Great review. I saw a vid where you described this iem and it helped me decide to try it. It’s arriving tomorrow or the next day. Will be comparing it to the Punch which came last week. Glad you have a connection with AudioAmigo, I’ve been enjoying Omar's vids too. You two and Hobby Talk have similar tastes to mine.
@@Reubenhater still breaking them in. Initial thoughts. These two sets go toe to toe. M5EB+ has a little more warmth. There’s an enveloping feel to the bass texture, just a tad more mid bass. It’s close overall in levels. The Punch is slightly more sub bass focused. It's bass is speedier and has more of an attack with harder transients. The M5EB+ has a longer decay and air. If you hear a kick drum with space around it, like in the intro to a song, you can hear what I’m saying. The iem in general is more lush. I’m surprised I haven’t heard anyone mention that much. Could be how my ears react to it. It feels like a larger space. On the other hand the Punch has a drier texture overall, more natural which surprised me. I thought it might be the other way around from what I heard. the mids and treble on both are heaven, just perfect for me. Both have clarity and smoothness and I couldn’t have tuned them better. On the low end, I’m a bit insane and could have had even more bass, but it’s ok. Both sets sound balanced and the bass doesn’t overwhelm (overwhelm me next time!) so I feel that even non bassheads who like warmth and maybe don’t have an iem like these should consider them. The Punch at its price is groundbreaking actually. Save up for iems with ESTs and stop spending $200/$300 over and over. Im looking forward to others opinions and compare notes. These are both north of a “9” and could be end game for many. So now watch Ziigaat come out with their Doscincos/Estrella blueprint but with ESTs instead of BAs for treble so 2DD 2BA 2EST under $600 and that set would compete hard. (Up your packaging game though Z!). Their 2DD tech is impressive and I love the bass on those sets. They need that set in their lineup ($300 Estrellas and next is $1600 what?!) and I’ve been prodding them for months. Maybe towards the end of 2025 Z because I’m broke lol. If you can’t afford the EST sets (watch prices fall because the Punch will have success) and can get the Estrellas for $250 on sale, their new BA super tweeters are EST like more than any I’ve heard. Ok I’ve rambled enough. Time to listen to some ital tek.
@@moonsofjupiter I see. Thanks a lot. I have the the Bass+ and heard of the Punch. Wondered if I should also get the Punch as well after watching Bad Guy Good Audio review on it. I will definitely try it.
Excellent review! Lately I have been EQing my sets (nothing spectacular, mind you) to other more expensive and hyped sets. The mega5est FR is the one that won me over many, even much more expensive, sets. That level of bass just hits the spot and just doesn't mess with the mids and the treble.
dayum! Days after I received the Cantor. I would've probably enjoyed this one a lot more. But in this business you can't really return/exchange products. Thanks for the review. I watched the original one as well but didn't think they were making it an actual product.
Hmm, interesting. I've tried the regular Mega 5 EST and I love it. Just have no funds to get it. I've tried to EQ the closest IEM I have from the mid frequency range above to lessen weird effects from those regions. And I .... kind of don't like it. I'm waiting patiently for a shop that I go to frequently to bring in the Bass+ and try both. Thanks for the review!
For me they should make a version with switches it's the most logical solution.1st position Studio 4 type bass 2nd pstion the normal version and a 3rd position plus + 3db bass ..and most people will be happy 😀
Hey, Jaytiss do you consider a mega5est bass+ an upgrade to Dunu DaVinci ? I mean does bass+ sounds significantly better? A lot of money to pay 😅. Waiting for Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review also.
Great set and great double review! Some thoughts: - I prefer the 3.5mm connection over the 4.4mm for this IEM. - Currently using the Kbear 07 eartips on these. - Not a big fan of the case; I’d rather have one with a zipper to provide a more airtight seal, as I prefer better protection against humidity (especially given the climate where I live). - Now I’m waiting for the Manta 4.4mm cable and its 3.5mm adapter. I find it to have much better value compared to the Manta 3.5mm with the 4.4mm adapter they released at launch ❤
Jaytiss hi! What do you think is worth choosing if like bass and sub-bass (thieaudio origin or bass+)? The price is quite different, but will I get the same wow effect by paying about $300 extra for origin? Ty for answer :))
Hey great review !! Do you know how it compares with the moonlight ultra? I know that’s a big difference at price but they have DD BAs and EST .. and I believe that the bass region is similar.
Thank you so much for the shoutout! 🫡 Great review! Keep up the great work.
thank you so much.
Anxiously waiting to ear your take on these, and please compare them to the punch 😄
Can't wait for Bass+++ edition
😂. I want bass++++++++
Awesome review and comparisons! 👍
Thanks Atech, you the Goat. I'm Jealous of your Enigma.
@@Jaytiss Thanks, man. You're the GOAT! The Enigma isn’t mine, but I’m really grateful I got the chance to hear it.
It's going to become a classic over time. Great reviews everywhere.
I think so too, great set.
Great review. I saw a vid where you described this iem and it helped me decide to try it. It’s arriving tomorrow or the next day. Will be comparing it to the Punch which came last week. Glad you have a connection with AudioAmigo, I’ve been enjoying Omar's vids too. You two and Hobby Talk have similar tastes to mine.
Nice. I like Omar and Hobby Talk. Very nice people. I hope you enjoy the Punch, could be great.
How is it the Bass+ compared to the Punch?
@@Reubenhater still breaking them in. Initial thoughts. These two sets go toe to toe. M5EB+ has a little more warmth. There’s an enveloping feel to the bass texture, just a tad more mid bass. It’s close overall in levels. The Punch is slightly more sub bass focused. It's bass is speedier and has more of an attack with harder transients. The M5EB+ has a longer decay and air. If you hear a kick drum with space around it, like in the intro to a song, you can hear what I’m saying. The iem in general is more lush. I’m surprised I haven’t heard anyone mention that much. Could be how my ears react to it. It feels like a larger space. On the other hand the Punch has a drier texture overall, more natural which surprised me. I thought it might be the other way around from what I heard. the mids and treble on both are heaven, just perfect for me. Both have clarity and smoothness and I couldn’t have tuned them better. On the low end, I’m a bit insane and could have had even more bass, but it’s ok. Both sets sound balanced and the bass doesn’t overwhelm (overwhelm me next time!) so I feel that even non bassheads who like warmth and maybe don’t have an iem like these should consider them. The Punch at its price is groundbreaking actually. Save up for iems with ESTs and stop spending $200/$300 over and over. Im looking forward to others opinions and compare notes. These are both north of a “9” and could be end game for many. So now watch Ziigaat come out with their Doscincos/Estrella blueprint but with ESTs instead of BAs for treble so 2DD 2BA 2EST under $600 and that set would compete hard. (Up your packaging game though Z!). Their 2DD tech is impressive and I love the bass on those sets. They need that set in their lineup ($300 Estrellas and next is $1600 what?!) and I’ve been prodding them for months. Maybe towards the end of 2025 Z because I’m broke lol. If you can’t afford the EST sets (watch prices fall because the Punch will have success) and can get the Estrellas for $250 on sale, their new BA super tweeters are EST like more than any I’ve heard. Ok I’ve rambled enough. Time to listen to some ital tek.
@@moonsofjupiter I see. Thanks a lot. I have the the Bass+ and heard of the Punch. Wondered if I should also get the Punch as well after watching Bad Guy Good Audio review on it. I will definitely try it.
Excellent review! Lately I have been EQing my sets (nothing spectacular, mind you) to other more expensive and hyped sets. The mega5est FR is the one that won me over many, even much more expensive, sets. That level of bass just hits the spot and just doesn't mess with the mids and the treble.
Yeah, I love this level of Bass, so clean.
dayum! Days after I received the Cantor. I would've probably enjoyed this one a lot more. But in this business you can't really return/exchange products. Thanks for the review. I watched the original one as well but didn't think they were making it an actual product.
It's nice they made it offical! I like the faceplates.
@@3948-0 I get my gear from a "change of mind" shop, up to one month after delivery.
Hmm, interesting. I've tried the regular Mega 5 EST and I love it. Just have no funds to get it. I've tried to EQ the closest IEM I have from the mid frequency range above to lessen weird effects from those regions. And I .... kind of don't like it. I'm waiting patiently for a shop that I go to frequently to bring in the Bass+ and try both. Thanks for the review!
Try an impedance adapter. It’s the same thing.
Ive heard so many good things about this IEM, makes me feel like it's like blon 03 of the $500 price category.
Maybe, so good. It's a solid little banger!
Made a custom version of the bass+ version, can't wait to receive it!
I hope that you like it!
I like the understated smooth grey look of the OG more. But that's just me.
Fair, I'm a big fan of different color sets.
For me they should make a version with switches it's the most logical solution.1st position Studio 4 type bass 2nd pstion the normal version and a 3rd position plus + 3db bass ..and most people will be happy 😀
That would be a great implementation of switches
@sportsfan1291 yes and very commercial too
This idea is amazing, every implementation of switches is lame from what I've seen.
Hey, Jaytiss do you consider a mega5est bass+ an upgrade to Dunu DaVinci ? I mean does bass+ sounds significantly better? A lot of money to pay 😅.
Waiting for Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review also.
I wonder how itll fair against the HBB Punch
I'll be getting one in for review pretty soon.
Great set and great double review!
Some thoughts:
- I prefer the 3.5mm connection over the 4.4mm for this IEM.
- Currently using the Kbear 07 eartips on these.
- Not a big fan of the case; I’d rather have one with a zipper to provide a more airtight seal, as I prefer better protection against humidity (especially given the climate where I live).
- Now I’m waiting for the Manta 4.4mm cable and its 3.5mm adapter. I find it to have much better value compared to the Manta 3.5mm with the 4.4mm adapter they released at launch ❤
That Manta Case is so nice right?
Jaytiss hi! What do you think is worth choosing if like bass and sub-bass (thieaudio origin or bass+)? The price is quite different, but will I get the same wow effect by paying about $300 extra for origin? Ty for answer :))
I think that you should demo them. Origin is nice but you might like bass+ more.
i like the jaytiss edition more
lol
😊
My favourite earphone of all! 😮❤😮
Jaytiss, thank you for another wonderful review! 👌
Reverend Dr. Thomas,
✝️ The Vegan Vicar 🌱
It's good right.
that is one of those iems that make me regret buying $3k+ iems hahaha i mean it's so good
Such a great set, with good drivers!
what is your IEM of the year for or under 200!
Ohh that's a video. But lots of good options. You might guess it looking at my ranking list.
Great review!
How does this compare to Hbb deuce ?
Bass quality wise, kick drum presentation and attack
I like it way better. deuce is a good value iem tho.
Hey great review !! Do you know how it compares with the moonlight ultra? I know that’s a big difference at price but they have DD BAs and EST .. and I believe that the bass region is similar.
I've never heard it. I could only graph sniff, which isn't something I do.
Gotta have more bass.
XD
💯
better bass than thieaudio origin?
I think so, it's really fantastic and clean. Origin was a bit much. More isn't always a better score.
Febos and whatever goofy ahh logo they put on this set, what were these guys on
🤷♂️
Probably means something dirty