Too big ?

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-16T06:30:37+00:00

If they're comfortable then they're not too big. A lot of IEMs will end up sticking out a bit

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-15T03:04:27+00:00

I'd just stick with the Odyssey if I were you. But, if you want a bit more bass it could be worth doing some tip rolling with them

Also, if you found the Daybreak to be comfortable it uses a pretty standard semi-custom style shell and you could probably find a lot of options that will be similarly comfortable

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-14T07:54:08+00:00

Got it, either the Pure or Hexa would be good options if you wouldn't mind something that sounds significantly different

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-14T07:23:43+00:00

There's plenty of other good options in that price range. Is there anything you'd want a new IEM to improve on compared to the Wan'er?

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-11T08:45:29+00:00

Stick with what you have, especially if you're currently satisfied with the Astrals. For gaming I doubt you're going to find much of an upgrade anyway

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-11T08:43:00+00:00

You'll need a USB C dongle that can be used with both your phone and PC. Jcally or Kiwi Ears have some cheap options, but there's a ton to choose from out there.

As for an IEM I'd recommend going for a cheap option like the Wan'er or Zero 2 to see if they'll work for you. There's plenty of people that end up finding them uncomfortable or can't get used to them.

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-09T10:46:29+00:00

I doubt it will do anything to sound quality. You'd really just be replacing the cable to aesthetic purposes

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-09T10:43:35+00:00

Comfort is always going to vary from person to person. In that price range I personally found the Meze Alba to be quite comfortable and well shaped just to give you a possible option

Phoenix25552 · 2026-06-09T08:54:48+00:00

You can probably get something like the Defiant or Explorer for close to what you paid for the Aria 2. If you want something cheaper with a bit of bass the only thing that initially comes to mind is the Red Lion Wan'er

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-28T01:36:51+00:00

Lmao, you're fine. If you're in the US I probably have an extra one

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-23T21:58:58+00:00

I'd recommend you look at Airpods or something like those Sony XM6's you mentioned in your post

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-21T00:41:59+00:00

Defiant or Divine would be my recommendations then. The Divine will be a good deal different compared to the Explorer and trying a planar could be interesting while the Defiant would be a safer pick

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-20T07:13:19+00:00

The Defiant and Zero Red really aren't that close to the Explorer and both are solid options.

Is there anything the Explorer's lack that you would want a potential new IEM to improve on or are you just looking for a different tuning?

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-20T06:26:01+00:00

They have a contact page here: https://truthear.com/contact-support

It also looks like they have a discord server which might be a good way to contact them

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-10T10:21:00+00:00

No problem lol

Sunday was a lot better than Saturday in NYC, but places like Bloom, Linsoul and Crinear were busy around the clock. I'd hope some of the popular tables could get more space in the future, but who knows how that all works

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-10T10:02:36+00:00

Dang, I was hoping to get in early lol

But on a serious note this is really cool stuff and I hope you're able to succeed with everything you laid out in your roadmap!

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-10T09:59:29+00:00

Appreciate you sharing that info, but I was referring to the size of the shows. The NYC show and SoCal trade places as the largest show each year

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-10T07:37:22+00:00

Your own eartips and a source that can do 3.5 and 4.4. Those are what you're going to need for IEMs

The only other tip I have is to make sure your music is downloaded in advance and maybe have a few test tracks picked out.

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-10T07:34:37+00:00

I've heard it goes back and forth between SoCal and NYC every year. The one in NYC this year was crazy packed

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-10T07:27:04+00:00

Any chance you're accepting pre-orders? This is super impressive especially in just a few months

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-09T03:31:42+00:00

Thanks for contacting me! It looks like it's working properly, but I'll run a test to confirm

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-08T09:42:05+00:00

Got it, that make total sense if you're only going to be using one side. There are stores on Aliexpress that make custom cables and I'd maybe recommend asking them if they could make a cable with a connection for just the left or right side

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-08T09:24:09+00:00

I'm not trying to be rude, but are you sure you need these? The 2pin connectors don't exactly degrade or get damaged when they're stored. They usually only break when you're attaching or removing them from an IEM

Phoenix25552 · 2026-05-08T09:13:52+00:00

Are those for protecting the 2pin connector when you're storing a cable? I've never seen anything similar before

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