shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

Hey shotgunshane, ever tried out the Rhapsodio Solars? I'd be interested in how they perform relative to a lot of the IEM heavyweights.

 

If it's so bass heavy, then it's really only good for certain genres right? Any comparison from your perspective to the TG334? I have these currently and don't think of them as overly bass-heavy, even though the general consensus is that the TG334 is on the bassier side.

 

I listen to mostly basshead IEMS, and I use them for a variety of different genres no issues for me, including classical.

 

the issue with bashead iem is that the bass hump could bleed into vocals causing certain female singers to sound more huskier than intended. Not all basshead iem has this problem.

 

Agreed. That's why I search for the best. I have a lot of really nice basshead IEMS that sound amazing in other frequencies. Sonys come to mind, both the ex1000 and EX800st. Ex1000 you really have to eq the shit out of it to get basshead levels, but it's possible and it doesn't lose any of its laser like clarity.

Tralucent Ref 1 Too is another. Tralucent Plus 5, is similar to the ex1000, but doesn't quite need the same amount of eq.

I hate when the bass bleeds into the mids. I also prefer sub bass over mid bass. The journey never ends for me. Right now between my 2 tralucent IEMS and the 2 Sonys, I'm extremely happy and really not sure if I will find better.

 

Still confused, why TG334 sounds so different vs MH334. After long time owning TG334, i moved to MH334, but to my ears, they are totally different sounding, despite they share the same drivers..

TG334 is bassier and more bloom on mid and upper bass, more sharp at upper mid, more lively. While MH334, is a little bit weaker bass than TG334, but deeper on subbass make it more linier, while maintaining the same vocal performances vs TG334, the upper mid is more linier too but at cost MH didnt sounds as lively as TG, more subdued treble, more rolled off up top, but make it also more fatigue free...overall MH334 is more linier sounding with mid centric sounding. Any members here experiencing the same with me?

 

Makes sense. Different crossovers, maybe the change the impedance of drivers. I'm sure a lot of manufacturers use some of the same drivers, but they tune them differently.

 

Could be due to the Titanium nozzle of the TG!334, I believe the MH334 Studio reference is meant to address this discrepancy between custom and universal.

 

Anything on the westone 4r? I can get a pair (only drivers) for roughly $300 SGD. Was wondering if its considered an upgrade to my Inear SD2.

 

Audio Technica IM04:
These are pretty midcentric, but less midcentric than Noble K10U. They really excel at delivering lush and smooth vocals. Lacks top end airiness and quite weak bass impact. They really suit jazz or symphonic opera genre of music and thats all she wrote. I feel that the IM04 sounds better than Westone 4R, but loses out to the JVC woodies(which has better bass, wider soundstage and more genre compatibility).

Noble K10U:
I didn't really enjoy the K10U with the Sony ZX2 as it is not exciting or fun to listen to. K10U is overly lush but has surprisingly good soundstage for BA iem. They will sound good with any genre but won't allow analyse/discern certain details in the music. A jack of all trades but master of none.

 

I ended up buying a UERM off of a FS forum. I'll have it reshelled by InEarz.

 

How would you compare JH Angie and Rhapsodio Solar. I bought Angie and love her, but Im still worried I could have bought better IEM for same amount of money.

 

Thanks for your answer. Ive got V2 and fit is great.

 

I was wondering if you've had a chance to listen to the new q-jays? There don't seem to be many options for TWFK-style dual BA monitors any more...