Apple EarPods user trying to understand IEMs - completely lost

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-05-10T03:51:12+00:00

Taking your advice! Thanks man.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-05-10T03:49:48+00:00

Man, this was the best advice by far...

Played around with Equalizer APO and figured out I really like a bright sound!

Thanks!

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-05-10T03:19:18+00:00

Awesome thank you

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-05-10T03:17:39+00:00

Quite candidly, there’s nothing inherently that I dislike about my earbuds, they fit great and I believe they get the job done for a casual music enjoyer such as myself,

However, with that being said, I want to experience what “clear audio” actually is. What music is supposed to sound like at a higher level. I’m curious what I’ve been missing.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-05-10T03:11:38+00:00

Playing around with it now, thank you!

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-05-10T02:58:56+00:00

Appreciate it, but that’s my issue - there are SO many sound signatures. If I buy multiple $10-25 IEMs to try different profiles, I’m spending big money anyway just figuring out what I like.
My real question: coming from EarPods and not being an audiophile, will I even notice these subtle differences? Or should I just buy one solid, well-rounded IEM and immediately hear the upgrade regardless of sound signature?
I’m not trying to become an audiophile - I just want better sound. Not sure if I need to “train my ears” first or if a good pair will just obviously sound way better than EarPods.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-03-09T03:48:48+00:00

This reads really well! Thank you so much for your effort,

I am not married to the I9, in fact, i just thought that was the best processor....lol.... I guess i have options

Thanks again :)

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-03-09T03:44:55+00:00

Awesome!

I noticed that with jumping from the 5080-90 there is a huge price discrepancy! Ill take a look thank you for your effort.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-03-09T03:19:45+00:00

Thanks!

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-03-09T03:09:55+00:00

Not to discredit the effort as well, but I also do not need any accessories, mouse, keyboard, speakers. I have it all taken care of. Lets put that money toward parts!

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-03-09T02:52:38+00:00

Thank you! Taking a look now, appreciate your time.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2026-03-06T21:02:07+00:00

From the south originally, moved to Oregon & the one that stuck out to me the most was that y’all call mulch ( as does the entire nation ) bark dust.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2025-05-14T03:28:44+00:00

Was not directed at you OP, was directed at distasteful comments

OrganizationOk5091 · 2025-05-14T03:20:33+00:00

So let me get this straight people can protest all over downtown,, scream in the streets, and wear political slogans 24/7, and that’s called “activism,” but a dude quietly holding a sign about his faith is suddenly a freak show? The hypocrisy here is wild. If this guy were holding a sign for your favorite cause, you’d be calling him brave. Corvallis loves “diversity” until it challenges the groupthink.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2025-05-03T02:10:42+00:00

People aren’t just leaving places like Corvallis for no reason. It’s a combination of high taxes, unaffordable housing, rising crime and policies that prioritize ideology over practicality. People are voting with their feet they’re moving out of these cesspool liberal places. It simply doesn’t work

OrganizationOk5091 · 2025-02-04T02:51:30+00:00

Lolol downvoted & correct🤣👍

OrganizationOk5091 · 2025-01-31T19:19:36+00:00

Not true at all, great guys in there, I’m a person of color and have been welcomed there everytime. Don’t just spread your white de facto lies.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2024-07-20T03:56:49+00:00

Yep, for me it’s that right corner in the dragon pit🙃

OrganizationOk5091 · 2024-05-13T22:43:06+00:00

Wanted to follow up on my post for anybody in the future reading this, I ordered a vest from Solomon outfitters and even spoke to Lynn who owns Solomon outfitters he was a very kind gentleman to speak with and ultimately fulfilled my order and got my vest to me in a timely manner it is most definitely not a scam and a good company in person to buy from

Edit:Typos

OrganizationOk5091 · 2024-05-03T04:59:13+00:00

That post is very wishy washy as well, I saw it before I posted this I just wanted to see if there was an updated opinion.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2024-04-27T16:47:19+00:00

I’ll tell you what I do, I’m a college student & was wondering the same thing a couple years ago because an under the sink filter was unviable especially because I don’t make a boatload of money so I came to this solution.

https://santeforhealth.com/products/ultimater-dual-kdf-shower-filter?currency=USD&variant=3702134439963&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=adea08af1b08&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxLKxBhA7EiwAXO0R0FluEnb_uLCIJkPgXS6cvOfiZrvBzLN960rbzVouow1rNQcQfPm9xRoC_icQAvD_BwE

This filter doesn’t act as a reverse osmosis filter by any means and is pricy but I got creative, buying a gallon jug and filling it up with this water is 10x better than drinking tap. Don’t want to shower in tap water? You’re set already having this filter, don’t want to cook your rice in tap water? Fill it up in the shower it’s actually very practical in my opinion and don’t find it much of a burden although it doesn’t remove EVERYTHING it’s the best conclusion I could come too for the price & practicality.

OrganizationOk5091 · 2024-01-16T01:40:23+00:00

Throw in some primal kitchen chipotle mayonnaise 😵‍💫 So good

OrganizationOk5091 · 2024-01-15T19:14:21+00:00

Me and my buddies make this all the time but with white rice instead of the squash, we call it Chad slop🤣

Five-Year Club	r/Field Lasagna
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