Symphonium Meteor REVIEW! Hits different, in a GREAT way

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Despite the Symphonium Meteor hitting decidedly BASSIER than my target, I bought it for myself after just one listen at CanJam. What's this $600 handmade IEM got versus the competition? Let's chat and find out.
00:00 Intro & Pricing
02:10 What's in the box
03:35 Build quality
08:55 Fit & comfort
10:15 Sound signature
11:15 Sound: What I don't like
13:30 Sound: What I do
16:15 vs. SA6 and Kinda Lava
23:00 Conclusion & Rating
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@SuperReview Год назад

Measurement oddities, Sennheiser IE 600 comparisons, DAC differences, and more in the Audience Q&A 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UaZh4kRbFrM.html

@HobbyTalk Год назад

I have this in for review and I’m buying it… I love this thing!

@wyles8961 Год назад

Great review! Just Preordered after watching your review and reading a few other canjam takes.

@SuperReview Год назад

Curious what you think when you get it 🤙

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

So I got the Meteor Mark, have been listening to them for past two days, pretty new experience ❗️ The bass great like I mean always business, voices not super open but still beautiful, treble...Ohh THAT TREBLE ❤️❤️😆 never heard such a piece of paradise or what! But the thing that strikes me the most is the texture of the sound. So much emotional info for me in that textured delicate yet commanding sound❗️Very special tuning...I think they did great, very bold and unique sound ❤️👍🙋‍♂️

@Garrettdx1988 Год назад

I really like the red on black. It seems like you don't see that combo on tech much these days. Reminds me of my old HTC phones.

@samyg123 Год назад

I agree with you on the fit, finish and tuning of the SA6. However detail retrieval and soundstage to me were only ok, and below average for the price. I’m curious to see what Z Reviews does with his collab

@enzojacobsen4349 Год назад

Fun fact, i am owner #1 of these. Bought them after 10 minutes of listening at cj. Amazing iems. They hit every criteria i have, especially at the price, i definitely think it is worth 600$, if not more

@SuperReview Год назад

LOL I think I saw your Reddit post.

@enzojacobsen4349 Год назад

@@SuperReview would not be suprised, LOL

@ourada46 Год назад

@@enzojacobsen4349 Is the meteor able to handle busy and fast tracks?

@enzojacobsen4349 Год назад

@Achille02 i listen to techdeath, it is definitely able to. The bass doesnt muddy up much at all and it seperates stuff reallt well imo

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

Iam between SA6mk2 and Symphonium Metor I might get both but I think SA6mk2 first… hmmmm 👍🙋‍♂️🌶

@GadZookz Год назад

Looks like a pretty decent turn around time on the Bathys which I ordered last Tuesday and should arrive this Thursday. Based on what Focal says, I’d expect the Sony XM5 to have stronger ANC. Hopefully though the Bathys SQ will leave XM5 in the dust.

@SuperReview Год назад

I sure hope so!

@pitou115 Год назад

Without knowing the Meteor, I do find the KL thin. For me, this feeling came after listening to the Mega5p.

@paulosilva8200 Год назад

I like thick warm sound. Because I am an audiofile dude since last 30 years. And as a ex music producer. I started with the nost expensive valve amps that still producer best tone. And then from recording tracks that always should be warm and realistic. Because voice always should should have that 200hz to 400 to give the mic that realistic live feeling. So I am happy that you got that iem. I will Try to get it too. All the best

@TheWorld-hp9xe Год назад

You are describing KZ AS06, it has sweet mid bass and gives vocals some thickness and body while keeping clarity. You should check it out.

@juanblanco7898 Год назад

Cable connectors are color coded which is not the most straightforward and "foolproof" way to mark them, but if you're not new to the hobby you're most likely familiar with the conventional way it's done, i.e. red is for right channel and blue is for left channel. I like the way Ikko did it with their OH10 - they went even further and ditched the marking for the left channel while leaving only a red marking for the right channel on both cable and the IEM itself. It's more then enough, so to me it's a great example of an elegant simplicity.

@Lead_Foot Год назад

The issue isn't plugging in the wrong channel, it's plugging into the correct channel but with the pins reversed because there's no pre molded ear hook to indicate which direction it should be plugged in.

@juanblanco7898 Год назад

@@Lead_Foot Oh, I see, that makes sense. Seems like I wasn't listening carefully enough.

@Leo-yn5fx Год назад

Do you have a recommendation that combined the strengths of the meteor and the your ideal sound profile that wasnt present in these?

@SuperReview Год назад

No not really, hard to compare anything that matches my usual profile preference to these.

@sleepyrhythms6668 Год назад

Excellent review. Do you find you can get easily lost in vocals like the SA6? And is this a better buy than the Monarch MKII in your opinion?

@SuperReview Год назад

I will likely spend more casual listening time with the Meteor than the Monarch. Possibly I already have.

@OrdLee Год назад

You need to get your hands on Aur Audio too my friend. Will be really curious to hear your impression about it.

@SuperReview Год назад

Neon?

@OrdLee Год назад

@@SuperReview Neon Pro to be precise my friend. it's a 10BA set or Alita with 12 BA or probably Aure 6+1 hybrid.

@MarcelMTBMX Год назад

Is it your no. 1 IEM pick for let's say "grand" sound if i can spend ~$700 and i'm looking for good all rounder with big body bass, exciting treble and generally good staging? By looking at the graph it looks like my liking but i wonder if BA bass wil be satisfaing, i've never heard full BA set.

@SuperReview Год назад

I'd probably take IE 600.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

Just saw Zreviews review of Helios and Meteor. He just slayed them completely … Meteor don’t even compete with his $100 set😆❗️🙋‍♂️😎

@SuperReview Год назад

Just watched, what he's describing is not too surprising. I haven't heard Rinko, but looking at graphs it looks like a fairly strong vee tune, more constrasty, big DD bass, a tune that will instantly appeal to a lot of people. Meteor is softer, less macro contrast, more upper treble extension, excels at micro contrast, midrange texturing, and timbre of high frequency percussion. If you're not valuing those things, a classic vee signature is easier to enjoy.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

I just went to check my Meteor, if I am stupid or what 😆. No, they sound very special and exactly what you just described. I mean I understand little where is he coming from. But not to hear this radical difference, this carefully crafted nuanced sound ❗️That's why you pay $600 and not $100. I feel like something is missing in the perception.Dont know 😊. Zeos considers Helios mehh and Meteor not worth hundred dollars and Triton is world class earphone according to him. Majority of the community celebrates boldness and uniqueness of Helios and Meteor and thinks Triton is very very nice inoffensive earphone for $899. So 😋✌️Have a nice day Mark❗️

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

@@SuperReview One more thing, why do you say it's not surprising? I mean I understand some people like V shape, but still would love to know what do you mean by "not surprising"😁♥️✌️

@SuperReview Год назад

I just mean that vee tuning is very common because it's popular -- it's flattering to average music recordings and doesn't require smug elitist language like "micro contrast" and "vocal texturing" to get it.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

Elitest😆👍, yes got you. ❤️

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

Hi Mark I am about to get Meteor (still flirting with the idea of SA6 mk2 though 😉) anyway I want to ask what about the eartips the Meteor comes with is it fine...?

@SuperReview Год назад

I'm using JVC Spiral Dots. Not sure which tips come stock with Meteor, I got mine at CanJam and they included a ton.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

Hi Mark, sorry I have one more question about the eartips I do wear M size normally should I go for M size with spiral dots, you look like M size guy too😆, btw I can't see any Jvc spiral dots to buy, just Jvc spiral dots ++ Thanks

@Abhi-wn7sw Год назад

Could this be a good warmer second set to my U12t for easy listening, or will it be too much of a downgrade?

@SuperReview Год назад

I don't think it would "be too much of a downgrade," no.

@marcusbryant2007 Год назад

love the review, especially the comparison on the kinda lava and sa6. just want to ask if i heard it right, did you find the vocals on the meteor held back quite a bit?

@SuperReview Год назад

Yeah, vocals on Meteor are not forward.

@abhik6503 Год назад

This seems like a FH9 or FH7s with ba bass. Is that true? Also Is the bass as quick as Fh7s? Thank you

@SuperReview Год назад

Nah, different beast. squig.link/?share=Super_22_Target,Symphonium_Meteor,Fiio_FH7S

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

Mark, please are these JVC spiral dots you have on M or ML meaning 12mm or 13mm Thanks!😊

@SuperReview Год назад

Probably ML

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

Yes it’s funny nowhere I can find selection so if I want two different sizes it’s like $70. That’s kind of ridiculous 🤘😆🙋‍♂️

@SaloonWrecker Год назад

Is the Meteor an upgrade from the Blessing 2 Dusk? Was considering the Variations but I mainly listen to EDM so prolly wise to go for the best bass. I got the Z1R but they are much too big and fall out of my ears.

@SuperReview Год назад

It's pretty different vs. the Dusk, I wouldn't call it an upgrade, no. Meteor is warmer, bigger head stage and less distinct imaging. Dusk has cleaner midrange and stronger imaging. Both have a lot of bass.

@SaloonWrecker Год назад

@Super* Review Thanks for the response. Would it be worth it to get a u12t or tia trio? I would've kept the Z1R if the fit was better. The dusk is a perfect fit for my ears.

@MikoHecate 9 месяцев назад

I use this daily, actually got interested in this after watching the video and have it for about 6 mths now and its running great. Honestly out of all i tested (about 20-30+) only Symphonium Meteor and Moondrop Variations felt good to me. Moondrop Variation clarity is better IMO but honestly kinda boring. Probably better for female vocal JPOP and instrumental tracks I think? (Also I had bad experiences with their shitty QC with my arias that died in less than a year). Meteor is much more fun to listen and great for FPS games too cos the imaging and soundstage is great and much better for rock and other genres that are good with bass stuff (obviously). Chose meteor in the end and never regretted it since.

@hotfrozenfin9397 Год назад

Is it me or super reviews revealed his alien identity at around 16:15

@SuperReview Год назад

🤫

@FabioKasper Год назад

From your squig, it looks like a downtilt gem. Interesting. Metal heads will likely be pleased with this one.

@FabioKasper Год назад

I knew I recognized that pattern. The SE846 has a similar tuning, but veiled in the upper treble.

@SuperReview Год назад

What makes that good for metal?

@FabioKasper Год назад

@@SuperReview I'm not a metalhead myself but I prefer it warm and with a relaxed treble.

@enzojacobsen4349 Год назад

Yup, as a metalhead i love these lol. So much i bought them after only 10 minutes of listening at cj. Owner #1 baybee

@rafael6769 Год назад

kinda sad kinda lava is discontinued, i like it verry much i i know ej07m didnt get the most glowing rewiews but its such agood tuning and tactile presentation that i cant imagine not liking it especialy for portable audio

@SuperReview Год назад

Well said.

@SeanSisco Год назад

I'm one of those weird ones that didn't like the Lava. Well correction, I like it, but at its price point I greatly prefer the Variations, SA6, and my recently received Oracle MK2.

@Mr.Plutonium Год назад

How's the sound stage for gaming?

@SuperReview Год назад

The audiophile translation of "for gaming" is "imaging." Meteor is very nice, but imaging is not its strength.

@shahkhan110 Год назад

sa6 vs variations??

@carminedesanto6746 Год назад

Sooooo…a slightly darker version of the Variations??

@SuperReview Год назад

Nah, pretty massively different from Variations. squig.link/?share=Super_22_Target,Symphonium_Meteor,Moondrop_Variations_(S2)

@carminedesanto6746 Год назад

@@SuperReview THANKS FOR THIS LINK 👍 As for a chill iem ..I’ll run Crin’s Midnight’s 😋

@paulosilva8200 Год назад

Shouzy form 1.1 have the same graph type

@jaroslavfricek7772 Год назад

I have both, I can't really say I can compare them but I love them both and interesting is that JVC spiral dots work great for Meteor and 1.1...✌️ 🔆

@paulosilva8200 Год назад

@@jaroslavfricek7772 well said ...

@paulosilva8200 Год назад

@@jaroslavfricek7772 foe the 1.1 I need to eq lowering the treble. I listen to loud volumes. I mod all my iems with filters..

@LyuboA Год назад

i got a DT770 from Custom Cans with inverted cable or connector and they sound awful Only mids and treble No Bass at all

@SuperReview Год назад

Can you do anything about it?

@hpwrotethis Год назад

I'm glad you aren't kink shaming and you let folks get hit in different ways. Whether it be pineapple on pizza, cheese on apple pie or a target curve that you aren't that into. We all got the thing the mixes the honey into the pot.

@SuperReview Год назад

What about mango salsa?

@hpwrotethis Год назад

@@SuperReview I don't know what to say. This might be a crime against humanity. Please reflect on this sin and do better. (But really, yeah that sounds good).

@CovertOperative 7 месяцев назад

Meteor is astute in instrument separation and layering. It is one of its core strengths. Bass definition and texture are outstanding. The accurate reproduction of bassist's - Robbie Shakespeare and John Entwhistle are among the best I have heard. I strongly disagree with Mark's evaluation.

@surdzo Год назад

Haven’t heard them, but anyway for 600 usd I would rather go with Sennheiser IE600 any day. Personally I wouldn’t purchase any Chinese IEM for more than 200 usd till those people there get the salary equal to those in USA or EU. Until than they can put 700 drivers inside, they can paint 🌞 and 🌝 by hand, they can come up with thousands of limited edition stories but they will never get more than 200 ;)

@NomiSan521 4 месяца назад

Go buy your IE600 and watch them break for no reason, Sennheiser QC and CS are the worst ive ever experienced, their reputation has gone down hill after being acquired by Sonova, they are no longer made in Germany but are made in Dublin. I've had Fiio's costing 300 last 10 times as long as my made in Ireland Ie600s which didnt even last 6 months. your phone is made in china and so is your computer and 90% of its components :)

@surdzo 4 месяца назад

@@NomiSan521 more than a year now, not a single problem with ie600. At least 3-4h a day and there are 6-7h days. The sound is fantastic coming out of this IEMs no matter im using it with M15 or RU6 and they are especially magnificent with RU6. Im not arguing about Chinese manufacturing quality and product in some cases they can deliver way better quality than some well known brands. Im disappointed and arguing about pricing of products made in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia etc. both local and foreign companies being so greedy making abnormal profits using those people as a slaves with minuscule salaries.