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LF IEM with sound signature like Edition XS

JediMa

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I really like the sound of EDXS specially the so good sub bass, so I would like to find IEM with a sound that's close to them, I tried S12 because planar, but I didn't like the sound, too bright and metallic so which ones could be the right ones in the 150 - 200 budget?
 
You're looking for an IEM that has no bass shelf + midrange dip + treble boost:
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Honestly a very rare combination in the IEM world, can't think of a model that matches that description off the top of my head.

What I can tell you is that my ER4XR, which has an eerily similar bass response, sounds distinctly wrong in that region:
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All bass line elements are audible, but they don't carry the weight they're supposed to, making them sound disconnected from the mix.

Edit:
Before someone comments on how you cannot compare bass response on two different ear simulators, the 4XR and EDXS match nicely on a 5128 as well:
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I can see what you mean, they would work for sure but they are heavily off budget :eek:
I could reconsider my research for some very good Iem with good bass but excellent detail and imaging. Is this of any help for you?
 
I can see what you mean, they would work for sure but they are heavily off budget :eek:
Perhaps you don't, as I did not mention the 4XR as an IEM for you to consider buying.

I merely brought it up to illustrate that in practice, you may not actually want an IEM with bass response like the EDXS.

Doesn't really sound good IEM form.
 
Perhaps you don't, as I did not mention the 4XR as an IEM for you to consider buying.

I merely brought it up to illustrate that in practice, you may not actually want an IEM with bass response like the EDXS.

Doesn't really sound good IEM form.
Ok makes more sense , it's really clear. This is probably due to my lack of experience with IEMs. Basically I'm trying to find good IEM for a reasonable price that can compete for sound quality with my best Headphones, in order to have portable option to listen music for good
 
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