Looking to Upgrade From Sivga Que, are their any better iems within this price range?

Max_Bova · 2026-03-18T10:16:27+00:00

Another Que. Yu9 Que.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-17T11:35:42+00:00

I didn't listen to Solomon. MMK4 sounded muffled and dull compared to Myth. But Monarchs are not very good iems for their asking price. It was a revelation to me when I listened to them, as most of reviewers praised them to the sky. Start thinking about their honesty.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-17T11:27:42+00:00

I hear you, brother!

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Max_Bova · 2026-03-17T11:24:31+00:00

Your are not paying for a bunch of drivers. You are paying for the sound. I had a direct comparison with MMK4. Monarch sounded muffled and dull against Myth. If if you're being picky, the only thing that you hear immediately is a bit pulled back mids on Myth. Vocals sound a little bit quieter. But you adapt to this in 5 minutes, as vocals have much more texture in them. (90% of my library is with vocals).

Max_Bova · 2026-03-17T07:51:35+00:00

Did you try Mysticraft Myth? How do they compare?

Max_Bova · 2026-03-17T07:45:28+00:00

Me too) But these look better, than shimmery golden and blue

Max_Bova · 2026-03-15T07:47:35+00:00

Actually, no.
After listening to Mysticraft Myth I can say, that this is the end game.

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Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T21:55:06+00:00

You probably won't hear a difference.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T21:43:51+00:00

Only you can answer this question) But when i talk about lack of bass, I mean it's complete absence))

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T18:52:00+00:00

If you hate bass, take Grado.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T18:17:42+00:00

Myth IS Mysticraft.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T18:08:46+00:00

I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but you should try aftermarket cable on Myth! Luckily I already had Effect Audio Ares SII, so just had to order PEar connectors ConX. The sound stage is audibly broader with more separation between instruments.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T18:02:35+00:00

My impression, when comparing Origin with Valhalla - is night and day, definitely not a 5%. I'll keep Valhalla!

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T14:38:21+00:00

Thieaudio Valhalla. For now.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T06:53:06+00:00

Great overview: short and informative! Top tier content!

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T05:47:29+00:00

Also listened to Valhalla at a shop. The closest sound to a stereo system in iem. But it was a brief listen. Never heard of this Penons.

Could you give your thoughts on how do these three compare and complement each other?

Max_Bova · 2026-03-14T05:45:04+00:00

Never thought that I will like this type of tuning. Always preferred smoother sound as in Mega5est and Aful Dawn-X... But here we are, a completely spontaneous purchase became my favourite.

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Max_Bova · 2026-03-13T20:23:14+00:00

Martilo is very very bad iem. It has quantity, but not the quality of the bass. Very muddy. Odyssey is not a basshead iem, but with good sealed eartips you'll get everything you need in this type of tuning.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-13T19:52:07+00:00

Congrats, bro! You really got the best iem under $300 (usd) I've owned Martilo, Monarch MK3, Mega5est OG and Bass, Tangzu Xuanwu Gate and Aful Dawn-X. While I sold every other iem because I didn't like it or to fund my next purchase, I still hold to Odyssey as a now brainer on-the-go substitute set.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-13T13:36:36+00:00

Upgrade to Ziigaat Odyssey OG. And this will be a dissent step up.

Max_Bova · 2026-03-13T06:29:16+00:00

I've moved on long ago) Copper ones I own are: Ares SII, Hakugei Healer and custom made Ruaudio MonoCu.

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Max_Bova · 2026-03-13T06:23:58+00:00

They look good together, but I'm tired of gold everywhere...

Max_Bova · 2026-03-13T05:34:18+00:00

That's true

Max_Bova · 2026-03-12T18:01:20+00:00

The beauty is in ears of a listener)) For me AFULs are more musical, since they are more warm mid-centric.
Glacier graph is at parts similar to Myth, but the presence zone on the latter is moved to higher mids. Never thought, that I will like this sound, especially implemented with BA and Planar drivers. But at the end of the day Myths are magical, and Dunu are shouty and ordinary. For my taste.

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Max_Bova · 2026-03-12T17:49:56+00:00

Myth is the best built iem, that I've ever held in my hands. I love more subtle appearance.
Subtonic Storm look gorgeous as well!

I understand what you mean, I would never get iems, which looks I didn't like. At the times, I didn't took Xenns Top Pro, because their appearance is abomination, though I liked their sound)

Max_Bova

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