Hisenior - Mega5EST Bass+

Mega5est bass+ sounded a lot better to me than the OG, the 64audio U4S is pretty great as well.

Thanks so much for your reply, we certainly meet again. It makes sense what you say, and yes the comparisons we made were just as you say. Did you end up picking up a set of anything in the 11.11 sale? I ended up buying the Mega7 which I receive tomorrow. I like Hiseniors ethic and they seem to have put a lot into the iem, although I am expecting a reference tuning. The Mega5est Bass+ I've gotten a little more used too, tip rolling helped somewhat and the divinus velvet are what's working best, also removing the metal gunk/fluff filters (unfortunate to not have the protection) to help more treble and detail come through unimpeded. I also raised the 4k region another dB or two. I'm starting to wonder if maybe est drivers for highs are just too smooth and subtle for me. That's why the DD+BA of the Mega7 will be interesting. If that fails to satisfy then most likely it will be Archangel next. Keep me posted on your moves

Will get Mega5est Bass+

What's your feeling on bone conduction? So far I've avoided iem that feature BC Been moving the armor you recommended. Just got the Mega5est Bass+ yesterday. They are very good, but I still love the Armor, such value for the price. I'm still interested in trying Penon EST80 and Aful Dawn-X. But I'm just not sure if they will be any better so probably not worth it.

Thanks for the heads up, I do like decent bass and punch but of a quality level along with the other important frequencies. Hmm, Mega5est Bass+ vs the Armor, it's hard to say. The Armor is just so enjoyable you just sink into the sound and enjoy the music. It's so enjoyable it's hard to notice what it might be lacking. The Mega5bass also is enjoyable but more balanced, it doesn't do anything wrong and plays everything well. What it does better than the Armor is soundstage, it's definetly more layered and allows sounds to have their own space, quite impressive really, and as a headphone guy it's nice to know an IEM can achieve competent soundstage. The only thing that stands out which could be improved is I would like the vocals to be a little more forward, but not by much. I haven't done a full back to back a/b test yet. I want to use the Mega5est for a week to fully get used to their sound. Oh, I'd probably also say that the Armor vocals and timbre of sound seems a little more "real" but that may be part of how lush and warm it is. The Mega5est being a bit more high end and technical probably gives up some of that timbre and lushness to be more accurate. This hobbie seems to be finding that sweet spot of compromise for the sound you like, it seems you can't have it all. Probably more things they have in common than differences. Both non fatiguing. The fit for my ears of the Mega5est is perfect, Armor stems are a little short so I don't get as good fit as I do with the Mega5est which has slightly longer stems, enough that it allows me to insert the iem to a depth that suits. Very similar if not the same treble performance, which is to say typical est that gives clarity without sibilance or harshness. Really love them both and have found the sound signature I would base my other purchases on. That probably goes for the driver setup too, something tribrid to allow each technology of the driver to play to its strengths. I'd be interested in a set that also includes bone conduction, but I'm hesitant to spend money on that with the chance if doesn't work for me.

They are sold on AliExpress though. And I don't know the model, that would be much cheaper than its rivals with common drivers. I compare price range $500-800. Would be grateful if you will point me on something value interesting. I own Mega5est and wait for Tangzu Xuanwu Gate to come

Pay extra and get Hisenior Mega5est Bass! They are worthy every penny - exceptional iems!

Mega5est any day of the week!! https://preview.redd.it/ndgtfd8w2f5g1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=a85f2b934bd951affdfebfc4621321e0b007f3b3

What are legendary iems?? Please share 🥺🙏 About 1k. I purchased Monarch MK3 not long ago, and already selling them. I just couldn't believe, that they asked 1k for that muffled bass and sibilant highs without good definition. My Mega5est and Tangzu Gate outperformed them.

For my preference I would try and find used Hisenior Mega5est any time of the day. It is very pleasant set, musical, non fatiguing, yet detailed.

Definitely try Hisenior Mega5est (i like Bass version more)

Everything that I heard about Mega7 as well as graphs, tells me, that it will lack bass punch and texture for me, and subbass extension.

This is Hisenior Mega5est Bass with Yongse Stormrise cable.

I've bought Mega Bass used for $350 and cable on sale for $35.

These iem have best tonal tuning for me! They should take it, add some ESTs for highs, maybe add a little bit of subbass and sell it for a 1k+. For the context : I own also Mega5est, Tangzu Xuanwu Gate and Aful Dawn-X!

After my experience in buying low - and medium IEM, I have settled on my end-game out of box tuned amazing IEM that kicks the crap out of much higher end IEM that I have tried and will not justify spending the money on. Anything over $1k is just stupid money tossing out the window. I have had sub kilo IEM that did not impress me at all. The set I got are in my name, and the tuning is insane on these, and they are ridiculously multi genre amazing. Hisenior Mega7, $449 and I have never seen Hisenior ever go on sale for good reason. They price them as they should be. I have tested their Mega5EST, and Mega5EST Bass+ and the Mega7 is the better of them both. If you want a higher bass shelf, EQ a little. It's the next gen of their line-up and insane. Don't let the Squig.Lijnk fool you.

After my experience in buying low - and medium IEM, I have settled on my end-game out of box tuned amazing IEM that kicks the crap out of much higher end IEM that I have tried and will not justify spending the money on. Anything over $1k is just stupid money tossing out the window. I have had sub kilo IEM that did not impress me at all. The set I got are in my name, and the tuning is insane on these, and they are ridiculously multi genre amazing. Hisenior Mega7, $449 and I have never seen Hisenior ever go on sale for good reason. They price them as they should be. I have tested their Mega5EST, and Mega5EST Bass+ and the Mega7 is the better of them both. If you want a higher bass shelf, EQ a little. It's the next gen of their line-up and insane. Don't let the Squig.Lijnk fool you.

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 !!

For bass go with Fatfreq Scarlet Mini, you'll not get bass like that in anything else. For warm, try Mega5est bass edition

+1 for Mega5EST bass+ edition for good value compared to kilobuck IEMs

Very different tunings; the MKIV in its default mode is similar to the MKII, and in its "rumble" mode it is similar to the MKIII, but with a bit more roundness in the mid bass. It's a little less incisive. However, I would not recommend the MKIV for gaming. Besides the fact that emphasized lower frequencies narrow stage (might not be an issue for you in immersive/single-player titles), the MKIV is bulky, with an extended nozzle. Fit/comfort issues are pretty common with the MKIV; I'd consider myself to have larger ear canals than most (I have to use XL tips or large barrel tips like the S&S), and it can be fatiguing, even for me. Sort of hard to see in [these](https://imgur.com/a/mkiv-size-comparison-DrsdZ3G) side-by-sides, but the MKIV definitely suffers from Grand Maestro syndrome. Those odd resonances you're associating with BA timbre, can still be an issue with ESTs and planars. They all have their idiosyncrasies, which is why tuning is much more important than the driver technology. When BA's are pushed to emphasize clarity and detail, as they reach those peaks in the upper mids and treble, that's where you encounter those BA qualities that some people are more sensitive to -- the myth is that a better BA driver doesn't have those qualities, and I don't know that I agree. The irony is, that's why you probably feel it's near perfect; if it were less clear and detailed, you'd likely not hear that BA timbre, but then you'd be missing the clarity and detail. Personally, my favorite gaming IEMs are mostly budget/midif IEMs; the Meze Alba, Simgot EM6L, the Hype 4, and Mega5est Bass+ edition. I run the Hype 4 and Mega5est most often for single-player titles. The Mega5est is probably my favorite for that use case; the slightly bass-boosted JM1 tuning just works really well as an all 'rounder, with that typical meta cleanliness, but with some extra sub bass energy you'd want for immersive games. I can also wear both the Hype 4 and Mega5est all day with no issues. I love the MKIV; it's Thieaudio's best iteration of the Monarch, but definitely wouldn't be my first pick for gaming.

My go-to for most kilobuck/summit-fi IEMs -- which many of them suffer from the same issue, either requiring deeper insertion with a much longer nozzle, or just being larger than other sets since many of them have a much higher driver count -- are the Dunu S&S tips. I have a large collection of tips from SpinFit, Azla, Final Audio, Kbear, Sancai, Divinus, etc. The issue with most of these is the size and shape of the tip itself. They're almost always dome-shaped, but that shape can differ from being globe-like and more rounded in the middle, or consisting of a much shallower taper, with the widest point being near the base. Adding to that, bore size can often force the pressure further outward, making wide-bore tips harder to use with IEMs that require deeper insertion into the ear. Materials also come into play, with tips like Spinfit or Kbear using a much more rigid silicone housing, which can add to discomfort. Where the S&S can help is that they are a consistent barrel-shaped tip; instead of relying on a rounded construction, which can apply pressure in a more narrow location, they provide a larger surface area and distribute pressure much more evenly -- with the added benefit of often improving the seal. These are the same tips I use with the MKIV, where other tips -- like the Divinus Velvets -- are much more fatiguing, requiring me to take a break after a couple of hours. As an aside, you're probably not going to solve your issue by throwing money at another kilobuck IEM. They all suffer from similar issues, and the MKIV is one of the best sets in the segment, competing with IEMs 2-3x its price. It's just a damn good set and one of Thieaudio's best releases (they've ostensibly found a way to put an MKII and MKIII in the same housing). I would, however, recommend the opposite approach; spend less, and find yourself a solid midfi or budget set you can run alongside the MKIV as a daily driver. I give almost as much time to sets like the Top Pro and Mega5est as I do the MKIV, simply because I can wear either of them for an entire day without issue.

If price isn't an issue: **Hi-fi/summit-fi** Fir Audio Rn6 (Xenon technically has more bass, but the Rn6 is a better set all around) FatFreq Grand Maestro Canpur CP622B Nightjar Singularity Penon Impact Empire Ears Raven 64 Audio Volur (not the most popular set on this list, but stellar soundstage on this set) Sony IER-Z1R (fit can be an issue for some, was for me, demo first if you can) **Midfi/lower Hi-fi** Thieaudio Origin Thieaudio MKIV (Rumble switch on) Punch Audio Martilo Penon x Effect Audio Archangel Penon 10th Anniversary Penon Rival Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch (Martilo is the better set between these two) FatFreq Scarlett Mini (requires EQ) FatFreq Maestro Mini Hisenior Mega5est Bass+ (find and use TimmyT916's/DucBloke's EQ) **Lower Midfi/budget** FatFreq x HBB Deuce Thieaudio Hype 4 (with EQ) Crinicle Dusk (with EQ) QKZ x HBB Khan (bass-forward out of the box, *requires* EQ to clean up some issues with the tuning) **Honorable mention** If you can find one of Michael Bruce's Glamdring mods, may not be the most forward bass, but some of the best tonality you can find for the price. Or, pick up a Lesthuoer S12 Ultra or S12 2024 edition and add a bass shelf -- the S12/S15 drivers can handle a massive amount of abuse in the lower frequencies, especially.

The Punch is better technically resolving overall due to having 2 ESTs per side, but it doesn’t have the same sub-bass fun of the Deuce. I like them both equally depending on my mood. The best bass head set I have IMO is the HiSenior Mega 5 EST Bass+ edition, but that costs $589. It’s the better overall combo of the other 2, though I will say the Deuce and Punch each have their special sauce. I will not be buying anymore bass focused sets as I feel these 3 provide all the variety of bass I need, at obviously way too much money, but I have no regrets. I got the Punch on a spring sale for $340. O honestly would recommend the Deuce as the first bass head set to buy. It’s a lot of fun.

I just came to this realization myself today. I've been wearing my Mega5EST Bass+ the last 3 days and I realized how comfortable it really is. Best sound + comfort of all the 20+ IEMs I own.

I just went to the symphony two weekends ago. They performed Beethoven’s 5th, Tchaikovsky’s 1st piano concerto, and others. It was spetacular. I personally recommend Mega5-EST IEM set. Those sound as good to my ears as a live orchestra!

last year I spent over $2,500.00 on IEMs, tips, and dongles. in chronological order: Pula PA02s B tier, an all rounder, excellent. Simgot EM6L B+ tier, just sounded great! A little too spicy. Ziigaat Doscinco, and Cinoctres. The Doscincos are bass boosted all rounders both are A tier, The Cincotres are more neutral and suppose to be more monitor like and dry. they are A tier also, just a little different than that Doscincos. I bought Thieaudio Hype 4's next. They have just as good of bass as the Doscincos, with better mids, and some airy, slightly sizzling treble. I rank them A+ because they are just about perfect all rounders. If you A, B with the Ziigaats you can hear that they just are better sounding, but like only 5%. The Hype 4s are not cheap, I bought a pair for a good friend of mine, and she loved them and bought a pair for her niece! A+ Then I got some Hisenior Mega5-ESTs and they are the best IEMs, or headphones I have ever heard! I bought them after reading tons of reviews and watching this review on YT: [https://youtu.be/vWWofORMPZU?si=cNgIrUOHXbOWQrFE](https://youtu.be/vWWofORMPZU?si=cNgIrUOHXbOWQrFE) MEGA5ESTs are reference level legendary IEMs now, and they influenced the whole industry as they sound better than many over $1k IEMs they are S tier I use Divinus Velvet big bore tips, and Ducbloke's PEQ tuning. they are music Heaven, fit good, not chunky at all, and you can listen for hours with out getting tired, or I can. finally I got the MEGA5-EST Bass+ edition. Same, but not as good to my ears A- tier Xiaoliang Qian Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 thanks for asking. The Mega5's some say are boring because they are a quite natural and neutral sounding. My experience the bass is quite good, the mids are just about perfect, and the treble is airy, sparkle, fantastic! The sound stage is holographic. Over all I praise these to the moon, they are magnificient. if you want a alternate in this type of sound "Meta" or JM-1 tilted the Nice HCK Rockies are almost and exact clone of this same type of tuning. You don't need and PEQ, or even use an EQ if you don't want to. This tuning has been so successful it is being done with other lesser, and premium IEMs (over $1k) Recently Aful came out with their best IEM ever, Thieaudio has the Monarch MKIV, and FiiO's FX15 with eight EST drivers was released! I am looking at my endgame. Good chance it will be one of these sets. Also the older UM Mest MKII is of great interest to me.

I just went to the symphony two weekends ago. They performed Beethoven’s 5th, Tchaikovsky’s 1st piano concerto, and others. It was spetacular. I personally recommend Mega5-EST IEM set. Those sound as good to my ears as a live orchestra!

last year I spent over $2,500.00 on IEMs, tips, and dongles. in chronological order: Pula PA02s B tier, an all rounder, excellent. Simgot EM6L B+ tier, just sounded great! A little too spicy. Ziigaat Doscinco, and Cinoctres. The Doscincos are bass boosted all rounders both are A tier, The Cincotres are more neutral and suppose to be more monitor like and dry. they are A tier also, just a little different than that Doscincos. I bought Thieaudio Hype 4's next. They have just as good of bass as the Doscincos, with better mids, and some airy, slightly sizzling treble. I rank them A+ because they are just about perfect all rounders. If you A, B with the Ziigaats you can hear that they just are better sounding, but like only 5%. The Hype 4s are not cheap, I bought a pair for a good friend of mine, and she loved them and bought a pair for her niece! A+ Then I got some Hisenior Mega5-ESTs and they are the best IEMs, or headphones I have ever heard! I bought them after reading tons of reviews and watching this review on YT: [https://youtu.be/vWWofORMPZU?si=cNgIrUOHXbOWQrFE](https://youtu.be/vWWofORMPZU?si=cNgIrUOHXbOWQrFE) MEGA5ESTs are reference level legendary IEMs now, and they influenced the whole industry as they sound better than many over $1k IEMs they are S tier I use Divinus Velvet big bore tips, and Ducbloke's PEQ tuning. they are music Heaven, fit good, not chunky at all, and you can listen for hours with out getting tired, or I can. finally I got the MEGA5-EST Bass+ edition. Same, but not as good to my ears A- tier Xiaoliang Qian Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 thanks for asking. The Mega5's some say are boring because they are a quite natural and neutral sounding. My experience the bass is quite good, the mids are just about perfect, and the treble is airy, sparkle, fantastic! The sound stage is holographic. Over all I praise these to the moon, they are magnificient. if you want a alternate in this type of sound "Meta" or JM-1 tilted the Nice HCK Rockies are almost and exact clone of this same type of tuning. You don't need and PEQ, or even use an EQ if you don't want to. This tuning has been so successful it is being done with other lesser, and premium IEMs (over $1k) Recently Aful came out with their best IEM ever, Thieaudio has the Monarch MKIV, and FiiO's FX15 with eight EST drivers was released! I am looking at my endgame. Good chance it will be one of these sets. Also the older UM Mest MKII is of great interest to me.

High praise for the Dusk, which is also an acclaimed set. A is better than B for you. MEGA5-ESTs mids are spetacualrly excellent and holographic, and you find them "veiled" were you using Divinus Velvet eartips, which are large bore, and known to be the tips to roll with the Megas? Kima2 at a much cheaper price is better?! Okay, I've not heard those. But they do what the Mega5s are trying to do? You based on your honest assessment hate Mega5ests they fail to sound good to you, fair as it is your assessment, but if they fail to work what were they going for if the Kima2 succeeds in a sound you dislike in the Megas? My question maybe is unclear as your logic the Kima2 succeeded in a sound the Mega5s failed at? What? As someone who feels along with many that the MEGA5-ESTs are highly regarded, personally I hear them as the cat's meow of excellent, the chef's kiss of music playback, I am in no way hostile to your own ears being in disagreement. Just politely asking for a little more clarification on the Kima2s succeeding in what the mega5s "tries to do"