I got the FH3 a while ago and also use the T2. I found pretty much the same as you do. For me the Starfield didn’t really have a place anymore so I sold them.
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Hello, thinking about it too. I came back after just listening some Metallica tracks, FH3 is clearly superior on every aspects on this music than T4 and even more Starfields.
I still enjoy T2 on this (edit: as much as FH3!), still very good resolving and huge soundstage! (large silicon tips)
Many people have a bad impression on T2 (too bright, not enough bass…). But when you power them they expand so much!! They need power to reveal themselves. Bass got greta impact, deepness, resolution improves on all frequencies.
I got a sonata idsd plus, and my T2 (balanced cable) are completly different iems than just using them with my smartphone. If i didn’t knew their price i would have paid them much more.
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I picked up a pair recently. They sure are gorgeous. l love the look and feel. But what about the sound? Most of the time I like them a lot but I keep noticing that on certain tracks highs come off a touch metallic or even shrill. I’m speaking of violins and some female voices. I was listening last night and was a bit put off by the sound. “She doesn’t sound like that, does she?” Then I swapped for my DT880s which just happened to be on my desk (and which I considered just a smidge too bright) and ahhh…that’s what she sounds like. That’s better.
This was on an Asgard 3. It was even worse on my BTR5.
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sigh I am back to the ghetto look again, I have repainted these 2 times already but to no avail, the painting keeps chipping off. I might have to let this be and just apply some anti-rust solution to this just for it to be not rusty.
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Steampunk patina 
- just needs a clear lacquer seal.
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You prepping the surface and using metal etch primer?
Im honestly not saying anything bout the users here but and there is obviously an issue with their painting technique on these starfields. But I must of gotten the only good painted ones? Mine havnt chipped at all and ive literally dropeed them on the floor xD. Had them for nearly 1 year now and literally no chipping. Maybe I got a later revision with better painting or a better batch of primer haha.
But damn u did a good job tho look sick
…That could have been much of a better help since you said that I should have been using a metal etch primer, for I have been using the standard acrylic primer and it’s not clearly working for me. I will give that one a try with a metal primer spray applied instead of the standard primer I have used for my set.
If it works, then it’s good. If not, well I am not going to bother again, this is its last chance to have a repaint.
Yeah I guess you did got the revision and I am a bit jealous to see that you have that version of the Starfields since I love the Starfields’ original color.
No big deal though, I think a repaint of it again with a bronze metallic color and with the appropriate primer applied to it would make my own set look even more unique than it already is.
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100% make them ur own. Not like the paint affects the sound 
That is true, I might give it a Moondrop KATO look or something like a Chrome Blue look. Though I think a Steampunk colored Starfield can make it much color, so many options tbh, I just need the right paint.
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The art of painting is done in the prep. 
Etch primer with enamel paint always got me good results. There’s probably a all-in-one metal primer enamel paint out there as well. 
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I’ll see what I can do, and thanks for the suggestion for I still love my Starfields despite the grievances of its paint being gone.
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Oh they are wonderfull, I do need some other IEMs for more variety but when I get tired of my Sonys neutral responce I just put them in and enjoy music for hours on end and they just work their best on female vocals and thats the thing I enjoy most in music. I use them quite sparingly not even on purpse cos I dont want to get tired of them. But could also be how comfy my Sony MDRs are haha
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Yeah I agree on how you hear the Starfields, for I am as well never get bored of them for the sound signature that I am getting from it is just right, not too aggressive and not too dark, just the right sound signature that is chill and relaxing without sacrificing the musicality of the songs I listen to with these on.
Also in my opinion, I think the Starfields are just clearer and in some cases better than the Arias, sure the Arias have more bass and treble, but it’s not much clearer than the Starfields it’s a given since the Arias’ mids are sacrificed a bit for the bass and treble.
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I did what you suggested, bought some metal etch primer, a chrome enamel paint (I was actually planning to get a Bronze colored one but unfortunately there were no stocks of it here in my place, so I have to settle with chrome instead.) and a glossy coat just to provide more protection to the coat.
Now they look silver instead of Chrome.
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Update. I sold them. And then bought Etymotic ER4XRs. Sound-wise it’s like jumping from a Corolla to an Audi.
Not only did I not like the Starfields but i wonder seriously about all the people who spoke well if its highs. They made Hilary Hahn’s violin sound painful, like she wasn’t one of the world’s greatest violinists playing what no doubt is an antique instrument valued in the $millions. But here’s the thing: Not only did the violin sound better (and not painful) on my HD660s, DT800s, etc., but also on my Tin T2.
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They look really good. Hopefully with the prepwork they stay looking good.
To be honest I am getting paranoid right now everytime I use them with a new coat of paint. If it does chip again, well I might as well do the longer method of repainting, aka let the primer dry for like 2 days and then do the same for the main coat of paint and the clear paint. If it does chip again.
