FATfreq - Grand Maestro (Universal Fit)

Fatfreq Grand maestro, because you can also change tuning, I’m about to add a couple more models and remove some from the S category, now I’m trying the Tangzu Bajie, crazy

My perception of bass is strong so Annihilator has enough bass for me and beyond that the songs just become boomy unless bass is vented like in Grand Maestro you can hear elevated bass yet songs never become boomy as ut is vented. So Grand Maestro is my absolute bass head IEM. Empire Ears Legend Evo in my opinion the bass bloats the low end

Grand maestro is goated. I’d pick that over the Z1r considering both as benchmarks. The fit, the modules, the rumble feeling just hits special on the GM. I recently bought the FatfreqxHBB Deuce and in that price range ($220) it eats up almost any IEM even some of the $400 ones. The bass is absolute sensational. You could also look into the Hisenior - Mega5EST Bass+ and Thieaudio MK2. I have tried these and can def vouch for it. But for bass I can’t suggest any other than Fatfreq since they specialize in bass. Their lineup from Scarlett mini to Maestro mini are spot on !!

Hi brother what do you mean by not just volume? Im new to this hobby and my iem was kinda greedy im not sure if im even using it to its full potential i currently own fatfreq grand maestro and my dap is r4 eva and sony wm1a (yeah the cheap daps only since ive used most of my money in iem haha)

Out of the list my pick would be the Grand Maestro. If there is one thing that FF does well is the bass and on the GM you get tasteful base along with incredible quality on all other aspects aside from the bass too. With the added modules it makes a great set.

Personally, I believe FATFreq is the best for bassheads, but that depends on if you are willing to stretch your budget. Anyway, I think in your budget you can check out the Moondrop KXXS or the TRN V90. Hope you find the best one for you :)

FatFreq nails it with that full, rich bass without overpowering everything else. The Scarlet Mini might be just what you’re after for big sound across all genres!

The Elysian Annihilators are definitely a fantastic set, but I get the need for something that really brings the bass for genres like hip-hop. Out of the ones you’re considering, the FatFreq Grand Maestro is a solid choice! It’s known for delivering powerful, impactful bass while maintaining great clarity and detail—perfect for hip-hop. The Omega is also a strong contender, but if you’re looking for that extra bass depth and slam, I think the Grand Maestro could really complement your Annis. Have you had a chance to hear them yet, or are you still deciding based on reviews?

FatFreq Grand Maestro. My first IEM was the Fiio FH3, and I knew I wanted more. I made the decision to jump straight to endgame and never regretted it. While I told myself no more, I picked up the FatFreq x HBB Deuce as my daily/travel IEM. No regrets with that either.

I’m a basshead and I don’t regret purchasing the Deuce. Fat Freq knows bass and they deliver with their Maestro series. I own the GMs myself and wanted a daily driver/travel IEM. The Deuce fit the bill. I’m rocking the Questyle m15i, as per FF’s suggestion for the GM, and I’m using that for the Deuce. If it’s out of budget for you, I hear the Onix Alpha XI1 is very similar to the m15i. As for the cable, I just rock 4.4mm since the m15i supports it, but you should be fine with 3.5mm. Tips also play an important role. I find the Spinfit W1 were the best for my ears, as it preserves the bass. FYI, I consider myself as an amateur audiophile and started exploring IEMs just over a year ago. However, every car that I owned had a car audio system and I learned that I prefer sub bass over punchy bass. As you mentioned, sub bass just adds another depth to songs. The samples below were tested with the setup I mention above. The included impedance adaptor was not used. While this adds more sub bass, I think it’s a bit too much most of the time. It’s fun to use once in a while. The songs below are either WAV files from CD rips (flac isn’t supported on most of my devices), and Qobuz streaming. And yes, I can tell the sound difference between Spotify vs Qobuz. I love Pyramids and I use it a lot to test bass. While this song tends to rattle all the loose plastic parts in my car, the Deuce is just clean bass. It doesn’t overpower the song, it enhanced the experience. Pilot Jones is another great example. At the 0:42 mark, the sub bass hits like butter. Summertime Magic by Childish is a great track as well. In my car, I never really gave it a chance. However, with the GM and Deuces, I’m hearing things I’ve never heard before and the sub bass…smooth. Cruisin is also a great track. Kendrick…all songs sound amazing with the Deuce I don’t listen to Travis, but I’d did check out Apple Pie. The piano is prominent, sub bass is a little tame (compared to Summertime Magic) but you can feel it at the 0:39 mark. Ok Alright has more sub bass that you can feel. Just listened to K-POP and the sub bass is fantastic. Other songs that I used to test the Deuce: Angel - Massive Attack (classic bass tester) Kill Jill - Big Boi On My Level - Wiz Khalifa Worldwide Choppers - Tech N9ne Get Low - Lil Jon (Yeah!) Lemon - NERD Fly Away - Flatbush Zombies (tons of sub bass) Partition - Beyoncé What’s the Use? - Mac Miller Trap House 3 - Gucci Mane telepatia - Kali Uchis Focus - H.E.R. The Light of an Egress - City Girl (Lo-fi) Good luck with your future purchase. I’m sure a lot of people will suggest other IEMs to you and make sure you do your research. While the FFs were blind buys, I did months of research before giving them my money and I don’t regret it at all.

Yeah, I'm with you on the audition – at that price point, it's all about the tuning, not the technical performance. Most IEMs in that range are really really good. But price-wise, I'd bump it up to 1k. IEMs from $500-$850 are a bit lacking compared to the higher-end ones, based on comparing the Oracle and Origin to the MK2-3 and LTD. Consider the Grand Maestro. IMO the GM is the benchmark, is that IEM the others compare too and it doesn't lose too much value like some other.

Grand Maestro no doubts one of the best all IEMs in general, it's the one to beat at endgame level. If your looking for cheaper options the ones I heard; MK3>Noir/Legion/Mega5est/Arcanis/Origin/HBB Punch Pick your poison. I do own the MK3,Punch and Noir.