Basshead IEM recs

IEMs / Other In-Ear Monitors (IEM)
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I think this thread needs a spreadsheet, be nice to have them all in one place. Still looking for my sub-bass kings

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Welp, if KZ AST isn’t on this basshead list yet, I don’t know what the world is coming to
 It is THE most bassy audio reproduction device I’ve heard, between all IEMs, earbuds, headphones, and speakers(not including subwoofers). Honestly too much bass, so you have been warned/challenged.

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For bass quality and quantity and $ invested which would be a better starting point?

Thieaudio Clairvoyance - $600

64 Audio Tia Trio - $1150

I understand that tia trio is 2x the cost and that performance scales log and not linear. But is tia trio head and should above Clairvoyance specifically in bass performance and overall performance or is it close?

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These are words of wisdom

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What’s the word on the street about Penon Orb? From the few reviews i read it seems to have good bass but I can’t find a squigg


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Penon is special. Penon sets are measured by ears, not by couplers :slight_smile:

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I can’t tell if Penon is legit or a joke

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They made my favourite IEM ever. GK10. Good stuff.

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For real? I thought you liked clean mid bass? GK10 seems a bit bloated.
So, is Penon the OEM or Geek is??

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Bro
 My set:

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My favourite iems are Mangird Tea. Followed by rsv and ej07m :joy:

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Just follow what Dsnuts recommends, don’t even think twice. Just trust his in-ear integrated couplers and buy what he says it’s good.

oh btw
 > Frequency Responses - Squiglink by tgx78

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Lol, i was actually considering the Fan because 1DD

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What are you waiting for? Buy 2, so you won’t have same issue as @nymz with Teas as QC has become questionable now

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I own the ex800st, and ues you can get a good/ perfect seal. I use the azla sedna earfirlights and the xelastics. The one thing I honestly do hate with a passion is the odd fit . The shell in which the driver is housed sticks out . You could also use foam tips if that’s your thing. If you could get over the odd fit. I recommend the ex800st. Unfortunately I havent listened to the ex1000. Have you looked into the Mjölnir Thors I also own those and they are a great bassy set.

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I had the feeling about QC from some comments on head-fi

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The EX800ST (tape or EQ) is more suited as a basshead iem than the EX1000. (EX1000 is the better iem though.)

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The ex800st tape mod is a dangerous basshead. In my opinion it doesnt need the mod. Imaging and detail are great with this warmer iem. From what I have heared / read the ex1000 is brighter . So like everything audio , it is subjective to preference. So as a basshead iem I think the ex800st stands tall.

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If you want a basshead iem (bass quantity over quality), then you either need the tape mod or eq with the ex800st.

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The iem provides nice bass/subbass as is. If you want extra bass then the mod is definitely needed. Other than that the bass is basshead certified, no mod required.

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