I liked the Legacy 2’s upper midrange since it doesn’t have a dip at around 10 kHz. The lack of a 10 kHz dip made the music sound more lively. The Legacy 2 doesn’t have any air but I don’t care since I am 60 and can’t hear any air.
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Top 5 IEM for me at the moment
- 64 Audio U12T
- Moondrop Blessing 3
- Sin ie200
- Truthear Hexa
- Thieaudio Legacy 3
When using Bluetooth
- Newest Nothing ear buds
- Beats fit Pro
- Google pixel buds
- Moon drop space traveler
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I snagged the deuce when it was at the original 200 dollar price and it is def a fun set. I am not sure about the e20, but I recall people saying it was better and cheaper than the deuce. It was frustrating to see that because from all the reviews I have seen, I never really see people try to EQ a cheaper IEM to make it sound like a more expensive IEM. At the end of the day, like most in the community would say… enjoy what you have and don’t start to dwell over the what ifs.
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I thought about getting Blessing 3 during 11/11, but the reviews are so mixed that I just couldn’t do it. How would you describe the sound? The people who dislike it say it’s very thin sounding & has no bass.
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They might not have had a good seal with the ear tips. I wouldn’t call it a bassy iem at all. It is a well-balanced iem that you can eq with Crin’s eq that brings it closer to the Dusk. When the song has bass, they will deliver.
The Dusk has a more bassy tuning.
All said I didn’t think I’d find a better-sounding iem and was nervous to pull the trigger on a more expensive iem that I thought would only be a small bump in overall performance. They blessing 3 is that good.
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IEMs → Tips
Wired
- GL-AMT16 (6.0/4.4) w/ Mesh Filter → Moondrop MIS-Tip Sponge (Foam)
- Hisenior Mega5-EST → ALXCD LG Tone Platinum*
- AFUL MagicOne → ePro EP00
- Sony IER-Z1R → ePro EP00
- 7hz ‘Leg-mod-to’ → 7Hz H08 Horn
Bluetooth
- Aurvana Ace 2 → 7Hz H08 Horn
- qdc 8SL on UTWS5 → KBEAR 08
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Thanks, yeah there are some good not nutty expensive sets. The Tea2 is still the most I have spent on a set at $330.
The 7Hz Timeless is the only set over $200 in my collection, that I don’t listen to regularly, and it is still a solid pick, just a bit brighter than I prefer.
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That is my take also (with a good seal).
Dusk sounds great however but fitness an issue for me.
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I got that one too!
It’s good stock but I added 2dB of bass in the Creative app.
- Estrella
- EM10
- Kiwi Melody
- SM4
- Z300
This will soon change when new acquisitions arrive 
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A few new faces on my top 5:
- Letshuoer Cadenza4: neutral with clean bass boost
- Ziigaat Doscinco: warm bassy with great bass quality
- Hi-Fri Aphex: fun V shape
- QKZ x HBB and 7Hz x HBB Elua: two great HBB collab for a total price of $50
- Aoshida E20: Harman done right
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how would you describe Elua? I’m thinking of coping the E20 myself on black friday 
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Elua is a budget basshead set with great bass, good techs, comfy shell. It’s sparkly in the upper treble but not bright or shouty or sibilant. The stage depth is really impressive, especially for the price.
It has both sub-bass rumble and mid-bass impact.
Versatile and amazing for Techno and Hip-hop.
The cable is decent for the price but could be better.
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- Shanling Majestic 9.9/10
- DUNU Glacier 9.5/10
- IE 600 8.9/10
- Estrella 8.7/10
- Olina SE 6.2/10
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- ThieAudio Origin - This set is so good it’s not funny anymore. That BCD gives it just that little bit of extra spice to take it beyond excellent.
- Aful P8 - This is still my benchmark set. I absolutely adore the technicalities on this set.
- HBBxKiwi Ears Punch - This thing is so much fun. Even with that amount of bass there seems to be little compromise on the rest of the frequency curve.
- Dunu SA6 mkII - Still the most enjoyable BA only set, that I’ve heard to date. (the MagicOne comes close though)
- Tangzu YuXuanJi - This one caught me by surprise. The more expensive Tangzu’s never managed to wet my willy. (I keep the dissapointment called Nezha around to remind me of this). But for $50 this set is incredible. Dethonray nailed it with the tuning on this one. Also the space that is created with the semi-open design (I think?) works really well.
Honorable mention:
Aful Explorer - I can see why this (over)hyped so much. It’s comfortable and easygoing. I can just sink back in my chair, turn into a puddle and listen for hours on end with this set in my ears.
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My conclusion as well. Would love to try the Origin someday.
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Thie Origin is sick. I don’t think I’ve heard anything as good as these under 1000. John Park absolutely outdone himself with Origin
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The Origin seems like a beast. How’s the bass on it though? I’ve heard it’s pretty well-balanced, but I’m curious how it stacks up with other bass-heavy IEMs.
Another update and a revision on my end, here are the following IEMs.
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AFUL Performer 5+2 - What the hell man?! IEMs are just getting damn good recently and this set is one of the best I have ever bought. Truly a great all-around set for I have no issues with my library with these on and my god so far it has been a pleasant experience. I will break these in more, and of course some tip rolling if possible. Also right now, the best IEM set that I have ever have so far in my opinion.
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Kefine Delci AE - Yep, on what everyone has said about this set is really been great and one of my favorites right now when it comes to the budget oriented IEM set. Yeah it’s a bit warm and chill for my tastes but there are those days that I just want to chill overall and not get critical on every note and sound of the track I am listening to. I love both nozzles, but I prefer the gold nozzles more.
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Hidizs MP145 - Ah planar, planar, planar sets. Planars for me have been for a while but to me it’s time for a change in terms of the drivers and tone. This set is still right up on my alley but I am going to need a break from it since I am just tired of Planars right now and thus the Performer 5+2 is doing that to me. Still a great set though, hence it replaces the Letshouer S08 since those broke at an unfortunate time.
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Moondrop Kato - Yes! It’s still alive and I use from time to time when I am in a hurry or in need of a set that is going to be a beater one. Yes it’s now a beater set of mine nowadays due to its age and it’s overall looks now for I had to change its cable and as well as open it up and make it work again, and I’m glad it did work again. The Kadenz is coming out or is out I know but, I think I am good with this already.
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Tangzu Wan’er SG (Jade Green Edition) - Ah, still a good set imo when it comes to the budget range but unfortunately being toppled by the Delci AE that I have. These are my go to workout IEMs or the Truthear Gate when I am in need that set that I know I am not gonna cry about it too much once it stops working. Still a great set for the neutral heads and I am one of those, also a perfect cheap Christmas gift to those who need a better earphone than their crappy ones.
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After getting my 11.11 and black friday hauls and then spending a bit of time+tip rolling, i can finally make my top 5 list.
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Letshuoer S08 - Good technical performance with nice quick bass. Super comfy to use for long session. Nice unboxing experience, nice cable, switchable connector, nice case. Settled with Dunu S&S on this one and it’s just super smooth (in a good way) for my ear.
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Kefine Klean - Using the silver nozzle because the black nozzle sounds weird to me in ways I can’t describe. A V-Shape ish iem but for me I don’t have any problem with its treble. Using the Tri Clarion tip with this one. It’s definitely a good starting point for anyone who wants to get into the hobby but don’t wanna splurge much. Nice cable and case.
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Ziigaat Cinno - Can’t explain my feeling with this one. First time I used it I hated it. Gave it a bit of tip rolling, settled on Dunu S&S and I’m satisfied now. It wouldn’t blow your mind or anything but the tuning for me is very safe very inoffensive and I can use it for long period of time like the S08. Underwhelming unboxing experience especially at its MSRP Price. No case, pretty stiff cable with memory effect. Not helping that my right connector doesn’t even work properly.
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QOA Gimlet - Engaging fun sound with nice sastifying bass. I would say a mild V or warm U for me. Nice packaging, shell, case and cable. Well worth the price for 50$ if you want a fun one. Using this one with Tri Clarion but Dunu S&S close second.
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Tripowin Vivace - Warm leaning sound. For my ear it has the most bass quantity in this list, but lacking in quality compared to the others here. Using this as my daily beater for gaming and settled on Dunu S&S for it. Stiff cable, no case but forgiveable considering its 30$.
List subject to changes when I can spend more time with it.
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