Same recommendations apply for Black Friday & Cyber Monday as well - felt repetitive so I didn't make another vid :3 New updated Black Friday bundles at Linsoul (I rec B, F, G) www.linsoul.com/pages/linsoul-black-friday-cyber-monday-sale-2024 Forgot to mention the RSV - if on sale grab them (was $550 on 11.11)
If you've paid attention to IEM prices over the last 2 or so months, they've slowly, but noticeably crept up. Even with coupons the sale is pretty negligible for a lot of stuff, especially for higher ends. 11.11 isn't really what it used to be.
Dope video, Jay. All good recs for sure. I just went with the BTR17 this year, no discount for 11.11 which is cap, but I wasn't expecting it either lol.
Excellent Jay, I see a lot of IEM reviewers and you are the only one recommending DUSK in the 11.11 sale guide. The people who raved about it at the time of the sale didn't pick it either. You are very fair.
Get the BGVP DMA because its a more musical mest MKii for a fraction of the price, that iem has it all and is incredibly underrated...it really is a hidden gem
First time getting paid for my first job and was browsing for the first "decent" IEM I can buy for myself and saw the Supermix 4s were on sale for around $120. Didn't hesitate to get it even though it was quite above my initial budget LMAO
Listening to music on my Estrella right now; planning to pick up a MEST mk.ii even though it’s not on 11.11 discount, then either something Softears or Thieaudio Monarch or Prestige LTD… haven’t decided yet…
Hey. Thank you for the video. I'm thinking about to acquire my first IEM. Now, I have Bowers & Wilkins P7 (~$500) - 40mm dynamic driver, sounds amazingly but overall clearness is not perfect. From perspective of clear, mid and high range, the best headphones I have ever listened were Audeze LCD-3 (~$1,500) - however planars have some technical problems with deep bass. Any suggestions using the input information above? I'd like to obtain the IEM which can theoretically take the best from the headphones mentioned in prior? Of course if it's possible - and what the approx. budget could be for such an IEM from your point of view? Thanks.
Excellent video! 💪 I'm considering the EW300, Hydro and Relentless... I eq so mostly want a comfortable set with better technicalities than the EW500 og, PR2 and Fudu. My preference is mid bass over sub bass, thick mids and smooth treble... Will the Relentless do? I'm hesitant to spend $90 on a KZ set. 🤦 Any recs? Thanks! 🙏
Thanks for yhe video Jay! Between the aful explorer and the nova which one would you pick? I have the xuan nv and I'm looking for a warm iem with better technicality :)
@@jayyaudio Thanks Jay, the arcadia seems very nice and the price is not that far from my budget :D Just to know, do you think is worth it the price difference between the arcadia and the doscinco?
I was doubling between the EW300 DSP and the EA500LM, ended up buying the EA500LM, so now I wonder if it was a good choice. I mainly use the IEMs for gaming, and piano
Hi jay, i am currently very hesitaded in buying my upgrade iem coming from the current iem that i used for so long, the QKZ X HBB (which i eq’d a lot, with less bass), i listen a lot of 80’s, 90’s pop and electrinic music, deephouse, techno, trance… i made my decision that it has to be one of the following….. kefine klean, ew300 hbb, sivga que, what would you recommend?
Great video! I might pick up the Aoshido. Can you please do me a favor? An experiment. Try the Aoshido with the adapter the deuce and the Red comes with. If it sounds good then may you graph it. If it doesn't then it isn't necessary.
@Jay Would you recommend your Estrella for mixing and mastering work? Im looking to purchase a set of iems for when Im on the go. I want a balanced sound with a touch additional lows, highs and must have good dynamics. Also cannot hide or mask any frequencies. Thanks.
@jays audio. Hopefully you see this and reply before the sale is up. I have the Chopin set and looking for something different and more exciting. What yould tou suggest? Where do i go from the Chopins?
@jayyaudio i watched the older video you did on which price range is the "go to" range. Did it change recently with all these releases? Seems like around 200-400$ is the spot. Like I got supermix and the female vocals just sounds nasally and unnatural compared to dusk default-dsp
I'm wondering what the profit margins on the tripowin kailua are looking like 🤔 originally 80 bucks and hbb claimed that the titanium coated drivers in it are usually in a higher price bracket alltogether. And now it is 30 bucks. Plus it is metal shells, so curious...
Would you say the Pilgrim or Dusk (non DSP, default EQ) are better for all rounder more versatile IEMs? In particular for J-Pop, Rock, and Alternative. They would be the same price right now with coupons and discounts. I'm currently maining the standard EA500 and love them, don't mind the treble and prefer them to the Kato.
Would the EM10 or Tea Pro be a better buy? With sales the Tea Pro would be $50 dollars less than the EM10 ($267, & $317). I love the EA500s, and want lots Detail and technicalities for J-pop, rock, and gaming. (I've tried the Kiwi Ears Orchestra (non lite), love the details, they're just too wide and not enough bass.
Since you've had a chance to fit test both the Xenns Tea Pro and the Tangzu Bajie, could you tell me how much bigger the Bajie is in size? I might be willing to stretch my budget to get the Bajie, but if it is absolutely enormous, then maybe it isn't worth it?
@jayyaudio I know this may be asking too much, so if you don't feel like doing it no worries, but would you possibly be willing to measure the vertical length of the Bajie in centimeters or millimeters? I feel like it would fit, but still am unsure...
Im around 300 budget. i found the Linsoul ZiiGaat x Fresh and belive they are good for gaming same with moondrop blessing 3. but nor sure if they are better than the Xenns Tea Pro. do you have a recomendation or a better option? and are they better than a normal headset?
Do you have any good recomendations, dont know a lot about IEMs but Im around 300 budget, i heard the moonlight dusk 3 is good? Any better options? Its for gaming, and Are they better than normal gaming headsett?
@@jayyaudio Are they good for gaming? if so better than a gaming headset? i found the Linsoul ZiiGaat x Fresh and belive they are good for gaming. but nor sure if they are better than the Xenns Tea Pro?
The Arete is cheaper but gaming performance will be about the same. If all you care about is competitive gaming and would rather spend less, get the Arete. It is also less weight in the ear and a little bit easier to fit into smaller ears. If you ever listen to music, the tell me what kinds of music you like most.
I'm looking for something that sounds like my zero red but with +6 or more of bass around 30hz and with a wider sound. Red is a decent set, just needs slightly more bass (the adapter takes the highs away), with a wider sound, it'd be the best of the average IEMs I think.
I have a budget under 400 USD (new or used are all good), my preferred genres are pop, jazz, ballad, rap, and orchestra. I also play fps games on occasion. what should I get if I like vocal, detail retrieval and high quality bass (don't need a lot of bass). Thanks
I'm looking for an iem, that would excel the Zero:RED in bass, treble and soundstage with separation, with mids close or as in Red. On Linsoul I've found 4 iems that I might like and AutoEQ Estrella and Zetian Wu on 5128 measurements. Estrella and Wu possibly sounds like what I'm searching, but also got other 2 variants, Arete and Odyssey. With linsoul code they'll fall under 200€, so i don't have to pay customs duty. But there's also Tea Pro that picked my interest, will it make big difference?
I dont want to be a dic... but 11.11 promo makes no sense . In dubai on amazon they raised the price to say there is discount on 11.11 like I don't recall the prices before. Lol. Maybe you should mention to ali and amazon
@jayyaudio thanks for the answer! So many IEMs, not so many dollars :). Explorer seems cool, I love punchy but balanced (with the rest of the frequency) bass
@jayyaudio I now have a simgot ea500, I plan to take headphones, choose between two models cklvx-d62 or softears studio 4, in my headphones I like high frequencies, and mid bass, but not enough sub bass. Which of the models under consideration should I choose based on my preferences?
So Performer 5+2 is now the new benchmark for 300$? Looks like 90% of reviewers prefer it over Estrella. Maybe someone own both and could share the real experiance here?
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Same recommendations apply for Black Friday & Cyber Monday as well - felt repetitive so I didn't make another vid :3
New updated Black Friday bundles at Linsoul (I rec B, F, G)
www.linsoul.com/pages/linsoul-black-friday-cyber-monday-sale-2024
Forgot to mention the RSV - if on sale grab them (was $550 on 11.11)
ULTIMATE GUIDE: DONT BUY
If you've paid attention to IEM prices over the last 2 or so months, they've slowly, but noticeably crept up. Even with coupons the sale is pretty negligible for a lot of stuff, especially for higher ends. 11.11 isn't really what it used to be.
Inflation baby!
@@jayyaudio and if D.Trump jacks up Tariffs on China, even more price hikes. Yikes!
I totally agree. Aliexpress just had a sale end and a lot of stuff was cheaper a week ago 😂
@@jayyaudio And soon for us US people, tariffs!
The Pre-covid 11.11 and black Friday deals were so much better.
ikr sadge
Dope video, Jay. All good recs for sure. I just went with the BTR17 this year, no discount for 11.11 which is cap, but I wasn't expecting it either lol.
good choice DDawg
Excellent Jay, I see a lot of IEM reviewers and you are the only one recommending DUSK in the 11.11 sale guide. The people who raved about it at the time of the sale didn't pick it either. You are very fair.
Thanks for this one, Jay. Getting a SuperMix 4 and Thieaudio Prestige LTD.
Baller over here
Time to empty our pockets again! Thanks for the video Jay!
Great video and great recommendations. Im excited for the Aoshida E20, I heard many good things for that IEM.
Yup, it’s great after EQ
@@jayyaudio so what EQing does it need? A bass bump?
@@m_yy_m Turns to basshead set, check ranking list for EQ presets
Thanks 👍
Im struggling to find the eq preset in the ranking list ? @@jayyaudio
Get the BGVP DMA because its a more musical mest MKii for a fraction of the price, that iem has it all and is incredibly underrated...it really is a hidden gem
First time getting paid for my first job and was browsing for the first "decent" IEM I can buy for myself and saw the Supermix 4s were on sale for around $120. Didn't hesitate to get it even though it was quite above my initial budget LMAO
It's really great you chose well
That first paycheck hits different lmao you feel rich.
@@Alexcargtz FOR REAL, especially when you didn't have much growing up 🤣
@@tom_from_myspace thanks dude i chose between a LOT and increased the amount i was willing to spend for the best possible pair for me at the moment
Yes! They did have this price on Amazon during the summer for a short time which is when I got mine and it's my favorite set so far!
Just buying the Deuce, to experience the Fatfreq bass shelf and that's it for me this 11.11 😎
i gonna get the yu xuan ji on 11.11, based on your review. so excited
enjoy man
Is it me or is this sale pretty disappointing for mid-high budget iems?
You are correct
🥲
Listening to music on my Estrella right now; planning to pick up a MEST mk.ii even though it’s not on 11.11 discount, then either something Softears or Thieaudio Monarch or Prestige LTD… haven’t decided yet…
baller over here
Hey. Thank you for the video. I'm thinking about to acquire my first IEM. Now, I have Bowers & Wilkins P7 (~$500) - 40mm dynamic driver, sounds amazingly but overall clearness is not perfect. From perspective of clear, mid and high range, the best headphones I have ever listened were Audeze LCD-3 (~$1,500) - however planars have some technical problems with deep bass. Any suggestions using the input information above? I'd like to obtain the IEM which can theoretically take the best from the headphones mentioned in prior? Of course if it's possible - and what the approx. budget could be for such an IEM from your point of view? Thanks.
Hey, try Thieaudio Monarch MK3
Excellent video! 💪
I'm considering the EW300, Hydro and Relentless...
I eq so mostly want a comfortable set with better technicalities than the EW500 og, PR2 and Fudu.
My preference is mid bass over sub bass, thick mids and smooth treble...
Will the Relentless do? I'm hesitant to spend $90 on a KZ set. 🤦
Any recs?
Thanks! 🙏
Relentless is not smooth in the treble, I'd go EW300 probably
Thanks 👍
I got the supermix 4 off the sale with the 50$ coupon and im wondering if I should upgrade the eartips, do you have any recommendations for them?
how u got 50$ coupon , are u crazy?
@Yuzefov linsoul had a 50$ coupon reservation for 2$ about a week ago and I got it now + the sale
TangZu Sancai
can you please share from where you got the 50$ coupon ?
@@Ous_Samaon linsoul buy it for $3
Thanks for yhe video Jay!
Between the aful explorer and the nova which one would you pick? I have the xuan nv and I'm looking for a warm iem with better technicality :)
Save up for Ziigaat Arcadia or KE4!
@@jayyaudio Thanks Jay, the arcadia seems very nice and the price is not that far from my budget :D
Just to know, do you think is worth it the price difference between the arcadia and the doscinco?
It's thie origin for me. Was hoping they'd discount the prestige LTD but hey....
What tips do you recommend for the Origin, jay?
Nice - Azla spinfits
Off-topic question, but which IEM do you think would compliment the Aful Explorer under 100 EUR?
Simgot EW300
Thanks for the guide! 😃
Glad it helped 😃
I was doubling between the EW300 DSP and the EA500LM, ended up buying the EA500LM, so now I wonder if it was a good choice. I mainly use the IEMs for gaming, and piano
LM is solid
Hi jay, i am currently very hesitaded in buying my upgrade iem coming from the current iem that i used for so long, the QKZ X HBB (which i eq’d a lot, with less bass), i listen a lot of 80’s, 90’s pop and electrinic music, deephouse, techno, trance… i made my decision that it has to be one of the following….. kefine klean, ew300 hbb, sivga que, what would you recommend?
EW300
Is this the announcement you mentioned in a recent video? Or is that still to come?
oh that's still coming lol
Great video! I might pick up the Aoshido.
Can you please do me a favor?
An experiment.
Try the Aoshido with the adapter the deuce and the Red comes with. If it sounds good then may you graph it. If it doesn't then it isn't necessary.
I don’t have the adapter from the Deuce LOL
I didn’t get mine when it came in XD
Hi Jay, I'm keeping an eye on Softears RSV ($550 at 11.11 Sales). Is it still worth it for Vocal set or i should go to other set instead?
Yup good price
@Jay Would you recommend your Estrella for mixing and mastering work? Im looking to purchase a set of iems for when Im on the go. I want a balanced sound with a touch additional lows, highs and must have good dynamics. Also cannot hide or mask any frequencies. Thanks.
For mixing you’re better off going with something neutral like the Tanchjim Origin or IO Volare
kz edc pro is crazy at 1$. I bought one last month at 4$ and it crushes all my 10$ iems
the orchestra lite still good or there's something better around 300, i want great vocals but i don't wanna miss some base
(Sorry for my bad england)
Try Softears Studio 4
@jays audio. Hopefully you see this and reply before the sale is up. I have the Chopin set and looking for something different and more exciting. What yould tou suggest? Where do i go from the Chopins?
Ziigaat Estrella if you more excitement and better bass
@@jayyaudiothese are your callabs, right?
Nice Flash speed run!
I put a lock on my wallet!
Haha, good idea
Hey Jays, do you belive the xenna tea pro or the kiwiearst ke4 is best? or should i get a gaming headsett instead for the money? its for gaming ❤❤
Tea Pro better gaming headsets are scams
@ what?
He was very clear. The vast majority of gaming headsets have poor audio quality for the price.
The conch has been on sale for more than a month, got mine at 18usd 2 months ago on Ali such a steal
Sound Rhyme SR5 still a crazy good value.
Where's my dusk discount crinacle??
Come on crin!
@jayyaudio i watched the older video you did on which price range is the "go to" range. Did it change recently with all these releases? Seems like around 200-400$ is the spot. Like I got supermix and the female vocals just sounds nasally and unnatural compared to dusk default-dsp
I'm wondering what the profit margins on the tripowin kailua are looking like 🤔 originally 80 bucks and hbb claimed that the titanium coated drivers in it are usually in a higher price bracket alltogether. And now it is 30 bucks. Plus it is metal shells, so curious...
probably $10 in total is my guess lol
Are there really 1% off? So much for the biggest sale of the year, lol.
XD
Most of the sales haven't started yet. Almost everything will be at least 10% off.
I wanna get a TWS just for convenience. I saw the Moondrop Space Trav going for $10, maybe I should get them.
$10 is guud
Would you say the Pilgrim or Dusk (non DSP, default EQ) are better for all rounder more versatile IEMs? In particular for J-Pop, Rock, and Alternative. They would be the same price right now with coupons and discounts.
I'm currently maining the standard EA500 and love them, don't mind the treble and prefer them to the Kato.
I'd go Tea Pro
@@jayyaudio I'll check those out, thanks!
Would you suggest any of these for upgrading Supermix 4?
IO Volare
Volare 1% off, haha! Pass. Excellent guide Jay. Aoshida E20 grabbing that! thank-you.
1% is before 11.11 pricing haha
@jayyaudio aww. spent $1.8k this year on IEMs Volare is too expensive my remaining budget.
Would the EM10 or Tea Pro be a better buy? With sales the Tea Pro would be $50 dollars less than the EM10 ($267, & $317).
I love the EA500s, and want lots Detail and technicalities for J-pop, rock, and gaming. (I've tried the Kiwi Ears Orchestra (non lite), love the details, they're just too wide and not enough bass.
Tea Pro
what do you think about Intuaura Purple? are nice or with the simgot EM10 im good?
SIMGOT EM10
Since you've had a chance to fit test both the Xenns Tea Pro and the Tangzu Bajie, could you tell me how much bigger the Bajie is in size? I might be willing to stretch my budget to get the Bajie, but if it is absolutely enormous, then maybe it isn't worth it?
It's bigger than the Tea Pros, if you have smaller ears you may have fit issues
@jayyaudio I know this may be asking too much, so if you don't feel like doing it no worries, but would you possibly be willing to measure the vertical length of the Bajie in centimeters or millimeters? I feel like it would fit, but still am unsure...
Im around 300 budget. i found the Linsoul ZiiGaat x Fresh and belive they are good for gaming same with moondrop blessing 3. but nor sure if they are better than the Xenns Tea Pro. do you have a recomendation or a better option? and are they better than a normal headset?
Go Tea Pro
@ its better for gaming?
For the Bajie can you feel the bone conductor or is it more of a subtle feeling?
It's subtle without EQ since there's not much bass
Do you have any good recomendations, dont know a lot about IEMs but Im around 300 budget, i heard the moonlight dusk 3 is good? Any better options? Its for gaming, and Are they better than normal gaming headsett?
Xenns Tea Pro
@@jayyaudio Are they good for gaming? if so better than a gaming headset? i found the Linsoul ZiiGaat x Fresh and belive they are good for gaming. but nor sure if they are better than the Xenns Tea Pro?
The Arete is cheaper but gaming performance will be about the same. If all you care about is competitive gaming and would rather spend less, get the Arete. It is also less weight in the ear and a little bit easier to fit into smaller ears.
If you ever listen to music, the tell me what kinds of music you like most.
@@jesh879 its mosly songs like: trap and drill. an example of a artist who makes songs i lisen to would be yeat or cheif keef
I'm looking for something that sounds like my zero red but with +6 or more of bass around 30hz and with a wider sound. Red is a decent set, just needs slightly more bass (the adapter takes the highs away), with a wider sound, it'd be the best of the average IEMs I think.
HBB DEUCE
are there black friday sales in the iem world? worth waiting for?
same as 11.11 I believe
Upgrading from the tangzu xuan nv, would the SM4 be a substantial upgrade? Or is there other sets i should look at.
Ya Supermix4 would be good
@jayyaudio went to the audio store to try out the sm4, ended up falling in love with the estrella. Such a beautiful set, props to you Jay!
I am using tinhifi dudu,p1max2. I didn't like supermix4 or sl41 because they were too bright.
Will odyssey suit my sound preferences?
If you found them too bright try Tanchjim Origin, Odyssey also works if you listen loud
I have a budget under 400 USD (new or used are all good), my preferred genres are pop, jazz, ballad, rap, and orchestra. I also play fps games on occasion. what should I get if I like vocal, detail retrieval and high quality bass (don't need a lot of bass). Thanks
Xenns Tea Pro
@@jayyaudio ia asked reddit too and. they are suggesting the s12 pro 2024, tea pro. what are the pros and cons of each pair?
Que recomiendas para juegos fps??
SIMGOT EM6L
I probably will get the HBB Punch with $50 off if I can get one of first 50 units.
Kind of a random question... How do you compare rhe Doscinco and Tea Pro?
Tea Pro is better overall while still being bassy imo
Xenns mangird tea pro tempting me...
Official coupon and store coupon makes it $246.
Great price
I'd rec the Explorer at its regular price.
Facts
I'm looking for an iem, that would excel the Zero:RED in bass, treble and soundstage with separation, with mids close or as in Red. On Linsoul I've found 4 iems that I might like and AutoEQ Estrella and Zetian Wu on 5128 measurements. Estrella and Wu possibly sounds like what I'm searching, but also got other 2 variants, Arete and Odyssey. With linsoul code they'll fall under 200€, so i don't have to pay customs duty. But there's also Tea Pro that picked my interest, will it make big difference?
I'd go Tea Pro or Estrella, if you want more sub-bass and detail go Estrella, if you want more mid-bass go Tea Pro
I dont want to be a dic... but 11.11 promo makes no sense . In dubai on amazon they raised the price to say there is discount on 11.11 like I don't recall the prices before. Lol. Maybe you should mention to ali and amazon
Single DD: Origin for 171$ or Kadenz for $111?
Origin
Jay can you recommend me iem upgrade to my Artti R2? I like relaxed. Looking for under 100 usd
Simgot EW300 is good
@jayyaudio how about explorer for 70usd?
Looking for an alternative to my ER2XR, love the tight bass and balance but not the fit. Have Zero Red but I don't like them
tangzu hbb xuan nv
@jayyaudio thanks for the answer! So many IEMs, not so many dollars :). Explorer seems cool, I love punchy but balanced (with the rest of the frequency) bass
Sonus or Klean in terms of technicalities and resolution?
Sonus
@jayyaudio ty❤️
Aoshida E20 $44.99 or ARTTI T10 $50?
Artti if you don't EQ
Where will the low frequencies of cklvx-d62 vs softears studio 4 be better?
Studio 4 will be better
@jayyaudio I now have a simgot ea500, I plan to take headphones, choose between two models cklvx-d62 or softears studio 4, in my headphones I like high frequencies, and mid bass, but not enough sub bass. Which of the models under consideration should I choose based on my preferences?
1% off??
That’s before 11.11 sale price
I hope i don't buy anything. Just got a mega5-EST 😔
uh ohhhh
@jayyaudio 🥲
Dunu titan s2?
Eh
Could we have links please, I can't find the Edc pro deal anywhere
Probably not available in your country then
good recommendation for v shape dsp under 40?
KZ EDC PRO and a dongle lol
@jayyaudio i was thinking about the tanhjim one dsp or moondrop chu 2 dsp?
LMAO on $1 for KZ EDC Pro. Thinking are they still making money on it. If yes then 💀
ya LOL, I doubt it tho
what about the tangzu changles?
kz edc pro or dawn better and cheaper
Thieaudio day? Anyone know when that is?
Linsoul promotions, you buy Thieaudio products on that day and you may potentially win a partial refund
So Performer 5+2 is now the new benchmark for 300$? Looks like 90% of reviewers prefer it over Estrella. Maybe someone own both and could share the real experiance here?
Performer 5+2 is overhyped, there are lots of good options better than it
when are new videos are coming ? sales period is ending soon.
If you're talking about the 5+2, Braindance and DK62, I'd only rec getting the DK62 on sale
@jayyaudio what about pula anvil ?
@@jayyaudio what about pula anvil, wait or avoid completely ?
I'm getting tired of wired iems. chifi needs more tws earphones
Ew300 dsp vs ea 500Lm ?
LM for more detail, DSP for smoother/warmer
How far are you with Peaky Blinders? ;)
I stopped at season 4 I think