GoXLR has a high impedance output, so a lot of Hybrid IEMs are going to have issues with augmented bass performance when presented with a high impedance output (for larger headphones).
Single DD offerings will be largely immune from this issue. So things like the Kefine Delci, or the Tipsy M1 are good choices. Or Single Planar sets like the KiwiEars Aether, or the S12 Ultra.
I’m using pc38x and they are very good. Much better than the cloud 2. Only problem is they are open back
I bought kiwi aether which are planar iem and I’m not impressed so far. They may need to be tweaked. I’m using a Dac as well
I have the Aether and I love them. Shell is a bit thick, but the details are crazy good. I'm only comparing them to the Diablo, Explorer and Defiant on the 100-200 range, but nothing I have in the budget range are even worth a mention compared to those. For me the Diablo and Aether are a great 1,2 punch. They're almost complete opposites in what they do.
I have a few IEMs that I rotate depending on my mood or the music I'm listening to at the moment.
When I want to focus more on the details at the top of the spectrum or listen to my favorite movies soundtracks, I reach for the KE Aether, when I want something with strings, I reach for the Aful MagicOne, for EDM, I prefer the KE Etude, but when I just want music for fun, I grab the QKZ x HBB.
Kiwi aether under 200 bucks is really good.
Intuara splendor 2 are arguably better but aether are better for music.
Simgot sm4 if you dont mind its treble.
Kiwi Ears Astral and Aether with QX13 and Qudelix 5K for PEQ. Good BA/DD set and good planar set, both taking EQ well, both offering two different flavors.
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Budget gaming pick, but poor cables and polarizing bass.
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