Simgot EN700 Pro

General Information

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(From Simgot's packaging / website)
ModelSimgot EN700 Pro
Approx price$199 USD (Penon Audio)
TypeSingle Dynamic Driver IEM
Driver - Dynamic10mm polymer composite titanium plated diaphragm
Freq Range15Hz – 40 kHz
Impedance16Ω
Sensitivity101 dB (at 1 kHz)
Cable1.35, replaceable 2 pin (0.78)
Jack3.5mm gold plated straight
Weight33g with default cable and tips
Casing materialAluminium alloy and stainless steel

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Cinder

Formerly known as Res-Reviews
Pros: Evenly toned, gentle V-shaped sound signature, responsive bass, resolving treble/midrange, good case, good cable, sturdy build quality, attractive colorways, instrumental separation
Cons: Large shells are uncomfortable to wear for a long time depending on the ear
Simgot EN700 Pro Review: The Complete Package
Simgot has long been a favorite brand of mine. After reviewing several of their older IEMs, I realized that Simgot’s engineers were genuinely talented, with a knack for developing well-designed IEMs. Today I am reviewing the EN700 Pro, the final and most robust entry in Simgot’s EN700 lineup. Does it live up to the impressive legacy set by its predecessors?

You can find the EN700 Pro for sale here, on Amazon, for $149.99.

About My Preferences: Heads up, I’m a person! As such, these words are my opinion, and they are tinged by my personal preferences. While I try to mitigate this as much as possible during my review process, I’d be lying if I said my biases are completely erased. So for you, my readers, keep this in mind:

  • My ideal sound signature would be one with competent sub-bass, a textured mid-bass, a slightly warm midrange, and an extended treble.
  • I have mild treble sensitivity.
Source: The EN700 Pro was tested in the following configurations:

  • LG V40-> earphones
  • Hidizs AP100 3.5mm out -> FiiO A5 3.5mm out -> earphones
  • HiFiMAN SuperMini -> earphones
All music was served as MP3 @320Kbps or as FLAC.

Tech Specs
  • Transducer unit: N50 high magnetic composite moving-coil driver
  • Diaphragm: Polymer composite titanium-plated diaphragm
  • Frequency response: 15Hz-40kHz
  • Sensitivity: ≥101dB(at 1000Hz)
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Distortion:<1% 101dB(20μpa)
  • Channel imbalance: <1.5dB(at 1000Hz)
  • Rated power: 10mW
Sound Signature
Sonic Overview:
The EN700 Pro has a gently V-shaped sound signature with well-extended treble, a subtly warm lower-midrange, and a competent bass. It has a fairly even tone.

Sonic Breakdown:
Treble: Songs used: In One Ear, Midnight City, Outlands, Satisfy, Little One, Show Me How To Live (Live at the Quart Festival)

The EN700 Pro’s lower-treble gently slopes up into the upper-treble. There’s no unwieldy spikes or valleys that interrupt the flow of the upper register, gifting the overall sound signature with an airy and even sub-tone. The EN700 Pro is likewise able to capture a wide variety of treble-bound details such as the breathing of the lead vocalist within In One Ear, the ethereal background effects of Little One, and the subtle blending of whistles from the live rendition of Show Me How To Live. String instrumentation, such as that in Outlands, sounds phenomenal through the EN700 Pro’s treble as it blends seamlessly with the upper-midrange, producing a very coherent staging of such difficult-to-present sonics.

The EN700 Pro does not suffer from any sort of sibilance or sharpness. Simgot’s restraint in tuning this IEM shows, as the synths of Midnight City, instrumentation that is easy to overblow and lose detail on, remained very salient and distinct throughout the entire rendition of the song. Likewise, the poorly-mastered duration of Satisfy did not produce any harshness or sibilance.

Midrange: Songs used: Flagpole Sitta, Jacked Up, I Am The Highway, Dreams, Too Close, Little Black Submarines

Flagpole Sitta is a dryly mastered song that usually benefits from warm presentations. The EN700 Pro’s subtle warmth puts Flagpole Sitta’s presentation near (what I would subjectively consider to be) perfect tonality. Guitars retain their quick and light crunch while drums are appropriately weighty.

Jacked Up also benefits from the EN700’s even and precise presentation. The two sets of pianos playing their way through the rear of the stage are resolved with excellent separation. The guitar and bass play into well-toned melody, making the most of the midrange’s even and well-bodied midrange.

Across all my test songs, the EN700 Pro showed that it believes firmly in gender equality, privileging neither male nor female vocals above the other. This is not a common trait in V-shaped IEMs so I’m sure many will appreciate this sonic feature.

Bass: Songs used: Moth, Gold Dust, In For The Kill (Skream Remix), War Pigs (Celldweller Remix)

The EN700 Pro’s bass is the final evolution of Simgot’s journey through the land of sound signatures. The EN700 was a bass-light IEM, the EN700 Bass had a heavier lower-end, and the EN700 Pro has a lower-register that is somewhat reminiscent of a scaled-back EN700 Bass low end. The EN700 Pro was capable of resolving the challenging sonorous bass line of In For The Kill, not audibly flattening out for the song’s duration, a testament to the sub-50Hz reach that its bass has.

The bass of the EN700 Pro is particularly adept at staging bass guitars. Moth’s bass lines were clearly and airily displayed behind the rest of the instrumentation. Gold Dust’s drop was clear and dynamic, with a reasonable level of impact, but not a lot of rumble. War Pigs was similarly punchy but did not have the rumble that bassier IEMs tend to.

Packaging / Unboxing

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Build
Construction Quality

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The EN700 Pro’s shells are essentially identical to the EN700 Bass’s. The shell’s major components are built out of a semi-matte aluminum. On the face of the shells lies a reflective gunmetal grate, underneath which is a thin fuzzy layer of insulation.


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The EN700 Pro’s nozzles are well-sized. They are of average length and have well-defined lips that prevent the EN700 Pro’s eartips from slipping off. Below the lip lies a fine metal mesh acting as the nozzle’s debris filter. It appears to be firmly affixed to the inside of the nozzle.


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The major physical deviation of the EN700 Pro from the EN700 Bass is the inclusion of removable cables. The EN700 Pro employs the 2-pin standard, and to great effect. You will find its 2-pin plug along the top of the IEM’s shells. The EN700 Pro firmly grasped onto each 2-pin cable I tested with it. So unless you are plugging and unplugging cables at an excessive rate, I do not foresee the EN700 Pro’s plugs becoming too loose.


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A braided 2-pin cable is included with the EN700 Pro. It makes use of a four-core chain geometry and is very sturdy. It is terminated with a 3.5mm TRS jack. The jack is housed in a metal/plastic combo unit that is appended with a good amount of high-quality strain relief. At the other end of the cable lies the 2-pin connectors. They too are sturdy and sit alongside non-conforming plastic earguides. One may also want to note that the EN700 Pro’s cable is silver-plated, a marked upgrade over the EN700/Bass’s standard copper cable.

Comfort
I found the EN700 Pro to be comfortable enough. While the shells themselves are actually quite ergonomic, my ear’s unique anatomical features make it such that I have to diligently re-adjust the EN700 Pros about once every hour or so to ensure I do not experience any discomfort. This, however, was not the case for several of my friends who I asked to test the EN700 Pro in my stead to make sure that it was indeed just a “me problem”.

Accessories
Inside the box you’ll find:


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  • 1x Semi-hard carrying case
  • 6x Pairs of silicone eartips
  • 1x IEM cleaning brush
The accessories included with the EN700 Pro are essentially the same as those that come with the EN700 and EN700 Bass. The package itself is competent and plentiful for the price range, especially when considering the case. It has the Simgot brand and logo tastefully burned into its faux-leather, precise stitching, and a spacious-enough interior.

Comparisons
1: Simgot EN700 Bass ($110)

The EN700 Bass has a warmer midrange and larger bass presence. This means that it also has a more recessed midrange, though the two still have comparable levels of detail resolution. The delineation between the two in absolute performance is pretty much negligible, with the decision between which one is preferable coming down to primarily personal taste, with the desire for a removable cable perhaps coming in as a secondary motive.

2: Whizzer KYLIN A-HE03 ($150)

The HE03 is much more V-shaped than the EN700 Pro — the latter of which generally shows much more restraint than the former. The HE-03 goes all in on its bass, cranking it up and letting it run free. This impedes on the HE-03’s lower-midrange, a trait that is not present with the EN700 Pro. That said, listeners of EDM, Hip-Hop, and other bass-centric genres may find that the trading of total fidelity for a more drop-friendly accentuation of the lower register is totally worth it. And you know what, that’s totally ok.

3: TFZ Queen ($130)

This is an interesting comparison. The TFZ Queen is not an IEM that I often break out of the drawer, so I had to spend some extra time re-learning its quirks and behaviors before engaging in this comparison. The Queen has a more emphasized treble and a thicker midrange. I found the EN700 Pro to be quite a bit smoother than the Queen, something that plays well to my personal preferences. The EN700 Pro’s bass is less present than the Queen’s, though the Queen is able to match the EN700 Pro’s lower-register quality overall. Again, those who love bass will likely be more pleased with the Queen as it delivers a much more thorough bass expression.

The Queen was better at isolating in my ear and proved to be more comfortable during a long listening session.

Summary
The EN700 Pro straddles the sonic middle ground between the original EN700 and the EN700 Bass. As such it is nearly a paragon of evenness — its tone is as natural as one can get from a V-shaped IEM. You won’t have trouble resolving the majority of details or soundstaging with the EN700 Pro. With its excellent build quality, reasonable comfort, and competent accessory package, I can easily recommend the EN700 Pro, so long as you aren’t too offended by its moderate levels of bass.

As always, happy listening!
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shotgunshane

Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Warm and V shaped fun signature with good clarity; price
Cons: Cable over ear 'memory' section; lack of nuance; can be a bit bright
Simgot EN700 Pro
msrp $149.99
disclaimer: Simgot provided the EN700 Pro free of charge


Aesthetics

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The housing shape is rounded and free from sharp edges. Fit is easy and very comfortable. Housing plates are plastic, designed to look like a metal grill. The effect is either stately or tacky bling, whichever really depends on my mood. Supplied tips are plentiful and pretty decent, but I preferred JVC Spiral Dots for their larger aperture, allowing maximum treble response and shallow fit. The leather like case is a good one, with a magnetic flap, that is a style reminiscent of some of JVC’s nicer cases.

As of late, many Chinese manufacturers are offering stock cables that have a somewhat custom appearance and the EN700 Pro is a fine example. The stock cable is above and beyond what many American counterparts offer. The plug is more robust with a look more common to custom boutique cable makers. The Y-split and slider are a little beefier as well, if a little less sleek than I prefer. The 4 core cable is finished with an aesthetically pleasing twist. Overall the cable is supple and memory free, below the over the ear section. However… this is where it all goes south for me. The Simgot cable is designed for over the ear wear only, and while it doesn’t contain a stiff wire, the preformed ‘memory’ section has excessive curl that makes every attempt possible to pull the housings out of my ears. After a few days of annoyance, I spent a good hour slowly cutting it away, tiny piece by tiny piece, ensuring not to damage the cable itself. The end result is far superior fit. The cable is supple enough it will stay over the ear without the aggravating memory section.

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Enough with the boring stuff, let’s get to the fun stuff.


Sound


I would put the EN700 Pro in the V shaped category. The EN700 Pro also has a healthy bass and treble boost. At lower volumes, it’s great for background listening and with the flush fitting housings, it makes a relaxing bedtime listening companion (at low volumes). But at louder volumes, the V shape becomes more pronounced. it’s not an IEM that forces you to take notice (although it can hit pretty hard) and It won’t throw details in your face. In fact, the EN700 Pro isn’t much about nuance, layering and imaging. It’s more about an organic, blended single 10mm dynamic musical experience.


Comparisons

All comparisons were done from the following chain:
iPhone > USB3 camera connection kit > Grace SDAC > Cavalli Liquid Carbon X


vs Brainwavz B400

The quad armature B400 is noticeably leaner upon switching from the EN700 Pro, while still sounding a little on the warm side itself. The B400 bass doesn’t reach as deep, nor does it have as much rumble as the EN700 Pro.

Both present a rich and full male vocal but the EN700 pull them closer to the listener for a more intimate performance. With female vocals, the B400 gives a little more energy and more emphasis on overtones, whereas female voices on EN700 Pro are deeper and fuller with slightly less bite.

The B400 presents rock guitars with more forward attack and the EN700 Pro blunts and smooths them out a bit. The B400 also sounds a little airier but it’s by no means an airy IEM. Overall the B400 sounds a bit more balanced across the frequency response but suffers from balanced armature timbre. The EN700 Pro sounds bigger in scape, more natural in tone and more realistic in timbre.

vs Noble X

The dual balanced armature Noble X also sounds on the warm and smooth side. It’s bass can sound quite powerful for a dual armature. Compared to the EN700 Pro, The Noble X hits nearly as hard but doesn’t plumb the depths like Simgot. Texture and rumble is more palpable on the EN700 Pro. The low end of the Noble X hangs in surprisingly well though.

The midrange of the Noble X has this bit of ethereal haze. While it lacks transparency and clarity, it gives its midrange a musical and quite engaging appeal. Male vocals on the Noble X sound a bit fuller and more intimate. Comparatively and surprisingly, the EN700 sounds noticeably clearer and more transparent, if a bit further in distance. With female vocals, the Noble X again sounds a bit fuller and a bit more blunted, less energetic. While the EN700 sounds more distant/less intimate it does inject a little more energy in female voices. Treble presence is greater on the EN700 Pro, as well as having a slight edge on clarity.

This was another comparison that surprised me. I’m not the biggest fan of dual armatures in general, as I tend to find something lacking, and I expected the EN700 Pro to walk away a clearly superior IEM. However the Noble X, like it often does, reminds me just how good an IEM it is. What it gives up in technical prowess, it gains in musical engagement.

vs Alpha & Delta D6 (micropore tape modded)

The micropore tape modded D6 is a tiny bit warmer and more balanced than the mid-centric stock signature. D6 bass is on the lean and fast side; it reaches fairly deep but at much reduced SPL compared to the EN700 Pro. The D6 is reminiscent of armature type speed next to the boosted rumble and slower decay of the EN700 Pro. Bass rumble and texturing is much more overt on the EN700 Pro.

Both male and female vocals are more forward on the D6; midrange weight is lighter and overall more aggressive in presentation. While the D6 is more forward through the midrange, it sounds less clear and transparent.

Suprisingly the D6 sounds less bright, as some of it’s treble presence is masked by it’s mid-forardness. The EN700 Pro sounds more sparkly and resolving up top. Overall the D6 sounds much smaller in scape; certainly more in-head but makes up for its comparatively small presentation with an aggressive, yet musically engaging midrange. In contrast, the EN700 Pro sounds obviously grander in scale in all directions- height, width and depth.

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Conclusion

The Simgot EN700 Pro wasn’t an IEM that surprised and wowed me in everyday listening. But every time I directly compared it to another IEM, I certainly came away both surprised and impressed. I wouldn’t recommend this tuning this to someone looking for a highly detailed, multi-layered and technical monster with pin point imaging… however, if you’re a bass lover- craving deep sub bass rumble without sacrificing clarity, a dynamic driver lover- craving natural timbre or just a lover of a larger and more dynamic soundscape, the EN700 Pro should be considered. For me, I found it most enjoyable on the go. I used the EN700 Pro many times with the Radsone EarStudio ES100 for really engrossing exercise rig. In fact, the EN700 Pro is nearly the perfect signature for walking/running around town, where outdoor noise is quite high.
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Wiljen

Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Excellent build quality, great case, great sound stage, very cohesive and natural sound
Cons: Not as detailed as some, loses a little control at high volumes, forward upper-mid/lower treble may not be for everyone.
disclaimer: A big thanks to Simgot for sending the EN700 Pro for review. If you have an interest in Simgot products, please check their website, Facebook page, or Amazon Store.

Unboxing / Packaging:


Packaging on the Simgot EN700 Pro is very familiar having recently reviewed the EM2 (sibling). Details are listed on the reverse of the slip-cover but are tough to photo well as they are black on black and rather subtle. For that reason, I have included the sticker which is much easier to see if not as pretty. Under the slip-cover is a black pressboard box with the Simgot Emblem on front again in subdued gloss black on flat black as well as the name of the Family contained. Having now seen several, the EM and the EN have different monikers. Lifting the cover off the box reveals a foam tray with earpihttps://audiofool.reviews/wp-admin/post.php?post=2780&action=editeces at top and a leather carrying case below again very reminiscent of the EM2 . The Tips are hiding inside the leather case, while the cable and warranty cards are beneath the foam tray containing the earpieces. I'm a fan of Simgot's packaging especially considering the price points of these. Other manufacturers charge more and offer less in this department.

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Accessories:

The EN700 Pro comes with a well made leather case with Simgot logo on the front, slogan on the rear, and magnetic closure. Inside the case are two cards that each contain a set of silicone eartips in three sizes. Card 1 contains the standard tips while card 2 has bass enhancing tips. a brush for cleaning the eartips is also hiding in the bottom of the leather case. Tip selection is going to be important as it does change the signature and it is unfortunate that the case is not large enough to store both the tip cards and the iem when travelling. Those wanting to take both sets of tips can drop a spare pair in the bottom of the case, or carry the cards separately.

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Build/Fit:

I should also point out that due to the positioning of the single vent on the inside of the shell, that I found it possible to block that vent and change the signature as a result. If you suddenly have a bit darker signature than you wished, make sure you aren't obstructing the vent.

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Internals:

The beating heart of the EN700 Pro is a newly developed 10mm dynamic driver using a titanium coated polymer diaphragm. The same driver is shared with the EM series but is tuned a bit differently depending on model. Nominal impedance is 16Ω with a sensitivity of 101dB/mW (at 1khz) which on paper makes the EN700 Pro easy enough to drive to use with a phone or tablet. I did find that the driver does better with a bit more power as it sounds a bit thin when used directly from my Moto M3 when compared to the same track on the Opus#1S or the xDSD.


Cable:

The provided cable is an 8 core braid from the jack to the splitter and a twist above. The jack is the straight variety with a gold and black housing that nicely complements the earpieces. A proper strain relief is present and even features the Simgot name in red. A velcro closure is provided to minimize tangles in storage as well. The splitter is hard-rubber in black with the chin slider immediately above it in the same gold tone as the jack. The slider moves easily but stays in place well during exercise. Simgot lists the outer coating on the cable as 400D Dupont Kevlar so it should stand up to a fair amount of beating and banging before a problem is encountered. The cable terminates with .78mm bi-pin connectors and while the connectors are standard, the angle most certainly is not so using the cable with other iems or finding a replacement cable may be a bit more involved than usual for the EN700 Pro.

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Tips:

Two cards of tips are provided each containing small, medium, and large tips. The first card is the balanced tips, while the 2nd card is low frequency enhancing. Both styles are single-flanged silicone tips but lengths differ between styles with the bass enhancing tips being taller while the matching neutral tips are wider but not as tall. They are indeed enough different to change the signature and it would be nice if Simgot offered the ability to buy extra pairs of your preferred size and type. For my listening, I used the neutral/high frequency tips as I found the Bass tips to augment the bass bloat and make the EN700 Pro a bit muddier by comparison.

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Sound:



Bass:
Sub-bass depth is good on the Pro with audible roll-off beginning in the lower 40Hz range. From there, the mid-bass rises slightly but doesn't ever get very far ahead of everything else. I was a bit surprised here as usually the titanium plated dynamics I have tried have excellent attack with a touch slower decay. Here, Simgot seems to have intentionally moved away from that and gone with a bit less speed in favor of a fuller more natural sound. At times this trade off makes the Pro a very listenable signature, at others it means bass can get a little loose. I found this to be especially true when volume levels are pushed higher. At low levels, the Pro generally remains well composed but as the volume climbs it can get a bit muddled on the low end. There is some mid-bass bleed that provides a bit of warmth while not obstructing too much of the mids in the process. (Here tip 1 is your best bet to minimize this bleed/bloat). Transition between bass and midrange is clean as expected with a single DD and will please those frustrated with poor transitions on the recent hybrids.

Mids:

While the Pro is a bit of a V shape, the mids are pleasantly not as recessed as the FR chart might lead you to believe. Lower mids follow from the mid-bass and have good texture and detail despite the mild bleed. If anything the extra thickness present gives male vocals a bit more weight. As the mids climb toward the treble they move a bit forward and do push female vocals out ahead of their lower voiced counterparts. I found the mids somewhere between the Scoop of things like the Topaz, and the Full-on assault of things like the NiceHCK M6 without winding up boring like the b400 sometimes comes across. Overall, very engaging and lifelike without feeling forced.

Treble:

The forward push of the upper-mids continues into the lower treble which helps lift female vocals to the front without sounding unnatural or uneven. The Biggest difference in the treble on the EN700 Pro vs much of its competition is the coherency offered by a single driver. Too many of the hybrids sound like a 2nd driver was slapped in to handle the highs with little thought given to phase or timbre matching the other drivers. The EN700Pro has a very organic, natural tone that is a nice departure from the hybrid clan. the treble plateaus before starting to roll-off above the 7.5kHz mark. Strings are well rendered which is a tough task for any in-ear. Cymbals are portrayed realistically without any metallic click to them. Overall, the En700 Pro has more air and sparkle at the top end than expected. Based on the graph I would have expected a bit more limited air at the top but the EN700Pro manages to fool the ear with a tuning that sounds open and yet never strident. Its a good balance.


Soundstage / Imaging:


Here we have to split the two in the section title as they are not alike. Soundstage is fantastic with good depth, width,and height and produces a very 3-dimensional sound. The EN700Pro is easily class leading in soundstage when considering its price point in the equation. Imaging on the other hand, while good, is not at the same level. Here I think some of the hybrids make up some ground as the transients are a bit better on things like the M6. This isnt a knock on the EN700pro as it performs well and seating the orchestra is easy to do while listening, it is simply to say that it doesn't quite reach the level of imaging and separation that the stage size would suggest. Layering is good, but here again some of the multi-driver hybrids have a distinct advantage. That said, I don't think the EN700Pro loses to those hybrids by the degree one might expect when comparing driver numbers. I'd say the layering on the EN700Pro probably represents 85-90% of what I hear using something like the Brainwavz B400 or the Kinboofi Mk4.

Comparisons:


EN700 original:

Construction has changed very little between the two models as shells are nearly identical if not exactly the same. Cables are listed as copper on the original and silver-plated copper on the Pro. Sound wise, we went from the 700 which was sub-bass light and some found it mid-bass light to the EN700 Bass which pushed more bass but at the expense of detail and some clarity of mids. The Pro is a shallower V than the original EN700 with better low end and more detail. Honestly, I think the Pro is what the EN700 Bass could have been as it resolves most of the detractions of the original while maintaining the things it did well.

BQEYZ KB100:
The KB100 is one of my favorite budget models at present with a signature like an improved Tin Audio T2. Shells are similar although the level of fit and polish is higher on the EN700Pro by comparison and I found the comfort a bit better as a result of the rounded edges. Sound-wise, extension on the EN700 pro is better at both ends which is quite a feat considering it is a single dynamic going up against a hybrid. Sub-bass has a physical presence, and detail level is a grade above the KB100.</p>

Brainwavz B400:
Build wise, these two have nohting in common. 3d printed vs machined shell, mmcx vs bi-pin, quad BA vs single dynamic. Sound wise, they are more like than not as both have similar tonality although the extension is better on both ends on the EN700Pro, while the detail level on the B400 is better. The EN700Pro puts a bit more emphasis on the upper-mids and lower treble which gives vocals a bit more presence while the b400 concentrates on letting nothing get out in front of everything else. While both have better than average imaging and layering, the b400 wins on this count as the quad driver simply out-muscles the single. Overall, if you love the b400, but wish it wasn't quite as boring as it can be at times, the EN700pro comes off as a slightly less refined option with more energy and life where it counts.</p>

NiceHCK M6:
Shells are of similar construction and share similar quality builds. The cable on the EN700Pro is better than that of the M6 as is the case and tip selection. Sound-wise, the M6 is a deeper V than the EN700Pro, but both do well with mid detail so both seem shallower than they actually plot. The M6 has a deeper bass response when compared to the EN700Pro, but its treble is far more uneven in comparison and it needs after-market filters to do its best work. The EN700Pro is much less forced and more organic sounding by comparison. Detail favors the M6 as does imaging but the EN700Pro wins for stage size.


Thoughts / Conclusion:


Having had the opportunity to try several models in the EN700 line, I would like to applaud Simgot for listening to user feedback and continuing to improve the product. I think the Pro represents the best of the breed so far, and is a significant departure from the original and the mk2. While the EN700pro may not pack the level of detail of some of its competitors, it has an ease to the sound and a coherency that many of those same competitors cannot muster. I found the technicals to be much the same story, attack and decay are not as fast as some of the hybrids, FR is not as flat as some, extension is good but not class leading, but sound is more organic and tonality far more realistic than many of those more technically proficient models. Perhaps the best way to say it is, The EN700Pro is not an analyst's earphone, it is a music lover's earphone. For those that want to find a quiet corner, put in their earphones, turn on their favorite album, and drift away, the EN700Pro is a good choice. The EN700Pro won't be the choice for those who want to really "rock out" as bass loses a bit of control above about 85dB. Simgot should be proud of what they have achieved thus far as the EN700 has gone from "OK" to "very good" with this latest generation.

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Comments

wolfjeanne

100+ Head-Fier
Great review, as usual! Every reviewer seems to love these.

After I left my Trinity Masters in an airplane - though honestly I found them underwhelming - I thought I'd go for something slightly cheaper. I going back and forth between the Pinnacle P2 since it sounds like both are technically capable and very well isolating IEMs. Their tuning might be a bit too... enthusiastic for me though. How do these compare to the simgot?

From your description, I get the idea that they are a slightly brighter IEM version of my Philips Fidelio L2, which I love to bits. I know it's been a while since you heard those cans, but does that sound like a fair description? If yes, I'd have to think really hard if I can do with a little less isolation...
 
Great review, as usual! Every reviewer seems to love these.

After I left my Trinity Masters in an airplane - though honestly I found them underwhelming - I thought I'd go for something slightly cheaper. I going back and forth between the Pinnacle P2 since it sounds like both are technically capable and very well isolating IEMs. Their tuning might be a bit too... enthusiastic for me though. How do these compare to the simgot?

From your description, I get the idea that they are a slightly brighter IEM version of my Philips Fidelio L2, which I love to bits. I know it's been a while since you heard those cans, but does that sound like a fair description? If yes, I'd have to think really hard if I can do with a little less isolation...
Has the same vivid qualities - yes. I know that doesn’t make your decision any easier :wink:
 

wolfjeanne

100+ Head-Fier
Great review, as usual! Every reviewer seems to love these.

After I left my Trinity Masters in an airplane - though honestly I found them underwhelming - I thought I'd go for something slightly cheaper. I going back and forth between the Pinnacle P2 since it sounds like both are technically capable and very well isolating IEMs. Their tuning might be a bit too... enthusiastic for me though. How do these compare to the simgot?

From your description, I get the idea that they are a slightly brighter IEM version of my Philips Fidelio L2, which I love to bits. I know it's been a while since you heard those cans, but does that sound like a fair description? If yes, I'd have to think really hard if I can do with a little less isolation...
Woah, that's quick, thanks!
I think I'll rein in my inner kid-in-candy-shop for now, see what's left on my bank account by the end of the month, and decide accordingly...
 
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