FiiO - Eclipse

FiiO FH3 should be on this list

fiio fh3 > ie600 it’s so good i cried a little 😭

I. Am in the same situation as yours. FH3 and Ibasso it00 owner. Looking to upgrade, came to finalists 2. Martilo and Davinci. Deuce is more on the sub bass side but have to compromise with mids as I judge. So one time big purchase for basshead I will be selecting between these 2. Had an eye on tea pro. But I guess I am addicted to rumbling bass and natural mids.

I currently own the FH3, which was my first IEM bought around 3 years ago. Recently gotten back into this hobby with Simgot EW300 and Letshuoer S08 in my collection. So I can only give you my experience with these 3 To me the FH3 sounds neutral-ish with slight bass boost. It can rumble sure, but you need a really good seal to notice them. Mid bass is slightly lacking the thump. Vocals are fairly forward and balanced. Treble is toned down making it not that sparkly. For accessories it comes packed with eartips so you can find your ideal fit. The pouch is decent and cable is nice but I wished it had a 4.4 option because when I swapped them to one, I can hear the details slightly better and soundstage opens up a little. One thing that stood out is definitely the fit. They are really comfortable! Passive noise isolation isn't as great (but so as the other two). Not to say the EW300 and S08 isn't comfortable, but I can listen with FH3 for a longer period without soreing my ear canals. Probably because they have smaller nozzle? Compare to my other two IEMs. To me EW300 and S08 sounds wayyy better. EW300 has better clarity and sounds more exciting. Some sibilance and female vocals can be a bit shouty (adding a foam to the silver nozzle really helps with the issue). S08 sounds warmer, treble is laid back but since the detail retrieval is so good I can still hear micro details unlike FH3 (had to really focus to hear them) All these are bassy according to many reviews, though not to basshead level. But I definitely prefer the slam on the newer models. TLDR: The newer models sounds "clearer" and has better bass Hope this helps! ☺️

If you like solid bass and decent mids that don't sound like they're coming out of a tin can, the simgot ew300 have been my favorite so far. Bought some so that I don't wear over ear headphones majority of the time when playing anything and have it pushing on my hair. The FIIO FH3 were disappointing to me, anyone talking sounded like they came were using a Campbell's can with a string attached as a microphone.

God I hated that IEM. It's so damn bright. I literally reviewed it yesterday. Then again, you may be right in that is the best Fiio has to offer. I love that little pouch that comes with the FH3. It's adorable.

Fiio FH3 is my go to for any bass heavy music. They have amazing deep/mid bass extension that does not not bleed into the mids, but it thumps. Vocals are crystal clear, and the treble is sparkly without being fatiguing. I think they run around $100, but you can go on eBay and purchase them for around $70. I would consider them the funnest IEMs I own.

I feel like there is barely any MMCX iems under 100$, honestly I haven’t seen many in general. Seems like just older or more expensive (300$+) models use it, like the IE200 I’ve heard it’s great comfort and fit and build but the sound is underwhelming. I think you are limiting yourself heavily by not looking for 2 pin. The best option I saw around 100$ was the Fiio fh3. IE200 also works. If you decide to try 2 pin again, QOA mimosa, kiwi ears ke4, kiwi ears airoso, Hidizs mp143, artti t10 pro, all look like good warm neutral options.

I've had them for a few months and they are my favorite IEMs for AAA video games. They do not collapse in the face of chaos and resolve all frequencies very well. They cost me €150 and now they are for €100. They are a bargain.

Well, the simgot ew300 made me smile. I didn't expect such a surprise for €65. I don't have high end IEMs, my FiiO FH3 are the most expensive I have

Fiio FH3. It's old but has the best mid bass slam I've ever heard in any IEM.

My favorite IEM (so far) is the Fiio FH3. To see if I could improve upon its sound, I recently bought a bunch of other cheap ones for comparison. These include Simgot EW300, Tangzu Wan'er SG2, Truthear Gate etc. All of them sound thin, boring, lifeless in comparison. I think it's mainly due to the bass. When I listen to these other ones, I can sometimes hear the bass, but I can't feel it. When using the Fiios, I feel it. It makes me bop my head to the music. So now I'm looking for an actual upgrade to my Fiios. Right now I'm using these with a bit of a boost to the pinna gain (+3-4db in the 4k frequency and a reduction of treble (-10db high shelf after 10k). I'm debating between: 1. ISN Neo 5 ($289) - Looks very similar to the Fiio on the graph. Also has a similar driver setup (1 DD + 4 Knowles BA vs 1DD + 2 Knowles BA). I'm leaning towards these. Hoping they'd give a similar sound to the Fiios but just better/higher quality overall. Do they at least come with an equal amount of bass? It'd be nice if the bass is even better/deeper/more impactful than on the FH3s. 2. FatFreq x HBB Deuce ($249) - I don't know much about these except they have a lot of bass. 3. Ziigaat Arcadia ($199) - Apparently has good amount of bass. 4. Xenns Tea Pro ($359) - Heard they might lack some in the bass department though, but not sure. Any suggestions or experiences with these to share? Btw, I can't stand sibilance (can't use the Simgot EW300s due to this) and I love to clearly hear (male) vocals and instruments (another reason I dislike the EW300s but love the Fiios).

As someone who also loves the Explorer, I suggest you try the Fiio FH3. It's also $99. It's very similar to the Explorer but it has better mid bass and slam (with slightly less sub bass). It's closer to the Explorer than the Defiant in the upper mids and treble. The Martilo has tons of sub-bass but is quite lean in the mid bass. Personally I much prefer mid bass to sub bass, at least in IEMs (it's hard to get both because the sound easily gets congested).

Maybe you'd like the Fiio FH3. It has recessed upper mids like your graph. But it does have more bass. It's my favorite IEM. Very musical and engaging to listen to.

Fiio FH3. Best IEMs ever made.