As the other replier mentioned crinicle is great for reviews. For IEMs I use the original moondrop Chu and they’re good, I also use the kz zsn pro. Also good. But ultimately i really only use IEMs when I’m out on a run or walking to the shops where sound quality isn’t as important. If at home I’ll use over ear headphones and I have beyerdynamics dt770s which are great and super comfy (also built like a tank if durability is a concern)
Any recommendations?
I tried the Moondrop Chu 2 and they were great, but after 6 months of daily use the sound is partially cutting out and I have to jiggle the wire to “fix” it temporarily. Need something more durable.
AndyMFK@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 days ago
timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
Whatever the guy that starts with c- reviews them all. I’ve had good luck with his truthear reds. Only $50 but great for my needs.
eezeebee@lemmy.ca 6 days ago
Oh yeah, Crinacle is a legend. How long have you had these and how often do you use them?
timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
Use maybe once every couple weeks since my dumb new phone doesn’t have a jack (and have not found a suitable adapter. Seriously, screw phone manufacturers for removing it.)
I am no audiophile but the sound is very clear. I have an old pair of Klipsch that I’ve always liked (normal buds) and they have a bit more bass/low end but the fidelity on the Reds sounds so much better. For $50 I find it hard to go wrong. Maybe if you really want more bass you’d be advised to pick something else but I listen to a bit of everything so these work well for me.
I think there is a clear upgrade from the Moondrop Chu II as well since I got those just to work out in. Just hits the sweet spot in bang for the buck if you ask me.
idunnololz@lemmy.world 6 days ago
I spent half a decade trying IEMs. Honestly its a journey. You need to find sognatures you like. I found that i like mostly flat response. My go tos are etymotic research. I’ve been usingthe ER3s for the past 5 years.
eezeebee@lemmy.ca 6 days ago
I would appreciate a flat response, but my top priority is durability. The earbuds that came with my phone 7 years ago lasted for 5 years.
I’ve gone through 2 more sets of earbuds and 1 set of IEMs (the Chu 2) in the last 2 years. Not sure if I’m particularly tough on them / use them more frequently than other people (probably), or if everything is just built like shit these days.
idunnololz@lemmy.world 6 days ago
ER3’s have been solid for 5 years so I’d say the durability is pretty good. I did have to replace the cable twice (you can detach the earbugs from the cables) but not because they aren’t durable. It was because my cat, Sencha, chewed through them twice.
eezeebee@lemmy.ca 5 days ago
Ah yes, I know your cat Sencha from your posts lol. I’ll check out the ER3s. Thanks!
Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 6 days ago
meeaudio.com/products/m6pro?_pos=3&_psq=M6+pro&_s…
Excellent sound quality, durable+replaceable cables, and options between a TRS(aux) cable, USB C cable, or even a Bluetooth adapter.