Only if you wanna: hangout.audio/products/hisenior-mega5-est Graff: crinacle.com/graphs/iems/graphtool/?share=JM-1_Target,Mega5-EST_(Narrow_bore)&bass=10&tilt=-0.4&tool=4620
You know, I think when we thought you were leaving as reviewer we were going to lose having your personality. But these videos are just as good as the reviews. Wishing you success on the business!
This is the most highly endorsed iem in recent memory. Gozaudio Timmy says it's his daily driver, and DMS says it's the iem he loves more than headphones
im reading on forums voltage thread whenever ppl ask mega5est vs voltage, everyone who has heard both said voltage is a step up. 1 or 2 said subjective preference. both are balanced tuning. however crin and others won't be able to put voltage in their stores since voltage is sold by penon only. which is probably why only akros has reviewed it. i cant believe DMS's hype on mega5est though, as none of the reviewers or forumers even remotely reflects DMS's crazy positive experience (so DMS's ears/hrtf are so different from average his iem reviews don't apply i guess).
And rightfully so; manufacturer has a clear understanding of tuning. İt measures just like my preference for both hd560s and edition xs. I've been developing my tastes for a good 3 years and this iem offers me just that. This is huge. Oh why I'm so obsessed with the tuning of my headphones ? Well TOTL gear has a basic level of tuning approach and I find them to be more pleasant than say like targets like harman.
@@mehmetgurdal M5E vs Quitet: The Quintet is more V shaped and thus a bit more spicy. The M5E is more laid back and refined. To my ears they have a similar general tonality/sound profile and if you like one you will probably like the other. But as Crin mentioned, you don't want to pick the M5E if you're looking for spice or "interesting" sound. It Mega (pun intended) natural and middle of the road as far as sound profile goes. It's technical execution is perfect for it's profile. They're like high quality comfy socks.
@@Ucalegon_ I'm not actually a fan of quintet's stock tuning either; I don't hate it but I've refined it a little bit more via eq: I've dialed down the treble a little and boosted the lower mids just a little so it would sound more like my hd560s. I'm really happy with the results and would like to try alternative eq profiles. But it's driver configuration makes really hard to work on it; I'm trying to boost the 10k but it boosts 7k more than I want. Other than that I really love it
As a lifetime Hydro Homie, career graphs sniffer (I'm a mechanical engineer). The Hisenior Mega5EST is everything I've ever wanted out of an IEM: details, separation, BASS, clarity, timbre, fit (mine is CIEM). All that while doing a delicate balancing act to keep everything working together. It has made all my other IEM and heaphones sound...off. And as DMS said, it does come dangerously close to the HE-1, similar details to what I heard on the HE-1, but the HE-1 is simply holographic. I just wish the HE-1 had the bass of the Mega5EST (I don't own the HE-1 just heard it one or twice). Would buy again.
You can swear.. Do it in Chinese or Malay. I don't like the graph for variations. Hate the dip between 200-300hz. There is tons of killer stuff in the $200-300 range. Welcome back to reviewing, you were missed. Despite you own advice, I trust you. I will definitely buy from your shop. Free shipping to Indonesia perhaps? I will check your site. You forgot to remind us 'not to die'. Just went to your shop, perfect shop site, has everything I want to know about the iem and a review link, awesome job.
Very good iem. The upgrade path from this would be the Thieaudio Prestige LTD. Basically a endgame Mega5EST. Sacrifice some bass slam for more faster, detailed, better textured and better separated low end. Mids are very similar but the Prestige LTD is again, more detailed, better separation, better layering, and again, similar treble yet the Prestige LTD is again, more detailed, smoother, better refined. The Prestige LTD also stages larger, has better layering and imaging.... Yet the Mega5EST does offer insane value for what you get. Remember, it's the Mega5EST 7th Anniversary Edition. Not the other version.
Crin You have no idea how happy I'm to see you back talking about IEMS. ❤ I was miserable since you decided to quite reviewing. But I really like your reviews and I trust your opinions. I enjoy your videos and your style ! I wish you get back to ranking at least and updating your ranking list because "If it's not on the list it doesn't exist" . 😜 Also would u discuss the technical performance next time ?
That was one of the most friendly crinacle outro greetings I’ve heard. it almost me back by how kind it was lol which honestly should be normal thing anywhere else but yeah. 😂
I owned sub $200 IEMs before this, so I’m not coming into this blind…but the moment I put on the Mega5est, the improvement sounded immediately. Even my Harman spoiled ears loved listening to music endlessly on the mega5est.
If I didn't have a spare 2pin cable with a 3.5mm jack these would be off my want list. I don't want to have to buy something extra just to use an iem I just bought
“Febos” apparently is a cringey acronym for “feel the beauty of sound”. Personally I think it cheapens the look and I would rather have it just say Mega5EST or nothing.
How does this compare to the Monarch mk2, which is also considered a "plain water" all-rounder and graphs similarly? I know it's a lot more expensive but the video said "best under $1000".
Such a Smart Business Move. Just buy a big bunch of IEMs at a discount. Promote them here to your most loyal followers and sell them all of your stock. Repeat every Week. Brilliant.
See you next week? Who are you? I thought I came here to see Crinacle but Crinacle tells me to fff off at the end of the video. All this build up and no payoff. This new guy sucks. "See you next week" , good grief
You can perfectly safely assume that it's ranked at least the same as Variations if not higher. I'd guess it would be higher on tonality (S+) while being a bit lower on "technicalities" (A- or B+) metrics. And that's basically all you need to know.
Semi OT. About iems, at the very moment I just own Dunu Kima (1st), Zero 2 and Chu II. Well, while the latters sound so accommodating, easy to listen and smooth, they are just 2D. While the dunu kima have a brilliant 3d sound! Plus a great soundstage! How come they are so underrated??? They sound even better than the praised Titan S, so what's the deal? And I just got them "by mistake" only coz they were on a super sale for 44€ in market sale in Taipei, while there for holidays! So no praise at all. Ain't shitting on the chu II And zero 2 but the dunu kima are on another level. It's just what my ears hear. Nothing else. I hope, someone will understand my words. The Kima have high resolution and 3d sound compared to the ultra budget ones.
Only if you wanna: hangout.audio/products/hisenior-mega5-est
Graff: crinacle.com/graphs/iems/graphtool/?share=JM-1_Target,Mega5-EST_(Narrow_bore)&bass=10&tilt=-0.4&tool=4620
:)
2:52
My, what pretty fingernails you have, Mr. Ako! 💅
I really like that custom target thing
I'm looking forward to auditioning several earphones and headphones at your store, assuming I make it to the next Singapore CanJam.
Will you put mega5 in the ranking list?
Instructions unclear.
Bro didn't tell me to f**k off.
I'm still here
If this is not fixed for the next video I'm unsubscribing. I've wasted hours today, waiting, until I read this PSA.
Nor did he say don't die...😢
Damn. He’s corporate now 😢
1:50
Wow Crin wants me to die.
I'm glad to see me yelling the good word of mega-best from the mountaintops is spreading
What? No 'f$ck off"? Unwatchable
Every order comes with a note “Thank you for your purchase. Now fuck off” 😂
Nice fingernails, Crin! You truly are a man of style!
Is it him, or Timmy?
Lol 😂😂
You know, I think when we thought you were leaving as reviewer we were going to lose having your personality. But these videos are just as good as the reviews. Wishing you success on the business!
MegaFEST is the only appropriate name.
Hell yeah brother!
Mega-Feet
This is the most highly endorsed iem in recent memory. Gozaudio Timmy says it's his daily driver, and DMS says it's the iem he loves more than headphones
Loves it like HE-1😅
im reading on forums voltage thread whenever ppl ask mega5est vs voltage, everyone who has heard both said voltage is a step up. 1 or 2 said subjective preference. both are balanced tuning. however crin and others won't be able to put voltage in their stores since voltage is sold by penon only. which is probably why only akros has reviewed it.
i cant believe DMS's hype on mega5est though, as none of the reviewers or forumers even remotely reflects DMS's crazy positive experience (so DMS's ears/hrtf are so different from average his iem reviews don't apply i guess).
And rightfully so; manufacturer has a clear understanding of tuning.
İt measures just like my preference for both hd560s and edition xs.
I've been developing my tastes for a good 3 years and this iem offers me just that.
This is huge.
Oh why I'm so obsessed with the tuning of my headphones ? Well TOTL gear has a basic level of tuning approach and I find them to be more pleasant than say like targets like harman.
The first IEM I haven't been able to improve with EQ
What is eq? How do you do that?
Yo man do you have kiwi ears quintet? I'm using it with eq and considering buying the mega5est to ignore the eq.
How is it?
Whoa that's a big compliment 😮
@@mehmetgurdal M5E vs Quitet: The Quintet is more V shaped and thus a bit more spicy. The M5E is more laid back and refined. To my ears they have a similar general tonality/sound profile and if you like one you will probably like the other. But as Crin mentioned, you don't want to pick the M5E if you're looking for spice or "interesting" sound. It Mega (pun intended) natural and middle of the road as far as sound profile goes. It's technical execution is perfect for it's profile. They're like high quality comfy socks.
@@Ucalegon_ I'm not actually a fan of quintet's stock tuning either; I don't hate it but I've refined it a little bit more via eq: I've dialed down the treble a little and boosted the lower mids just a little so it would sound more like my hd560s.
I'm really happy with the results and would like to try alternative eq profiles.
But it's driver configuration makes really hard to work on it; I'm trying to boost the 10k but it boosts 7k more than I want.
Other than that I really love it
Nice nails, Crin
He is gay now 😂
The fact he got a hand model for the pics... (Probably factory pics :)
Crinacle reviewing!? YES!! 😁
Been singing the praises of the Mega5EST since November. This IEM has taken the industry by storm!
As a lifetime Hydro Homie, career graphs sniffer (I'm a mechanical engineer). The Hisenior Mega5EST is everything I've ever wanted out of an IEM: details, separation, BASS, clarity, timbre, fit (mine is CIEM). All that while doing a delicate balancing act to keep everything working together. It has made all my other IEM and heaphones sound...off. And as DMS said, it does come dangerously close to the HE-1, similar details to what I heard on the HE-1, but the HE-1 is simply holographic. I just wish the HE-1 had the bass of the Mega5EST (I don't own the HE-1 just heard it one or twice). Would buy again.
Warm, lush, smooth. I dont like warm sound but the mega5-est is goddamn nice. Coming from a treblehead LOL
You can swear.. Do it in Chinese or Malay. I don't like the graph for variations. Hate the dip between 200-300hz. There is tons of killer stuff in the $200-300 range. Welcome back to reviewing, you were missed. Despite you own advice, I trust you. I will definitely buy from your shop. Free shipping to Indonesia perhaps? I will check your site. You forgot to remind us 'not to die'. Just went to your shop, perfect shop site, has everything I want to know about the iem and a review link, awesome job.
Very good iem. The upgrade path from this would be the Thieaudio Prestige LTD. Basically a endgame Mega5EST. Sacrifice some bass slam for more faster, detailed, better textured and better separated low end. Mids are very similar but the Prestige LTD is again, more detailed, better separation, better layering, and again, similar treble yet the Prestige LTD is again, more detailed, smoother, better refined. The Prestige LTD also stages larger, has better layering and imaging.... Yet the Mega5EST does offer insane value for what you get.
Remember, it's the Mega5EST 7th Anniversary Edition. Not the other version.
Crin
You have no idea how happy I'm to see you back talking about IEMS. ❤
I was miserable since you decided to quite reviewing.
But I really like your reviews and I trust your opinions. I enjoy your videos and your style !
I wish you get back to ranking at least and updating your ranking list because "If it's not on the list it doesn't exist" . 😜
Also would u discuss the technical performance next time ?
That was one of the most friendly crinacle outro greetings I’ve heard. it almost me back by how kind it was lol which honestly should be normal thing anywhere else but yeah. 😂
so in summary, "I'd like a glass of water please." "Great, that'll be $550."
Well I'd be more than glad to pay $550 for a glass of infinite drinking water if such thing ever existed.
i was shooketh when i heard see you next week instead of the other thing
I owned sub $200 IEMs before this, so I’m not coming into this blind…but the moment I put on the Mega5est, the improvement sounded immediately. Even my Harman spoiled ears loved listening to music endlessly on the mega5est.
your store look is cinematic Crin, looks fantastic.
i forgot this is corpo and the lack of “go fuck yourself” shook me to my very core
Tiimmy doing the close ups on the iem, them nails though
Oh no he didn't say "don't die". I'm gonna die 😱
I honestly would
Love a 200-400$ IEMs that have the tuning the etymotics Er2SE
Love the purple nails 💅 good for you
Do you like the original or the revised tuning (early 2024) more?
Fuck reviews, I love these videos
Nice vid mates
I wasn't told to "f*** off"... so I'm not sure if I'm allowed to leave
Crin needs to tell me to not die
"Handmade with almost no 3D printer" just makes me worry about unit variation
Good to see you reviewing man.
This is the first IEM that I haven't been able to make sound better with EQ.
I sold my whole collection after I got these. Sorry Crin.
Crin confirmed supports space travel
Great review. I liked the Thieaudio Oracle mk 2....so this would be similar.
Any plans to implement IOSS on your shop so people from EU can pay VAT and not get charged by customs?
If I didn't have a spare 2pin cable with a 3.5mm jack these would be off my want list. I don't want to have to buy something extra just to use an iem I just bought
It's not on your list, but you did a video about it, so I'm unsure if it exists?
Let's gooooooooo
Crin is bacc
“Febos” apparently is a cringey acronym for “feel the beauty of sound”. Personally I think it cheapens the look and I would rather have it just say Mega5EST or nothing.
Ya, Mega-Feet looks good… I want to try it real bad.
Quick one Crin when shipping to UK do we have to pay import taxes?
didnt tell me not to die, gonna go play in traffic later. Thanks.
I prefer if things are not hand made. Machines are more precise and consistent.
good review crin 😀
I see there really isn't any comments on technical ability of the iem. Is this based on the new research/meta of iems?
Just bought the Aful Performer 8s. Now wondering if I made the correct move......
For the Mega5est to be similar to plain water would be for it to have no bass boost at all
everything can be endgame haha
How does this compare to the Monarch mk2, which is also considered a "plain water" all-rounder and graphs similarly? I know it's a lot more expensive but the video said "best under $1000".
Arya but an IEM
Could you make the same video for IO Volare?
Celest wyvern Abyss when ?
I should get one huh, maybe after I get a scarlet or maestro mini
Yeap, they can get boring after awhile. And yes, I too prefer them over the Variations.
0:09 akschually its dash not slash 🤓👆
Crin please review xm5. Give Sony a chance 😊
Am I correct on saying these will not work with a Sony DAP with only a 3.5mm input?
Thanks
Nice manicure dude!
I thought ya wasn’t going to review more iems?
Guys, this is *wink* NOT a review.
I like your nails. :D
7th Acoustics Supernova: No fam.
Such a Smart Business Move. Just buy a big bunch of IEMs at a discount. Promote them here to your most loyal followers and sell them all of your stock. Repeat every Week. Brilliant.
Mic sounds a bit high pitched or audio sped up?
awesome market commercial.
Buds 3 pro plz
Apparently you've quit quitting reviewing?
Ват зэ бэст юниверсал иемс тудэй?
For over a kilobucks iem, those thing better blow something else other than just my mind
"plain water" is not really selling it.
I thought you retired from reviewing 🤧🤣
This ain't a review
@@HangoutAudionah I can still see sharur and Jay crying over this (hey guys 👋 make sure to show this comment)
Love your style man.
@@mehmetgurdal Lmao, Sharur
Yo uncle crin, are you ok? Your voice is off?
Different mic, but also sounds a bit sped up or just higher pitched.
Duy dusk
Where coke
See you next week? Who are you? I thought I came here to see Crinacle but Crinacle tells me to fff off at the end of the video. All this build up and no payoff. This new guy sucks.
"See you next week" , good grief
Where is ranking
You can perfectly safely assume that it's ranked at least the same as Variations if not higher. I'd guess it would be higher on tonality (S+) while being a bit lower on "technicalities" (A- or B+) metrics. And that's basically all you need to know.
Semi OT.
About iems, at the very moment I just own Dunu Kima (1st), Zero 2 and Chu II.
Well, while the latters sound so accommodating, easy to listen and smooth, they are just 2D.
While the dunu kima have a brilliant 3d sound!
Plus a great soundstage!
How come they are so underrated???
They sound even better than the praised Titan S, so what's the deal?
And I just got them "by mistake" only coz they were on a super sale for 44€ in market sale in Taipei, while there for holidays! So no praise at all.
Ain't shitting on the chu II And zero 2 but the dunu kima are on another level. It's just what my ears hear. Nothing else.
I hope, someone will understand my words. The Kima have high resolution and 3d sound compared to the ultra budget ones.
something is off with the audio mixing. I'm not knowledgeable enough to pinpoint what it is, but sounds considerably worse than normal crin vids
same old, same old.....
this is sad
87 views in 3 minutes... bro fell off
Probably because this is not his main account
Buy a decent one and EQ to sound like any IEM you want? 🤔🫣