Try the Xenns Mangird Tea Pro with different cables. The factory cable isn’t good. It’s nice they provided a modular cable but the quality sucks. It’s leaning towards a U shape sound. Once I hooked up the Xinhs HS68 dark blue cable it was a revelation. It provided a linear presentation where the treble is smoother without losing details and the bass widen up. The soundstage is much bigger. The singer went from performing inside my brain to in front just outside my ears. Instruments and vocals are elevate with more depth.
10char…
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Tbh flipping the cable probably does more than cable rolling, also I’m not a cable guy lol
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Ignorance is bliss.
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I’ll take that, especially in this hobby 
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How are the driver mounted in the Estrella? What does Coaxially mean? Side by side one on top of each other stacked or face to face ?
Sorry if this has been answered , i searched but was unsuccessful in finding the answer. @VIVIDICI_111
Jay can you illuminate please?
My experience of coaxial with DD drivers so far has always been stacked facing the same way, (at least based on exploded diagrams when “coaxial” is being thrown about) so sharing an ‘axis’, but I don’t want to answer for the Estrella specifically.
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Tea Pro specs apparently only 13ohm, wouldn’t surprised in that case; source oi + cheap soldering job on the cable
Facing eachother, should be push pull I believe but Linsoul wouldn’t tell me any more lol
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It’s Rankings time again 
best under/around $200 after sale!
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I liked your mention of the Cadenza4. I like mine very much and can benefit from some power… and a silver cable (lol jkjk!)
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Myer CKLVX 
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Now I’m listening to this with Estrella. My teeth were falling out. Estrella is very very very good
Separation 10/10
Emotional impact 10/10
Stage 10/10
Absolutely stunning…
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Thank you man 
glad you’re digging them 
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HISENIOR MEGA5EST BASS REVIEW
Is the MEGA5 EST BASS the new $500 benchmark…? No, not even close, but I do like it more than the OG 7th edition which had as much seasoning as water.
MEGA5EST x HBB?
Now I’m not sure if the MEGA5EST BASS is the same as the upcoming MEGA5EST x HBB (a re-skin like the HBB EW300?), or something completely different, but if they are the same then come back to this review when the HBB version comes out.
vs MEGA5EST 7th
Compared to the OG 7th edition, the main difference is that there’s simply more low-end now which helps with the note weight as it feels less light, and fuller on the bass version. Separation does take a slight hit as well as smaller details when you compare it to the OG which is cleaner and more vanilla, but aside from that, everything else is pretty much the same with the BASS version being a bit smoother as well.
In-terms of the overall sound you’ll still be getting that smooth, relaxing, and inoffensive tuning, but now with a little more slam in the low-end which makes the BASS version warmer and bassier. The BASS version is still well-balanced with no mid-bass bleed, muddiness, or bloat; the low-end is more prominent but not overwhelming like a basshead set that fills the entire sound.
OVERALL SOUND
The BASS edition is definitely a slow burner, and no I’m talking about burn-in, because at first I was indifferent to it like I was with the OG MEGA5EST, but the more I listen to it the more I dig what it’s trying to do, and the more I like them.This is not a set if you want something exciting with a lot of dynamic contrast, nor is it for those who want a really thick and heavy sound, the MEGA5 BASS instead is for those who like a good amount of bass, warm-leaning with good scaling, but still want a chill and smooth listen.
It’s really good for R&B and jazzier stuff, slightly warm to give it that fullness but still well extended in the vocals and treble to not feel congested - and it reminds me of a fall afternoon, if that makes sense, probably not. Extension wise the vocals and treble is not overly highlighted or forward, they don’t pop out in-terms of energy, sparkle, or splashiness, again, it’s well-balanced, but you do hear the ESTs as the sense of space and air is still noticeable, not super airy, subtle, but it’s there. The BASS version has a very comforting feeling to it, and not too clean and monitor like the OG which made it too bland for me, whereas the BASS version is slightly coloured, but in a very enjoyable, “musical” sense.
THE MAIN ISSUE (vs its competitors)
So sound wise, it’s pretty nice, but the main issue is with its pricing when you compare it to the newer stuff that just came out. For example, versus the Tea Pro, Hype 4, and Estrella, all 3 of those have better low-end texture than the BASS version. They’re more tactile, the separation is quicker, and the bass notes feel more resolving and nuanced on them whereas the MEGA5EST BASS feels a bit smooth, kind of like the 61T but without the timbre and vocal issues.
However, depending on what you’re looking for you might prefer the smoother and more relaxing presentation better of the BASS version, but in-terms of dynamics, contrast, and the technical department of the sound, the Tea Pro, Hype 4, and Estrella will all be better.
JUZEAR 61T UPGRADE?
Now, if you enjoyed the 61T and you’re looking for a similar sound but an upgrade in the treble detail, timbre, and vocals, then the MEGA5 BASS would be the direct upgrade in that sense, but just not in the bass texture which is a bummer. This puts the MEGA5EST BASS in a bit of a weird spot because the bass texture isn’t on the same level as its treble and pricing which makes it harder to recommend since there are lots of choices at around $500-600 like the Oracle MK3 for example.
vs KE4 & ORACLE MK3
You can even go for the KE4 which is not only more than 2x cheaper, but the low-end on the KE4 is also better when it comes to the control and texture. Both the MEGA5EST BASS and KE4 leans on the warmer end of the meta tuning, but the KE4 is more dynamic, it sounds more engaging, and the low-end feels tighter and less boomy.Now, the KE4 does feel less airy and smooth because it doesn’t have the ESTs, but tech wise they’re very similar, a slight edge to the MEGA5EST BASS, but for almost 3x less the price - it gets very hard to justify the MEGA5 BASS when the KE4s exist.
You also got the Oracle MK3 which is the much better all-rounder, cleaner, well-balanced, and it has the best of both worlds, great bass texture plus the clarity and balance on top from the OG MEGA5EST 7th. The Oracle’s bass isn’t going to be as prominent in the quantity as the MEGA5EST BASS, it doesn’t slam as hard and feel as enveloping, but the texture, tactility, and control is better, as well as just a boost in-terms of detail and resolution all across the board on the MK3s.
WORTH IT?
Now, if you want a comforting warm/bassy listen then the MEGA5EST BASS would still be better in that regard as it’s still a very capable IEM, but it’s just that the price and its low-end quality is holding it back when you compare it to its competition. Personally I would go for the KE4s since they’re the much better value because I really don’t think the ESTs justify the almost 3x increase as they’re not that obvious, and you’re not going to be wowed by them because the treble is on the tamer side along with the fact that the KE4 arguably has better bass as well.
The same could be said for the Tea Pros which imo are the better bassy-balanced set, better value, has better low-end texture and tactility, better detail and resolution, more dynamic - ya it’s not as smooth and it does have less bass, but again, kinda hard to recommend the MEGA5EST BASS at its current price of $600. Because at around $600 I would wait for the Tangzu Bajie or even the Thieaudio Origin before pulling the trigger because I have a feeling those are most likely going to be better with their BC+DD setup.
Here is the Final Ranking for the MEGA5EST BASS EDITION (MID to HIGH VOLUME):
Tonality: A+ (7.5/10)
Tech: A (6/10)
Overall: A (7/10)
Thanks for reading 
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I had them both, sold the Oracle 3 cos of the details and resolution…a bit too much of a spicy top, for me, didn’t play well with the vocals in my library. The bass quality, as you pointed out, is clearly a cut above on the Oracle though.
In my case those Mega ESTs with non emphasized treble make a more believable playback, except that,
for the Mega 5 to come alive, it needs at least one small eq tweak, I couldn’t get there with the Oracle. The 2 k scoop is the weak spot in M5s tuning, it’s subtle but it takes you away from the room, put that back and it sweetens the whole thing.
The price is a bit tough with so many great choices for less. The Tea Pro might have been a better fit than the Oracle 3 or Mega 5 Bass.
But I will say that the Mega 5 has its secret sauce in that there is none really…the whole thing disappears in yer ears, tuning and fit for me, and that makes for some long enjoyable chill sessions, even on the louder side if that’s yer thing.
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I was wondering about Oracle 3, but you just assured me I made the right choose with Mega5est. I used wide Divinus velvet tips, two sizes smaller than I normally use, to get very deep fit and everything sounds just right. Fit is like custom, disappears in my ears. Pair it with Onyx Alpha dongle with NOS filter and it’s such a pleasurable match. Bass speed improved with wide tips and NOS filter.
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Co-axial means the drivers are lined up on the same axis like 6x9 door drivers where tweeter magnet lined up with pole piece so you could look right through them if they didnt have dust caps.
So in IEM you can consider them “stacked” with one behind the other.
Nobody answered your basic question is pretty wild
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