Going through this journey I got a lot of recommendations claiming those things are THE HEADPHONES and nothing can beat it and… And sometimes I get a little disappointed for spending loads of bucks at a “meh” headphone. But I can’t blame them, I know that one thing that is good for one may not be for the other.
I see people asking this question about the “best”, but audio and music are very subjective. That’s why we get many different answers and there is no “better headphones”. So for YOU, what’s the best audio device and you love to listen in them?
Headphones : the 800s, simply the most natural mids I’ve heard. Treble extension up to the clouds.
I use it for classical, jazz but also newer stuff like djent or fusion. Works well in games, but imaging isn’t on par with the soundstage.
IEMs : IE900, tuning is V shaped but the Custom Tips alleviate that somewhat. I EQ them to bring back the naturality. Technicality wise, they’re insane. The bass impact is unheard of, it’s nuts.
They are great for games, addictive for electronic music and the dynamics are huge so anything that slams is a good match.
I can’t wear the custom tips for as long as I can wear the 800S, but for 2h sessions they are perfect.