About the 7hz dongle, it's good, I was also eyeing the Ibasso but I was short in money so I just went with 7hz lol, about the sound quality, its better than apple dongle, and u don't need UAPP to just use it like apple does, I can't compare it to other dacs tho since these 2 are the only ones that I own, but after reading looooots and looots of reviews in several forums, I'd say both 7hz and Ibasso 03 pro are among/are the best budget options.

Now about the Etys, yeah I had lot of expectations since I was able to get a good fit, but the sound just wasn't pleasant to even hear it for some minutes, If u are able to get a good EQ then, please share it, I would appreciate it a lot!

I used stock tips btw and both apple and 7hz dongle. Also please update!

Man I feel ya, It happened exactly the same to me when I got my er2se this month, and after been using my koss ksc75 after several months using the etys felt so weird, now I'm also about to return them and just buy an hexa or a wangzu zentian. Also tried eq, it helped, but wasn't enough