EPZ Q1 Pro - Fast and Furious? No, Fast and Clean. 

Not that surprising if you look at the bass curve. Q1Pro is really clean though and that is why gamers tend to flock to Zero and Chu. You don't want boomy bass, but that clarity to pick up and localize sounds.

@@PaulWasabii I'm getting bored with the 500LM, and actually find LM is a little hot for long hour listening or as a cheap daily driver in general (I use them on PC). Would Q1 pro be a calmer and comfortable budget pair to get for what I'm looking for? Was thinking the CCA hydro, or the mega5est/new i/o audio volare to explore higher end stuff.

I don't know how useful it is as in reproducing the EQ, but the general ideas are interesting for your own explorations. I also like small changes so moved away from lets AutoEQ random sets and see what pops out.

@@PaulWasabii as you say, hearing the thinking and logic behind the adjustment choices is really valuable. Mechanically using auto eq is easy enough for most.

Just a rec and based on what I like so take it as a starting point on where to start poking sliders.

No idea, I use Foobar for music on my PC. I would just look at the slider frequency values and find those that are closest to your EQ. There really isn't any magical solution other than re-creating it.

Sorry no, I mean it is slightly bright on the balance. That is why if you look at the EQ image, a few treble sliders are ticked down as I like a longer listening session to be fatigue free.

Yeah same here. I had to add a little in EQ. It is hard to listen to these sets that are all front side, no body.

Nah, too close to Chu which was just less bass than Chu 2

Cadenza is closer

That's be Lan but also recognize that male vocals are not a Chifi specialty. What works in Lan's favor is slightly less upper mids. Don't be afraid to try EQ, it is what has to be done for male vocals usually.

@@PaulWasabii Great, thanks 👍 Much appreciated. Still getting used to EQ. I'll try and play around with EQ bit when the IEMs come in. 👍

Q1 Pro or 7hz Zero. C3 or the latest warm set, Kefine Delci.

@@PaulWasabii Is the Kefine Delci with a single DD worth its price?

Yes, Castor bass is up there. I would look for something more neutral like EPZ Q1 Pro

@@PaulWasabii ok thanks!

Better? Different style. Trio is a warmer style, Q1P is a bit leaner.

Yeah, too close. Comes down to cleanliness. Q1 Pro will be a bit leaner in the bass, that sounds cleaner. C3 is like many other sets like Cadenza, more fun, a bit more bass and that can be the one complaint, wish C3 or Cadenza had less midbass, a tighter sound. That is Q1 Pro. But that isn't good or bad, if you like a warmer, smoother sound which is great, that is C3.

I don't know of my ears are a good measure, but i can say that these are fairly small compared to others and fit perfectly. One thing i would tell you is to go for the normal cable one and buy a good dac, cause if you loose the dac... You will have to buy another cable

@@ArielGonzalez1 thank you! that’s helpful 🙂 unfortunately i am looking for someone who does not want any dongle dacs protruding 😅 so i might have to go for dsp version

Epz is more like the brighter Chu and Zero. Nuo will sound a bit more relaxed, basically better for people who didn't like Zero or Chu lighter in weight sound

They are all relatively similar, more so if you EQ. At the high level, you are slightly changing the balance, that is what Wyvern does in the treble. Wyvern was a nice one too, went under the radar mostly

If you like a bit more bass, then EW200. More clarity, Q1 Pro. They are different flavors.

@@PaulWasabii Thanks for answering my friend, so now I have a clearer idea, I subscribe!

Foobar on my PC which has an Equalizer plugin. Its nothing fancy, just easier to tweak at my desk than on my phone

Nah, I wouldn't own both unless the shell on Zero doesn't agree with you. I would say the same on Chu, no need to get Zero unless the fit is off. The 3 sets are too close to own them all

Yes, good chance it will be better for you. That Castor treble gets on you which is why people started picking up Trio. Similar but better DD treble. But yeah, just moving the bass level down to Q1P level will sound cleaner. And yes, the build is very nice for the price.

Part of it is in the title, Q1P sounds faster and cleaner due to less midbass and slight more treble. Nuo, more balanced, a bit more meat in the low end and relaxed the treble. Not far from my EQ. If you like pop music, music with more bass, probably Nuo. If you don't care about bass, just want it to not affect the mids, that is closer to Q1P

Yes, too many similar tunings, especially within the 1DD sets. They are basically different flavors than tunings.

Nah, you are going to hear slight tuning differences, not like there is suddenly more or less resolution. Zero is quite good in that respect for the price.

That is just Foobar2000 on my PC. It has an Equalizer plugin which is what you see. Dirt simple and I just tweak it while listening and answering questions on my PC.

Have you read that Zero:Red is a bit boring? Q1 Pro is similar but more bass and treble so it sounds more engaging.

@@PaulWasabii ah i see thank you boss

I used to use fancy zippered earphone cases. Then I was using those multi drawer units such as for storing nuts and bolts. Now I put them back in the box, put them into a storage bin.

Q1 Pro is closer to Chu 1. Chu 2 has more bass if that is what you are looking for.