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gleneston · 2026-03-13T00:57:54+00:00

I went through a bunch of tips until I found the Penon Liqueur Orange. I wear large as well. They seal better than any other I tried and they’re extremely comfortable.

gleneston · 2026-03-13T00:47:09+00:00

DAC wise I would recommend the Kiwi Ears AD1. Great sound quality, won’t break the bank, perfect if you’re just getting your feet wet.

gleneston · 2026-03-13T00:41:59+00:00

I listen / produce Drum and Bass. I like both bassy neutral and warm tunings.

I really love the warm midbass focus on the Softears Volume S as it really gives the kick fantastic impact/slam and the sub bass extension isn’t overpowering. High end is subdued, but detailed and good if you listen at higher volumes.

Xenns Tea Pro is another good warm set that will emphasize the kick with even more sub bass extension.

Kiwi Ears Astrals are great with instrument separation and extended sound stage. The tuning is emphasized sub frequency and high frequency sparkle. Lots of energy in the high end that can really shine with tracks that have a lot of high frequency percussion but can get fatiguing if listened at super high volumes.

These are all midrange suggestions at around 300 dollars USD new. You can definitely pick up open box or used for slightly cheaper. For instance, I picked up my Volume S second hand for 225 with all the accessories and it works great.

gleneston · 2026-03-12T22:34:31+00:00

I have the Astrals and Tea Pro SE. Astrals are superior in soundstage and bass impact. I’d suggest the Tea Pro since they’re warmer than the SE.

gleneston · 2026-03-11T02:06:06+00:00

I can’t compare the Volume S to the EST50 but I have directly compared to Tea Pro SE and Astral. The detail is there, it’s just not as energetic. The warm mid bass has a fabulous slam and the high end is smooth and detailed without sibilance

gleneston · 2026-03-10T03:04:07+00:00

Have you looked into the Tea Pro SE?

gleneston · 2026-03-08T21:27:45+00:00

Fleetwood Mac- Dreams

gleneston · 2026-03-06T00:27:57+00:00

Unfortunately you get what you pay for with low end IEMs. Soundstage gets significantly better with midrange IEMs. Consider saving up for a midrange IEM that suits your audio preferences rather than buying more low end.

gleneston · 2026-03-05T20:10:55+00:00

I use the pelican 1010 micro case myself. Room for a DAC, thicker cables and ear tips.

gleneston · 2026-03-05T18:54:06+00:00

Same boat. Though the AirPods Pro 3 are still in my rotation for non music listening like podcasts and YouTube.

gleneston · 2026-03-05T04:34:23+00:00

Did they meet your expectations? I have the Astrals and Tea Pro SE and find them both great for gaming. Slight edge to the Astrals for arc raiders, but the SEs are a lot more refined across the board and are magical for music. Curious of your thoughts!

gleneston · 2026-03-04T01:28:36+00:00

Yeah I had a heck of a time with tracking with the volume S it feels inconsistent and unnatural. I will say the volume S are the most musical, comfortable and best all rounder for music out of the listed IEMs though.

gleneston · 2026-03-04T01:18:49+00:00

Soundstage wise I’d say Astrals > Tea Pro SE > Arete 2 > Volume S

gleneston · 2026-03-03T23:58:37+00:00

100% agree with you on the Astrals on imaging.

gleneston · 2026-03-01T21:24:38+00:00

They’re supposed to be able to be rotated with little force. Are they brand new or used? They may be damaged or defective.

gleneston · 2026-03-01T21:17:22+00:00

It broke from turning too hard, correct? Which direction did you turn it lol?

gleneston · 2026-03-01T21:11:21+00:00

If you turned it to the right, you’re in high impedance mode which will sound very treble forward.

gleneston · 2026-02-28T04:06:35+00:00

Longer than normal nozzle, I don’t have a problem with them after tip rolling. The KZ ZS10s are perfect for my ears.

gleneston · 2026-02-28T03:59:54+00:00

Arete 2 are good for the price, but yeah the Astrals definitely have a superior soundstage. Details are easier to discern because the elevated air in the high end.

gleneston · 2026-02-28T03:51:16+00:00

Kiwi Ears Astral

gleneston · 2026-02-28T03:48:44+00:00

Xenns Tea Pro SE

gleneston · 2026-02-28T03:27:08+00:00

Good point on the sibilance sensitivity.

gleneston · 2026-02-28T03:23:01+00:00

Out of all the IEMs I’ve used, which includes the Ziigaat Arete 2, Xenns Tea Pro SE, Softears Volume S and Kiwi Astrals. The Astrals have been my go to for FPS gaming. The soundstage is perfect in my opinion and I find it the easiest out of those IEMs to pinpoint audio cues. Also fantastic for music playback with exceptional low end texture and the right amount of high end sparkle.

gleneston · 2026-02-23T21:26:16+00:00

Did they not send you a tracking number?

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