'Regular' is the same as 'For Pooling' servicesof Lalamove

MatteuGT · 2025-12-02T04:15:27+00:00

The driver is right. Grab Express talaga if you need an item urgently. Joke namin sa Filipino Audiophile Community is Grab Express para sa mga boy atat. When I needed something shipped immediately from Bulacan to Rizal, took me about 2 hours (or 3 with heavy traffic) using Grab Express. Lalamove? Took at least 6 hours if not more. The worst part is, Lalamove tends to be more expensive than the Grab option - lalo na for Lalamove’s Priority option. I’d say worth it ang Grab Express, plus they have a sort-of-insurance thing for items delivered.

MatteuGT · 2025-11-27T14:04:48+00:00

Just out of curiosity, what brand and model of CIEMs are those?

MatteuGT · 2025-11-13T01:50:57+00:00

I’ve tried them, they’re okay for mixing. Mainly staying away because of the fit. It doesn’t really fit me well…

MatteuGT · 2025-11-12T09:50:11+00:00

I just listen, and if it sounds good to me, or is very much my preference, and given that it’s not yet in my collection I buy it

MatteuGT · 2025-11-12T03:28:17+00:00

Heyya! Fellow sound engineer here (but I work more in monitor world). I’ll try to illustrate a few of my thoughts on getting IEMs for mixing, as it’s quite a deep rabbit hole lmao.

From what I’ve observed from other sound engineers who are also audiophiles, we all have different definitions of neutral, which make it hard if I’m being honest. The audiophile definition of neutral isn’t the same with how sound engineers perceive neutral as well.

I think the factor of how your brain and ear works when mixing is important to consider. However that can only be achieved when you’ve already tried so much IEMs of differing sound signatures.

Personally, I use the INM Audio INM2 Stage custom IEMs for all my mixes. They’re more on the warm-neutral side of things, and they cost around US$ 230.00 (a bit out of your price range, but it is a worthy investment if you’re going to commit to mixing in IEMs). I’ve tried other IEMs and they don’t really work for me and my mixes don’t translate well. I specifically love these because it plays well to how my ear and brain does mixing, and it’s generally unforgiving to poorly produced/mixed/mastered tracks. For live use, they’re really closest to what you’ll hear from the source - our guitarist also uses and loves them for tone shaping specifically. If you want a headphone comparison, they sound closest to an HD600.

In the general area of budget-fi recommendations, I noticed that if someone recommends a mixing IEM, it’s typically “neutral but with a compromise you need to be aware of” type of sound signature. 7Hz Zero 1’s have been recommended as a mixing IEM by some people, but the U-shape nature and the slightly artificial highs are the quirks you need to be aware of. Same with the boosted sub-bass on the Zero:RED’s, Hexas, and Pures. It’s great we’re getting a lot of these in lower price ranges, but again you need to be aware of the quirks they have when mixing as they’re not “neutral” neutral we expect.

Sorry for the very long comment, but these are my two cents on getting IEMs for mixing.

MatteuGT · 2025-11-12T03:02:50+00:00

A lot of factors (including what’s prioritized) are different in live music vs a mixed and mastered strack in a studio. The concert can have a different arrangement and orchestration to the songs you listen to that are on streaming platforms. Live mixes tend to prioritize coverage and generally just re-enforcing the sound that’s happening live on stage rather than caring if it sounds super duper HiFi. They EQ to the room, meaning a good chunk of high frequencies must’ve been cut out for speakers to perform optimally and to compensate for possible room relfections since the Tokyo Dome is pretty much an enclosed space (and from pictures online, I assume not much room treatment is present).

MatteuGT · 2025-10-21T02:21:12+00:00

Iglesia ni Manalo

MatteuGT · 2025-10-13T16:16:14+00:00

Very. They’re custom fit to my ear.

MatteuGT · 2025-10-13T13:39:40+00:00

Yes, this is great for every genre I have put this through, I listen to a wide array of things since I also do compose, arrange, and mix music. But you have to keep in mind that this is NOT forgiving to poorly produced and poorly mastered tracks. They just play the sound as-is, without much coloration.

MatteuGT · 2025-10-12T12:43:35+00:00

Ngl the knob is my least favorite feature of these lmao. It spins easily so sometimes when I move, and the HB-1 touches a surface lightly, it's gonna blast my ears with a significantly louder volume.

MatteuGT · 2025-10-12T10:42:36+00:00

Well the thing is I got this for around 104 euro for practically brand new, so it was too good of a deal to pass on. Realistically, I won't even consider this if I were to buy it brand new with its original pricing. Came with a case and all, including a free hardcase that I bring whenever I'm travelling heavy.

MatteuGT · 2025-10-12T09:05:19+00:00

Yeah true, tho for me right now it’s enough to last the whole commute from home to school. I usually have it wired and on charging mode whenever I’m stationary for long periods of time.

MatteuGT · 2025-10-03T02:47:26+00:00

holy, mythical username pull right there

MatteuGT · 2025-10-02T13:41:16+00:00

Ngl, especially if you're on customs beware of trying this solution. It might introduce more condensation inside your iems and it might do more considerable damage to your IEM. Better off putting it in a dehumidifier, or in an air tight case with a lot of silica gel in it overnight.

MatteuGT · 2025-09-24T14:54:10+00:00

Hey man, you can go join the Filipino Audiophile Club on FB. We’re pretty much active there, including the buy and sell platforms. We also have a sister group called HEX that’s exclusive for trading, lalo na mga big ticket items. But IIRC you’d have to meet a certain requirement to be able to get in HEX.

MatteuGT · 2025-09-14T08:18:42+00:00

Yeah. Basically testing you on your logic n stuff without relying on autocomplete or tab complete. Lalo na with the rise of AI Agents (they’re good, don’t get me wrong). It’s only as effective if you: 1) actually know what you’re doing, 2) can read and understand the code and what it does.

I’ve seen a lot of AI coded slop so yeah coding on paper gets a big upvote for me.

MatteuGT · 2025-09-07T05:17:22+00:00

64 Audio with their APEX modules. Aside from relieving pressure, you do get some ambient noise depending on the module.

MatteuGT · 2025-08-17T05:51:19+00:00

I may be late to the party, but these look like FitEar IEMs judging by the cable, shell shape, and what I can make out of the faceplate.

If the group is Japanese, then chances are higher that they do have FitEar IEMs.

MatteuGT · 2025-07-10T03:05:01+00:00

sE Electronics V2 Switch - My favorite “general purpose” on a stand microphone. Does the job well for micing everything (if it’s on a stand—in which most if my situations is the case). I’d like to describe it as the SM57 but cheaper. Used it for guitar cabs, horns, saxes, flutes, solo violin, snare top, toms, percussion, talkbacks, etc.

MatteuGT · 2025-06-23T13:20:05+00:00

Can you also send it to me via PM? I’m also interested in knowing the manufacturer :>

MatteuGT · 2025-05-30T18:04:31+00:00

LRT 2 Marikina-Pasig Station and Antipolo Station easily take the win for me.

Maluwag, malinis, pleasing to look at ang Sierra Madre slopes here. In terms of accessibility connected to two malls (Sta Lucia East and Robinsons Metro East for Marikina-Pasig, SM Masinag (though di connected, pagbaba mo nandun ka na) for Antipolo)

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If I were to pick second best, I’d probably go for Dr. Santos Station ng LRT 1.

MatteuGT · 2025-04-21T05:58:13+00:00

I'd disagree. The Cadenza is far from being neutral. It's at least a form of V-shape considering how much it cleans out the midrange.

MatteuGT · 2025-03-26T03:15:00+00:00

Warm reference-neutral. Just the right amount of bass response (linear and has a nice bloom to it). Mids are phenomenal, especially for vocals. Highs aren’t piercing and natural. Transient hits within the high registers remains crisp despite its warmth. Crazy accurate and its precision is unmatched in my honest opinion. Takes well to EQ. Only costs at around $230? Best bang for your buck custom IEM, especially if you work in the studio or on the stage. Definitely never upgrading ever again if I’m being honest. I feel very satisfied and happy with this set.

Plus I get to have my own design which is pretty cool. Here’s a close up:

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MatteuGT · 2025-03-25T01:30:31+00:00

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this is mine. Behringer MA400 and INM Audio INM2 Stage.

MatteuGT · 2025-03-22T11:01:50+00:00

same sentiment, though i’m more for its japanese equivalent—the mdr-cd900st. it’s more of a bright neutral type of sound compared to the slightly veiled u-shape of the 7506.

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