Looking good, big dog 
let us know if they live up to the legend.
@ctjacks336 im loving the hardware on that thing, dude / looking very industrial 
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Upcoming release the 1
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Sound Rhyme PRADO
Lush organic full mids
Vocals that can give you goosbumps
Sub Bass and Mid Bass so beautifully done tastefully, full , and authoritive if in the mix. Not your typical BA Bass I would describe as more Dynamic Driver Organic with excellent texture and add a good measure of release and control speed of a Balanced Armature.
EST implementation is done perfectly to just add into the mix some added crispness and timbre to the upper registers to make things like high hats and cymbal strikes hyper realistic.
Smaller Shells 3D Printed with German Medical Grade Resin on Envisiontec State of the art printers. Shells are small for 14 drivers in there!
Stage for me was also standout 360* 3D
Pressure Build Up is a issue with super sealing tips for me.
Relaxed treble and a darker tuning made me tip/source/cable roll for me to get enough treble to make me happy but in the end Nirvana was achieved!
If supplies cases still the same as old get will get 2 cases you wonât /canât use.
Stock shell is kinda understated and custom shellâs are not a terrible $45 upcharge but still a upcharge on a IEM this $ should be waived
At lower volumes was missing the Bass and Highs and need some volume to get going.
Audible Break Up at high volumes.
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That is a sweet looking cable
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Your description of the Prado makes it seem similarly tuned to the SR8. Smooth, lush, huge soundstage, never offensive, really nice BA bass. Definitely has some special sauce.
I think youâd like the SR8, plus theyâre vented too. The SR8 is super easy to drive though, doesnât require barely any juice to get loud.
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I was told that are vented as well and suffer from the same driver pressure issue the PRADO does
Simgot EW200
Value redefinedâŚâŚAgain
NOTES:
The Simgot EW200 is the third product Iâve listened to from this manufacturer. This model is lower down in their line, but this does not mean it is not worthy, exactly the opposite I would argue.
The Ew200 has a design reminiscent of an old classic the HZ Sound Heart Mirror, but thatâs where the similarity ends. While each are single dynamic driver designs, they sound obviously different. The EW200 boasts a single 10mm SCP diaphragm with dual magnetic circuit and dual cavity.
The EW200 is easy to drive and should be right at home with most capable sources. A warmer source is suggested and the Hip-Dac V1 fit the bill perfectly offering solid synergy. Attention should also be paid to tip selection which can alter the sound audibly. I went with Whizzer SS20 shallow wide bore tips for my evaluation making sure to get a deep insertion.
There isnât really much to say here. On to the review.
SPECS:
⢠Driver Configuration: 1 x 10mm DD
⢠Sensitivity: 126 dB
⢠Impedance: 16¹15% Ί
⢠Frequency Response: 10 Hz â 50 kHz
BUILD, FIT & QUALITY:
The Simgot EW200 is a well built iem. The CNCâd shiny metal shell is finished nicely with tasteful branding visible. The shells are of medium sized combined with a nozzle that protrudes enough to offer a nice seal and moderately deep fit in my ears.
The included accessory bundle is sparse, including a set of tips, fabric pouch and cable, but enough to get you up and running. The quality of the included accessories seems commensurate with the asking price with the stock cable being a standout.
BASS:
The EW200 bass is agile. Yes, it goes deep, but this not an iem for those whom prefer pounding bass, bassheads Iâm talking to you. Quality trumps quantity here. The low end is balanced with a moderate sub-bass emphasis. Bass is agile and detailed with good snap and texturing.
Listening to âNo Worriesâ by the Robert Glasper trio, the detail of the double bass was well presented, if a little farther back in the mix than the midrange. âPoem of the Chinese Drumâ by Hok-man Yim highlighted the EW200âs bass control and speed. Likewise for the bass on Moonchildâs track âCureâ which was distinct with a pleasing roundness to it.
If the bass lacks anything in the low end itâs a measure of thickness. The high quality of the low end is undeniably good regardless.
MIDRANGE:
The midrange of the Simgot EW200 is a treat. Here, we have a midrange that is more immediate than recessed and overall balanced in presentation with an upper midrange upward tilt.
Detail retrieval, macro over micro, is commendable as is layering. The EW200 sounding open and clear only suffering at higher volume level on very complex tracks. Listening to âMr. Thomasâ by Robert Hurst featuring Damion Reed and Robert Glasper, I was pleased with the cohesive presentation afforded by the EW200. This is a busy track and at reasonable volume level the EW200 made a great showing here.
There is some emphasis in the upper-mids that thankfully is manageable and is neither grainy nor harsh. This though can suffer at higher volume levels where some sibilance can poke through, but is kept under control at more moderate listening levels.
Both male and female vocals are done well. Female vocals do have that extra bite but it is not distracting and adds to the feeling of detail.
Dynamics are relayed well with just a minor softening of the leading edge of transients, but with natural decay noted. Timbre is good but with that emphasized presence area noted before.
TREBLE:
The treble of the Simgot EW200 is crisp and clean with acceptable detail. This is not a harsh or overly emphasized treble, although some overly treble sensitive folks may find fault. Treble here is natural with good extension without harshness.
There is ample air and sparkle noted, the top end sounding vibrant and open.
IMAGING & SOUNDSTAGE:
The Simgot EW200 throws up a moderately sized soundstage with solid imaging. Itâs layering and separation qualities really shine here even if the soundstage is not overly expansive.
Width, height and depth are all present and are balanced. The EW200 does not feel congested by any means and this is readily apparent when listening to live tracks such as âStimelahâ by Hugh Masekela. The dimensions of the venue are more intimate here but well presented.
VERSUS:
The EPZ Q5 is another standout sub $100 iem and the one I most recently listened to.
Bass on the Q5 is thicker and more prominent while being very alluring to these ears. The EW200 has bass that is less prominent but has the edge on such metrics as definition and texturing.
The mids on the Q5 are more recessed than that heard on the EW200. Each has a smooth yet detailed delivery with the EW200 just a hair more detailed sounding probably due to its more prominent upper-mid tilt.
With respect to treble the G5 is a touch more organic but each has a grain free delivery that does well
Soundstage is just marginally more expansive on the G5. Each does well with layering and separation.
In the end itâs really a tossup. For more bass heavy tracks, Iâd reach for the Q5, but not always. For Jazz and vocal genres, possibly the EW200 would get the call. Still, this isnât a given as each does very well all around and a satisfying experience could be had with either regardless of musical selection.
CONCLUSION:
The Simgot EW200 is a great set. It is one of those at the forefront to redefining what sub $100 or even sub $50 iems are capable of and consequently raise the expectation of those shopping in this price range.
Technicalities, detail and control are all commendable, in particular when the cost of $40 is factored in.
The Simgot EW200 gets a strong recommendation.
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The King has spoken! Great review thanks again for sharing
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Based solely on that graph, talk about an easy recommendation. Harman-esque fans, rejoice!
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@ToneDeafMonk I think a bunch about how enamored you are with EPZ 530, and wonder how that would be in my search of all-BA bass that doesnât suck (or is only barely adequate). Then I find stuff like this and realize Iâm probably good already, without an all-BA set, for a fraction of the price lol
Not totally 1-to-1, and lots of people wouldnât enjoy the relaxed pinna gain. But it works for me!
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I have the EPZ 530 on my desk but have yet to listen to them? Whatâs the other one your making me think and it hurts?
I thought you had already listened to them and liked them lol 
Anywho, itâs this set, that I already have:
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Dag, the price of that set on the originatorâs website 
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$499âŚseems kind of bonkersđľâđŤ
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Granted, the set is at least 3-4 years old so itâs a relic of a different era. But at $140 + coupons/sales to bring the price down?
Put it this way, I donât miss the KBear Aurora I traded to get Mera
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I guess thatâs where time and aliexpress come in to work their magicâŚ
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Mids look thin probably sound that way as well ?
Do you see that midbass hump? Theyâre a little recessed but absolutely not thin. The relaxed pinna means the other parts of the harmonics sit back too, so theyâre actually still kinda on level together, if it makes sense
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. Enjoying the combo!