urasawasmonster
urasawasmonster t1_iv3ovct wrote
Reply to comment by etantan in I'm afraid of buying any budget IEM by be-LazY
Have the Monarch MK 2, Timeless, SA6 and B2. Monarch is better than everything else I listed, but the gap is not that big between these IEMs in terms of tier. They're all very good for what they are.
Monarch is very natural sounding with a decent emphasis on bass.
SA6 with symbio W tips sound pretty close to monarch. With original tips, their BA timbre is more apparent. They're smooth.
B2 is a little cold and thin. They're good for listening to podcasts but I usually have to turn the Dusk EQ on for music. Even then, it can be sometimes sharp to my ears.
Timeless is fun.
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urasawasmonster t1_j16uhtf wrote
Reply to Tips for getting the best out of the iem experience by Heryx11
You don't need an amp/DAC for IEMs. If you want more power for more volume, then it's a good addition.
I personally did not like xelestac. I like spinfits better. It felt slightly itchy after a while. Cleaning it was also a hassle as it gets dirty looking very fast. Whatever gives you a good seal and isolation should be good to get you started. Tip rolling can be interesting, but that is not really necessary in the beginning.
Same as 1. Dongle might be a bit better for sound if the DAC in your phone is not good enough, but must phones have good DACs.