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Are IEM's just not for me? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Legion070Gaming@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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I saw a discount on the Moondrop Chu 2, I hadn't really used any IEM so I wanted to try them.

When I first got them they were kind of uncomfortable, after a few days of use I could tolerate them but for some reason I just didn't really feel like using them. I seemed to prefer my laptop speakers.

Also the sound, I'm definitely not a audiophile but I didn't really like the way the CHU2 sounded. The higher tones were too harsh even when enabling bass boost.

Is it just an issue with this model or should I look for over ear headphones instead?

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[–] Kihma@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

They are too harsh for me too. And I prefer bullet style IEMs for comfort!

I tried Final Audio E500 for gaming and they work really well. Sound is not the best but highs are smooth. I also like KZ Ling Long for music listening sessions.

If you want to try again, look for reviews to know more about the sound signature of an IEM. Be careful with the overall size/shape, also the nozzle diameter can be uncomfortable (like Truthear Zero for me)