Demand-Jaded
Demand-Jaded t1_j9yp0ee wrote
Reply to comment by rockingcreation in what Wired IEM can compete with WF 1000XM4? by rockingcreation
Not really, at least not something I would recommend.
Though I would encourage you to learn to understand frequency response graphs, so you can make more informed and conscious purchases and not rely only on subjective impressions that can vary widely and not end up meeting your expectations.
Demand-Jaded t1_j9yhx7t wrote
Soundstage is not something IEMs shine in. You may get a little better separation in higher-end models but the upgrade in that regard is marginal.
I would look into multi-driver IEMs that can achieve a better treble extension and thus a better sense of clarity, space and separation. Under $100 you have the Truthear Hexa and for around $350 you have the Moondrop Blessing 2 (I recommend the Dusk version), thought if you plan to spend that amount I would encourage you to save a little more and go with the Moondrop Variations (a reference in sound and arguably the best "objective" tuning).
The Moondrop Aria is harman-neutral to warm/dark in tuning, that's why you may sense it to sound congested and not detailed enough.
Demand-Jaded t1_j6deawy wrote
Reply to comment by SupOrSalad in JBL Endurance Run - Actually the best $20 option? by hurtyewh
What a shame. I almost bought them because of the Sean Olive Amazon review and how close they were to the Harman target.
Could unit variation be that big? or are Sean Olive measurements not that reliable? As I saw Sharur's review of the TUNE230NC that had a 78% predicted preference in Sean Olive's graph but measured very differently in Sharur's rig, more bloated bass and peaky in the treble.
Demand-Jaded t1_j6da9gm wrote
Looking at Amazon reviews I actually found one from Sean Olive!, the director in research and developing in the Harman target, and he found them to be exceptionally close tuned to the target and a great option for less than $20.
Didn't know you could get a passive Harman tuned IEM for less than the Truthear Zero. For that price I'll buy one just to try.
Demand-Jaded t1_j2dwu0a wrote
Reply to HD660s Harman Target sounds way worse? by SlowestSundew7
The 6X0 series is tuned really close to the Harman Target, except in the bass, as expected from open backs.
If you want to tune your headphones to a certain target, use the Headphone comparison tool in crinacle's website and export it to Peace. Slide equalizer are too unreliable.
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