboration being recommended

[stayhumble-.-]

This isn’t a “guide” guide showing you about how to buy and what to look for in an IEM; rather a product shoutout over staff recommendations.

[rene]

Since the Softears Volume S isn't featured in this video, I would like to give it a shoutout for balanced/neutral IEM. It basically follows the Meta Tuning very closely and beats the Mega5Est in pricing.

[NCR_trooper-]

there should be a spot in Heaven for every youtube that puts time stamps.

[BladeofSmoke]

I feel like the Dunu Titan S should replace the Hexa in the vocal-lovers section. From experience of owning both, I always switched over to the Titan S whenever I’m craving beautiful, forward vocal performance where I feel like the Hexa is lacking in. Wouldn’t the Hexa be extremely fitting in the Neutral section? The next step-up from the Truthear Zero Red if you’d wanna spend 30 more dollars?

[Valstracuga]

Please dont tempt me to spend more money than i have

[IReachInToTheSky]

Aren’t Hexa always was neutral? Since when it’s vocal o_O

[RDoLbach]

Why ziigaat odyssey is not in the list if is for you one of the best of the bunch of last year?

[asadavis]

Can we please get that V shaped guide?

[rafaelsphenrique]

Compared to TWS galaxy buds 2 pro or 3 pro, which wired IEM has comparable sound quality or even higher quality than galaxy?

[Alexnr]

Is the Moondrop Ultrasonic worth it compared to the Space Travel?

[littletweeter]

If anyone else is really sensitive to harsh and fatiguing sounds and wants a warm and relaxed sound, go with the aful explorer. It’s really cozy but the highs and vocals and everything still sound great. The shells and nozzles are also small and comfortable, so it’s perfect if you have small ears like me. Under appreciated set in my opinion- it fills its niche perfectly

[wfarrell]

What category should classical music listeners pay the most attention to?

[rice_frying_shrimp]

For anyone who liked Timmy's description of the Orchestra Lite ("full, polite. forward but laid back. incredibly smooth timbre")
but doesn't want to spend over 200 bucks on an IEM, go look at the Tangzu FUDU Verse 1.

It's under $100 and lands somewhere between the Orchestra by KiwiEars and the Wan'er which are obviously also from Tangzu. It's also a bit warmer and more bassy at the same time as both of the other ones but happens to also really tame harsh vocals while being very forward and being technically impressive as well.

The included cable and tips are also really solid for the price, there are much more expensive IEMs that give you less.

If you want any more reason to buy it, Timmy himself described it as "perfectly fine" which from any reviewer basically means GET THIS IMMEDIATELY. Is it redefining an entire price bracket? Nope. Does it have any of the same drawback those trailblazing IEMs tend to usually have? Nope. Just a fun, relaxed IEM that still delivers really beautiful vocals.

Imo one of the best you can get in the $75-100 range other than the Truthear Hexa.

[tjtonytjjohnson]

I need to know what kind of earbuds do I need if I'm doing digital audio workstation work on audio enginnering just for the voice, interviews, lectures, preaching, etc; I need earbuds that does not change the sound, in other words, I need to hear the actual recording as it truly is, not modified to enhance my listening experience; if I can ear the true sound then I can properly do my post editing and present the best final cut of my work..HELP! While writing this I came across the ER4SR Earphones; what do you think..? Can you recommend this product..?

[MiniStrats]

Is the scarlet mini no longer considered a "bass'y IEM" or is it just overshadowed by other options now?

[bagasagung]

need help, im considering these IEMs as my endgame. Thiesound Monarch MK3, 7th Acoustics Supernova, I/O Volare. PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE 😭

[urmiyanTargaryen]

I just can't pick between the GATe and the tangzu waner...any suggestions?
I like blues, Rock, jazz, edm, j-pop. I also play guitar and like to dissect my music...

[mobilesecure]

Many thanks for great review. What is the best for EDM? Hype4 vs Monarch3 vs 7Hz Timeless II ? Thanks in advance🙂