Letshuoer (Shuoer) - Cadenza4

Pretty much anything in the 200+ market is going to have a significant bass boost. I think the most bass light of the mid fi hybrids is the Cadenza4. It is very bass light, and presents with lighter bass than the graph suggests. I wouldnt pay full price for it. Wait for it to go on sale, and use a 20% coupon on the official Amazon store, and you can get it for under $150. Going a lot cheaper, the EA500 (non LM) is also very bass light, but treble heavy. The DUNu Kima2 might be a better alternative, with slightly less treble energy. The Rosetechnics/Rose Elsa Star City5 is a very neutral IEM, but some have said they did a silent re-tune to it, and added, you guessed it, more sub-bass shelf. Thankfully they are not bank breaking. The AFUL MagicOne is also fairly bass lean. But its a single BA set, and its also non-vented, so it may be a bit uncomfortable to some. Also they regularly go on sale for about half off. Wait for that. As a collectors set they are SUPER unique. Also the AFUL Performer 8...its almost a flat line. Its also nearly $400. LOL! The BQEYZ Frost is another great bass light set that doesnt over emphasize the treble in an absurd way. Also most of the Softears IEM's are generally not overly bass emphasized. But I cant recall which model i listened to. OH! And i almost forgot, all things Etymotic. For a long long time they were the "studio meta". But the fit is...unique.

Spend a bit more and get the Tanchjim Origin, it's good enough to kill the itch for this kind of tuning, for 1DDs anyways. Another great one is Aful MagicOne. Cadenza 4 is good but the bass scooping make it very mid-focused and dry, so you either have to be ok with giving up that warmth or EQing it back, and if you're gonna EQ it back I think TRI i3 Mk III has more wow factor and better extension than the Cadenza 4, for hybrids anyways.

Lol sorry for the slow response but I would say the difference it Cadenza 4 is very mid-focused, whereas the i3 is mid and highs focused. You just don't have those amazing highs on the Cadenza 4, but you do have slightly richer mid-mids instead. Both need some bass adjustment and un-scooping of the mids with EQ. I say the i3 has more wow factor because when you listen to it and have it EQ'd right, the highs will probably stand out even if you have a large collection, and you will get addicted to those highs, that's what happened to me anyways.

Origin is amazing, as are Etymotic and Cadenza 4 but in a way none of them are good blind buys. Origin is for DD enthusiasts, and people who like Tanchjim sound specifically, so you should probably try the 4U first. Etymotic IEMs are very mid-focused neutral and also have a very deep fit that you will love or hate. Cadenza 4 is a bit more approachable but still very neutral and upper mids focused, to the point of being clinical and dry to some people. FiiO FD15 is another good rec but it leans neutral-warm with safe treble, like the Hexa though some people find it too neutral, not enough excitement factor. Now you could go for other hyped hybrids like Aful P5+2, Simgot SM4, or something from Ziigaat but they aren't as neutral, you would probably find the bass to be over-prominent and the highs bordering on too much. So from your description I would say Origin is the best for you. Not too much bass but you can feel it, vocal prominence that has weight for both female and male but never gets harsh, highs extension but not over-brightness. The graphs make it look brighter than it is IRL; and oh man the layering is something else, better than any other 1DD in my collection. But like I said before you might want to try the 4U first for a taste of the Tanchjim 1DD sound.

IMO, in this order, Cadenza 4 has an impeccable tuning and excellent technical chops, also the cheapest if I'm not mistaken. 1. Letshuoer Cadenza 4 2. Softears Studio 4 3. Elysian Pilgrim

Cadenza 4 prob the most neutral. Its what Im buying for the holiday sales too. You also might like Dusk and B3, but those two are more expensive and different flavors of neutral. Dusk dsp is warm neutral, analog is slightly u shaped. B3 is lean neutral.

Cadenza 4 and keep the rest of the money

Cadenza 4 is probably the closest to the reds based on their graph. I'll add the Aful P5+2 too, it sounded fairly neutral to my ears. Not as bassy as the explorer and the P5.

Cadenza 4 & tri i3 mk3 graph very closely, having a hard time picking one to purchase, have the origin and It's very warm to me, the sub bass colours the mix. Would you recommened these two? if you could quickly compare if you have listened, fast reponse would be appreciated, thanks