KindofBluer
New Head-Fier
For the past almost three years the AKG N5005s have been my go-to IEM. I have been exceptionally happy with the detail, sound stage, mids and treble of the N5005s, but in spite of trying several pairs of tips and the bass filter I have never been able to get a strong bass presence. It is there, but not balanced in the mix, and in certain songs where the bass features prominently (i.e. the intro to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue) the bass notes get lost. I just received the Hiby R6 2020, and the pairing with the N5005 is a revelation....except for that pesky bass, even with the DAP's various tuning and eq options. I'm thinking it may be time to move on to another IEM.
I'm by no means a bass head - the bass on my Focal Clears with the Hugo 2 is pretty close to sonic perfection - but it kills me to be missing out on the bass with my portable rig. The comments about the natural sound and great bass on this thread caught my ear. Does anyone have experience with the N5005, and if so, do you think the IE900 would provide a similar sound with added bass. Note: I recognize the N5005 is a hybrid, and that many listeners sing the praises of its bass.
I'm by no means a bass head - the bass on my Focal Clears with the Hugo 2 is pretty close to sonic perfection - but it kills me to be missing out on the bass with my portable rig. The comments about the natural sound and great bass on this thread caught my ear. Does anyone have experience with the N5005, and if so, do you think the IE900 would provide a similar sound with added bass. Note: I recognize the N5005 is a hybrid, and that many listeners sing the praises of its bass.