Sounds like a welcomed set for my sensitive ears... Worth noting: what you describe as 'limitations' or 'issues' in the top end is actually a welcomed beacon of light for those of us with ultra sensitive ears that find 90% of IEMs to be unfathomably boosted in the 5K>above region. I cannot stand unnaturally boosted 'sparkle' and 'shimmer' because it comes across as piercing, shrieking digital noise/sibilant distortion to my ears... Being a life-long, classically trained musician, I hear these upper frequencies just fine - I don't want/need them boosted within my music just for the sake of 'extension' ! It's NOT a 'limitation', 'issue' or a negative demerit/concern when an IEM relaxes those (harsh) frequencies !
i usually agree but it also depends on the iem bcs sometimes i need that boosted upper range if its like a low mid heavy iem or headphone just helps cancel things out for me
I just got this one yesterday, and it a great set. It is tuned a bit differently, with the treble is tuned down, and it has a shallow pinna. I thought the case, cable and accessories were more like gear at the $200 price point. This one won't make everyone happy, but folks that want a darker or more relaxed tuning, will be very happy. It might be in my top 5 right now, but mostly because the tuning isn't like the others.
@@ValerieFire I really enjoy the bass on it, for classic rock and early metal. I don't have much experience with electronic music, so I don't really know that tuning priorities are. The most common complaint with these is that they are too dark at lower volumes.
Hi Dave. Nice review! You mentioned that you prefer the Explorer's bass over the Delci's bass. That is really saying something since the technical performance of the Delci's bass is really good. Other reviewers mentioned that the Explorer scales nicely with more power and balanced cables. I noticed that your Explorer's cable has a 4.4mm balanced connector.
Yep, 4.4. I had a little bit of a brain fart there. As for the bass, just my preference really, it ultimately came down to quantity. The Delcis bass is also very good for the price, but the bass levels throw it off balance imo. I should clarify I don't think the explorer is completely balanced either, just a little more balanced than the Delci. The Delci also has a little more mid bass and warmth than the Explorer, which is fine in isolation but compared directly to the Explorer, the Explorers transition out of the bass into the low mids seems to be a little cleaner. Again, it's really just a preference thing and I really do feel like they are both expectational budget sets! Thanks for watching! it's always great to see your comments!
Hello to you from Ukraine. I love your reviews. Very professional and beautifully done. It's like watching a documentary film =) The background music is great.
im between these and the Pula PA02, while I think id like the warmness and mid bass of the explorers, but I think id also enjoy the higher end sound and airyness off the PA02's. Im coming from other budget iems such as the Simgot EM6L, and the Moondrop Chu II's. Love the vids and the b-roll, keep up the awesome vids!
Hey Dave would you ever consider making an IEM tier list? Since you get the chance to review so many IEM's a tier list would be awesome and good for reference when you make these videos.
Yo!!! Been watching all your videos lately and you are definitely one of my new favorites. Just getting into IEMs Currently have the Truthear Reds with the SuperMix 4 on the way! Also have the Fiio K5 pro ess and dawn pro coming soon. Currently looking at the Explorer $120, Galileo $75, CKLVX $130, kefine Delci $57, magic one $97, performer 5 $175, Chopin $170. Possibly the davinci but don’t wanna drop that much at the moment. Also thinking about grabbing the Aful Snowynight or muse MK ii but not sure if it’s worth it if I have the dawn pro on the way. The SuperMix i bought mainly for gaming. I would like a set that’s really good for rap/hip hop mostly. I love bass when listening to music. Any suggestions would be great.
How do they compare to a midrange iem like blessing 2 dusk? I had to get rid of those because they were to large. I like how these look and how small the housings are.
I'm coming from a 7Hz Salnotes Zero. I'm looking for an IEM around this price point($100~) with a sub bass focus and textured bass with overall better technical performance and more detail compared to my 7Hz Salnotes Zero. My main genres are EDM and Pop. Do you have recommendations that fit the bill?
@@ValerieFire maybe yes. The sound is really “relaxed in general”, and as enough emphasis and texture in all the bass area, the mid range and treble feels a little relaxed in volume, but has enough information, air and details. I really feel this Iem as one that everyone should give a try. For me it’s a solid recommendation (I use it for heavy metal music, and synthwave music. I really enjoy it. If you want something bassy but detailed without any kind of harshness in the mids and trebles; this one you gonna love it. Cheers!
@@ValerieFire I think it’s no “BAAASSSSHEAD” at all (as the hades; but it doesn’t have any kind of details), it feels just in the line to start to being a good basshead Iem.
