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Hi, I'm looking for a set of IEM that I can use while practicing and recording acoustic drums. I need something that will act as a quality headphone (so I can hear what I'm playing to with clarity), but also as effective hearing protection. I have tinnitus and some hearing degradation and want...

Hi, As the title says, i’m looking for an IEM with a truly wide soundstage for under $200. I’m aware of models like the LETSHUOER S12 Pro and the 7Hz Timeless, and i know people often praise them for having a wide soundstage. But what exactly do they mean by “wide soundstage” considering these...

I developed a high-resolution AutoEQ optimizer designed specifically for Poweramp parametric EQ. Unlike magnitude-only fitting approaches, this tool simulates real parametric biquad filters and jointly optimizes gain, center frequency, and Q using robust loss functions and perceptual weighting...

Hi folks, I saved some money to buy the endgame IEM, my budget is 1000 GBP, I was thinking about the Thieaudio Monarch MKIV, but I am pretty much open to suggestions if you have any. Best!

Dear community of addicted to fun and learning, I just found this on RTINGS.com and thought it could be of general interest: The Surprising Truth About Headphone Distortion

Hello, I'm new here and in the audio world in general. I purchased my first IEM in march 2025 and got gradually more invested into the hobby, buying more pairs of them and a dongle DAC as well. I wasn't all that much into thoughtful music listening, but I started being into it a few months into...

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I'm pretty new to IEMs, and I wanna get myself a pair of them. I'm looking for comfy IEMs under 30USD (~1,700PHP) and my current choices are in the thread title but open to suggestions. I listen to stuff like Jane Remover, 100 gecs, Lucy Bedroque, etc. but beside music I also do filmmaking with...

I recently bought the AFUL Performer 5+2 (4.4 mm) from HiFi Passion for €240 and wanted to share my full experience especially for anyone considering buying from them. What went wrong: One of the connector sockets didn’t fit properly: one side attaches smoothly, the other side requires...

Hello I need to try out some cable options? Why? I have to my greatest shock, discovered that cables do make a difference, with IEMs. In particular, some of the stock cables, provided with budget IEMs i.e KZ, seem to cancel out the bass, leaving a rather tinny response. I have no clue why, but...

hey i was buying a iem china stuff for like 2 dollars. it made me want to buy some higher priced but no super high. i was looking at aliexpress and i was looking at the Moondrop CHU II, and KZ's ZSN pro 2 and Castor Pro Bass boosted and the zs10 zs12 as16 and so on.. and the Wan er 2 and gate...

Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations on IEMs under $150. Hi everyone, I’m hunting for IEMs under $150 and would love expert suggestions. My listening profile: • Main genres: psytrance (need strong, controlled sub-bass and clarity in dense electronic layers) and rock (most...

Hello, I'm new here, I've checked out some stuff here and there for a few years but I have a perplexing, genuine, audio issue right now and i trust that people here are knowledgeable enough to help I'm using a Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK, with the analog 3.5mm cable. I have a windows laptop and an...

Hello everyone totally new here.. kindly need ur help.. I have 2 phone 1.Oppo reno 2f 2. Xiaomi pad 7 1st one has Usb c charger port and 3.5 mm jack, but 2nd one has usb c port... I have a IEM KZ CASTOR PRO improved bass and separate type c to 3.5mm Dac Audiocular D07.. The problem is when i...

I am hosting my first event ever! I hope you can come! Its free and we will pull out all the stops to make this a great event so you can demo equipment in one of 4 different ball rooms- bring your own gear... hang out and meet the owners and distributors Long Island NY Headphone Expo...

When you buy IEMs, you’re buying the IEMs. The tiny speakers that go in your ears. Not the pouch, not the extra tips (except Wan'ers), not the cable. You’re buying sound, build, and tuning. You don’t buy a guitar and rate it based on the gig bag. I think it should be the same with IEMs. Who...

I have been thinking about measuring and EQing my Beyerdynamics DT 900 Pro X and ZiiGaat Nuo with REW. Does this translate to noticable real-world benefits?

I'm relatively new into HiFi but I recently bought some new IEMs (MOONDROP DUSK 3) and I also have a set of speakers that I plan on upgrading, and I plan on experimenting with Closed/Open back headphones after I get a proper stack. Currently this is all at a desk setup that I stream through, so...

Hello ASR! This is my first time posting! Hope you're all doing well :) I've recently demoed and purchased an Ice Lab Spectrumica and currently have a unit for my personal use on loan from a generous friend of mine. I plugged it into my iFi ZenDac3 (I know it wasn't the greatest purchase) and...

Hi all, I’ve been thinking about this and wanted to get some insight from the community. If an IEM exhibits near-perfect minimum phase behavior, excellent channel matching, and a well-targeted frequency response (like the 7Hz Salnotes Zero 2), and its primary limitation is limited treble...