@Jeffrey Liu i prefer iems because i can do anything with them on excluding water related activities and not feel confined to a headband and ear muffs of sound. So liberating especially with a very very open sounding iem like ikko oh10 and way more concealing
Production quality on your vids is simply incredible man. Love it. ONLY extra thing we could ask for is a close up of the iems in your ears. Keep up the amazing work, you're awesome!
I actually find a slight bass emphasis (~2-3dB) on IEMs to be neutral because of the intrusion of the environmental low frequency noise while using them on the go, they counter that with slight bass boost.
You are the only person who makes me confident in whether I want the iem or not. Very detailed, fair, no hype. Dude. I been looking for someone like you. Thank you
Man i'm loving your reviews. Everything looks and sounds professional and classy. I would love to see you review the Sep releasing Philips Fidelio X3 and SHP9600.
Very good review, spot on I say. To date this is the most comfortable IEM I've ever used. Coupled with some SpinFit CP360 I can wear them for hours upon end with no issues, something I can't say about many other IEM's. I've tried to like the Shouer Tape Pro, but they're too big and bulky and long term comfort makes them a short-lived enjoyment. It's almost as if they're trying to escape your ears, meanwhile the Starfield's just sit there. They're pure budget bliss. They look, feel and sound amazing.
I like how in this year it has way more competitors in that price range (and I can say some sound better), some even having Hybrid driver configurations
@@BaptizedTTV not the way he did. What he did was position a product that cost x but has y value. That's rare. Normally whether is marvelous, ok or trash is really hard to tell how much. The last iem I bought I did with the impression I was buying something way beyond its price point because of a review. Turns out it is a good iem IN its price point. There are a lot of reviewers who hype many things and you have to guess how good they are based on how enthusiast he seemed. Short answer: no.
@@Farazao Ah gotcha, that makes a lot of sense now and you're right! I appreciate you explaining that difference to me. Could you look at my review+favorites list and make suggestions on ways I could improve it? Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FwGmK_Ewxp-hALlBjCqsiFILZRBOJ3MoNLT09fU8KUM/edit?usp=drivesdk
I watched a couple videos from you already. Of course I could take a look if my opinion seems to be helpful enough. This channel and Currawong's are my favorites by now so a very good benchmark I think.
@@Farazao ooh, thank you for that! But I meant if you have any suggestions for the list I linked specifically, since it's how I make suggestions per price bracket (carrying over the cheaper bracket winners and stacking them against the next price brackets until they're beaten).
My two cents compared to the Tin T4: I had both (I returned the Tin T4's). Why? The T4: - Is a little less bassy, but I feel the speed of the Moondrop is better and I like the slight bit 'extra' there. This adds to the bass tightness and texture on the Moondrops. - Midrange is quite comparable, up to ~2kHz. Here, the Tin's start to shout a little more, and become a little more bloated. Yes, voices often have slightly better detail there, but I didn't find it comfortable at higher listening levels. - Treble is actually not more energetic in my experience, at least not the upper treble. The Tin's have nowhere near the 'air' that the Moondrops do. - Imaging is a strong point for the Tins though. However, the space in which they portray that image is noticably smaller. I think the Moondrop are pretty spacious for an IEM (I'm not one that has heard 300+ $/€ IEMs), so I think the space of the Moondrop is excellent and I prefer that over the imaging of the Tin T4. My recommendation: get the Tin's if you like the upper midrange detail, with better imaging and less bass emphasis. For some string instruments and voices (Amy Winehouse sounded spectacular in the Tins), the T4 is great. But overall, with regards to overall timbre and sense of space, I much prefer the Moondrops. The Tin T4 often sounds more bloated in comparison. When music gets more complex, the Moondrops take the cake.
I got both too and this is exactly what I experience, the only thing I would add is I find it harder to fit the moondrops in my ears, the tin t4s have a really easy fit and its straight forward but I even have to use different size tips for the moondrops? I just dont know why. Also, if you want to tame a little the highs on the moondrops I would consider the tape mod, I feel it more enjoyable that way. I will sell my T4s or have them with me on commutes where I just dont want to risk the moondrops but want a decent audio experience.
Cheers for this! I have the T4s and been wondering about getting these to see if the extra bass helps with metal etc. I do love the T4s though but they do have more treble detail with the Starfield being more in line all round. Gonna have to try them May keep me going before I can buy a Hugo DAC and the Thieaudio L3/L9s. Least it'll give me a test for how I like iems with a bit more bass as I do like mids too and I do like the air T4 gives so if Starfields give more and a better soundstage, I may love them more! I don't have much experience though so how can imaging differ from sound stage? Just being able to pin point better?
Hi Resolve, 11.11 is coming and besides some other IEM I am deciding between Aria and Starfield...my heart goes right now more to Starfield what don't you think...✌️ 😁
9:13 - I totally agree. There is something around 2-3k that makes these IEMs shouty. Good track you can hear it on is Michael Jackson - Why You Wanna Trip on Me . It has a nasty clap at 2-3khz. In these IEMs I cannot listen to that track. It hurts my ears too much. I also agree the issue is hard to describe. It is possible that the impression is due to some imbalance or lack of other frequency ranges.
Just an average consumer but here are my 2 cents. The Blessing 2 sounds a lot better than the original Blessing, much more clarity, energetic sound in general, and doesn't have overpowering Bass. Compared to the Starfield, Blessing 2 has a wider soundstage. A great value for the money.
A quick tip… the Zh sound in Pinyin is the Chinese initial sound that is very similar to the 'J' sound in English… so in ShenZhen (深圳）it's more like shen-jen, almost like the beginning of Gen-uine or Jenn-ifer. But the tongue is positioned a bit further back in pronunciation.
Sound quality wise I really enjoyed them. Unfortunately I realized soon after I bought them they fatigued my ears very quickly. I attributed this not to the sound signature, but iem in general. My eardrums just don’t like sealed, focused sound being directed at them. guess I’ll just have to carry my big Philips XRH2 open back around until I find a more portable option that sound as good.
Have you tried different tips? I don't like using foam tips because the starfields will end up as expensive as the blessing2 in no time with all the replacement tips.
The Starfield kills the SE215, and the Blon03, they are tight for DD. The Starfield is emphasised right up before it would fatigue compared to a so many other IEMs. They sound like butter in my ears, and are fun to listen to, they are smooth without being muddy. They aren't basshead, but they don't lack bass, if a song has bass, they deliver. They push my LG v20's ES9218P Sabre DAC to full volume (under Normal impedance).
With the double flange tips, the Etymotic ER3 are super comfortable, and the tuning is near perfect for me. But I keep reading about these Moondrops, so I might check them out. iBasso IT0O or IT01 or Fiio FH1 comparisons anyone?
Yeah I definitely prefer having the frequency response start to go down at 3k. 4k should be a few dB lower. Personally, I prefer a fairly relaxed, even treble, but that mid-to-treble region is so important to get right for like everyone’s sake,
When you say entry level IEM you should preface that you can buy cheaper IEMs that are considered more entry level but this IEM is in the area of being classed as a standard for good.
Most people I've seen say the 2XR. I've nvr heard them. They insert super deep in the ear. Looks like it will hurt. For the sake of ear safety, I'd rather not get them.
For entry level is Starfield still good? I need something which performs better on the lower end? I’m into bass heavy music. Would Starfield be better or TA legacy 5 be better for this kind of genre? I’m hoping to use ifi hip dac along with this ? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!!
Was contemplating between Starfield and Aria, according to most reviews they the starfield have better environment reproduction... Can't wait for this IEM to arrive 😍
I just got a pair, before this, the only IEM I had was the KZ ZST. These don't seem like way better? They sound great for sure but how can people have such strong opinions on such subtle differences?
your review reminds me of the sennheizer ie40pro in ear, though the sennheiser must have a more v sound, appart from that must be very similar headphones! any chance of comparing them? thanks and keep up the good work!
I got my pair last week. The Starfields absolutely destroy the 1more Triple Drivers I've held on for 2 years. The Starfields in fact dump on most IEMs in the price range they sit on except the BLON-03.
Just ordered. So excited. I love the harmen target curve. It took me many years to realize that. I may try them with some true wireless adapters, like the fio ones, or moondrop wireless bt cable. Just when I absolutely have to go wireless that is. Hehe. Mostly never. Great review, keep it up. Thank you
Love my starfield! It's definitely the most enjoyable out of all the iems I own. I don't find the cable to be all that great though especially for chifi standards
Ahmad Amsyar Asyadiq Syaiful Bahri no I didn’t replace it because of the aesthetics. However if you go on amazon and search 2 pin iem cable you’ll get many results
You are right, the cable is definitely not up to par. I own this pair, TIN t3s and BGVP DM6. The TIN cable is far better and the BGVP cables are better as well.
@@ruzlan369 Drivers are fine, I've never had drivers breaking on me. 90% of all breakage came from the cables. If you're getting these don't throw them in your backpack or the paint will chip.
I find that none of the headphones I buy are ever load enough. I hate to use that term in the comments section of such a detailed review of the sound quality on these IEM's. If anyone can help with input I'd be grateful.
You mean none of your headphones are not loud enough? Then you might need some additional power. Which headphones do you use and what do you use them to pair with?
I can't comment on those because I haven't heard them yet, but from what I hear the only other one worth looking into at the moment at this price would be the Tin Hifi T4. Again, not something I can confirm for certain though as I haven't been able to compare side by side. I think that's the only way to know.
T4 and Starfield are very similar to my ear. I’m happy with both but the Starfields are my current favorites. Accurate enough, but fun and “musical”. I could not agree with this review more. Great content, thanks!
Is Hifiman Deva review coming? I know you already made a brief comparison to Sundara, but would be nice to get some in depth review and comparison. Many thanks and jeep up the excelent work
I own both and IMO Starfield is more comfortable for long sessions, less sibilant (less cringing when treble becomes present in the audio which results in a much more enjoyable listening experience), and has more of a sound stage. The DMGs have a more present bass but it is not 'punchy' IMO the Starfield bass is more enjoyable (the DMG's bass sounds 'muddy'). To be honest they each have a different sound from one another. They both sound good, but the Starfield's have a crisper sound IMO. The Starfield's require a better amp/dac to push them which my Fiio Q1 MkII barely accomplishes.
Because they're Crin's haha. If anything I'd rather point viewers in the direction of his site to see his graphs there than put one in a video and have someone falsely assume we're affiliated or that I'm responsible for them. I'm well aware they're watermarked, but not everyone considers that. I'm looking into better measurement systems for IEMs at the moment, so when I get that figured out I'll be able to show my own.
Jade audio ae3 is better. About the same price. I bought 2 of them. The resolution is off the charts. 13mm dynamic driver and 1 Knowles balanced armature.
I like your grading "in the price bracket" approach. Minor observation, given the build quality, design, comfort, why a 9 out of 10 and not 10 out of 10 "in the price bracket"? Doesn't make sense that it is "only" a 9 out of 10 based on your comments just before the grade. If detail retrieval gets 8.5... design/comfort must be a 10.
It would be 10/10 if not for the reports of paint chipping. I also think for IEMs you have to factor in all the accessories, and while the Starfield is fine, it's not as accessory-rich as I've seen.
Working out with IEMs is never preferable. They're not designed to be sweat/ water proof, and not suitable for rigorous activities. It's a bummer but like many, for workouts you'll have to look into consumer options like Powerbeats pros or other Sports earphones.
why did you opt for a grading relative to the price category instead of an absolute rating so we can compare iem across different price categories ( when we change iem we usually go for a vertical upgrade and not horizontal span in the same price category) if it was to get more dynamic range in order to zoom in the small differences in a given price category, why not rate out of 100 instead of out of 10 ? thanks
I've gone back and forth on this. The problem with disregarding price is that something like this might look like a 5 out of 10 and that wouldn't accurately capture how I feel about it relative to it's price. It's totally unfair to compare the Starfield directly with the u12t or Tia trio.
@@amanieux it's unfair if one costs $2000 and the other $110. Again, the reason for this is that I can't expect everyone to recognize that 5/10 is actually really good for $110. If you want that kind of ranking I'd suggest looking at Crin's excellent list.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow comparing apple to oranges is pointless i agree but you can compare the performance/price ratios across price categories in a more meaningful way
Detailed review for the budget IEM! Many thanks!
Please keep the good work while providing good customer service. Linsoul has a terrible one so it's your chance to shine
@@NiSHAN256 We must be, thanks for your advice!
Why are IEMs so flashy looking compared to headphones, I almost want to collect them for looks
You should get them for the sound... but yeah they look awesome too!
@Jeffrey Liu i prefer iems because i can do anything with them on excluding water related activities and not feel confined to a headband and ear muffs of sound. So liberating especially with a very very open sounding iem like ikko oh10 and way more concealing
@@TheHEADPHONEShow will it be good for fps games?
LuckZ yes, yes they are
@@JaIooper have you tried it bro? can you give me other recommendation?
Production quality on your vids is simply incredible man. Love it. ONLY extra thing we could ask for is a close up of the iems in your ears. Keep up the amazing work, you're awesome!
I actually find a slight bass emphasis (~2-3dB) on IEMs to be neutral because of the intrusion of the environmental low frequency noise while using them on the go, they counter that with slight bass boost.
Completely agree
Agree as well, but IMHO it’s more like 1-2dB.
Agree, but more like 0.25 - 0.75 dB
Agree but more like .1 to .25 dB
@@okthisisepic2928 Agree, but more like .05 to .02 dB
You are the only person who makes me confident in whether I want the iem or not. Very detailed, fair, no hype.
Dude. I been looking for someone like you.
Thank you
So stoked you’re reviewing budget chi fi, would love to see more!
Man i'm loving your reviews. Everything looks and sounds professional and classy. I would love to see you review the Sep releasing Philips Fidelio X3 and SHP9600.
Great review!
Looking forward to the T4 review!
Awesome review, Thank you. Awesome IEM for the $$$. I love them and at times you can catch them at 90 dollars on special.
I've been dying to check these out for a while, such bling too
I love the way you are doing IEM reviews.
Please review the BLON BL-03. I want to hear your take on it with your preferred tips and custom cable..
Very good review, spot on I say. To date this is the most comfortable IEM I've ever used. Coupled with some SpinFit CP360 I can wear them for hours upon end with no issues, something I can't say about many other IEM's. I've tried to like the Shouer Tape Pro, but they're too big and bulky and long term comfort makes them a short-lived enjoyment. It's almost as if they're trying to escape your ears, meanwhile the Starfield's just sit there. They're pure budget bliss. They look, feel and sound amazing.
Cool to see you doing some more budget oriented stuff. These are my running go tos. Super comfy and really unoffensive.
I like how in this year it has way more competitors in that price range (and I can say some sound better), some even having Hybrid driver configurations
What would be some recommendation for recording/ listing to music? I’m considering getting these but curious about other options in this price range.
Great review as always..👍👍👍
Good idea to start using the score system, it makes it a lot easier to understand what level they are at.
Great thorough review, thank you!
Grade considering price is clever and rare. Thank's for that.
Doesn't every reviewer do that?
@@BaptizedTTV not the way he did. What he did was position a product that cost x but has y value. That's rare.
Normally whether is marvelous, ok or trash is really hard to tell how much.
The last iem I bought I did with the impression I was buying something way beyond its price point because of a review. Turns out it is a good iem IN its price point.
There are a lot of reviewers who hype many things and you have to guess how good they are based on how enthusiast he seemed.
Short answer: no.
@@Farazao Ah gotcha, that makes a lot of sense now and you're right! I appreciate you explaining that difference to me. Could you look at my review+favorites list and make suggestions on ways I could improve it? Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FwGmK_Ewxp-hALlBjCqsiFILZRBOJ3MoNLT09fU8KUM/edit?usp=drivesdk
I watched a couple videos from you already. Of course I could take a look if my opinion seems to be helpful enough.
This channel and Currawong's are my favorites by now so a very good benchmark I think.
@@Farazao ooh, thank you for that! But I meant if you have any suggestions for the list I linked specifically, since it's how I make suggestions per price bracket (carrying over the cheaper bracket winners and stacking them against the next price brackets until they're beaten).
Please check out the shozy 1.4. On paper it is insane value, 4 BA's 1 DD. Chifi iems are so cost effective.
These are my first pair of iem and I love them so much now.
My two cents compared to the Tin T4:
I had both (I returned the Tin T4's). Why? The T4:
- Is a little less bassy, but I feel the speed of the Moondrop is better and I like the slight bit 'extra' there. This adds to the bass tightness and texture on the Moondrops.
- Midrange is quite comparable, up to ~2kHz. Here, the Tin's start to shout a little more, and become a little more bloated. Yes, voices often have slightly better detail there, but I didn't find it comfortable at higher listening levels.
- Treble is actually not more energetic in my experience, at least not the upper treble. The Tin's have nowhere near the 'air' that the Moondrops do.
- Imaging is a strong point for the Tins though. However, the space in which they portray that image is noticably smaller. I think the Moondrop are pretty spacious for an IEM (I'm not one that has heard 300+ $/€ IEMs), so I think the space of the Moondrop is excellent and I prefer that over the imaging of the Tin T4.
My recommendation: get the Tin's if you like the upper midrange detail, with better imaging and less bass emphasis. For some string instruments and voices (Amy Winehouse sounded spectacular in the Tins), the T4 is great. But overall, with regards to overall timbre and sense of space, I much prefer the Moondrops. The Tin T4 often sounds more bloated in comparison. When music gets more complex, the Moondrops take the cake.
I got both too and this is exactly what I experience, the only thing I would add is I find it harder to fit the moondrops in my ears, the tin t4s have a really easy fit and its straight forward but I even have to use different size tips for the moondrops? I just dont know why. Also, if you want to tame a little the highs on the moondrops I would consider the tape mod, I feel it more enjoyable that way. I will sell my T4s or have them with me on commutes where I just dont want to risk the moondrops but want a decent audio experience.
Cheers for this! I have the T4s and been wondering about getting these to see if the extra bass helps with metal etc. I do love the T4s though but they do have more treble detail with the Starfield being more in line all round.
Gonna have to try them
May keep me going before I can buy a Hugo DAC and the Thieaudio L3/L9s.
Least it'll give me a test for how I like iems with a bit more bass as I do like mids too and I do like the air T4 gives so if Starfields give more and a better soundstage, I may love them more!
I don't have much experience though so how can imaging differ from sound stage? Just being able to pin point better?
Crazy that he guessed the response graph near perfectly from ear
Hi Resolve, 11.11 is coming and besides some other IEM I am deciding between Aria and Starfield...my heart goes right now more to Starfield what don't you think...✌️ 😁
Nice review. Please do a review and comparison of HYPED BLON bl03s.....
9:13 - I totally agree. There is something around 2-3k that makes these IEMs shouty. Good track you can hear it on is Michael Jackson - Why You Wanna Trip on Me . It has a nasty clap at 2-3khz. In these IEMs I cannot listen to that track. It hurts my ears too much. I also agree the issue is hard to describe. It is possible that the impression is due to some imbalance or lack of other frequency ranges.
Hoping you review the moondrop blessing 2!
Just an average consumer but here are my 2 cents. The Blessing 2 sounds a lot better than the original Blessing, much more clarity, energetic sound in general, and doesn't have overpowering Bass. Compared to the Starfield, Blessing 2 has a wider soundstage. A great value for the money.
A quick tip… the Zh sound in Pinyin is the Chinese initial sound that is very similar to the 'J' sound in English… so in ShenZhen (深圳）it's more like shen-jen, almost like the beginning of Gen-uine or Jenn-ifer. But the tongue is positioned a bit further back in pronunciation.
Absolutely wonderful and clear review. At last a youtuber doing proper reviews for IEM and not talk about his mother psychological issues... Thanks !
Don't hide your eyes! Look directly into your camera with authority, man. Thumbs up!
Great review 🎧🎤🎸🥁🎶
Sound quality wise I really enjoyed them. Unfortunately I realized soon after I bought them they fatigued my ears very quickly. I attributed this not to the sound signature, but iem in general. My eardrums just don’t like sealed, focused sound being directed at them. guess I’ll just have to carry my big Philips XRH2 open back around until I find a more portable option that sound as good.
If you have a balanced source, I balanced cable is not a bad investment for these IEMs. I got a 16 core KB EAR cable for mine and don't regret it.
Will you also review the thieaudio legacy 3? It is in the same price range as the starfield.
Have you tried different tips? I don't like using foam tips because the starfields will end up as expensive as the blessing2 in no time with all the replacement tips.
I dont know much about earphones, but, which are better, the shure se215, mee audio m6 pro, tin audio t2, or these ones?
The Starfield kills the SE215, and the Blon03, they are tight for DD. The Starfield is
emphasised right up before it would fatigue compared to a so many other IEMs. They sound like butter in my ears, and are fun to listen to, they are smooth without being muddy. They aren't basshead, but they don't lack bass, if a song has bass, they deliver. They push my LG v20's ES9218P Sabre DAC to full volume (under Normal impedance).
Curious to hear your thoughts on the ikko OH10
Great review, which type/brand of ear tip are you using for these?
Dekoni
Great review man. 👍👍👍
Would review KZ ZSYX.... plz...
Hi! Will you be reviewing the Tin Hifi T4? Thanks!
With the double flange tips, the Etymotic ER3 are super comfortable, and the tuning is near perfect for me. But I keep reading about these Moondrops, so I might check them out. iBasso IT0O or IT01 or Fiio FH1 comparisons anyone?
I just ordered these and I have to wait over a month. I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
very good review
Yeah I definitely prefer having the frequency response start to go down at 3k. 4k should be a few dB lower. Personally, I prefer a fairly relaxed, even treble, but that mid-to-treble region is so important to get right for like everyone’s sake,
what other contenders would be on the top 3 of your sub $150 iem recommendation ? thanks
Amazing IEM, I ordered Tri Starsea tho...
yeah, I'm happy with my tri starsea too.
I just got mine and the included ear tips don't even fit. Why did they ship with it when I can't even use them?
Why am I getting a feeling of "Let them eat cake" from this video?
waiting for your review about KXXS Moondrop
Have you listened to the Mee Pinnacle? If so, how do you think they stand up to the Starfield?
When you say entry level IEM you should preface that you can buy cheaper IEMs that are considered more entry level but this IEM is in the area of being classed as a standard for good.
Mine are already chipping :( and yes, I’ve been very gentle with them.
Yea same. Based on all these chipping reports I'm shook that mine took a few months. It's definitely a product problem not a people problem
What do you mean by chipping?
@@AmareSwims cosmetic issue
Hey man how is it going?
In your opinion whitch ones better?
Etymotic Er2xr or Moondrop Starfield
Most people I've seen say the 2XR. I've nvr heard them. They insert super deep in the ear. Looks like it will hurt. For the sake of ear safety, I'd rather not get them.
You could be a great audio engineer.
What do you do with all of those headphones?
Do they sound better than sennhieser momentum in ears?
I always find IEM crushing my antitragus, wonder if this does that
What would be the IEM that offers as much value as Starfields but are in the 200-300$ range? Basically what is the next level of Starfield.
Is there any thing cheaper that sounds as good as starfield all around?
For entry level is Starfield still good? I need something which performs better on the lower end? I’m into bass heavy music. Would Starfield be better or TA legacy 5 be better for this kind of genre? I’m hoping to use ifi hip dac along with this ? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!!
The blon bl-03 is quite naturally tuned but a little warm and with quite high quality bass and subbass that's a tad boosted.
Was contemplating between Starfield and Aria, according to most reviews they the starfield have better environment reproduction... Can't wait for this IEM to arrive 😍
When you say your final score is weighted, how do you weight the individual scores?
I enjoyed watching keep it u!! Keep in touch 😍👌
I just got a pair, before this, the only IEM I had was the KZ ZST. These don't seem like way better? They sound great for sure but how can people have such strong opinions on such subtle differences?
if i use this with the ifi xdsd will it widen the soundstage?
ibasso 1t01 vs this moondrop? which is better sq
Hey i wanna know what you think about tin t4 for the sound.
How does this compare to the bqeyz spring 1? Anybody who has heard them both?
cool, how does it compare to the ikko oh1?
your review reminds me of the sennheizer ie40pro in ear, though the sennheiser must have a more v sound, appart from that must be very similar headphones! any chance of comparing them? thanks and keep up the good work!
I got my pair last week. The Starfields absolutely destroy the 1more Triple Drivers I've held on for 2 years.
The Starfields in fact dump on most IEMs in the price range they sit on except the BLON-03.
Bruh im using the Triple drivers for the past 2 years, and now im highly considering the Starfields.
Hello do you think this in ears are good for singers
FANTASTIC REVIEW. Quick and to the point, a really nice system and amazing b-roll too :)
Beautiful
Just ordered. So excited. I love the harmen target curve. It took me many years to realize that. I may try them with some true wireless adapters, like the fio ones, or moondrop wireless bt cable.
Just when I absolutely have to go wireless that is. Hehe. Mostly never.
Great review, keep it up.
Thank you
You should review thieaudio voyager 3 and voyager 13.
Love my starfield! It's definitely the most enjoyable out of all the iems I own. I don't find the cable to be all that great though especially for chifi standards
You replace it with what cable? Can I have the link?
Ahmad Amsyar Asyadiq Syaiful Bahri no I didn’t replace it because of the aesthetics. However if you go on amazon and search 2 pin iem cable you’ll get many results
You are right, the cable is definitely not up to par. I own this pair, TIN t3s and BGVP DM6. The TIN cable is far better and the BGVP cables are better as well.
how are their longevity? i read on amazon i think that for some of them the left side dies after a few months or within a year
Had them for two months and the paint started peeling...
@@wyw201 that's sad. What about the drivers themselves?
@@ruzlan369 Drivers are fine, I've never had drivers breaking on me. 90% of all breakage came from the cables. If you're getting these don't throw them in your backpack or the paint will chip.
Great review. Similar to what I had with Starfield. Btw, you can try their blessing 2 too. They are great too ;)
I tried it at CanJam, loved it.
I find that none of the headphones I buy are ever load enough. I hate to use that term in the comments section of such a detailed review of the sound quality on these IEM's. If anyone can help with input I'd be grateful.
You mean none of your headphones are not loud enough? Then you might need some additional power. Which headphones do you use and what do you use them to pair with?
Any idea how it stacks up against Drop + JVC HA FDX1 or the Ikko OH10?
I can't comment on those because I haven't heard them yet, but from what I hear the only other one worth looking into at the moment at this price would be the Tin Hifi T4. Again, not something I can confirm for certain though as I haven't been able to compare side by side. I think that's the only way to know.
The HEADPHONE Show Yes, you cannot confirm the rumor.
I’ve never used IEM’s Will they work with iPhones and iPads?
Will work with anything with a headphone jack
Do they sound better than m50x??
What are those tweezers for?
T4 and Starfield are very similar to my ear. I’m happy with both but the Starfields are my current favorites. Accurate enough, but fun and “musical”. I could not agree with this review more. Great content, thanks!
Is Hifiman Deva review coming? I know you already made a brief comparison to Sundara, but would be nice to get some in depth review and comparison. Many thanks and jeep up the excelent work
better starfield or bgvp dmg?
I own both and IMO Starfield is more comfortable for long sessions, less sibilant (less cringing when treble becomes present in the audio which results in a much more enjoyable listening experience), and has more of a sound stage. The DMGs have a more present bass but it is not 'punchy' IMO the Starfield bass is more enjoyable (the DMG's bass sounds 'muddy'). To be honest they each have a different sound from one another. They both sound good, but the Starfield's have a crisper sound IMO. The Starfield's require a better amp/dac to push them which my Fiio Q1 MkII barely accomplishes.
Is this good for rock music?
I don't really like the cables tho they are a bit too thin to me
Why don’t you just use Crin‘s graphs in your IEM reviews?
Because they're Crin's haha. If anything I'd rather point viewers in the direction of his site to see his graphs there than put one in a video and have someone falsely assume we're affiliated or that I'm responsible for them. I'm well aware they're watermarked, but not everyone considers that. I'm looking into better measurement systems for IEMs at the moment, so when I get that figured out I'll be able to show my own.
For the same price, these or 1more quad driver?
If youre all rounder,, el jefe suggest me to take a starfield
You should try the 30 dollar Blon03, its unmatched in terms of price/performance ratio
Not really. A KZ ZS10 Pro matches it and exceeds it.
Jade audio ae3 is better. About the same price. I bought 2 of them. The resolution is off the charts. 13mm dynamic driver and 1 Knowles balanced armature.
Needs a touch more Bass. I'm using them with my Dragonfly Cobalt, so I can only compare them to iPhone earbuds at the moment.
How's the pairing with Dragonfly Cobalt? Is it a good combo?
Id like a little more bass but it works well with my devices.
Will you be reviewing the final a8000? 😁
Any really bright iem you know of?
HZ Sound HeartMirror
I like your grading "in the price bracket" approach. Minor observation, given the build quality, design, comfort, why a 9 out of 10 and not 10 out of 10 "in the price bracket"? Doesn't make sense that it is "only" a 9 out of 10 based on your comments just before the grade. If detail retrieval gets 8.5... design/comfort must be a 10.
It would be 10/10 if not for the reports of paint chipping. I also think for IEMs you have to factor in all the accessories, and while the Starfield is fine, it's not as accessory-rich as I've seen.
Can I workout in them? Sweat and waterproof?
Working out with IEMs is never preferable. They're not designed to be sweat/ water proof, and not suitable for rigorous activities. It's a bummer but like many, for workouts you'll have to look into consumer options like Powerbeats pros or other Sports earphones.
why did you opt for a grading relative to the price category instead of an absolute rating so we can compare iem across different price categories ( when we change iem we usually go for a vertical upgrade and not horizontal span in the same price category) if it was to get more dynamic range in order to zoom in the small differences in a given price category, why not rate out of 100 instead of out of 10 ? thanks
I've gone back and forth on this. The problem with disregarding price is that something like this might look like a 5 out of 10 and that wouldn't accurately capture how I feel about it relative to it's price. It's totally unfair to compare the Starfield directly with the u12t or Tia trio.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow there is noting unfair comparing a 7/100 and a 56/100, they are numbers, that is what they have been invented for
@@amanieux it's unfair if one costs $2000 and the other $110. Again, the reason for this is that I can't expect everyone to recognize that 5/10 is actually really good for $110. If you want that kind of ranking I'd suggest looking at Crin's excellent list.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow comparing apple to oranges is pointless i agree but you can compare the performance/price ratios across price categories in a more meaningful way
Entry level
They're great imo, I've heard things in songs ive never heard with these but the bass is almost nonexistant and I'm not even a basshead lol...
best iem under 1000?