Adamant11746
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I recently tried a pair of Moondrop Variations, which sounded amazing but were unfortunately uncomfortable. I think that while I have average sized ear canals (I tend to use size Medium tips, at least for silicone) my outer ears may be a bit on the small side. I did confirm that I'm one of the people who likes the Harman Target, and I'm looking for IEMs that track the target well but have a different shape compared to the Variations. Right now I'm leaning towards the AKG N5005, but I'm a little worried about that 5khz peak that someone else thought sounded plastic (see this thread: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/n5005-sounds-so-plastic.39683/). I was wondering if anyone else had other suggestions, or whether I should just try the AKGs.
IEMs I've tried already:
Edit: I prefer not needing EQ, but there's a small chance I'd consider it since these will primarily be used at the PC.
IEMs I've tried already:
- Audeze Euclid: Not comfortable (also too big for my outer ear), sounded good in comparison to what I had at the time but probably not good enough. Also, they were borrowed and I can't afford more than $500-$600 right now.
- Letshuoer S12: Also not comfortable, nozzle is too short so they press against my ear in order to get a good seal. Closer to the Harman Target than the Euclids, but still not close enough.
- Moondrop Chu: Decently comfortable but simply would not stay in my ears. I preferred the sound of the S12s over them as well.
- Truthear Zero: The most comfortable set I have found so far, although the very tip of the nozzle might be a bit too wide. I like the sound, but in comparison to the Variations these may have just a little too much mid bass.
Edit: I prefer not needing EQ, but there's a small chance I'd consider it since these will primarily be used at the PC.