That is a really nice bass curve!
I think he’s saying the Mid bass could use a little more texture compared to the sub bass because honestly the sub bass is probably the best I’ve heard under $500 in terms of pure texture and tactility. The mid bass is good, maybe even great but it does get overshadowed by that sick sub bass so in a way, I agree. Could it use more? Nah lmao shit is already bumpin’ imo.
Dom probably phrased it better than me.
I think on graph the bass curve looks great but from the various reviews I’ve seen mid bass was brought up many times. I’m not trying to be negative or deny the fact that Estrella is a good IEM since I haven’t heard it. But since I’m shopping around looking at graphs and listening to reviewers, it might lack the mid bass impact that I AM looking for.
It’s not that you’d add more midbass but you need to pull the subs back a touch to get more midbass emphasis…which is accounted for with Estrella
Texture wise sub-bass would be more prominent and you hear it better over the mid-bass ya, but it’s no slouch texture wise in the mid-bass, just not as good as the sub, but given that the sub is the main focus that’s the trade-off you’ll be getting
If impact is what you’re looking for then it’s more than enough haha
btw Estrella now up on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-ZiiGaat-Jays-Audio-Audiophile/dp/B0DD42M3NX
Thanks, that’s much better phrased!
It’s not lacking in amount but could be more pronounced and textured
Some impressions (without mod) of Estrella:
Pros:
Good tuning throughout FR
Good sub-bass over mid-bass
Mid-bass is not cut
Separation of bass from mids
Lower mids are neither thin nor too thick. They have very good quality.
Upper mids have a unique tuning and interact well with the rest of the FR
Very good dynamic images
Treble extension is made with taste. The cymbals sound realistic
Textured drums section
Good male and very good female vocals
Textured and well layered sound, well above the price point
A sense of space and 3D stage that rivals some EST IEMs
Very well resolution
Easy to drive
Very comfortable and with a beautiful shell
Thin and flexible cable and good sound matching. Does not need immediate replacement.
Good quality of macro and micro dynamics
Thoughtful selection of drivers. DD is fast and capable. This is an IEM that shows that the quantity of drivers is not always related to better sound quality
Cons:
The bass could be a bit faster and more textured
Uppermids may be more in quantity for some
A bit more soundstage wide
It is not completely universal. Some genres need a slight FR adjustment
The cable has no switches
There are eartips with a better match
Soundstage A+
Timbre A
Fun factor A++
Tuning A+
Tech A+
Overall A++
vs Thieaudio hype2
Soundstage A-
Timbre A—
Tuning A—
Fun factor A
Tech A-
Overall A-
vs KL
Soundstage A
Timbre A-
Turning A/A-
Fun factor A
Tech A
Overall A
vs Glacier
Soundstage S
Timbre S
Tuning S-/S
Fun factor S/S-
Tech S/S-
Overall S
Estrella like the music and music like Estrella! Enjoy .
And Estrella vs Hype4or Oracle 3?
Woah S for Glacier eh? I gotta try those some day… thanks for sharing and glad you’re liking them!
Estrella review done.
8.7/10 - ratings/scores are tabulated based on price bracket.
Great release, man.
Slapped my favorite cable on them, too.
Mood lighting version, trying to incorporate some lighting because @Leonarfd is freaking amazing with his photography
Thank you for the in-depth and honest review man. I’ll include better accessories next time and round up the price to $500 (if there is one)
Happy listening
For sure. The accessories part was more of a joke to set up me doing the All-star meme and talking about the glasses. We got that they had to cut costs, it’s all good.
Someone on Head-Fi just said that Estrella pronunciation would be similar to Paella so we need a Simgot x JaysAudio Paella collab next.
Wow, was planning on getting a mega5est, but guess not anymore
Jokes on you my next collab will come with no cable or case, just the iem in a plastic bag, and check this out, the best part is you’ll have to assemble it yourself so we can avoid all QC allegations
Which cable is this, looks great with estrella