The production of this video from start to finish is top notch, you don't waffle about randomly useless stuff also, honestly faultless cheers for your insight!
Thank you so much for your detailed video! I'm brand new to IEM's and after watching your video, I picked up a set of Tanchjim One's. I'm planning on using these mostly for PSVR 2 (to upgrade the stock buds that it comes with), hopefully one of the sets of included tips provides a good fit for my ears. Almost jumped right to the EA500 LM's based on your recommendation but they are 4x the cost of the Tanchjim One's so I thought I might start small 😅
i got the EW200 for budget and ultra fast delivery wise, my board is Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Plus Wi-F, should i plug in the back of the desktop or the front? since the cable is not long enough for the back , i have a FiiO E10k Dac amp, should i use it? - PUBG player
Hello my friend thank you for the vid exactly what I needed, I have ordered week ago Simgot EM6L and they are pretty amazing like having wallhack in tarkov, basing on your opinion EA500 LM should/will be better ??
If you're fine with the EM6L the EA500 LM is a side grade, no need to buy it unless you really want that bass response that's more textured and present
@@Curree8 I have ordered also ea50lm and I will try to compare 1v1, wondering what DAC will be better for these, fiio k7 or topping dx3pro+ or fiio k3s will be enough hmmm what u think ???
@@Curree8 love u man that’s all I wanted to hear - from my point of view - good iems + soundcard (I have also soundblaster g5 now) is more than enough for gaming, situation changes when u go into audiophile music but that’s totally different thing ^^
i agree as long as the iem is comfy you will have a perfect gaming experience. thinking back to when i used headsets just the head pains alone will always make me second guess ever using a headset
great review! i 100% agree its up to the game audio design, but i think stereo separation or 'soundstage' shouldnt be brushed off so easily (sweaty competitive players are gonna be upset xd)
My angle is just that technicals matter but not as much as comfort and turning the volume down! So budget V shape is king! No IEM is gonna fix that Apex audio lmao
@@Curree8 haha apex audio is unsavable, but i’ve tried playing valorant using my friends logitech gaming headset, and i cant tell directions as good as my truthear zero.
do you have a recommendation with a really small nozzle please? it's very hit or miss for me and that's the one piece that causes the most misses. thanks
Yeah my $20 tier recs are gonna have very shallow/narrow nozzles. Since I already prioritized comfort, it should be similar to the actual video (I like smaller nozzles too) $25 7hz Zero 2 $40 Simgot EW200 (same shape as EW100, pretty comfy if your ears fit it better than mine) $90 Simgot EA500 LM (probably widest nozzle here, not deep though. Also best IEM here all things considered). $109 Letshuoer S12 $135 Letshuoer S12 Pro S12 and Pro are the same shape, pretty small nozzle overall. I personally haven't had comfort issues with any of these (besides EW200), while I had issues with Truthear Zero and the Blessing 2: Dusk
Hey Curee, wondering if you could help me out again. I ended up returning both the EW200 and the BLON Z300 for the same reason- they caused a lot of discomfort, particularly in the right ear. I think it was either or both the sharp edge and the metal finish. I am pretty close to returning the Zero 2 for the same reason, even though that one is all plastic I feel like the squared off "front facing" portion of the IEM creates a hotspot on my right ear (my anatomy must be weird). So far the Tanchjim One's have been the clear winner for comfort, but for a second pair in the budget range (that is good for music and gaming), do you have any other recommendations of tips that might be comfortable given my situation? I'm considering the TRN Conch based on your review. Or the EA 500LM *if* the shape is better than the Z300/EW200. Unless you have a better recommendation. Thanks!
@@Curree8 i just want to be able to hear things while gaming, my kz zsn 10 pro's died on me after 3 years of constant use but i heard the em6l sounded better but others say they sound worse so im unsure, but im thinking about going for the chu 2's and eventually buy something else with better soundstage so i could hear things a lot more better, mind you im not a pro or anything i just want to be able to pinpoint people if they're running up on me when gaming xD
@@Nakxin Chu 2 is a great choice, but again the point of my video is that IEMs don't really matter so don't spend big bucks for gaming, spend your money for musicality
@@Curree8 I gonna get the chu2 first and untill I'll have to or when I'll be able to I'll get myself the linsoule ea 500lm and if I'll like em I'll keep em but if not I'll return em,
Bought moondrop chu 2 but when playing valorant , the gun sounds hollow and i am a beginner in his iem stuff so could you tell me how i could improve since you have much greater experience than me , please and thank you
You recommend the Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite's for gaming or think the ones you recommended at that price point better for gaming? I'm looking for just competitive gaming IEMS
Haven't tried them personally but according to reviews you can't go wrong with them. However, like I said even above $100 is too much if it's just gaming that's your priority. I'd suggest saving over half of the price with the EA500 LM while getting more than enough performance for gaming. I'd also take the Binary x Gizaudio Chopin at $200 as well for my sound signature preference.
Omg YES kiwi ears are so understated rn and I do not see them talked about. I currently got a pair of " linsoul kiwi quartet " and my only initial complaint was the cable but thats literally a 10$ amazon fix. And purple on purples hot.
I have a pair of the original blessing 2 that I got as a gift while back and just havent used. Listening to them they seem good for gaming because i notice good separation but idk it sounds boring? From research I noticed the dusk version is prob the one I want, but what would you recommend i do? sell them and get ea500lm or EQ them into the dusk (idk how hard that is to do).
Maybe boring if you want a stronger bass response, look for iem reviews on youtube and also use squig.link to find a sound profile that fits you relative to the blessing 2 blessing 2 dusk is discontinued I believe now that dusk is out
Hi Curree! Great content, and just what I was looking for.. I’m looking for an iem for gaming but it must be exceptional for music listening as well (much better than airpod pros2 😅). Any recommendations? I’ve been looking into the NEW dusk x crinacle that released last week
If you can afford dusk, just buy dusk. I don't have a copy tho so watch other reviewers. I'm very interested tho despite the steep price considering the price to performance Other exceptional iems for gaming and music for lower are S12 Pro, Zetian Wu, Binary Audio Chopin. I consider watching more reviewers/comparisons, just make sure you buy something comfy as well!
@@Curree8 Thanks for your insight! Another question: do in-line mic cables for iems cause audio issues? Do you have any in-line, otherwise generic mic recommendations?
@@RealMe-ju9hh Inline mics can be inconsistent, usb mics are fine (fifine, blue yeti, at2020) if you want to record content or something more professional then you get into xlr mics, definitely not necessary though
@@Curree8 Taking your advice about the usb mic (fifine 668). Watching other reviewers I keep hearing em6l is better than ea500lm? Also fresh reviews reviewed the dusks saying they are bad for gaming.. thoughts on hype 4?
@@RealMe-ju9hh EM6L is less sharp on the high but less texture in the bass than EA500LM, so it's preference but yeah over long hours EM6L is more smooth Can't speak exactly on Dusk or Hype 4 as I don't have either... If it's just for gaming then don't overspend but if you want something in those price tiers buy for musicality not gaming
I just received my Tanchjim One's today based on your recommendation. So far, I am mostly liking them, the sound is definitely better than most all my bluetooth headphones except maybe my Airpod Pro's. The only issue is the stock tips they come with aren't very comfortable, I went through all the ones included and found some that make the sound the best but they still put a lot of pressure in my ear canal. Are IEM's something you get used to the feeling of or should I be on the look for better tips? I usually use memory foam but I'm open to other options if you have any good recommendations. Thanks!
Yeah it gets a bit of taking used to, airpod pros feel so good because they have pressure relief mechanism. My recommendation is to try to get used to it or you could probably find foam that fits it
@@Curree8 Okay I will keep wearing them to see if I get used to it. It's not like it hurts, although I haven't worn for an extended amount of time yet. Btw I subscribed to your channel, I alllllmost picked up the EA500 LM's on sale for $78 today but I decided to wait and try out my Tanchjin's that were delivered before I made any impulse decisions XD Do you think someone brand new to IEM's who is not an audiophile but appreciates good sound would notice a huge difference in audio quality between the One's and the 500 LM's?
@@joshs2235 Nah not really, if you want another single DD iem ive really been enjoying atm its the BLON Z300 at only $35 and has a small sale atm, will cover it soon and actually find myself picking it up more often than the LMs atm
Okay thanks for the honesty. No need to drop a bunch of cash if I don't need to/won't really be able to tell the differnece. And oh wow that's pretty affordable! ......just placed an order for the BLON Z300 based on your recommendation @@Curree8 😅
Okay thanks for the honest feedback. Oh nice! I couldn't resist that price point of ~$30.... I picked up a set of the Z300's based on your recommendation 😅@@Curree8
Ola bass Or Sigmot ew200 Or Trn conch Or Moondrop CHU II I want a gaming experience for a normal person to use, and they will be useful in FPS games, such as ambient sounds, watching videos, and podcasts. The bass is not as important to me as the sound, its purity and clarity are more important $40 price range
Earned a sub. Drop some more iem content I like your attention to detail💯
@@Itsziggyzigg soon!
The production of this video from start to finish is top notch, you don't waffle about randomly useless stuff also, honestly faultless cheers for your insight!
Awesome video and I agree with your recommendations !
Thank you so much for your detailed video! I'm brand new to IEM's and after watching your video, I picked up a set of Tanchjim One's. I'm planning on using these mostly for PSVR 2 (to upgrade the stock buds that it comes with), hopefully one of the sets of included tips provides a good fit for my ears.
Almost jumped right to the EA500 LM's based on your recommendation but they are 4x the cost of the Tanchjim One's so I thought I might start small 😅
i got the EW200 for budget and ultra fast delivery wise, my board is Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Plus Wi-F, should i plug in the back of the desktop or the front? since the cable is not long enough for the back , i have a FiiO E10k Dac amp, should i use it? - PUBG player
Hello my friend thank you for the vid exactly what I needed, I have ordered week ago Simgot EM6L and they are pretty amazing like having wallhack in tarkov, basing on your opinion EA500 LM should/will be better ??
If you're fine with the EM6L the EA500 LM is a side grade, no need to buy it unless you really want that bass response that's more textured and present
@@Curree8 I have ordered also ea50lm and I will try to compare 1v1, wondering what DAC will be better for these, fiio k7 or topping dx3pro+ or fiio k3s will be enough hmmm what u think ???
@@ukaszgornicki465 For gaming? No need for dac lol just plug in 3.5mm or an Apple USB C adapter to your computer
@@Curree8 love u man that’s all I wanted to hear - from my point of view - good iems + soundcard (I have also soundblaster g5 now) is more than enough for gaming, situation changes when u go into audiophile music but that’s totally different thing ^^
Great video! Ordering a EA 500 LM!
how are they for gaming?
i agree as long as the iem is comfy you will have a perfect gaming experience. thinking back to when i used headsets just the head pains alone will always make me second guess ever using a headset
great review! i 100% agree its up to the game audio design, but i think stereo separation or 'soundstage' shouldnt be brushed off so easily (sweaty competitive players are gonna be upset xd)
My angle is just that technicals matter but not as much as comfort and turning the volume down! So budget V shape is king!
No IEM is gonna fix that Apex audio lmao
@@Curree8 haha apex audio is unsavable, but i’ve tried playing valorant using my friends logitech gaming headset, and i cant tell directions as good as my truthear zero.
Nice, i really like the ideas and this review in general. 🎉
What is ur best IEM for gaming especially Valorant and watching movies max price 400 euro's????
do you have a recommendation with a really small nozzle please? it's very hit or miss for me and that's the one piece that causes the most misses. thanks
Yeah my $20 tier recs are gonna have very shallow/narrow nozzles. Since I already prioritized comfort, it should be similar to the actual video (I like smaller nozzles too)
$25 7hz Zero 2
$40 Simgot EW200 (same shape as EW100, pretty comfy if your ears fit it better than mine)
$90 Simgot EA500 LM (probably widest nozzle here, not deep though. Also best IEM here all things considered).
$109 Letshuoer S12
$135 Letshuoer S12 Pro
S12 and Pro are the same shape, pretty small nozzle overall. I personally haven't had comfort issues with any of these (besides EW200), while I had issues with Truthear Zero and the Blessing 2: Dusk
Thanks very much. I appreciate your help.
Hey Curee, wondering if you could help me out again. I ended up returning both the EW200 and the BLON Z300 for the same reason- they caused a lot of discomfort, particularly in the right ear. I think it was either or both the sharp edge and the metal finish. I am pretty close to returning the Zero 2 for the same reason, even though that one is all plastic I feel like the squared off "front facing" portion of the IEM creates a hotspot on my right ear (my anatomy must be weird). So far the Tanchjim One's have been the clear winner for comfort, but for a second pair in the budget range (that is good for music and gaming), do you have any other recommendations of tips that might be comfortable given my situation? I'm considering the TRN Conch based on your review. Or the EA 500LM *if* the shape is better than the Z300/EW200. Unless you have a better recommendation. Thanks!
This is excellent. Thank you.
Finally! Been searching for days for the best IEM for gaming! Thanks bro!
any recommendations that include a mic?
Just get a usb mic, your teammates will thank me
What do you think about Tangzu Waners?
what about the simgot em6l would they be better than the ea 500lm or no?
if youre treble sensitive, em6l is much better. if you want better bass texture, ea500lm
@@Curree8 i just want to be able to hear things while gaming, my kz zsn 10 pro's died on me after 3 years of constant use but i heard the em6l sounded better but others say they sound worse so im unsure, but im thinking about going for the chu 2's and eventually buy something else with better soundstage so i could hear things a lot more better, mind you im not a pro or anything i just want to be able to pinpoint people if they're running up on me when gaming xD
@@Nakxin Chu 2 is a great choice, but again the point of my video is that IEMs don't really matter so don't spend big bucks for gaming, spend your money for musicality
@@Curree8 I gonna get the chu2 first and untill I'll have to or when I'll be able to I'll get myself the linsoule ea 500lm and if I'll like em I'll keep em but if not I'll return em,
Bought moondrop chu 2 but when playing valorant , the gun sounds hollow and i am a beginner in his iem stuff so could you tell me how i could improve since you have much greater experience than me , please and thank you
You just need to get used to it, Chu 2 has a good amount of treble presence so that's probably what you're hearing
I play between PS5 and PC, do you have any idea if theres a significant difference with the EA500 between them in terms of sound?
should be fine on both
You recommend the Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite's for gaming or think the ones you recommended at that price point better for gaming? I'm looking for just competitive gaming IEMS
Haven't tried them personally but according to reviews you can't go wrong with them.
However, like I said even above $100 is too much if it's just gaming that's your priority. I'd suggest saving over half of the price with the EA500 LM while getting more than enough performance for gaming. I'd also take the Binary x Gizaudio Chopin at $200 as well for my sound signature preference.
Omg YES kiwi ears are so understated rn and I do not see them talked about. I currently got a pair of " linsoul kiwi quartet " and my only initial complaint was the cable but thats literally a 10$ amazon fix. And purple on purples hot.
I have a pair of the original blessing 2 that I got as a gift while back and just havent used. Listening to them they seem good for gaming because i notice good separation but idk it sounds boring?
From research I noticed the dusk version is prob the one I want, but what would you recommend i do? sell them and get ea500lm or EQ them into the dusk (idk how hard that is to do).
Maybe boring if you want a stronger bass response, look for iem reviews on youtube and also use squig.link to find a sound profile that fits you relative to the blessing 2
blessing 2 dusk is discontinued I believe now that dusk is out
I would check the audio science review forum post on them as there's a couple of EQ profiles so might be worth giving it a shot.
Bought some 7hz timeless open box for $126 usd? Is that decent?
It's a good option, very similar to S12 so it's a steal at that price! Not the greatest form factor but very lightweight
What about the hexa?
I like the Hexa and it's very comfy but very neutral. Trying to give general recommendations and play at lower volumes so V shape is the way
@@Curree8 thanks
Hi Curree! Great content, and just what I was looking for.. I’m looking for an iem for gaming but it must be exceptional for music listening as well (much better than airpod pros2 😅). Any recommendations? I’ve been looking into the NEW dusk x crinacle that released last week
If you can afford dusk, just buy dusk. I don't have a copy tho so watch other reviewers. I'm very interested tho despite the steep price considering the price to performance
Other exceptional iems for gaming and music for lower are S12 Pro, Zetian Wu, Binary Audio Chopin. I consider watching more reviewers/comparisons, just make sure you buy something comfy as well!
@@Curree8 Thanks for your insight! Another question: do in-line mic cables for iems cause audio issues? Do you have any in-line, otherwise generic mic recommendations?
@@RealMe-ju9hh Inline mics can be inconsistent, usb mics are fine (fifine, blue yeti, at2020)
if you want to record content or something more professional then you get into xlr mics, definitely not necessary though
@@Curree8 Taking your advice about the usb mic (fifine 668). Watching other reviewers I keep hearing em6l is better than ea500lm? Also fresh reviews reviewed the dusks saying they are bad for gaming.. thoughts on hype 4?
@@RealMe-ju9hh EM6L is less sharp on the high but less texture in the bass than EA500LM, so it's preference but yeah over long hours EM6L is more smooth
Can't speak exactly on Dusk or Hype 4 as I don't have either... If it's just for gaming then don't overspend but if you want something in those price tiers buy for musicality not gaming
I just received my Tanchjim One's today based on your recommendation. So far, I am mostly liking them, the sound is definitely better than most all my bluetooth headphones except maybe my Airpod Pro's. The only issue is the stock tips they come with aren't very comfortable, I went through all the ones included and found some that make the sound the best but they still put a lot of pressure in my ear canal. Are IEM's something you get used to the feeling of or should I be on the look for better tips? I usually use memory foam but I'm open to other options if you have any good recommendations. Thanks!
Yeah it gets a bit of taking used to, airpod pros feel so good because they have pressure relief mechanism. My recommendation is to try to get used to it or you could probably find foam that fits it
@@Curree8 Okay I will keep wearing them to see if I get used to it. It's not like it hurts, although I haven't worn for an extended amount of time yet. Btw I subscribed to your channel, I alllllmost picked up the EA500 LM's on sale for $78 today but I decided to wait and try out my Tanchjin's that were delivered before I made any impulse decisions XD Do you think someone brand new to IEM's who is not an audiophile but appreciates good sound would notice a huge difference in audio quality between the One's and the 500 LM's?
@@joshs2235 Nah not really, if you want another single DD iem ive really been enjoying atm its the BLON Z300 at only $35 and has a small sale atm, will cover it soon and actually find myself picking it up more often than the LMs atm
Okay thanks for the honesty. No need to drop a bunch of cash if I don't need to/won't really be able to tell the differnece. And oh wow that's pretty affordable! ......just placed an order for the BLON Z300 based on your recommendation @@Curree8 😅
Okay thanks for the honest feedback. Oh nice! I couldn't resist that price point of ~$30.... I picked up a set of the Z300's based on your recommendation 😅@@Curree8
Ola bass
Or
Sigmot ew200
Or
Trn conch
Or
Moondrop CHU II
I want a gaming experience for a normal person to use, and they will be useful in FPS games, such as ambient sounds, watching videos, and podcasts.
The bass is not as important to me as the sound, its purity and clarity are more important
$40 price range
if bass is not too important then ola bass, simgot ew100p, 7hz Zero (og), and maybe checking out new Truthear Gate is my rec