Penon Fan 2: Another extraordinary iem! 

Excellent review. The Fan2 has served me well for the last 8-9mo. They stay at the top of my rotation. Kudos.

Thanks for another great review and for the tip about signing up for the newsletter to get these at that great price. 🖖

I just ordered my set. $139 I couldn’t resist! I already own the well regarded anniversary edition, which is like a tribrid of fan2, serial and globe. The dynamics on that set are amazing for movies and gaming. Huge stage, thick mids, extended smooth treble with electrostatics and big booty bass.

Nice review. I got them recently and this set worked fabulously with easy listen music. They are so smooth.

I am not sure what Penon is doing on the Fan discount for these. But consider this. At full price, $280, are they worth $60 more than the Aful Performer 5 or the Kiwi Ears Quintet? Yes, definitely on the P5s. Yes, probably, on the Quintets. It depends on if you want that last bit of detail at the price of a less “real” sound, or you want the very natural immersive musical experience of the Fan 2s. For me, if I could only have one, it would be the Fan 2, even at $60 more. Is the Aful Performer 8 worth $100 more than the Fan 2 at full price? In my opinion…no. I actually prefer the Fan 2s. So even if you have to pay $280 for the Fan 2s, you are still getting good value for your money…and a truly exceptional iem and an extraordinary musical experience. That is what I think anyway.

Welcome to the fan-club! :) I love my Fan 2, it is really something special. Great review, you have a very nice and well articulated way of presenting your opinions. Thanks!

The Fan2! I love mine, together with the Hiby R6lll, my daily companion at the moment!

Thank you for another well-spoken and articulated review... I had an interest in these a few months back after reading an online review but then I ended up buying the Galileo. Now I'm REALLY interested in these to the point where I want to purchase them. They sound like a perfect fit for what I've been searching for... I signed up to the newsletter a couple/few weeks back after I read online about the (occasional) offer from Penon being sent out (they sent me a $50 rebate offer this morning for a different Penon IEM). Hopefully I'll receive that (hugely helpful right now) 50% off offer from them for the Fan2 in due course... Thank you again for your detailed and sincere impressions.

Glad you like them! The Fan 2, the Quartet and the Pandemon are my current rotation. I use the Fan 2 with 4.4 balanced cable, ibasso DC04 pro and either stock green/grey tips or Dunu SS tips which make for a very nice fit - preferred the Dunus to the Clarions, though both fit nice. Would love to try the Serial.

What ay wonderful suggestion to follow that Piano on 'Don't stop believing' track. I tried that approach my Aful P8, on my second listen to the song, and it was thoroughly fascinating experience!

Got the fan discount today after a month! What a timing. Just when i was only thinking of getting a planar melody! The discount is very kind i must say. And watching your review again. Genuine rave. Hmmm now i am tempted!

Ohh I knew you would love these! I was waiting for this review! They are indeed special and top choice in my rotation. Love how the music envelopes me with its sense of space and depth. I changed out the Clarion for Dunu S&S tips just for a more comfortable fit. I go to the EA500 for that energy and extra zing up top.

That stem looks deep! Might tickle my brain. LMFAO Anyway, awesome presentation as always, Sir Stephen!

Had to come back and rave about the Pula PA02. Does everything the Fan 2 does, but better in every way. Definitely a blind buy at any price, but if you can get it for less than $160🙌🏾.

Hey. Should I buy Fan 2 or Em6L. I mostly listen Pop & Classic, bollywoods, EDM& Trance, Rarely hip Hop. Also which got more bass ( better as well 😁 )

I subscribed to the newsletter but just received a "thanks for subscribe" mail. No discount offer or coupon... any clue how to get this awesome fan price?

Make sure you get a nice deep fit for the best sound.

Do you prefer this over AFUL P8?

How do you wear them with ear hook cables? Mine is falling, couldn't feat in place

Haha! Looks like you couldn't keep the promise to yourself to not buy more iems :-) ( Unless this was sent to you to review). Will watch the review in a while

Now you’ve had a taste of penon, get the anniversary edition! Lol

Hey Stephen thanks for sharing your thoughts on this IEM and how it compares to the other extraordinary IEMs that you found. I've been using a single DD for a long time and I found that it just cannot keep up when I listen to more complex genres of music. So naturally I moved to planars but to me they alway sound wet, a little soft or sharp in their presentation, with an off-kilter timbre. So a hybrid is probably an order for me as a compromise. I think the Hype 2, the Quintet, and the Fan 2 are on my short list. Although with the Hype 4 coming out maybe I'll just wait a little longer and try something in the meantime hoping that it satisfies and I can look the other way from a $400 IEM. At this point in time how do you feel about the Fan 2 and the Quintet? I know we probably listen to different styles of music but I do think we seek the same things hearing each type of instrument in its own place layered against the complexities of others while maintaining a natural and body tone.