Man.. at the mention of Simgot, the combo of dynamic and planar drivers (+piezo) you got my interest piqued. Diana Krall, warm and sweet sounding vocal.. Sold! Thanks Andy, appreciate your reviews and your excellent salesmanship 😂
Awesome review, Andy! I purchased the HBB version of the EW300, but it looks like it will be another week or 2 before I receive it. I could've gotten the standard version in just a couple of days, but I wanted the collaboration version to start with. I plan on getting the DSP version if the HBB version knocks my socks off 😆
I’ve been thinking about getting this one. I have so many decent dac/amps like the Q15 and the Gryphon the standard edition is the one I’m leaning towards. Great review Andy. Thank you 🙏
Thanks man, this one was shot 100% on 10Bit 4.2.2 resolution so it does look better, and the shots were meticulously done (I scrapped the lousy angle shots, lol)
I changed the supplied tips of the ew300 dsp to some AZLA SednaEarfit Crystal Standard. A big improvement in every way to the: width, detail, and excitement
Simgot is one of my favorite brands today. Excellent products with excellent prices. Maybe we get a EA600 this year? 🤔 Counting on this! Great review as usual Andy! Have a wonderful week ✌🏽
Thanks 👍👍 How do you think it compares to the EA500s and EML6? Especially in the layering department. Edit: I've never tried an Iem with a piezo driver. Is it very noticeable? Bothersome to treble sensitive people?
As noted in this review, EW300 actually now playing on same level to the likes of EA500 and even EM6L. And of course you can tune the nozzle if you prefer not to have too much treble by using the 2nd one provided and further tame it down with foam inserts which is also provided. Peizo and Planar combo gives EW300 great capabilities with layering and separation, that's for sure
Hi Andy 😊 In the $30 range. I'm looking to buy Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss It really looks attractive. I hope you can experience and review it. Thanks you 😊
Andy, you have Tidal like me. If Qobuz becomes available in Malaysia, I would like to know if you will leave Tidal. You are an expert in sound, so I am very interested in what you have to say about Qobuz.
I will not likely leave Tidal. I like Tidal especially how it performs now. It has all the library I need and I like the FLAC lossless quality it offers
Thanks!. no worries about that. EW300 comes with another nozzle which seem to dampen the high frequency and you can even dampen it even more if you want to by inserting the foam included with the set. Great for treble sensitive people
Yes, especially if you use the 2nd nozzle and if you need even more dampening, use the foam insert into the nozzles to tame even more Treble (the foams included in the box)
Andy, I was curious to know if I bought the dsp vertion and buy a iem cable let's say 4.4 mm balanced one is sound signature will be the same as dsp ... i mean is default tuning of both the iem (analog & dsp) same when using analog cable? ...
Part of the sound of DSP version is the dongle itself, so if you use a different cable with normal plugs, the output will then be influenced on how different they are from the integrated EW300 dongle sound wise
Hey, Andy, what sound difference do you think the two different nozzle that came with the simgot ew300 provided? Also are there really no sound difference between the dps version and the standard version beside the mic and c type compatibility?
As noted in this review, the DSP version will always sound consistent no matter where you plug it. However, the normal 3.5mm version can offer different flavors based on where you connect it to, so potentially it can sound even better if you connect it to high quality sources and in my case I use iBasso DX260, DC07Pro, ONIX Alpha XI and VE ODO, all of which provide improved sound output versus the stock EW300 integrated dongle
EM6L is bassier and more colored, SuperMix4 is more energetic and a little more resolving. EW300 is closer to natural and neutral sound with a little smoother/warmer transients than both of those
SuperMix 4 just a little better (and I mean very little) with overall resolution and energy, EW300 however offer slightly better rendering of smooth organic and airy transients than SuperMix4
does the EW300 DSP sounds same as regular one if you put the 3.5mm cable? i love the looks of EW300 DSP with matte black, if it sound the same i would buy the DSP version and change the cable
May is a bit more colored and also being Harman-ish flavored, meaning May is more focused on Subbass and offer less prominent Midbass, EW300 is more transparent, closer to neutral and better with Midbass, it is also a little more resolving with imaging
Very close, I would choose EW300 over B3 or Dusk all the time personally, I feel that EW300 offers better overall balance of sound compared to those two
@@donglemadness comfort wise aswell,I dunno if my ears are gonna be able to handle these iems.only have the Redmi buds 4 and Sony ch710n.On that note how would the ew300 compare in terms of sound quality to wireless products? Lastly how dynamic is the ew300? Separation is good and all,but if your gonna sacrifice naturalness,bass,energy etc to get the separation,might aswell call it a studio iem.
As i own kz zs10pro 2, i am debating to buy ew300. What are your opinions, would ew300 be good upgrade from zs10pro 2? I am interested into hbb version, but no one has made review on them so far ..
EW300 is tuned differently from ZS10Pro 2. EW300 is tuned closer to neutral target and not as colored or energetic as ZS10Pro. I think the HBB version is the same just the look changed a bit for fans of HBB
@@donglemadness yeah, I also think that hbb and regular ew300 only change the outside shell, and share the same sound tuning. I am more keen on getting the hbb version and with a custom black cable + divinus Velvet wide bore tips, to go full black stealth combo look. That comment you made that they are great for metal music has me so close to ordering them, because I also listen to metal, that comment is just pushing me to get them and upgrade from zs10pro 2.
Just a little better (and I mean very little) with overall resolution and energy, EW300 however offer slightly better rendering of smooth organic and airy transients than SuperMix
Thanks. The planars of MP145 especially is superior in many ways. But EW300 is very very closely matching S12 except for outright transient speed (S12 is brighter)
I remember you once told me that the Astell euphonic doongle made your headphones sound like electrostatic, but some say the EW300 piezo driver in the highs sounds lively. Do you know if piezo and electrostatic are the same technology?
No it's different. If you want to know more on my thoughts for Electrostatic, watch my Japan trip video of searching for the STAX legend. In short, Peizoelectric is a totally different tech, true Electrostatic IEMs are ONLY Shure KSE1500 and STAX SRM-002, the other Electrostatic people talk about are not REAL Electrostatic developed by Sonion of which the correct term to designate them would be Magneto Static. True Electrostatic need at least 200V of power to even make sound. I love true Electrostatic because they offer the fastest transient response with zero distortion and hell of airy ethereal timbre
Hi Andy, I have the EA500LM and like it alot, maybe slightly too bright or harsh in treble. Does the piezo in the 300 change the nature of the high end to be a little different or maybe less harsh? Thanks.
It means you are super sensitive to Treble, many find the Treble for EA500LM is just nice, for Treble sensitive folks, there's different IEMs that are tuned to suit them, perhaps you should consider AFUL Explorer instead or LETSHUOER S08. EW300 however can be tuned to dampen the upper frequencies by using the 2nd nozzle and then you can also add the included foams inserted into the nozzle to dampen them more
Brother andy do you think it is upgrading to 500 LM? , i tuned 500LM, it doesn’t have shouty have more mid-bass with excellent mids and natural high with same level of technical performance but improved layers and separation because of no more parsing trouble and upper mids.. become natural sounding.. does it beat this sound coming from my LM?
I did mention in this video that EW300 scales up to EA500LM, so it means both of them are competing to each other on equal terms. Some differences here and there and what it does slightly better is the holographic staging for being a triple hybrid IEM, also it has slightly "warmer" Mids as how I described it in this video, of which EA500LM is not as warm sounding with female vocals
Different is more like it. It is not always about which one is the best. T10 being a planar will have that airy transient speed and EW300 being a hybrid will have characteristics of a properly tuned triple hybrid which is more dimensional imaging with slightly better vertical depth. Boils down to preferences which one you will like more
Hi sir , is the ew300 sounds mettalic, plasticky like other planar driver iems?Reason I'm asking, ew300 has micro planar driver.. so will it sound like regular planars or natural sound signature? I'm allergic to planar metallic sounds which is very unnatural for some kind of melody musics/songs.
@@donglemadness thank you andy, I'm midbass loving person will ew300 satisfy greatly.. or do u hav any other in suggestions under 100usd which satisfy mid bass frequency. Hearing artti r1 is in race.
The DSP version does have a headroom limit especially if you are the type who listen to loud volume, in this case it would be better to get the normal version and then you can attach it to more powerful sources. But I personally never find the DSP being soft or weak, it offers ample and comfortable loudness. Cleaner and clearer? both are already clean and clear, just that the normal version can perform even better once you connect it to high performing sources like what I use here, which are iBasso DX260 or the dongles of ONIX Alpha Xi or iBasso DC07Pro
Looking for something less bright to sidegrade my s12 pro with more of a DD Bass emphasis and natural balanced sound, would you recommend this or should I stick to DD/BA driver iem, any recommendations ~$100-$150?
I think based on your description, more of a DD Bass, then it seems the TINHiFi P1 MAX2 Panda will suit you better, you can check my review on it, the price also suits your budget
and hopefully good for music as well, i mostly listen to C-Pop, J-pop, Pop(avril lavigne, green day, etc) and also avenged sevenfold. i really like musics with piano
No it is not the same, they are both tiny yes, but ODO is way cheaper at $5 and offering the sort of performance to be expected of dongles in $50-70 price range
throwing the IEM violently at the camera is no use. We can't see anything. Just hold them up stationary, momentarily. Like you did near the end. You are welcome :) Looking forward to hearing this set.
MP145 is superior in every way compared to EW300. MP145 util today is a unique breakaway planar IEM that offers illegally good sound for a fraction of the price asked
EW300 is designed to supersede EW200, not EA500LM, because as noted in this video, EA500LM and EW300 is competing on equal footing one to one, with so small differences that to me it does not make sense to get another variant of EA500LM level of quality. But it makes perfect sense if you are moving from EW200
Man.. at the mention of Simgot, the combo of dynamic and planar drivers (+piezo) you got my interest piqued. Diana Krall, warm and sweet sounding vocal.. Sold! Thanks Andy, appreciate your reviews and your excellent salesmanship 😂
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Gah, I'm jealous, I'm still waiting on mine to be delivered! It should be here tomorrow. I can't wait!
Awesome review, Andy! I purchased the HBB version of the EW300, but it looks like it will be another week or 2 before I receive it. I could've gotten the standard version in just a couple of days, but I wanted the collaboration version to start with. I plan on getting the DSP version if the HBB version knocks my socks off 😆
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I rent new apartment and now have the panoramic view at river / woods and city like you have :)
It's great experience 🎉. .... everyday experience :D
I know the feeling
Andy, thank you for another wonderful earphone review.
Keep-up the good work! 🙏
Reverend Dr. Thomas,
✝️ The Vegan Vicar 🌱
DSP Mic sounds pretty good, in my opinion. Thanks for the review
My pleasure
Thanks for the review, I ordered them without beeing too sure it would be good for metal, you reassure here
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Thanks for the informative review! I ordered one a few days ago without knowing much about IEMs.
Excited to try it out!🙌
I’ve been thinking about getting this one. I have so many decent dac/amps like the Q15 and the Gryphon the standard edition is the one I’m leaning towards. Great review Andy. Thank you 🙏
No worries 🙏
Thanks for your review. This definitely I'll save instead of an IEM i have in mind. Kudos!
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Your video production is very good 😉.
Will sent to my friend this IEM he sure will purchase.
Thanks man, this one was shot 100% on 10Bit 4.2.2 resolution so it does look better, and the shots were meticulously done (I scrapped the lousy angle shots, lol)
Thanks for the new IEMs review
Excellent review.
I love my ea500lm!
Thank you 🙏
I changed the supplied tips of the ew300 dsp to some AZLA SednaEarfit Crystal Standard. A big improvement in every way to the: width, detail, and excitement
Diana kral and Melody Gardot are two of my favorites ❤
Excelent review as always, thumbs up!!
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Simgot is one of my favorite brands today. Excellent products with excellent prices. Maybe we get a EA600 this year? 🤔 Counting on this! Great review as usual Andy! Have a wonderful week ✌🏽
Thanks! and you too!
Thank you for the mic test!
No worries!
Please compare it with Sivga QUE 🙏
simgot doesnt really miss with their build quality huh
Thanks 👍👍
How do you think it compares to the EA500s and EML6? Especially in the layering department.
Edit: I've never tried an Iem with a piezo driver. Is it very noticeable? Bothersome to treble sensitive people?
As noted in this review, EW300 actually now playing on same level to the likes of EA500 and even EM6L. And of course you can tune the nozzle if you prefer not to have too much treble by using the 2nd one provided and further tame it down with foam inserts which is also provided. Peizo and Planar combo gives EW300 great capabilities with layering and separation, that's for sure
Thanks 👍
I was waiting this review 👍
that mic is pretty decent
Hi Andy 😊
In the $30 range. I'm looking to buy Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss
It really looks attractive. I hope you can experience and review it.
Thanks you 😊
I have one here which I am testing and I can at least inform you, the EW300 is technically a bit better than the Wyvern Celest Abyss
Andy, you have Tidal like me. If Qobuz becomes available in Malaysia, I would like to know if you will leave Tidal. You are an expert in sound, so I am very interested in what you have to say about Qobuz.
I will not likely leave Tidal. I like Tidal especially how it performs now. It has all the library I need and I like the FLAC lossless quality it offers
@@donglemadnessThanks for the great answer.
Great review! I am slightly treble sensitive. Would the EW 300 be okay for me? It seems like
a great set!
Thanks!. no worries about that. EW300 comes with another nozzle which seem to dampen the high frequency and you can even dampen it even more if you want to by inserting the foam included with the set. Great for treble sensitive people
@@donglemadness Thank you so much!
Would this set be fine for treble sensitive users?
Yes, especially if you use the 2nd nozzle and if you need even more dampening, use the foam insert into the nozzles to tame even more Treble (the foams included in the box)
Andy, I was curious to know if I bought the dsp vertion and buy a iem cable let's say 4.4 mm balanced one is sound signature will be the same as dsp ... i mean is default tuning of both the iem (analog & dsp) same when using analog cable? ...
Part of the sound of DSP version is the dongle itself, so if you use a different cable with normal plugs, the output will then be influenced on how different they are from the integrated EW300 dongle sound wise
Hey, Andy, what sound difference do you think the two different nozzle that came with the simgot ew300 provided?
Also are there really no sound difference between the dps version and the standard version beside the mic and c type compatibility?
DSP has a chip, and there will be a difference if it is slightly tuned.
As noted in this review, the DSP version will always sound consistent no matter where you plug it. However, the normal 3.5mm version can offer different flavors based on where you connect it to, so potentially it can sound even better if you connect it to high quality sources and in my case I use iBasso DX260, DC07Pro, ONIX Alpha XI and VE ODO, all of which provide improved sound output versus the stock EW300 integrated dongle
@@donglemadnessOne more question: How do you think it compares against the simgot supermix 4 for gaming?
vs EM6L and SuperMix4 ?
EM6L is bassier and more colored, SuperMix4 is more energetic and a little more resolving. EW300 is closer to natural and neutral sound with a little smoother/warmer transients than both of those
Andy, how do they compare to the supermix 4 and which would you prefer?
SuperMix 4 just a little better (and I mean very little) with overall resolution and energy, EW300 however offer slightly better rendering of smooth organic and airy transients than SuperMix4
does the EW300 DSP sounds same as regular one if you put the 3.5mm cable? i love the looks of EW300 DSP with matte black, if it sound the same i would buy the DSP version and change the cable
Yes, you swap the cable and it becomes normal EW300
@@donglemadness Thanks Andy👍
Recommended iems for extreme Metal genres?
Absolutely
Can you do a review of orivetti od200, not enough reviews online
I take note of that, thanks!
How do you think it compares to Moondrop May, it same price?
May is a bit more colored and also being Harman-ish flavored, meaning May is more focused on Subbass and offer less prominent Midbass, EW300 is more transparent, closer to neutral and better with Midbass, it is also a little more resolving with imaging
How do these compare to the hydro,planars and the endgame tier iems,like dunu davinci,ziigaat,dusk,blessing 3 etc
Very close, I would choose EW300 over B3 or Dusk all the time personally, I feel that EW300 offers better overall balance of sound compared to those two
@@donglemadness comfort wise aswell,I dunno if my ears are gonna be able to handle these iems.only have the Redmi buds 4 and Sony ch710n.On that note how would the ew300 compare in terms of sound quality to wireless products?
Lastly how dynamic is the ew300?
Separation is good and all,but if your gonna sacrifice naturalness,bass,energy etc to get the separation,might aswell call it a studio iem.
As i own kz zs10pro 2, i am debating to buy ew300. What are your opinions, would ew300 be good upgrade from zs10pro 2?
I am interested into hbb version, but no one has made review on them so far ..
EW300 is tuned differently from ZS10Pro 2. EW300 is tuned closer to neutral target and not as colored or energetic as ZS10Pro. I think the HBB version is the same just the look changed a bit for fans of HBB
@@donglemadness yeah, I also think that hbb and regular ew300 only change the outside shell, and share the same sound tuning. I am more keen on getting the hbb version and with a custom black cable + divinus Velvet wide bore tips, to go full black stealth combo look. That comment you made that they are great for metal music has me so close to ordering them, because I also listen to metal, that comment is just pushing me to get them and upgrade from zs10pro 2.
Is Supermix 4 still better than ew300?
Just a little better (and I mean very little) with overall resolution and energy, EW300 however offer slightly better rendering of smooth organic and airy transients than SuperMix
My daily iem is 7hz sonus with moondrop free dsp but it's got stolen, i really like the clarity in sonus, should i buy ew300 dsp for my new daily iem?
Yes absolutely
Eh how come got 3 versions at linsoul links. Another HBB edition.
LOL, there's a third version indeed
Great review as always , I'm curious to know if the technicalities are on the same level as pure planars like S12 and MP143 ?
Thanks. The planars of MP145 especially is superior in many ways. But EW300 is very very closely matching S12 except for outright transient speed (S12 is brighter)
How does it compare to the Artti T10/ Nicehck f1 pro/ Letshuoer - S12 PRO?
Full time magnetic planars like F1 Pro, T10 or S12 Pro will always have faster transient responses, more energy and brightness over this EW300
I remember you once told me that the Astell euphonic doongle made your headphones sound like electrostatic, but some say the EW300 piezo driver in the highs sounds lively. Do you know if piezo and electrostatic are the same technology?
No it's different. If you want to know more on my thoughts for Electrostatic, watch my Japan trip video of searching for the STAX legend. In short, Peizoelectric is a totally different tech, true Electrostatic IEMs are ONLY Shure KSE1500 and STAX SRM-002, the other Electrostatic people talk about are not REAL Electrostatic developed by Sonion of which the correct term to designate them would be Magneto Static. True Electrostatic need at least 200V of power to even make sound. I love true Electrostatic because they offer the fastest transient response with zero distortion and hell of airy ethereal timbre
is it worth it to buy simgot ew200? or ew300? coming from tangzu waner
Go straight to EW300
Hi Andy, I have the EA500LM and like it alot, maybe slightly too bright or harsh in treble. Does the piezo in the 300 change the nature of the high end to be a little different or maybe less harsh? Thanks.
It means you are super sensitive to Treble, many find the Treble for EA500LM is just nice, for Treble sensitive folks, there's different IEMs that are tuned to suit them, perhaps you should consider AFUL Explorer instead or LETSHUOER S08. EW300 however can be tuned to dampen the upper frequencies by using the 2nd nozzle and then you can also add the included foams inserted into the nozzle to dampen them more
I don't like ew200 because vocals are always in my face and if I turn down the volume I can't hear the music well.
Brother andy do you think it is upgrading to 500 LM? , i tuned 500LM, it doesn’t have shouty have more mid-bass with excellent mids and natural high with same level of technical performance but improved layers and separation because of no more parsing trouble and upper mids.. become natural sounding.. does it beat this sound coming from my LM?
I did mention in this video that EW300 scales up to EA500LM, so it means both of them are competing to each other on equal terms. Some differences here and there and what it does slightly better is the holographic staging for being a triple hybrid IEM, also it has slightly "warmer" Mids as how I described it in this video, of which EA500LM is not as warm sounding with female vocals
Andy, forgot to ask you: Do you think these ew300 are on pair with the Artti T10`s? Or one of them is the best overall?
Different is more like it. It is not always about which one is the best. T10 being a planar will have that airy transient speed and EW300 being a hybrid will have characteristics of a properly tuned triple hybrid which is more dimensional imaging with slightly better vertical depth. Boils down to preferences which one you will like more
@@donglemadness thank you!
Does it consume heavily on power. How is it compare to titan s2.
The DSP is very efficient with power draw. On a very personal level, I like Titan S2 a lot more (personal preference)
Hi sir , is the ew300 sounds mettalic, plasticky like other planar driver iems?Reason I'm asking, ew300 has micro planar driver.. so will it sound like regular planars or natural sound signature? I'm allergic to planar metallic sounds which is very unnatural for some kind of melody musics/songs.
No, otherwise I would said it so
@@donglemadness thank you andy, I'm midbass loving person will ew300 satisfy greatly.. or do u hav any other in suggestions under 100usd which satisfy mid bass frequency. Hearing artti r1 is in race.
Andy, is the volume of the sound output softer with the DSP cable? Do u reckon the DSP version has a cleaner clearer sound than the standard version?
The DSP version does have a headroom limit especially if you are the type who listen to loud volume, in this case it would be better to get the normal version and then you can attach it to more powerful sources. But I personally never find the DSP being soft or weak, it offers ample and comfortable loudness. Cleaner and clearer? both are already clean and clear, just that the normal version can perform even better once you connect it to high performing sources like what I use here, which are iBasso DX260 or the dongles of ONIX Alpha Xi or iBasso DC07Pro
Thanks Andy, you've just addressed my concern if the DSP version had that much value over the other versions. 🙏
Looking for something less bright to sidegrade my s12 pro with more of a DD Bass emphasis and natural balanced sound, would you recommend this or should I stick to DD/BA driver iem, any recommendations ~$100-$150?
I think based on your description, more of a DD Bass, then it seems the TINHiFi P1 MAX2 Panda will suit you better, you can check my review on it, the price also suits your budget
for gaming which one would you pick? ew300 or cca hydro. because the price between the one is kind of close in my country, around 30 usd
and hopefully good for music as well, i mostly listen to C-Pop, J-pop, Pop(avril lavigne, green day, etc) and also avenged sevenfold. i really like musics with piano
EW300 bit more suited for gaming but really both are good at it already
@@donglemadness for 100 usd, is ew300 your recommendation for both gaming and music?
Is EW300 DSP version is better then Moondrop May DSP?
Yes
Hi Andy, EW300, EW300 DSP, or the Oriveti OD200?
EW300 and EW300 DSP is the same thing, I never tried OD200 so I have no idea on that one
Isn't ve Odo and Fiio ja11 the same? Can I expect the same output?
No it is not the same, they are both tiny yes, but ODO is way cheaper at $5 and offering the sort of performance to be expected of dongles in $50-70 price range
@@donglemadness That's great to know. Gonna get one soon. Thanks
9:29 Sometimes your edits give me jumpscares. That was really loud andy
Apologies for that. I take note of this and will be mindful of clip edit volume levels. Thanks!
Crappy faceplate deco though.
I like that faceplate though. Gives 8 bit vibes. Not for older people though.
throwing the IEM violently at the camera is no use. We can't see anything. Just hold them up stationary, momentarily. Like you did near the end. You are welcome :) Looking forward to hearing this set.
Hi Andy. I owned a MP145, can EW300 compare to MP145 ? how is the sound difference?
MP145 is superior in every way compared to EW300. MP145 util today is a unique breakaway planar IEM that offers illegally good sound for a fraction of the price asked
@@donglemadness thanks gentleman.
If I have 500 Lm is it worth to buy the Ew300?
EW300 is designed to supersede EW200, not EA500LM, because as noted in this video, EA500LM and EW300 is competing on equal footing one to one, with so small differences that to me it does not make sense to get another variant of EA500LM level of quality. But it makes perfect sense if you are moving from EW200