New to this website and have a question regarding iem reviews. Are any iems reviewed right out of the box? All of the reviews I have read in my price range <$300) use amps/DACs along with equalization. I carry around my iPod classic for music & on shuffle - classical to metal so was looking for iem that sounds decent without enhancements.
Decent sounding IEM out of box?
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Truthear Zero Blue
7hz Salnotes Zero:2
Both don't need any equalizing or changes. I have both with many others, those are in the can't go wrong category.
7hz Salnotes Zero:2
Both don't need any equalizing or changes. I have both with many others, those are in the can't go wrong category.
Thanks, was looking at the EA500LM also. Do have this one in your collection?
rennyprowess
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I tried the SeeAudio Yume a few years back, I think it's quite a decent pick in the price range. I don't really use equalization and I quite like the sound signature, though at that time I had issues with pressure due to my small ear canals. Would still recommend them though!
Just depends on what you're looking for. The Final A5000 is epic in your price range. THe Truthear HEXA is also excellent if you want something cheaper. Tons of options ranked here: https://bytes-bull.com/2023/02/01/headphone-rankings/ - just start at #28 and work your way down until you find something you like at a price you like.
I mean for under 300 you probably don't really need a DAC or amp. My first pair of IEMs were $100 Shures. they isolated the sound so well you couldn't hear anything but the music. This was using old MP3 players 15 years ago. I used them for at least 8 years.
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