ok help me understand this if you can.. greatly appreciate it.. i bought mega5est and ziigaat cinc at the same time and i find the instrument separation and details are more noticeable in ziigaat... vocals are a bit forward and really good in mega5... base is a bit more in ziigaat (not sure about quality).. and finally I bought mega5 to replace BD2 dusks and though they are overall improvement minus the base... just what I could hear obviously.. am not expert
This IEM has something most reviewers don't mention. It sounds open and music goes as wide as it was recorded in the studio. It's indeed a special IEM. You can listen all day with this IEM. Source matters a lot too.
Mega5 is so good. It’s warm, full, lush, bass is hits hard, vocals are beautiful. Agree that it needs a little more treble extension for better micro details, but you don’t really feel like you’re missing much when listening. It’s an addictive listen with its warmth and body
I also have the mega5est, and I've gotta say it sounds good, and about the wow factor, I can always EQ, I'd rather have a nice natural default as a good base, and i can add what i want. Removing an quirk from an iem is a lot harder than adding it in imo. I also want to say the fit on the mega5est has to be one of the best I've worn
Just got these a few days ago... Initially I was very disappointed, and was wondering what the hype was all about. Different tips make huge difference for this IEM. I usually prefer foam tips, but the included foam tips didn't do it for me at all... Still, for my preference, while good, this IEM won't be displacing my IE 900/600 as my favorites. But for those who are more into neutral tuning, and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is an excellent choice.
Timmy's tech ranking (based on previous videos not side by sides): mega5est, B3, P8 I haven't tried the B3/dusk, but have the P8 and mega5, and I would say the mega5 wins. P8s brighter so maybe that helps with details but listening closely on the mega5, I hear textures and layers i've never heard before (I also used to have the QDC gemini, which is supposed to have great resolution). the mega5s vocals extend so well, you can hear them trail off so clearly without getting lost in the rest of the mix. P8 had some good details, but excelled at "macro" details, where the mega5 excels at "micro" details and resolution (thought Id still say it wins a little over the P8 in macro details to), without shoving it in your face (not that the P8 does). otherwise, timmy is very right, the mega5 is a very lowkey sound without being (too) boring and I love it
@@spades_taco5079 How does it sound? Does it have bass that would hurt ears after a long period of listening? Are they comfortable and do they hurt when you put them onto your ears? I am pretty new to this iem stuff and will try to get these if they have low base and are comfortable. Would appreciate your answer ty
I ordered a pair along with the DITA Project M, but for some reason the Hisenior was cancelled by the store. I suspect that they did not actually have a pair on hand. Hopefully, they will get some stock soon!
Best vocal is half price of Monarch (almost) ? Oh yeah, i love this mid range trend. This year is lot of amazing iem, and the hype for this is doesn't lie
can you do a quick comparision with the Studio, if the Studio is anywhere as blunted in the attack like the Mega5st, or if female vocals sounds as good, and if bass and treble are comparable or different
to be fair, Studio 4 has a more precise attack especially in the treble and low end, but the bass exhibits a little too tight of response on the decay which makes floor tom or any low frequency instrument sound a little too... tight? though it's still very well tuned across the board. Mega5EST is a more "natural" sounding set overall with better perceived imaging compared to Studio 4's "studio-like" presentation. honestly, between Studio 4, Mega5EST & Oracle OG, I can't pick which is the better set because they are simply awesome in their own right. I love all of them
it's like a more full-bodied Oracle with fuller bass and safer treble. both have equally delicious midrange, though the Oracle has that special sauce which is its timbre that no other IEMs possess. I love both of them
Gosh, I’m so tempted to get this now, but I’m slightly worried about which version I may end up with. I’ve heard that the IEM had gone through tuning changes before this latest iteration and YT reviews of the old tuning was nowhere near as good as this. Guess the best way is to wait for all existing stock to clear and get the new ones
Great review and comparison section, Timmy. I think I fell into the camp that needed just a little bit more excitement, but that midrange is so fantastic like you said. It’s impossible to deny the value of Mega5EST.
I've read headphonesty's review and they said the Mega5 needs to be paired with the Divinus Velvet eartips. What are your thoughts on that? And what other eartips do you think would be suitable for this IEM?
I've had my pair of M5E for 2 months now, and I still listen to them daily. They are tuned extremely well. Also, what you are calling exciting, others refer to as distracting. It's all subjective.
Holy that graph is almost perfect, like really close. Also bringing out "most people wouldn't notice" argument for a high end iem doesn't really work cause most people won't buy those kind of stuff
nice review timmy, thank you for all of the direct comparisons. seeing the flood of positive reviews all over, it seems like the mega fest will be the benchmark to compare all others to.
i like the vsonic new gr7 (i believe, its still sound the same), it was better than competitors back then and still is it sounds alot like entry ciem, but not exactly, wonder what driver being used, old gr7 used bio-cellulose tech or sm sort the gift is just better and imo better than anv5, hope youll get them, they all prepared 'surprise gift'
I don't think I've heard the word 'midrange' more often in one video! lol My audiophile vocabulary is pretty limited, so I don't even know how to tell what good vs bad midrange is. How do y'all define it? Do I like midrange and don't even know it? lol Examples would help! Please and thank you!
The Mega5 is using 2 Est vs Pilgrim’s 1 Ba for the treble. Why is Mega5 less detailed than Pilgrim? Definitely it should have better resolution, isn’t it?
Meh it still depends on the implementation of the EST drivers. The Volare and Variations also had EST drivers and those sounded less detailed than the Pilgrim to me.
Hi, well here's my goal I listen to death and black metal, tech death and so on, but I want details because this music can get muffled, confused and I would like that special iem, and from here the dita looks something like that 😅@@TheWorldTeacher
Hopefully first? 🤣 Edit: just finished the video. The comment about it being meh / not exciting definitely worries me. Graph-wise, it does bear quite the resemblance to the Aful P5 which I personally own. so if the Mega5Est sounds similar to the P5, I'll probably like it but I'd still have to try it out for myself to check the technical performance; I'm expecting a few steps up in that department In the meantime, I'm gonna enjoy my Binky 😋
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Check out Listerner's Review :D
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ok help me understand this if you can.. greatly appreciate it.. i bought mega5est and ziigaat cinc at the same time and i find the instrument separation and details are more noticeable in ziigaat... vocals are a bit forward and really good in mega5... base is a bit more in ziigaat (not sure about quality).. and finally I bought mega5 to replace BD2 dusks and though they are overall improvement minus the base... just what I could hear obviously.. am not expert
timmy please what's the title of the outro It got stuck in my head 😫 🙏
Had a custom design one ordered and listened for about 3 weeks now. Absolutely love it.
These are just tuned extremely well, just so safe and satisfying
This IEM has something most reviewers don't mention. It sounds open and music goes as wide as it was recorded in the studio. It's indeed a special IEM. You can listen all day with this IEM. Source matters a lot too.
Mega5 is so good. It’s warm, full, lush, bass is hits hard, vocals are beautiful. Agree that it needs a little more treble extension for better micro details, but you don’t really feel like you’re missing much when listening. It’s an addictive listen with its warmth and body
I don’t listen to micro details. I listen to music. 🗿
@@Non-y3s cool. Me too 😊
@@Non-y3scool. Me too! 😊
@@Non-y3scool. Me too! :)
Cool. Me too :)
I also have the mega5est, and I've gotta say it sounds good, and about the wow factor, I can always EQ, I'd rather have a nice natural default as a good base, and i can add what i want. Removing an quirk from an iem is a lot harder than adding it in imo.
I also want to say the fit on the mega5est has to be one of the best I've worn
Just got these a few days ago... Initially I was very disappointed, and was wondering what the hype was all about. Different tips make huge difference for this IEM. I usually prefer foam tips, but the included foam tips didn't do it for me at all... Still, for my preference, while good, this IEM won't be displacing my IE 900/600 as my favorites. But for those who are more into neutral tuning, and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is an excellent choice.
Timmy's tech ranking (based on previous videos not side by sides): mega5est, B3, P8
I haven't tried the B3/dusk, but have the P8 and mega5, and I would say the mega5 wins. P8s brighter so maybe that helps with details but listening closely on the mega5, I hear textures and layers i've never heard before (I also used to have the QDC gemini, which is supposed to have great resolution). the mega5s vocals extend so well, you can hear them trail off so clearly without getting lost in the rest of the mix. P8 had some good details, but excelled at "macro" details, where the mega5 excels at "micro" details and resolution (thought Id still say it wins a little over the P8 in macro details to), without shoving it in your face (not that the P8 does).
otherwise, timmy is very right, the mega5 is a very lowkey sound without being (too) boring and I love it
Bruv finally. I've been wanting you to review a hisenior iem since the first iteration of the mega5p and that was 2 years ago.
Damn, now I'm even more excited. Mine will arrive tomorrow. Thanks for reinforcing my excitement!
Did you get it yet ?
@@burnttoast9890 It's on the way to be delivered. Won't get them before I'm home, which is in maybe 5ish hours. Why? Are you about to get them? :D
@@spades_taco5079 How does it sound? Does it have bass that would hurt ears after a long period of listening? Are they comfortable and do they hurt when you put them onto your ears?
I am pretty new to this iem stuff and will try to get these if they have low base and are comfortable.
Would appreciate your answer ty
@@spades_taco5079 Did you get it now?
@@spades_taco5079How is it? Is it good for music and shows?
I ordered a pair along with the DITA Project M, but for some reason the Hisenior was cancelled by the store.
I suspect that they did not actually have a pair on hand. Hopefully, they will get some stock soon!
Hey can you compare both of them after you get the mega ?
@@burnttoast9890 I just checked again but it's STILL unavailable in my shopping platform of choice. 🥹
Hope you can get a pair of the new Oracle mk3, I wonder how it would compare to the mega5est
Oh wow, didn’t know it’s out already
Hi I love your videos. Which IEMs would you suggest are the best for hearing footsteps on Escape from Tarkov?
Best vocal is half price of Monarch (almost) ? Oh yeah, i love this mid range trend. This year is lot of amazing iem, and the hype for this is doesn't lie
can you do a quick comparision with the Studio, if the Studio is anywhere as blunted in the attack like the Mega5st, or if female vocals sounds as good, and if bass and treble are comparable or different
to be fair, Studio 4 has a more precise attack especially in the treble and low end, but the bass exhibits a little too tight of response on the decay which makes floor tom or any low frequency instrument sound a little too... tight? though it's still very well tuned across the board. Mega5EST is a more "natural" sounding set overall with better perceived imaging compared to Studio 4's "studio-like" presentation. honestly, between Studio 4, Mega5EST & Oracle OG, I can't pick which is the better set because they are simply awesome in their own right. I love all of them
Try the hisenior mega5p. It’s a cheaper version of the mega5est and it’s very close in performance.
How is it compared to the Thieaudio Oracle OG iem?
it's like a more full-bodied Oracle with fuller bass and safer treble. both have equally delicious midrange, though the Oracle has that special sauce which is its timbre that no other IEMs possess. I love both of them
@@barbasour Great. Thank you
What you recommend from Kiwi Ears OLite to a better bass but keeping all the details? Hype 4, Davinci, or this?
How about Thieaudio Oracle MK3?
Gosh, I’m so tempted to get this now, but I’m slightly worried about which version I may end up with. I’ve heard that the IEM had gone through tuning changes before this latest iteration and YT reviews of the old tuning was nowhere near as good as this.
Guess the best way is to wait for all existing stock to clear and get the new ones
true it sounds different than the initial sample i heard, the vsonic, so i updated
How does it compare to Canpur 622b?
Great review and comparison section, Timmy. I think I fell into the camp that needed just a little bit more excitement, but that midrange is so fantastic like you said. It’s impossible to deny the value of Mega5EST.
yes pls do
I've just bought the Davinci a month or so ago. Do I need the Mega-Fest now? 😮
Thank you for buying davinci ❤
@@Gizaudio just kidding, love the davinci :) But i really need to rethink consuming more reviews, now that I have one that I like.
Yes, this is way better
can you compare them with variations?
Am I correct on saying these will not work with a Sony DAP with only a 3.5mm input?
Thanks
I've read headphonesty's review and they said the Mega5 needs to be paired with the Divinus Velvet eartips. What are your thoughts on that? And what other eartips do you think would be suitable for this IEM?
Eartips are very individualistic. I'd choose the one that best work for your ears.
Whatever eartips suit you and your earphones is BEST! 😊
Other reviewer (LISTENER) love the Spinfit CP100+ tips
Damn, better than monarch mk2 for only 550? I love natural sound or natural sound plus some bass
I've had my pair of M5E for 2 months now, and I still listen to them daily. They are tuned extremely well.
Also, what you are calling exciting, others refer to as distracting. It's all subjective.
actually for some people, like listener, even the mega5est is too distracting in the treble.
How's the Bass.
Like Hans Zimmer drums , Or heavy Melodic Bass from Illenium
Did you receive the original or the revised version?
It cannot be ordered with 3.5 cables right? That’s annoying. Got any cable suggestions that seat properly in it?
It can. Penon sells with 3.5 or you can ask hisenior. Mine came with 3.5 from penon audio.
have been using this for about 2 weeks now. Coming from a z1r, I don't feel like I've downgraded, in fact enjoying the mega5est more
Same for me.
Sounds like the Hexa but better
Thanks for the review. But what happened to your microphone? Pretty tinny and shouty.
How does these compare to Sennheiser ie600?
Hey Gizaudio, would these be an upgrade to the og oracle?
Holy that graph is almost perfect, like really close. Also bringing out "most people wouldn't notice" argument for a high end iem doesn't really work cause most people won't buy those kind of stuff
kind of saddening since audio/music creators usually create things for/at those level of devices
How does it compare to DUNU SA6 MKII? Which would you buy?
Would you say that the Da Vinci would be the fun version of this iem? I feel the midrange are very similar. Great review as always.
no, it eventually went for neutral sounding, the creative and sennheiser are, the hifiman is an updated re-252 imo
I know mega hisenior hit my target preference ,as near it ,but now me reduce bass not too much bass .
Which eartips are the pink ones you have on them for the video?
Final E
Should I get this or xenns top? I am upgrding from studio 4 and will use it for j pop and gaming
I wish there are a comparision with studio4
Fantastic video as usual Timmy. They seem so good! Wish I got to try them once.
How does the mid range compare to the Diva?
IEM ranking excel isn’t updated 😢 can we expect an update, soon?
thats not up to me apparently, i always update whenever i hear updates
Anyone who has compared it to the top or the variations
Does anyone know similar tuning iems like the mega5est but about 200$?
Febo is a snackbar chain here in NL. ;-)
Why no comparison to SA6 Mk2?
Eid mubarak Giz
Best value for the money in this price range!
nice review timmy, thank you for all of the direct comparisons. seeing the flood of positive reviews all over, it seems like the mega fest will be the benchmark to compare all others to.
i like the vsonic new gr7 (i believe, its still sound the same), it was better than competitors back then and still is
it sounds alot like entry ciem, but not exactly, wonder what driver being used, old gr7 used bio-cellulose tech or sm sort
the gift is just better and imo better than anv5, hope youll get them, they all prepared 'surprise gift'
All credit on this re-discovery goes out to Tamtrum :)
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I don't think I've heard the word 'midrange' more often in one video! lol My audiophile vocabulary is pretty limited, so I don't even know how to tell what good vs bad midrange is. How do y'all define it? Do I like midrange and don't even know it? lol Examples would help! Please and thank you!
midrange is the sound easily heard, put simply, bass and treble 'enhance' the midrange
The Mega5 is using 2 Est vs Pilgrim’s 1 Ba for the treble. Why is Mega5 less detailed than Pilgrim? Definitely it should have better resolution, isn’t it?
the creative air anniversary is the best amongst all, but at that range sound tier isnt too important, buy one suits your ear most
Meh it still depends on the implementation of the EST drivers. The Volare and Variations also had EST drivers and those sounded less detailed than the Pilgrim to me.
Hi, I hear a lot about the dita project m, are you going to review this one
Project M is my FAVOURITE! ❤
Hi, well here's my goal I listen to death and black metal, tech death and so on, but I want details because this music can get muffled, confused and I would like that special iem, and from here the dita looks something like that 😅@@TheWorldTeacher
why no review fa19?
It's a good set, just heard it yesterday and really i really enjoyed it
*By me daily b3 user
Griffin is The Man.
Is it better then Diva ? 😅
Haha no. I have both. Diva is special
@@shaunbrady15with a special price
Being natural I'd a uau factor for me
Analog vs DSP tuning, is it fair? Who gives a crap! Which is better sounding Dusk with default DSP, or the Meg5est? Period!
lets just move forward, i was just so you know what my situation is/been and no misunderstanding
Love this set
Waiting for dita project m review ....🥺
My FAVOURITE earphones! ❤🎉❤
@@TheWorldTeacher wanted to hear them after so many review. But very less audio store in india. None nearby me 😭
There is a lot of A+ n you list
Isn't the time you should make a new tier list since this one 1.5 yo
how did you know my secret plan?
@@Gizaudio
Cuz I am a time traveler
@@Gizaudio Dusk wins in BASS 🗿
@@apothecy4011quantity yes, quality? Hell no
Hello Timmy
Do you burn in your iems?
I roast them
i do, even blox owner recommend 120hrs, me 200-300hrs of music playing
i believe new devices has stiff drivers and some residues such as glue etc that need to be 'soften/relaxed' to sound optimal
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Oh... yeah... you're kinda right about the more expensive an IEM does not equal better. 🤔
Well, in the same way you won't see iems like Tangzu Wan Er, EM6L or Aria 2 getting an S rank on the ranking list
Hopefully first? 🤣
Edit: just finished the video. The comment about it being meh / not exciting definitely worries me.
Graph-wise, it does bear quite the resemblance to the Aful P5 which I personally own. so if the Mega5Est sounds similar to the P5, I'll probably like it but I'd still have to try it out for myself to check the technical performance; I'm expecting a few steps up in that department
In the meantime, I'm gonna enjoy my Binky 😋
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Congratulations
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This guy sounds like a wishy washy kind of guy. He gets hyped too quickly. I treat such people with suspicion.
Tradeoffs Timmy. Tradeoffs... they're kinda annoying.
Good mids but... you know the rest.
yeah its what ive been saying everyone been using their power and knowledge to annoy innocents
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Don't know why is this soo hyped up, Dusk better and cheaper
Second
7,700th. 🎉
I was interested until it came to the comparisons. Seems like it's a good set but not a game changer
Nah, personally too boring for me
You can't judge from a graph. How your head interacts with it could features your transfer fuction are placed were it is subjectively most favourable.