Honestly I gotta agree with that. Love you Timmy but if I was a newbie I wouldn't understand anything. Keep the recommendations, I recommend these all the time but give people a point of origin to understand the frequency response graphs. Idk? Put a graph of super mainstream stuff. This way people can have a more distinct understanding.
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.
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?
This is what I was thinking...I noticed that all the reviewers talk about how neutral the Hexa is and it is "technically" the cheapest iem that follows the JM1 pretty close, but for some reason it always gets forgotten on these lists and all of a sudden the Kiwi Ears KE4 is the cheapest JM1 option?
@@Quo_AuditoTimmy talked about that in Hangout's Hexa showcase video. Basically, Hexa was "pre-JM-1" so it can't really count as cheapest per se even though it just so happens to follow JM-1 quite closely, thus giving the crown to the KE4 instead. CMIIW on that summary
@@vianhoho19 I missed that vid I think lol, but that is kinda weird imo. I get that it was produced pre JM1 fully materialized, but if it just so happens to follow it that closely...why disqualify it? Wouldn't that just make it ahead of it's time, but instead it is being penalized? Not that big of a deal though, I just think it should be consistently brought up as a JM1 option for the people looking to start the hobby and may not have $200 to drop lol. I appreciate the explanation though, kinda helps piece it all together 🫶🏽
The IEMs that Timmy once recommended and I still love and use to this day are the Wan'er , moondrop chu ii , Original Letshuoer S12, IE200, and Tanchjim Ola Bass. 🙏🙏
Now, I need that Hexa. Just waiting for it to go on sale 😆. Currently using Moondrop Chu 2 with Moondrop May's cable and it's fantastic. I'm like using a little sister of May's IEM☺️. Love your content BTW. It's a great information for me as a budget IEM lover👍
@@occasionalartidk, I feel like being really bright is better than having a large treble spike most times, exceptions are grado which aren't bad sounding, although it is rather polarizing
I would like more of these buying guides!! If there is an extensive comprehensive overview of these sound signatures, that would be most helpful!! Im going to save up for the Monar Mk 2
The FatFreqxHBB Deuce are fucking amazing. They even work well with metal because the midbass isnt boosted as well and i really enjoy subbass tuning in general. They are expensive but damn, they are fun and the whole package is really really good. 😊
@akash5180 I don't listen to stage stuff that much tbh. The only thing I listen to that is played live is "The boiler room". I listen to lots of dubstep and dnb and all that and it's really really good. My favorite iems at the moment 😆 The bass is so juicy but doesn't mess with the other frequencies. Overall pretty much worth the cash imo
My favourite IEM, but not an allrounder imo. The other tunings beyond default are pretty mid and default is poor for metal and EDM as well. All non-bassy music is simply divine.
@@squidikka almost every genre I listened to was good although I probably missed on metal as I don't listen to that, it is the best at its price though
@@roadtonever Yeah, it's sublime for most things and leans less on the lack of mid-bass than for example previous Crin collabs to give that amazing sense of clarity at the expense of metal in particular. It's also an SPL thing in that metal is often listened at higher volumes making any hint of fatigue much worse. I'd take a KZ Libra balanced ($10) ove the Dusk default for metal and it's surprisingly similar in some ways, but a far better balance. Not ideal still. The best tuning for metal I've heard (with at least 50 IEMs in the running) is Oluv's mainstream EQ for EarFun Free Pro 2. You could push the volume to the skies without any fatigue from the balance. Bass very full, punchy, energetic and vocals etc perfectly forward and present. In some ways the best allrounder thus as well, but certainly Dusk default is far better in non-bassy genres. I've ended up just going for two different sets for different genres and still looking for that perfect metal IEM.
With the advent of Marvel Rivals and the growing popularity of other competitive shooters, we need a comprehensive list of the best IEMs for that situation. Cheers
imho, blessing 3 is one of the best for that kind of game, i own one and its freaking amazing how clear footsteps and precisely it pinpoint sound and movements
Yep. I still say Sono were the sleeper IEM for late 2023. And the UA1 Plus produces great sound for its price point. No overinflated numbers, just surprising power for its wee size
@@benmacdhui holy, the graph does not look great I have to say... but maybe people who like a major V shape with a lot of upper mids/treble would like it
You're doing a fantastic job! I need some advice: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (mistake turkey blossom warfare blade until bachelor fall squeeze today flee guitar). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?
Tbh I still don't get all the praise the Wan'er gets myself, I own the Wan'er SG and dislike it a lot compared to other budget sets, and even iems with similar tuning I prefer.
@@fayezmaroof3267 I haven't personally listened to a lot of Jpop, but I do have some tracks that usually reveal sibilance or shoutyness on IEMs. I can say that the treble on the Tea Pro is executed extremely well and I haven't had it show any shoutyness or sibilance, even when looking for it. I tend to listen at high volume and the Tea Pro scales well in my opinion.
@@corvusgaming1577 I don t know if they fit that well in the balanced category though, probably would have put the cadenza in the bass category and the supermix in the v-shape cat.
Does Odin play in the same ballpark with Anole VX in terms of clarity, technicality, and resolution ? Is Odin really that shouty for J-Pop Lastly, can Odin be considered an upgrade from Mest Mk2 ?
Talking about bassy iem and mentioning the Deuce and not mentioning Kiwi Ears x HBB - Punch is criminal in my opinion. (Have both) (Never used the Deuce since i got my Punch)
I don't get the "neutral" or "natural" interchangeable label on sound profiles. I play piano and when i listen to an earphone qualified as natural or neutral, it sounds far off from what a piano really sounds like. When i listen to a "colored" earphone, it sounds more realistic . That is part of the fun in a subjective hobby
@roadtonever yeah, different use cases. I listen to a variety of earphones for different experiences. I recorded solo piano works in a studio, listened to the mix, and then the final recording. I know what it sounded like at every stage from sitting at the piano through streaming. A good tool for me to use to hear how earphones affect the sound.
@ A limited tool, a multitude of waveforms exist in recorded music, piano cant represent all of it. Second, the sound of a piano varies, affected by the room, placement, mics used.
I own the Explorer, which has a highly colored and bassy sound signature, although it doesn't perform optimally with more complex tracks. Despite that, I thoroughly enjoy it for less intricate music and I have no intention of parting with my copy. If you're able to locate the Cadenza 4 for around $200 and it fits within your budget, I highly recommend it. Offers a clean, vocal-centric sound that is non-fatiguing along with excellent texture. Listening to Avid by Sawano Hiroyuki on this IEM even brought me to tears. I suggest using Final Audio E Tips for an enhanced experience. Another option to consider is the See Audio Yume OG, which can sometimes be found for around $150. Although it's an older IEM, it possesses that unique vocal magic. Lastly, if you find the SM4 or Nova on sale for sub $130, they would also be solid choices. I hope these help you in your search ^_^
No!! I should’ve waited one more day before buying the 7HZ SOUNS. Not sure where they stand, but I’ll give them a try. I had the moondrop chu 2 loved the sound but they never lasted more than 2 months. If the 7HZ SOUNS don’t cut it going to try out truthear novas next.
The bass tilt sounds fatiguing for longer mixing/listening sessions. The original flat df target is still king imo. Any IEMs that still fit that besides Etymotic?
do u really know who is mike tyson when at his prime, i don't think u even born yet, seeing him at utube is not the same when u feeling the tense when he on the rings, even couple of month before the match on set the roar is everywhere.
The list of all the IEMs mentioned in the video are in the description!
But the list of ALL THE IEMS IN THE WORLD is here: list.hangout.audio/iem/
heya , is the hangout open on chinese new year and the days after that ?
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.
Honestly I gotta agree with that.
Love you Timmy but if I was a newbie I wouldn't understand anything.
Keep the recommendations, I recommend these all the time but give people a point of origin to understand the frequency response graphs.
Idk? Put a graph of super mainstream stuff. This way people can have a more distinct understanding.
True. He stated at the start it's a hangout.audio guide but the title is "ultimate iem guide" 😂
Good enough 👍
Yeah...
He did a good job guiding via intended sound signature and a few increasingly expensive options per segment.
I can't help but to picture that Obama meme of him giving himself a medal whenever I saw a Crinacle collaboration being recommended
Please dont tempt me to spend more money than i have
well, you're on a youtube channel of an online store, what else did you expect
Your wallet clicked on the video
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.
that's a pretty new pair so it's understandable to not making the list
@rene837 nice. I have the MEGA5ESTs! They are amazing and great. The Softears Volume S are on my radar now. Thank-you.
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?
I agree!
Exactly, vocals are definitely one of the shortcomings of Hexas.
This is what I was thinking...I noticed that all the reviewers talk about how neutral the Hexa is and it is "technically" the cheapest iem that follows the JM1 pretty close, but for some reason it always gets forgotten on these lists and all of a sudden the Kiwi Ears KE4 is the cheapest JM1 option?
@@Quo_AuditoTimmy talked about that in Hangout's Hexa showcase video.
Basically, Hexa was "pre-JM-1" so it can't really count as cheapest per se even though it just so happens to follow JM-1 quite closely, thus giving the crown to the KE4 instead. CMIIW on that summary
@@vianhoho19 I missed that vid I think lol, but that is kinda weird imo. I get that it was produced pre JM1 fully materialized, but if it just so happens to follow it that closely...why disqualify it? Wouldn't that just make it ahead of it's time, but instead it is being penalized? Not that big of a deal though, I just think it should be consistently brought up as a JM1 option for the people looking to start the hobby and may not have $200 to drop lol. I appreciate the explanation though, kinda helps piece it all together 🫶🏽
Aren’t Hexa always was neutral? Since when it’s vocal o_O
there should be a spot in Heaven for every youtube that puts time stamps.
The IEMs that Timmy once recommended and I still love and use to this day are the Wan'er , moondrop chu ii , Original Letshuoer S12, IE200, and Tanchjim Ola Bass. 🙏🙏
Nice seeing the Z300. I think it's very underrated. In its price point, it probably has the best build quality and cable. Sounds good too.
No simgot??
SimGYAT
SHOUTgot 🗣🗣🗣
more like SimGOAT
but yeah i was also very confused about the lack of simgot, really disappointing
what about tanchjim origin?
Now, I need that Hexa. Just waiting for it to go on sale 😆. Currently using Moondrop Chu 2 with Moondrop May's cable and it's fantastic. I'm like using a little sister of May's IEM☺️. Love your content BTW. It's a great information for me as a budget IEM lover👍
Hexa is great!
Titan S better than Hexa for vocal lovers. You get more detail and bass is more satisfying.
Or Kima, a bit more refined than titan S.
Thank you for ultimately guiding me.
Where is kiwi ears quintet? It made me stop buying new IEMs. Definitely a recommendation.
When will you make a video about IO Volare? Looking forward to it. :)
Hexa is a drum IEM for me, I love it
Imagine Timmy didnt mention tanchjim origin in vocal iem😅
Yeah surprised he didn't mention it at all. I'm using them right now as I'm watching the video xD
@@kiritodb-1472 same, considering he's the reason i buy one
Same, he’s practically the reason why I even got the Origin specifically for its vocal performance lol and so far I’m loving it.
Yeah! For the price, Origin is the vocal GOAT
@@ezpz_183is it that good? how is it compare to ie600 and moondrop blessing 3
need help, im considering these IEMs as my endgame. Thiesound Monarch MK3, 7th Acoustics Supernova, I/O Volare. PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE 😭
No wayyy! Timmy, I recognize you only because you did fragrances reviews
Holy moly Timmy is looking sharp with that snazzy haircut 😁
What top tier IEM for ASMR ? thank.
Put in an order yesterday from Australia. 1st of many as I've been completly sucked into the iem vortex 😂😂
Waiting for the best Dsp Iem video 😌
Totally agree.
Moondrop May easy. It's a laid-back, wide soundstage, vocal focus tuning with smooth treble. I actually like its tuning vs the Crinacle Red.
Dioko over S12 pros is crazy.
I mean if you want bright then I suppose the massive treble of the Dioko is better than the S12's V shape
@@occasionalartidk, I feel like being really bright is better than having a large treble spike most times, exceptions are grado which aren't bad sounding, although it is rather polarizing
I would like more of these buying guides!! If there is an extensive comprehensive overview of these sound signatures, that would be most helpful!!
Im going to save up for the Monar Mk 2
If I am looking for an all rounder then which one should I buy?
red
@@akash5180simgot ew300
KIWI KE4 VS ORCHESTRA LITE?! WICH TO BUY PLEASE HELP. I’ve never tried IEMs before and I’d like to have the best first experience 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
The FatFreqxHBB Deuce are fucking amazing. They even work well with metal because the midbass isnt boosted as well and i really enjoy subbass tuning in general.
They are expensive but damn, they are fun and the whole package is really really good. 😊
Real
how do they work with Dubstep and mainstage usic?
@akash5180 I don't listen to stage stuff that much tbh. The only thing I listen to that is played live is "The boiler room".
I listen to lots of dubstep and dnb and all that and it's really really good.
My favorite iems at the moment 😆
The bass is so juicy but doesn't mess with the other frequencies.
Overall pretty much worth the cash imo
Today your hair style is very nice.
Dusk is best all rounder no debate
My favourite IEM, but not an allrounder imo. The other tunings beyond default are pretty mid and default is poor for metal and EDM as well. All non-bassy music is simply divine.
Lol definitely not an all rounder.
@@squidikka almost every genre I listened to was good although I probably missed on metal as I don't listen to that, it is the best at its price though
@@hartyewh1I was worried Dusk won't be great for metal, thanks for confirming.
@@roadtonever Yeah, it's sublime for most things and leans less on the lack of mid-bass than for example previous Crin collabs to give that amazing sense of clarity at the expense of metal in particular. It's also an SPL thing in that metal is often listened at higher volumes making any hint of fatigue much worse. I'd take a KZ Libra balanced ($10) ove the Dusk default for metal and it's surprisingly similar in some ways, but a far better balance. Not ideal still. The best tuning for metal I've heard (with at least 50 IEMs in the running) is Oluv's mainstream EQ for EarFun Free Pro 2. You could push the volume to the skies without any fatigue from the balance. Bass very full, punchy, energetic and vocals etc perfectly forward and present. In some ways the best allrounder thus as well, but certainly Dusk default is far better in non-bassy genres. I've ended up just going for two different sets for different genres and still looking for that perfect metal IEM.
With the advent of Marvel Rivals and the growing popularity of other competitive shooters, we need a comprehensive list of the best IEMs for that situation. Cheers
imho, blessing 3 is one of the best for that kind of game, i own one and its freaking amazing how clear footsteps and precisely it pinpoint sound and movements
What about the Shanling Sono + DAC UA1 PLUS? I have them and that combo sounds good enough.
Yep. I still say Sono were the sleeper IEM for late 2023. And the UA1 Plus produces great sound for its price point. No overinflated numbers, just surprising power for its wee size
@@benmacdhui holy, the graph does not look great I have to say... but maybe people who like a major V shape with a lot of upper mids/treble would like it
Please review binary Dynaquattro
You're doing a fantastic job! I need some advice: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (mistake turkey blossom warfare blade until bachelor fall squeeze today flee guitar). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?
Is the Ziigaat Odyssey Crin approved?
13:40 thought you were gonna mention the Moondrop variations lol
fun video, where would you place the moondrop variations?
I thought the mega5est was best for mids and vocals?
Where does the ZiiGaat Odyssey sit in all of this?
Is it worth getting for gaming and music?
Letshier dz4 is a UNDERTED GEM for vocals
Tbh I still don't get all the praise the Wan'er gets myself, I own the Wan'er SG and dislike it a lot compared to other budget sets, and even iems with similar tuning I prefer.
Is the difference between “balanced” and “vocal” related to the pinna gain ?
vocal boost is basically a main emphasis in the uppermids
Thanks! Another great video as always.
What about the Xenns Tea pro?
I agree, I can see the Xenns Tea Pro being like 80-90% of people in this hobby end game. I love it so much, does so much so well.
@@Quo_Audito How do female vocals (stuff like jpop) sound on it? Any sibilance or harshness if you listen at a medium-high volume?
@@fayezmaroof3267 I haven't personally listened to a lot of Jpop, but I do have some tracks that usually reveal sibilance or shoutyness on IEMs. I can say that the treble on the Tea Pro is executed extremely well and I haven't had it show any shoutyness or sibilance, even when looking for it. I tend to listen at high volume and the Tea Pro scales well in my opinion.
@@Quo_Audito thanks for sharing your experience, they really seem like the perfect set for me. Gonna get them soon😊
@@fayezmaroof3267 Glad I could help! Once you get them, let me know how they perform for you!
Do you hate simgot supermix 4?
Haha loser has a cope IEM
Expected the vocal segment to be much longer
but what if I like bass and treble AND vocals???
When Tangzu Yu Xuan Ji 5128 graph?
WHERE IS THE DA VINCI?
sir, where is Ziigaat Odyssey ? :)
Ultimage buying guide... For hangout audio... With a little guidance... And extra dose of Crin for that margin
Please do the V-Shape Lineup! I beg you, I have everything else I want and I need a good V-shape.
I wonder where the kiwiears cadenza or the simgot supermix4 would fit
cadenza in nr. 1 under 50usd and supermix nr.1 under 150usd. 😎
@@corvusgaming1577 I don t know if they fit that well in the balanced category though, probably would have put the cadenza in the bass category and the supermix in the v-shape cat.
I thought Hexa was neutral?
Does Odin play in the same ballpark with Anole VX in terms of clarity, technicality, and resolution ?
Is Odin really that shouty for J-Pop
Lastly, can Odin be considered an upgrade from Mest Mk2 ?
Talking about bassy iem and mentioning the Deuce and not mentioning Kiwi Ears x HBB - Punch is criminal in my opinion.
(Have both)
(Never used the Deuce since i got my Punch)
I/O Volare?
Please review the kbear monkie k01🙏
what category is best for gaming?
Neutral/vocal with wide soundstage
It hurts me everyone forgets Blessing 3 😢
🤷♂
theres a new brand called Bellos Audio are they legit?
I don't get the "neutral" or "natural" interchangeable label on sound profiles. I play piano and when i listen to an earphone qualified as natural or neutral, it sounds far off from what a piano really sounds like. When i listen to a "colored" earphone, it sounds more realistic . That is part of the fun in a subjective hobby
Recorded music doesn't sound like a real event on purpose. Just evaluate full songs and listen for coherency.
@roadtonever yeah, different use cases. I listen to a variety of earphones for different experiences. I recorded solo piano works in a studio, listened to the mix, and then the final recording. I know what it sounded like at every stage from sitting at the piano through streaming. A good tool for me to use to hear how earphones affect the sound.
@ A limited tool, a multitude of waveforms exist in recorded music, piano cant represent all of it. Second, the sound of a piano varies, affected by the room, placement, mics used.
@@roadtonever i meant for my recordings specifically
I like salnotes zero 2 but you guys think tangzu waner is better? And i like the sound of ew300 dsp any upgrade iem for this kind of sound?
where is kefine klean?
Yup, should be there under $100
Explorer isnt worth it ? Want for ost / instrumental with vocals sometimes
I own the Explorer, which has a highly colored and bassy sound signature, although it doesn't perform optimally with more complex tracks. Despite that, I thoroughly enjoy it for less intricate music and I have no intention of parting with my copy.
If you're able to locate the Cadenza 4 for around $200 and it fits within your budget, I highly recommend it. Offers a clean, vocal-centric sound that is non-fatiguing along with excellent texture. Listening to Avid by Sawano Hiroyuki on this IEM even brought me to tears. I suggest using Final Audio E Tips for an enhanced experience.
Another option to consider is the See Audio Yume OG, which can sometimes be found for around $150. Although it's an older IEM, it possesses that unique vocal magic.
Lastly, if you find the SM4 or Nova on sale for sub $130, they would also be solid choices. I hope these help you in your search ^_^
Can anyone say something about the Moondrop Space TWS? Are they worth to give them a try, or is it just a waste of 25€?
Soundcore r50i is better option
I want the duece but that 10k peak 😢
Never been this early, hopefully the artti t10 makes it on the list
Would the bright leaning category be similar to moondrop SSR?
Yeah
@DumbOrangeFrog Ty! :)
You Roof Koreans have wild haircuts 👌
'Ultimate buying guide' but zero emphasis on comfort (most important factor when buying iems). Not everyone can demo iems!!
No!! I should’ve waited one more day before buying the 7HZ SOUNS. Not sure where they stand, but I’ll give them a try. I had the moondrop chu 2 loved the sound but they never lasted more than 2 months. If the 7HZ SOUNS don’t cut it going to try out truthear novas next.
ziigaat odyssey review please :)
Guess I have a good ear with the ones I have on the list.
My style is not all of it ,my target is natural ,accurancy ,some bass and treble .
pls do the v-shape compilation video thanks!
tldrw: buy KZ or Truth Ear and you'll be set
More V shapes, please!
Totally.
The bass tilt sounds fatiguing for longer mixing/listening sessions. The original flat df target is still king imo. Any IEMs that still fit that besides Etymotic?
En"tu"siast?
do u really know who is mike tyson when at his prime, i don't think u even born yet, seeing him at utube is not the same when u feeling the tense when he on the rings, even couple of month before the match on set the roar is everywhere.
Nice cut
😂
Truthear hexa
Good IEM
I noticed that you did not include any of your IEMs. What does that say?
Tim nonton doang beli kagak 😂
BINKI !!!!????
No da Vinci
Mangird tea pro? Where?
😇👍🏼
Tf is that spike in the Origins FR????
That's an artifact that's left by the bone conduction driver.
@mehmetgurdal ah makes sense. Weird tho that the graph of the Pula Anvil 114 looks comperably smooth
6:13 budum psssst
💓💓💓💓
Please buy a new camera. It's out of focus since forever.
Bro you should advertise your dermatologist
14:35 i guess im on some other planet other than yours
Give me
nothing
Nothing earbuds?
Tough luck buddy they don't sell it
Nothing bud 2 is ok at least according to crin, but they don't sell it
didn't know kim jong un was an audiophile
Of course not shilling every single crin collabs
LOL
nice try buddy you dont ship for free to Oman i wanted to buy Starter Pack (RED + KA11) bundle and i have to pay 50$ for the shipping 💀💀
They always say conditions apply
@sarahpark5768 🤷🏻♀️
They did it coz they didn't like the pfp
Ali express is great for shipping to the middle east.
@@MayankJairaj then aliexpress for the win/ china for the win