Timmy, You are the most informative and fun guy to listen to. One suggestion, (and I bet others feel the same way) when you introduce a product can you put the name on the screen and leave it up there for a while. Some of these products have exotic and long names and as it stand now it's impossible to find them if we are unable to remember the full name. Thanks, Joel B
When you said: "the most fun iem ever", it literally reminded me of Crinacle's review of the Z1R. And I was right! Haha. Wayy cheaper than the U12T, but also wayy above the price I'm willing to spend so far. Love the vid!
Gotta agree on the nanna 2.0 they are so damn smooth. And idk what it is but acoustic music will give you a emotional response. Also my first high end Iem
Bonus for bass could be iFi's Hip Dac or Zen series that has the Xbass/True bass function. Makes nearly anything have that quality bass with a push of a button if you feel like it.
Thanks I have to say I am quite sensitive to how the cables sounds…. the original cable is copper… so I wonder how silver plating or mixed silver changes the sound Yes I mean cables $50 up… O will experiment Thank you
Watched the whole video (even I'm not a millionaire lol). Loved your presentation. Everything about this video is so good that I subscribed and pressed the bell icon!
Have you use beyerdynamic xelento? I found out on forum many users said the bass can even beat z1r. Please get your hands on that if your never tried it.
Here’s what one of the reviewers said: IER Z1R: The Xelento has more bass impact, but the Z1R has greater sub bass and much further extension. The Z1R has a wider sound stage and better instrument seperation, which was expected, due to the dedicated mid and treble drivers. However, given the Z1R costs double the price, i wouldn't say you are getting double the performance, albeit far from it.
I would of thought for sure the Ikko OH7, Empire Ears Legend X and Odin would of been on the list. Also maybe the Moondrop Illumination or the ThieAudio Clairvoyance
Timmy, put a good set of foam tips on your Hook X and give them another listen. They're definitely better than the Timeless with more and cleaner sub and mid bass that you can not only hear but actually feel. That Bone Conduction Driver in the Hook X needs a good solid connection to your body and silicon tips just don't provide that. Use a good set of Dekoni, Comply or similar quality foam tips and you will think you're listening to a totally different set of IEMs. That's how important it is to use Foam tips with the Hook X...
Hope that you review the fiio fh9. If you do, please compare it to the dunu sa6. I always wanted to get something sparkly yet smooth without sibilance and thats exactly what I've came across in your review of them. But I wished they had a dynamic driver for bass. Looks like FH9 can be that.
Interesting to see that the V-shapes S8P, The Kinera Norn don't make it to the list. But I admit V-Shape is also about treble energy. Anyway, competition is a great thing :) God I so want the z1r.
Those genes are kinda at odds with one another, as far a tuning is concerned. Maybe get 2 cheaper pairs. OH10 And either Tripowin Olina or Dunu Titan S
Check out Crinacle's tier list. Variations is at an A+, compared to the Monarch's S-, and the Z1R's S tier rankings. He mentions that the list is logarithmic so I can't imagine the difference is earth shattering really. You would have to try them out. I own a pair of Monarchs, and honestly the biggest difference to my ER2's is the soundstage. It's got endgame separation with ridiculous detail. The subbass rumble is the icing on the cake.
I'm so disappointed in the treble on IKKO OH10.. weird tonality in the treble.. super sibilant.. SsssSSssssSsSs... all tracks with hihats or claps gets tiring extremely fast.. Low-pass filter on 20KHz and the tssssss sound is gone, but lose dynamics and detail. I can't fix it easily with a peaking filter, but seems to be around 3.6-3.7KHz (Q=3, gain= -9dB), then the subbass is also more forward and fuller..
CA has a house bass signature. Their TOTL basshead iem is the Atlas (the Equinox is basically the same driver and tuning except in non-universal format so the FR graph deviates somewhat towards the upper mids snd treble). The Honeydew, Polaris II and the Vega II’s are the other prominent examples of the same signature, although at lower price and performance points.
@Alex Smith More bass isn’t the same as better bass. The Polaris II exceeds the Honeydew in bass quantity but they are usually ridiculed for how over the top it is. The topic of the video is “best bass iems on the planet”. Neither the Mammoth nor the Honeydew belong. The Atlas would.
Unfortunately, not much above $6K is actually good in the iem world. There are a lot of money grab iems, so be careful you don't get scammed into a bad iem. The most expensive, "S" tier iem I know of is the Elysian Acoustic Lab X. If you want to spend that much money, I'd instead recommend getting a good headphone set, like the Hifiman Susvara.
Hey guys. I saw a lot of people talking about the TFZ No.3 and the Tiandirenhe TD06 for great budget bass IEMs but not sure which one to choose. Anyone with either or both of these for more insight? Thanks ! Great list and definitely makes me want to try them out especially the Z1R but that's a bit above my budget 🤣 keep it up :D
this guy contradicts himself every few videos here says Moondrop Variations is a Bass IEM but in Moondrop buying guide video says it only has sub bass and no mid Bass so Bass heads won't like it so which is it
Try it....it's bassy. Just a different kind of bassy. Subbass is still bass and it has a LOT of it. But yes, some bass heads LOVE midbass. So if you're one of those than Variations is not for you. But there are also bassheads who are happy with just subbass as well.
I’m using OH10 and Variations right now. I Really Really like the Variations sound. The bass is not weak. It’s mostly there when you need it. but I 😢LOOOVEEEE the Oh10 sound. Love it. It forces you to listen to music. it’s not for background music listening. It punches you in the dick. … here’s the thing, I find the OH10 uncomfortable physically. They’re just so heavy and the nozzle hurts my outer ear canal somehow. … where do I look for an IEM that has OH10 Sound, with a fit as comfortable as the Variations. I could wear the Variations all day. … I’m willing to spend up to 600 for something that PunCHes like Oh10, but fits smooth like Variations……
I'm in the same Dilemma currently. I want to switch from my Simgot EA500 to either the OH10 or Variations but the things you mentioned are a deal breaker.
@@Nick_in_the_6ix Yo, I just got the Aful Performer8 last night and I was in love immediately. Not “better” than oh10-just not as much blanketing bleeding warmth. Both great for different reasons. The Performer8 is better than Variations imo. Performer8 is crisp, clear, detailed, and has all the bass that is needed for songs that have bass mastered into them. I have Primus’s “my name is mud” on my headphone test playlist, as well as some Portishead and Tool and a couple EDM songs… and the bass was plentiful. But with things like jazz or neoclassical, the Performer8 has clarity and detail that neither OH10 or variations can match. 😍
@@thomasearlspeers I just watched the frequency graph as well as Timmy's review on the Performer 8 and I get what you're saying. I think it is a solid consideration and an almost perfect match for what I want those iems for. How is the comfort overall and what tips are you using on the 8? Also is sub bass present or completely muted? Because my Simgot got a beautiful mid bass but forward miss but lacks sub bass which makes Hip Hop listening a little boring but performs really well at genres like Jazz, Indian Classical, albums from Yosi Horikawa etc.
@@Nick_in_the_6ix … I used the track “Audiohuasca” by iTom Lab to test sub bass presence. It’s there. It’s definitely there. I’m sufficiently pleased. It’s not OH10 level, but it’s present. … going from having been listening to the obsidian for the last five months, it takes some getting used to not having that much bass, but what is gained in clarity and detail is worth it
@@thomasearlspeers That sounds promising. I'll grab the Performer 8 on Black Friday if there is a sale. Anyways Thanks for the recommendation. Appreciate it. Enjoy!
No Campfire Atlas/Dorado 2020/Mammoth. No Empire Ears Anything nevermind Legend X. No Fir Audio. No mention of feedthroughs for the Monarch. U12T but no mention of the Nio. 🤭🤭🤭 A ChiFi apologist run in what's supposed to be a bass head list 🤭
Which one has the most bass and the highest volume ? I`d like to upgrade my RHA t20 and i`d be using then with the btr5 , mostly in the gym listening to rap/hip top music , that`s why i need them loud and with a lot of bass. i was looking for something in IKKO OH10 / Tanchjim Oxygen price range. Thanks for your opinion .
Timmy, You are the most informative and fun guy to listen to. One suggestion, (and I bet others feel the same way) when you introduce a product can you put the name on the screen and leave it up there for a while. Some of these products have exotic and long names and as it stand now it's impossible to find them if we are unable to remember the full name. Thanks, Joel B
When you said: "the most fun iem ever", it literally reminded me of Crinacle's review of the Z1R. And I was right! Haha. Wayy cheaper than the U12T, but also wayy above the price I'm willing to spend so far. Love the vid!
I ❤️ my OH10 😎
Gotta agree on the nanna 2.0 they are so damn smooth. And idk what it is but acoustic music will give you a emotional response. Also my first high end Iem
Bonus for bass could be iFi's Hip Dac or Zen series that has the Xbass/True bass function. Makes nearly anything have that quality bass with a push of a button if you feel like it.
Love the vid! the best bass iem for me is Legend X with Thor Silver II+ cable
Campfire Audio Vega 2020 the bass monster :D I love mine!
Brilliant vid…..great presentation 👍🇬🇧
Ill appreciate if you can answer me where stands TFZ NO3. Some channels claim it to be bass king..
Kinera Nanna 2 bass gets fuzzy in busiest tracks, I'd also mention 7hz i99 that one slams hard, the bass is well textured and rounded!
Channel growing, lookin good...awesome So 11.11 I got Timeless and Blessing2... maybe you could recommend some great balanced cable for B2...😄❤️
Thanks I have to say I am quite sensitive to how the cables sounds…. the original cable is copper… so I wonder how silver plating or mixed silver changes the sound Yes I mean cables $50 up… O will experiment Thank you
Yes actually I really like the most expensive one… purly on looks😆 but that might be an overkill… Thanks
I'm in doubt between Hana v2 or Ikko Oh10. I listen to progressive metal, funk, jazz, electronics. What do you think?
Watched the whole video (even I'm not a millionaire lol). Loved your presentation. Everything about this video is so good that I subscribed and pressed the bell icon!
great video ....similar one for vocals please
Tanchjim Oxygen and 7Hz Timeless = Basshead??? They are absolutely NOT basshead iems....
I think Timmy differentiates good bass with bass quantity.
Do u believe the half mother hairdressing and half father s mustach?
Does anyone know about kz zar are they good?
Love your vids Timmy! can you do a video on the Acoustune Hs1300ss.
Ikko OH10. That's all you need
Was looking for a new bassy in ear and landed here. Decided to try your favorite item under 50 bucks lets hope they satisfy, ill be back ;)
Surprised blon bl03 not forming part of..have you tried with spinfit cp100? Definitely better than fh3 is what I have heard!!!
Have you use beyerdynamic xelento? I found out on forum many users said the bass can even beat z1r. Please get your hands on that if your never tried it.
Here’s what one of the reviewers said: IER Z1R: The Xelento has more bass impact, but the Z1R has greater sub bass and much further extension. The Z1R has a wider sound stage and better instrument seperation, which was expected, due to the dedicated mid and treble drivers. However, given the Z1R costs double the price, i wouldn't say you are getting double the performance, albeit far from it.
I would of thought for sure the Ikko OH7, Empire Ears Legend X and Odin would of been on the list. Also maybe the Moondrop Illumination or the ThieAudio Clairvoyance
@@nellatl legend X > evo >> every bass iem on the earth...
Need an updated vid with newly add basshead IEM's Timmy. 😂 Fatfreq sets.
which best for drummers? Have you tried Future Sonics?
Timmy, put a good set of foam tips on your Hook X and give them another listen.
They're definitely better than the Timeless with more and cleaner sub and mid bass that you can not only hear but actually feel.
That Bone Conduction Driver in the Hook X needs a good solid connection to your body and silicon tips just don't provide that.
Use a good set of Dekoni, Comply or similar quality foam tips and you will think you're listening to a totally different set of IEMs.
That's how important it is to use Foam tips with the Hook X...
Hope that you review the fiio fh9. If you do, please compare it to the dunu sa6. I always wanted to get something sparkly yet smooth without sibilance and thats exactly what I've came across in your review of them. But I wished they had a dynamic driver for bass. Looks like FH9 can be that.
what's your opinion about FH9 ??
Interesting to see that the V-shapes S8P, The Kinera Norn don't make it to the list. But I admit V-Shape is also about treble energy. Anyway, competition is a great thing :) God I so want the z1r.
I'm glad I have big ears I can buy the Sony now for the fun slamming bass
Would be helpful if u also added mele and kz dq6... if u thing bass is good here.
Can't think of any others at these prices.
Have the timeless have the Kato and oh10. Timeless my least favorite. No soundstage and EXACTLY what u said... No decay. Love the oh10. Haha
Yume Midnights, 7HZ or FHE Eclipes for bass lovers
Are you going to try Odin?
Tiandirenhe TD08 would be part of this list if tested?
Ok I have a question 🙋♂️ which one of these headphones are better than the jabra 75t in the bass category ?
Which has stronger deep bass, FH3 or FH5?
Mate I wish you would put links into the iems it’s hard to know the ones mate….
What do you think of the Dunu DM-480?
Muy bueno el top, Timmy
I'd put the Norn somewhere on the list. The way it can place drum hits seemingly anywhere in the soundstage is addicting.
Good one ... the full range of price points
'Anyone try the Focus "EDM version"? BGGA has hyped them up but not many other reviews out there...
Do u review fragrance too? 🤔
And a :Thor Mjolnir ; Sony xba-z5 ; Empire ears legend evo ; Mest MKII and IMR iems ? Please , speak about this iems in other video .
Have ie900 been reviewed by this Channel?
No campfire audio Vega or Atlas on this list?
what is the signature for "fun"? is it V shape, W shape ?
How is TFZ No.3?
I knew ier Z1r would be in top 3 and moat def no1.. wasn't surprised it topped.
Sony xba-n3?
What is the best iems for rock/metal/classic trance for $250 my budget 👍🏻
Those genes are kinda at odds with one another, as far a tuning is concerned.
Maybe get 2 cheaper pairs.
OH10
And either Tripowin Olina or Dunu Titan S
Review Hidizs MS2 iem please 🙌
Timeless for sub or mid bass?
If I want more sub than mid should go for the timeless or the oh10?
@@Hari-kx2er thanks bro
Would anyone recommend the ibasso it01 for bass? I mostly listen to edm music.
I know this is pathetic but could you estimate quality difference between timeless
Check out Crinacle's tier list. Variations is at an A+, compared to the Monarch's S-, and the Z1R's S tier rankings. He mentions that the list is logarithmic so I can't imagine the difference is earth shattering really. You would have to try them out. I own a pair of Monarchs, and honestly the biggest difference to my ER2's is the soundstage. It's got endgame separation with ridiculous detail. The subbass rumble is the icing on the cake.
TM-01 on 11st rank :) $3.06
Any good for dj
as for the moment its ambient pro, likely also for next 50 yrs
How do the kz zas slot in?
Beyerdynamic xelento and noble m3 are bass monsters too
A Bass Monster is the Empire Ears Valkyrie MKII......It's a bad to the bone IEM ........
Focus EDM?
I'm so disappointed in the treble on IKKO OH10.. weird tonality in the treble.. super sibilant.. SsssSSssssSsSs... all tracks with hihats or claps gets tiring extremely fast.. Low-pass filter on 20KHz and the tssssss sound is gone, but lose dynamics and detail. I can't fix it easily with a peaking filter, but seems to be around 3.6-3.7KHz (Q=3, gain= -9dB), then the subbass is also more forward and fuller..
Wat abt fd3 pro?
FatFreq Maestro Mini: All these IEMs are babies talk.
just got that one in the mail last week lol
Surprised you didn’t mention Campfire Audio’s Mammoth 🦣 or Honeydew 🍈 IEMs in the basshead category
CA has a house bass signature. Their TOTL basshead iem is the Atlas (the Equinox is basically the same driver and tuning except in non-universal format so the FR graph deviates somewhat towards the upper mids snd treble). The Honeydew, Polaris II and the Vega II’s are the other prominent examples of the same signature, although at lower price and performance points.
@Alex Smith Don’t ask me. I didn’t even know you posted a reply until now. Could have been UA-cam or the channel owner. Try again perhaps?
@Alex Smith More bass isn’t the same as better bass. The Polaris II exceeds the Honeydew in bass quantity but they are usually ridiculed for how over the top it is. The topic of the video is “best bass iems on the planet”. Neither the Mammoth nor the Honeydew belong. The Atlas would.
any $10k iem review？need one for sp2000T
Unfortunately, not much above $6K is actually good in the iem world. There are a lot of money grab iems, so be careful you don't get scammed into a bad iem. The most expensive, "S" tier iem I know of is the Elysian Acoustic Lab X. If you want to spend that much money, I'd instead recommend getting a good headphone set, like the Hifiman Susvara.
What's the best bass for $100?
Beats by dre .... lol 😃
TRI Meteors or for 50 Mele
basshead iem under $100 please
Hey guys. I saw a lot of people talking about the TFZ No.3 and the Tiandirenhe TD06 for great budget bass IEMs but not sure which one to choose. Anyone with either or both of these for more insight? Thanks !
Great list and definitely makes me want to try them out especially the Z1R but that's a bit above my budget 🤣 keep it up :D
The No.3 is bloated and muddy. It’s quantity over quality. Plenty that are better.
@@mensrea1251 I unfortunately agree. They're my least favored IEMs in my collection. Rip my 40$ 😖
this guy contradicts himself every few videos here says Moondrop Variations is a Bass IEM but in Moondrop buying guide video says it only has sub bass and no mid Bass so Bass heads won't like it so which is it
Try it....it's bassy. Just a different kind of bassy. Subbass is still bass and it has a LOT of it. But yes, some bass heads LOVE midbass. So if you're one of those than Variations is not for you. But there are also bassheads who are happy with just subbass as well.
I’m using OH10 and Variations right now. I Really Really like the Variations sound. The bass is not weak. It’s mostly there when you need it. but I 😢LOOOVEEEE the Oh10 sound. Love it. It forces you to listen to music. it’s not for background music listening. It punches you in the dick. … here’s the thing, I find the OH10 uncomfortable physically. They’re just so heavy and the nozzle hurts my outer ear canal somehow. … where do I look for an IEM that has OH10 Sound, with a fit as comfortable as the Variations. I could wear the Variations all day. … I’m willing to spend up to 600 for something that PunCHes like Oh10, but fits smooth like Variations……
I'm in the same Dilemma currently. I want to switch from my Simgot EA500 to either the OH10 or Variations but the things you mentioned are a deal breaker.
@@Nick_in_the_6ix Yo, I just got the Aful Performer8 last night and I was in love immediately. Not “better” than oh10-just not as much blanketing bleeding warmth. Both great for different reasons. The Performer8 is better than Variations imo. Performer8 is crisp, clear, detailed, and has all the bass that is needed for songs that have bass mastered into them. I have Primus’s “my name is mud” on my headphone test playlist, as well as some Portishead and Tool and a couple EDM songs… and the bass was plentiful. But with things like jazz or neoclassical, the Performer8 has clarity and detail that neither OH10 or variations can match. 😍
@@thomasearlspeers I just watched the frequency graph as well as Timmy's review on the Performer 8 and I get what you're saying. I think it is a solid consideration and an almost perfect match for what I want those iems for. How is the comfort overall and what tips are you using on the 8? Also is sub bass present or completely muted? Because my Simgot got a beautiful mid bass but forward miss but lacks sub bass which makes Hip Hop listening a little boring but performs really well at genres like Jazz, Indian Classical, albums from Yosi Horikawa etc.
@@Nick_in_the_6ix … I used the track “Audiohuasca” by iTom Lab to test sub bass presence. It’s there. It’s definitely there. I’m sufficiently pleased. It’s not OH10 level, but it’s present. … going from having been listening to the obsidian for the last five months, it takes some getting used to not having that much bass, but what is gained in clarity and detail is worth it
@@thomasearlspeers That sounds promising. I'll grab the Performer 8 on Black Friday if there is a sale. Anyways Thanks for the recommendation. Appreciate it. Enjoy!
Legend x ??
Atleast show their name while showing it
No Campfire Atlas/Dorado 2020/Mammoth.
No Empire Ears Anything nevermind Legend X.
No Fir Audio.
No mention of feedthroughs for the Monarch.
U12T but no mention of the Nio. 🤭🤭🤭
A ChiFi apologist run in what's supposed to be a bass head list 🤭
PS: put some chapstick on or exfoliate before we have to watch you shed dead skin in 1080P as the wind blows for fuck sake.
UA-cam time traveling 🧭
Yes, OH10’s 🏋️BASS
Variations is 🏋️with refinement 🥂
I forgot about this review..until I got my Variations 😌
Thanks
Glad you like the Vari!
looking for 10$ iem for bass🤣
Want to test your bass ?
Listen to
Dj magic mike
warning for all the viewers that his video is clickbait!!!!1!!!!11!1111! it is only top 9 not top 10
Which one has the most bass and the highest volume ? I`d like to upgrade my RHA t20 and i`d be using then with the btr5 , mostly in the gym listening to rap/hip top music , that`s why i need them loud and with a lot of bass. i was looking for something in IKKO OH10
/ Tanchjim Oxygen price range. Thanks for your opinion .
Hi my friend I also looking for highest bass at highest volume, did you find yourself one? Update me please
@@yoavtal3225 not yet , i`m still looking :) . let me know if you find anything good enough
What is your Instagram my friend I would love to talk with you about that