OK great thank you!
All three are great choices. Best value simply goes to the Canon for its price to performance ratio. If thatâs of big concern to you and would like the ability to switch things up for different tuning Iâd say itâs an easy win. I have no major complaints for it.
Up has remained my favorite IEM from nearly the day I bought it. Itâs so warm, relaxed and musical engaging for my preference. Up, and a shootout to the Serial, are the only two IEMs I have that just completely relax my mind. They simply allow me to bring in the music and not focus on some technicality, strength or weakness of the IEM or the music. Easily both all day listening choices for my entire library.
I find the Lava great too. Itâs just where I start picking up things like more detail, better separation etc. Shifts me to focus on the mastering of the track more. Then I find myself skipping songs that previously wouldnât have been on the Up and Serial because they donât seem to fit the tuning.
Sorry this wonât be the technical answer youâre looking for. Hopefully though my rambling will possibly give you something. Maybe some of the veterans can add some technical insight.
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No you did an outstanding job of explaining your opinions of the iems I for one apperciate your opinions. 
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I love when some of the reviewers are like âjust go down to your local audio store and do some demos!â and Iâm sitting there just thinking âWHAT AUDIO STORE?â lol. It seems in the US that having higher quality audio/sources is less socially followed compared to other countries. Moat people are happy with their wireless stuff or the (now rarely) included stuff that comes with the phone.
I know that there are stores out there but at least around me there is nothing so having a forum like this and all the reviewers are crucial for me so I donât make blind purchaces.
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Yeah, I uhâŚwhat? Pretty sure the thread was there yesterdayâŚ
Looks like an attempt to split out the more âoff topicâ comments by moving them to other threads but by doing so theyâve accidentally tanked the whole thread.!!
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Itâs been locked for maybe 4 days nowâŚ
This was super helpful! I keep going back and forth between the serial and the canon. It seems like the serial would make my Olina obsolete whereas the canon would be a good complement. Thoughts?
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Thank you for the insightful comments they are very helpful. Just trying to nail down whatâs next. I usually go for a similar tuning as you. More relaxed, engaging, musical, natural, organic etc. Lol I want to sit back and enjoy my music. But also am a bass head that still wants all the other qualities of hi fidelity.
Was also thinking about the Serial somehow forgot to add that one so thanks for the mention. So many good choices.
I have Olina and the Canon. Will feature in my review
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Sorry have not heard the Olina
No worries!
I really love reviewer tier lists however I think it would be a huge value add if a reviewer also did an evolution diagram as part of the tier list for situations where they feel like âX is definitely an upgrade to Yâ instead of âX is a complement to Yâ
That sounds like way too much work to be realisticâŚ
@Certifiedny You just hit every word that Iâd say describes the Serial to a tee. Part that worries me is the basshead part. Would hate to tell you itâs a basshead IEM only to find out your a BASSHEAD, lol.
Currently considering myself if Iâm a basshead but, after owning the Legend Evo Iâm still evaluating that. Though to be transparent itâs the only IEM with that level of bass Iâve heard. Thereâs was just to much bass, it was all over the place and the quantity took away from other aspects. Sold it super quick. Iâve got the Focus EDM on the way now and excited to try another basshead IEM. See what I think after listening to it. Wonât be as disappointed either way given itâs price in comparison to the Legend Evo.
My opinion is Serial, Canon and Up are more balanced oriented just with a strong emphasis to bass while not cutting strongly or masking other aspects of a song. Unlike the Evo they control it well and add just enough salt to my bass to make it savory and satisfying. All while still allowing me to enjoy the rest of the dish.
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I got the Focus Vocal and dang it slams but I donât think itâs overdone if you heard the TFZ Live 3 itâs pretty much a straight upgrade not sure how different the EDM is but should be similar
Does it? Ill take your word for it. I was thinking just an additive bit to the tier lists that group similar tuning IEMs in the list so IEMs in the same group but different tiers signify an upgrade. Not trying to make work for reviewers! I appreciate all the work you do today!!
Dude, literally! 
Iâm not sure why audio hasnât really caught on here in the states. All of my friends and colleagues just prefer to stick with the airpods or some other wireless option. When I bring up anything that is wired, they gasp and say they would never. I guess the convenience of the Airpods trumps sound quality and ya know what? I can understand that. I feel as though most of those friends arenât really listening to the music but rather just hearing it in the background.
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