For sure! I gived away my Inawaken Dawn to my brother because I didn't like the fit. They just don't stay in place. I enjoyed gaming/everyday use with the PULA much more than the Inawaken Dawn.
Most used - HE Sonic original for deeper insertion iems, and Galaxy edition for anything else. Penon Liqueur Orange for shorter sized iem nozzles. TRI Clairons for basshead, or really warm bassy IEMs.
For goofy fitment issues - Spinfit W1's work wonders on goofy nozzles like the Inawaken Dawn, and the only tips I used on Hexa, and Pure for nice comfort, because of the big size nozzles.
All depends on the IEM, but favorites would be the HE, and Penon.
InAwaken Dawn Ms or Kefine Klean. I prefer the Dawn.
The Artti T0 is also solid, but I find it super uncomfortable, as I said above.
There are also some outliers in the sub $60 category. Like the Ziigaat Cinno, which is usually 50% off at <$50.
The KiwiEars Singolo is also a good set. But it needs different tips, and it needs a different cable. The stock tips and cable are literally EWaste. Total junk. If you have an extra cable, great, extea tips, your golden. But if you have to buy either, it kills the price proposition. And the Dawn is a little brighter, and better accessorized. (Both are based off the same shell)
The TRN Shell is also really solid with an amazing accessories package. Unbeatable value. If you are curious in a hybrid with EW300 like tuning, without the EW300 ear mode issues.
Truthear Pure, Inawaken Dawn Ms, Kefine Klean.
I had to change the stock cable to EW300 DSP for my sound preference. Stock cable's sound was too congested for my taste.
Lately these are my favorites. I don’t know their exact sound signatures, but here’s how I’d describe them:
Celest Pandamon 2.0 (with Kiwi Ears Flex eartips) – Super small, comfy, and chill—similar vibe to the Aful Explorer. I actually prefer these over the Salnotes Zero, 7Hz Sonus, Crinacle Zero Red, Artii T10, Tangzu Waner 1/2, Kefine Klean, IE200, Truthear Hexa, Moondrop Lan Reference, Chu 2, FDX1, Blessing 2, Kiwi Ears Cadenza, Inawaken Dawn, Dunu Titan S, and Truthear Gate. It’s about $20, a total “grower.” Boring at first, but comfort and tuning make it great. Likely warm or neutral-warm.
Softears Studio 4 – Kicks ass. Especially on female vocals. I prefer it over all Meta-tuned and Harman IEMs.
Campfire Andromeda 2020 – Neutral-warm with massive soundstage.
Letshouer Cadenza 4 – On par with the Studio 4; I can’t pick a favorite between them. I can't describe how it sounds correctly and it's an IEM that shocked me because it (looks) like it'd be a Blessing 3 on graphs. Sounds nothing like anything out there. It's just an amazing IEM. I think it's U-shaped.
Etymotic ER2XR – Love these for sentimental reasons. My EDC setup—always in my work bag. I use the Final Audio E multipack with the red adapter and my own tips.
Dunu Kima 2 – The definition of neutral-warm to my ears. Filled the one gap in my collection (Lush, Dunu SA6 Mk2, Truthear Pure, S08, Explorer, etc.). The Kima 2 nails what I was missing.
For budget stuff which surprised me. Xuan NV and Defiant. Both are spectacular with female and male vocals. Great punchy bass. Xuan NV is a bit more...liberal with bass. Defiant sounds more...correct with bass. But both are giant killers. Though the Defiant feels like more of a dragon slayer.
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Budget gaming pick, but poor cables and polarizing bass.
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