Moondrop - Blessing 2

Though it may be a tad harsh in the treble, the Thieaudio Legacy 4 is probably your best bet. If you want something more relaxing and better for all genres, then the Simgot EM6L unless you can find a second hand Moondrop Blessing 2 (original or Dusk) for less than $200. ETA: I haven't tried the Meze Alba yet, but I've heard good things about it and the Empyrean is fantastic for orchestral music.

Most of my IEMs are warmer, so not too many mid forward rock/vocal IEMs. In the $250-500 price range, maybe the Moondrop Blessing 2, Thieaudio Hype 4, and anything Penon makes (I really like the Vortex and it's only $200). For $500+, the Oriolus Isabellae probably takes the cake for vocal forward IEMs. My favorite IEM that I have currently is the FATFreq Maestro SE, but that's out of most people's price range so I definitely wouldn't recommend it for most people. I still feel stupid spending as much money as I did, but hey, I enjoy it so I'm getting my money's worth!

KZ ZSR, replaced them with TRN V80's soon after. Nowdays I mostly use my Blessing 2's

Its interesting how subjective this is, I'd take my Blessing 2 over the HD600 honestly. Only sound-wise tho, i would take the hd600 if i wanted a long lasting well built headphones (mine are ~20 years old). I just dont trust the build quality and qc of chi-fi iems as much.

I dont even consider the thing i mentioned "collecting" - it is just a upgrade path. I could justify buying multiple mid-fi to higher-end iems with different sound signatures and i could probably enjoy having them simultaneously. Ever since i got my blessing 2s, i was unable to listen to my hexas for more than 10 minutes - they are just that inferior. Thats why i cant imagine enjoying a collection like this.

Hey guys, just wanted to spark this discussion because I haven't seen many people talk about this. I was recently comparing and listening to the Hexa and the Blessing 2 that I upgraded to. I know I noticed a difference - the Blessing 2s are more bassy and more detailed and also feel more "real" to me. What is it that makes them sound better and more "detailed"? Is it the FR that just sounds better to me? Or is there any other measurement that would explain this? (Or is it just immeasurable?) What actually makes more expensive iems better than the lower priced ones? (Components, tuning...?) I am sorry if this is a stupid question and has an easy answer. I am still quite new ro the hobby.

That would make sense. I am honestly not looking for any more iems or headphones. I happily settled on my B2, HD600, KSC75 and a pair of PSB Alpha B1 speakers.

If your dads untrained ear thinks so, I cannot oppose. It is after a time that a person gets used to the gear and appreciates its features. Also you must compare gear with similar tuning, for example the Hexa vs B2. After hours of switching in between them, the B2 is just better in every way (except for comfort). I did all this while being used to both iems and having used them for multiple months. I have also tried this with the wan'er and it couldnt compete even tho i wouldnt call its sound signature bad. Even tho the differences might be subtle at first glance, its when I try to focus on detail in more messy songs, when i appreciate the higher end iem. Edit: just realized you did the test with a faulty cable as well lol.

Ive owned a Moondrop Blessing 2, the EM6L has toyota build quality next to that piece of junk. Also the reason i picked up the Aful P7 instead of the dusk. moondrop sounds great, they just dont last long.

This was definitely my experience coming from Blessing 2s. They are different tunings but I've really been enjoying my tea pros! Definitely a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.

Moondrop Blessing 2, still use them regularly

I like the Moondrop Blessing 2 with mine.

1. Focal Clear OG: very transparent and thumpy in a good way. I didn't like it at first but it grew on me. 2. Sennheiser HD560s: the daily driver. Comfortable, good for all day long calls. I can recommend this one for everyone. 3. Sennheiser HD6xx: sounds very natural but I always get sad when I change to Focal and notice how veiled everything are. 4. Sennheiser HD800s: just not my jam. Trying to trade in some Hifiman 1. Unique Melody MEST MKII: detailed, crazy amount of sub-bass. I just can't use IEMs for too long. 2. Moondrop Blessing 2: a good reference to go back.

blessing 2 then eq to b2: dusk all the way

i focal mg clear and love them - for a change of pace i have far less expensive moondrop blessing 2 ear buds - and neither would sound as good as they do with my mojo dac - gotta have a good dac to make it work

So I actually kinda bought a ton of IEMs to answer this question too. I was trying to find something that works for voiceover, for mixing, for critical editing, and for checking how mics sound in reviews. If I had to choose under $300, here’s my categories: * Mixing: Neutral enough to translate well on different setups (HD6xx, speakers, etc.) * Critical editing: Can it expose bad audio or does it hide flaws? * Monitoring: How good it is for hearing your own voice accurately. * Enjoyment: Just how fun it is to listen to. Letshouer Galileo Mixing: Excellent Critical Editing: Excellent Monitoring: Excellent (voice literally sounds just like me when monitoring) Enjoyment: Low Moondrop Blessing 2 / Blessing 3 Mixing: Excellent Critical Editing: Excellent Monitoring: Excellent Enjoyment: Low (pretty harsh, basically MDR-7506s in IEM form) Zigaat Lush Mixing: Excellent Critical Editing: Below average unless you crank the volume on sibilant spots Monitoring: Excellent Enjoyment: Good

Etymotic ER2XR / ER4XR Mixing: Below average (soundstage is too 2D) Critical Editing: Excellent Monitoring: Excellent Enjoyment: Okay Crinacle Daybreak (surprisingly) Mixing: Depends—more “Meta” neutral than Etymotic-style Critical Editing: Excellent (picks up sibilance like crazy, great for catching issues) Monitoring: Excellent Enjoyment: High Xuan NV (big surprise) Mixing: No, too much bass Critical Editing: Excellent (vocals are super accurate for both male and female) Monitoring: Iffy—low impedance can be weird with interfaces like the MOTU M2 Enjoyment: High Thieaudio Legacy 2 Mixing: Excellent Critical Editing: Excellent Monitoring: Excellent Enjoyment: Decent Cadenza 4 Mixing: Excellent Critical Editing: Excellent Monitoring: Excellent Enjoyment: Excellent Orchestra Lite Mixing: Excellent (surprisingly neutral—not bright like Blessing 2/3, not warm like Dusk or Lush) Critical Editing: Excellent Monitoring: Excellent Enjoyment: Excellent Basically the Studio4 but more revealing with sibilance instead of smoothing it out. Hexa I don’t really recommend it—too many fit issues and inconsistent impressions. If you do try it, use wide-bore tips (not narrow). Video explaining why: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x-T8el9fbs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x-T8el9fbs) Hope this helps.

Either the sm4, the quintet and maybe blessing 2 . May i suggest u the fatfreq deuce? Also in order to keep in mind your interest in gaming i think the sm4 is the best choice , ( deuce awful for competitive gaming but very immersive for single player) sm4 is kept in very much good consideration for footsteps etc etc. i have the EM6L and i have to say simgot has got better at lowering that annoying 5k and raising bass response.

I like the Blessing 2 and 3's - they're great IEMs. Despite the parts that aren't perfect (Kinda wish the USB C DSP cable wasn't so necessary- even if it's actually a nice cable) I prefer the new Dusks for their increased bass impact over the Blessing 3. The new Dusks are over your budget but, IMO, there's something to be said for 'buy once, cry once'. Your post suggests that you'd rather have just one set of IEMs and the Dusks are very decent. Of all the IEM sets that my non-audiophile colleagues at work have tried, the Dusks and Variations have received the most positive feedback. Can also highly recommend the Moondrop Variations but they're well over your budget and IMO there's a lot of diminishing returns considering how much more they cost than the new Dusks. But like the other posters have said, your personal sound preference counts most of all here. Over 200 USD, there are few IEMs that are objectively bad - they're mostly just *different*. Unfortunately you say that you don't yet know what you like. I can only suggest that you try another popular headphone or IEM and make a list of the things that you really like and the things that don't like and this will give you a much better idea of which >250 USD IEM will best suit you.

cklvx ck2v has the best stock tuning out of any iem I have ever heard at that price point but I dont play any guitars so idk how practical it would be live on stage but the comfort is pretty good for the driver setup it has. It’s probably the only iem which will never need eq unless you need to tune down the bass/lower mids a little. Blessing 2 is good as well if you can get it cheap but the nozzle size might be too uncomfortable since it’s around 6.5 mm to 7 mm range. Those are the only two iems worth getting imo. P1 max and Quintet is also okay if you want a planar/planar-like sound, but for listening and monitoring instruments it does become fatiguing after a while.

I do think the Blessing 2 is the easiest to tune/best platform out of these just for its treble smoothness and extension. You can EQ the mid treble down closer to the newer standard if you're sensitive and give it a bass/lower mids shelf if you want to, ala B2:Dusk. Out of the box it's going to be bright-neutral, not as bright in and past the mid treble as S12 Pro though, bass-light but takes well to eq, some might enjoy its clearer presentation. The upper mids are also more prominent on the B2. Supermix4 might be better stock but worse/peakier extension.

I'm looking for IEMs with tight, non-boomy bass with good separation and clarity. Between the Blessing 2s and Tea Pros I own, even though the Blessing 2s graph with way less bass, I find it much tighter and more distinct from other frequencies. In the other hand, on the Tea Pros I can't even make out the bassline on lots of tracks because the bass is too muddy and sluggish (to my ears). I mostly listen to indie/alt rock with occasionally some hip-hop. I don't think I'm necessarily a basshead, but I heavily value distinct bass where you can actually hear the notes separated from other instruments. Any recommendations under $500? Some of my favorite bass was in the Moondrop Variations or the Raptgo Hook-X, but both have been discontinued a long time ago.

This is so interesting. I had the Hexa in my wishlist, but when it came time to buy, I had a little extra money so I upgraded to the Blessing 2. I wouldn’t say I’m thrilled with it. And ironically this was an upgrade from my 7hz Zero 2- the journey continues

To me, the main improvement of the higher end is in the detail retrieval (aka "technicality") - which is also the part that will never really come across in graphs. The critical part that you **need** high quality source audio for this to matter in a lot of music. To truly hear detail with something like Spotify, you need to go to your settings, turn off volume normalization, and make sure you are using the highest quality streaming settings. DACs and Amps do play a part too, but a basic dongle with IEMs should be fine. The settings with source audio itself is something I think a lot of people will forget to check. I have been A-B testing between Tidal and Spotify on different gear lately. There are times when I feel like I can hear a difference, but in my opinion, it's pretty damn hard to tell most of the time - but there is peace of mind in *knowing* that you are using the highest quality audio possible when it comes to enjoying higher quality IEM's and headphones. I started off with Headpohnes - but my first IEMs were a $300 pair of Moondrop Blessing 2's. I bought a pair of $20 Truthear HOLA's at the same time, just to have a comparison. I watched review videos and saw so many people gush about how good the HOLAs were for $20 - so I wanted to see if I could tell a difference. Immediately, I tried a few different songs and switched back and fourth... And sure, the HOLA has a nice tone to it, arguably better than the Blessing 2 without EQ - but when it came to hearing details, they sound like mud compared to the Blessing 2. Playing with different Equalizer setups with higher end gear can also have a significant impact. I recently had a trip with a group of friends, and I brought along my best headphones and had everyone try them out. With high quality source audio and a well tuned EQ, most of them put them on, listened for a bit, and said something like "Oh wow... Yeah, I get it". But at the same time - none of them ran home and got a new set of headphones/IEMs. 'Good enough' is all most people really want, and the bar with cheaper gear is pretty high now days. I certainly don't mean that as an insult either - you are 100% right in questioning the differences. It takes a lot of time to make sure everything is right- but the higher end you go, the more each part of the hardware (and software) chain can have an impact. To put it another way; IMO, you can get 80% of a 'good audio experience' with stock Spotify and some good budget IEMs. The next 10% comes from better source audio, settings (software config/eq), and the final 10% is the quality of hardware - where the more expensive stuff truly makes a difference, but is exponentially more expensive as you get towards the best of the best... but it also explains why a lot of people don't feel the *need* to spend more to enjoy the experience. Beyond all that- the listening experience itself is another discussion. If I'm using my best gear, I'm sitting in a comfortable chair in a quiet room, listening to music and nothing else.

You just prefer the tuning of the Blessing 2 over the Hexa, that's all. Higher price does not mean upgrade in sound. It does give you better build, accessories, which always influence your opinion unless you blind test (and even then you will detect the difference in build) As far as drivers are concerned, my opinion is of course they matter because they are giving you the FR, but unless you work in one of the driver development companies or you tune IEM for a living, you will not learn anything useful, and it's best to ignore all of that and look at overall FR

add another vote for Blessing 2. Amazing airy vocals.

You definitely like the tuning of the hbb more. I had a similar situation. My first high end iem was the Blessing 2 ($320 new) and the detail was amazing but it depends. Only well recorded music with decent dynamic range like jazz, acoustic, or vocal focused tracks did well. Bassy tracks, edm, and hip hop was not so great. I then bought the Tangzu Waner for $18. The tuning was much better for pop, rock, hip hop, edm, and ither bassy genres. After switch back to the B2s, I started to notice the deficiencies of the cheaper iem. Much worse detail, imaging, soundstage, and dynamics. I was curious and bought another iem a year later. The Kz Am16. This is where things got strange. Default tuning was really fun and bassy with amazing soundstage but something was missing. The vocals sounded thin and sucked out. I did research and started using parametric eq using auto eq towards ief neutral curve as a starter. Then found out I have a pinna gain around 6500-7000hz. After appling the eq to the am16s and listening to a few reference tracks. The sound quality actually exceeded my B2s... The am16 use lower quality BA drivers but when tuned right, they can almost resolve ad much detail. I did the same to the Waners and.. it made them sound 2-3x as good. The sound stage opened up, detail increased, and overall sounded much more balanced and refined. So to answer your question, the price comes from the material quality. The pricier materials aren’t magic, they simply push the mechanical and thermal limits farther out, letting your EQ changes remain clean and dynamic instead of compressed or distorted. Tl;dr: Find your preference target with cheap iems, use auto eq with squig.link, find your ear gain resonance and reduce till frequency sweep sounds flat, do not eq the 8khz peak if there is one(coupler inaccuracies), and make sure your source is capable. Then, you can increase material quality with more expensive iems :) Source: PC: Win11, Topping dx3 pro+ usb dac amp FIR 7 mode, music bee wasapi shared, peace gui with eq apo. Mobile: S23 Ultra, Usb audio player pro peq with bit perfect on.

You definitely like the tuning of the hbb more. I had a similar situation. My first high end iem was the Blessing 2 ($320 new) and the detail was amazing but it depends. Only well recorded music with decent dynamic range like jazz, acoustic, or vocal focused tracks did well. Bassy tracks, edm, and hip hop was not so great. I then bought the Tangzu Waner for $18. The tuning was much better for pop, rock, hip hop, edm, and ither bassy genres. After switch back to the B2s, I started to notice the deficiencies of the cheaper iem. Much worse detail, imaging, soundstage, and dynamics. I was curious and bought another iem a year later. The Kz Am16. This is where things got strange. Default tuning was really fun and bassy with amazing soundstage but something was missing. The vocals sounded thin and sucked out. I did research and started using parametric eq using auto eq towards ief neutral curve as a starter. Then found out I have a pinna gain around 6500-7000hz. After appling the eq to the am16s and listening to a few reference tracks. The sound quality actually exceeded my B2s... The am16 use lower quality BA drivers but when tuned right, they can almost resolve ad much detail. I did the same to the Waners and.. it made them sound 2-3x as good. The sound stage opened up, detail increased, and overall sounded much more balanced and refined. So to answer your question, the price comes from the material quality. The pricier materials aren’t magic, they simply push the mechanical and thermal limits farther out, letting your EQ changes remain clean and dynamic instead of compressed or distorted. Tl;dr: Find your preference target with cheap iems, use auto eq with squig.link, find your ear gain resonance and reduce till frequency sweep sounds flat, do not eq the 8khz peak if there is one(coupler inaccuracies), and make sure your source is capable. Then, you can increase material quality with more expensive iems :) Source: PC: Win11, Topping dx3 pro+ usb dac amp FIR 7 mode, music bee wasapi shared, peace gui with eq apo. Mobile: S23 Ultra, Usb audio player pro peq with bit perfect on.

They’re IEMs. Which some of them—I’d include the blessing 2s—is on par with some headphones.

I tried KZ AS10 and DQ6, Blon BL-Mini and A8 Prometheus, Moondrop Kato, B2, B2 Dusk and S8, Softears Studio 4 and TinHiFi T2 Plus. Tin were trash. KZ AS10 was okayish but not really. DQ6 super comfortable, lightweight decent SQ for the price and comfort but nothing crazy. From Kato to B2/Dusk there's a significant step up in SQ. From B2/Dusk to S8 there's an improvement but it's not something crazy. The Blons sound OK, BL-Mini is quite decent in terms of price to performance, A8 are overpriced in terms of SQ but they look amazing. Both are lower in SQ than the Kato. Studio 4 sounds amazing to me, it's a more mid centric sound signature. The S8 has a more spacious sound and has more perceived space between instruments but the S4 is just godly in terms of it's timbre, everything's sounds just right, notes are weighty of I had to describe it somehow, and vocals are on another level altogether. I'll soon hear the RSV MKI. Thus far from this lineup I'd say diminishing returns start at the Blessings, now... The S4 I think is a justifiable step up, the S8 if you have the disposable income yeah, otherwise you spend more and you get more but not that much more. The S4 is cheaper than the S8 and I'd surely recommend the former. I guess it boils down to how much you are willing to spend. There is an improvement in SQ but it's definitely not a linear function, it's evidently logarithmic, just like horsepower in cars. I'm sure though there's plenty of snake oil sets out there. I'm sure if you bought the Hexa or the Nova and compare them with the Kato the latter would feel like a scam. That being said SQ is not the only factor, I have the Blons almost exclusively for how they look. I've met people that were like meh they all sound the same. I think I trust myself as I found the S8 underwhelming compared to the cheaper S4, and I really wanted to like the S8 as they look gorgeous, but I truly believe the S4 are the better pair. And bro, damn... those TinHiFi T2 Plus, 60 bucks? I wouldn't take them for free... Everything sounds like an out of tune banjo with only two strings left played by a crackhead that lost half his fingers.

Ziigaat Odyssey is the perfect set for me at the volume I listen to, music genres I listen to and the games I play. I had the Blessing 2s before and while they are really good I found them a lil too spicy and sharp.

Different driver configuration(the driver brand they use) and running plays a part. Think it this way, phones nowadays are the same. They have screen, battery, chipset, and software. How each of this hardware is being used and then implemented will make the phone feel different. So in iem context, the drivers are like the phone hardwares, while the tuning of the iem is more like the phone optimisation and how it’s being implemented granted some iem can be priced way more than the b2 yet sounded worst than hexa itself so it’s also not always about the price tag.

Currently using blessings 2 for about 2-3 years. Went to an audio store in my country to try new 300-400$ price range IEMS. Immediately love the Tea Pros. Went home to order it online because it’s cheaper by about 30-50$. Stuck in production delay right now for 1-2months :(

Have the Quintet, previously owned the Blessing 2, S12 and TinHifi P1 Max. The original P1 Max (not the Max Ii) is absolutely sublime and is the tuning you are looking for. The only thing is the p1 Max may be a bit harder to find. Check the site Squig.link for measurements

I'm currently using APP2 and I like the sound just wanting something cleaner and a bit more bass. I've had Blessing 2 and Aful Performer 5 in the past and enjoyed them. Also had a Cayin tube dap and loved the sound of that. I think I may prefer warm sounds.

Blessing 2 smokes the others in a good way IMHO, but they are all different in their sound profile so not sure what you are really going for.

I decided to take this advice a few years ago and it's true. Upgraded to a set of moon drop blessing 2s for my iem and was still using a Sony walkman for a few years. I just got a hibi r4 yesterday and tossed my old iem on it just to see. The thing the hibi does is allow me to pull more out of my headphones with the gain. The balanced cable is also really nice for dedicated listening. But yeah in general I'd say get your iem and your music source sorted before you jump into a new dap unless you just hate it for some reason.

I've got a set of the blessing 2s and they are great. Regardless of the choice I'd recommend leaving a little room in the budget for a balanced cable.

The fact we see so little B2's and B2D floating around is bc people hold onto them, those are very very good iems to this day. Innfact they'll remain relevant for many many years

At the moment my slightly EQ'd blessing 2's. I usually rock open backs for gaming etc, so iems offer a whole different feel, and the blessing 2 are pretty stunning in detail and clarity. I know they're not technically headphones but I don't care, they're incredible.

https://preview.redd.it/d04jdm4b16ce1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b570f65b9c67845ef90070731ecc511bd83d631b Got my pair from Shenzhenaudio, sharing my thoughts in hope I can provide a point of reference for people who are on the fence with this one. *Background* • I quit playing Star Rail when 2.0 released, so I don’t have a clue about Robin as a character, but I think Hoyo-Mix make some great music, so I was pretty excited for this product. • I’m a big fan of Moondrop’s OG TWS, the Sparks, and liked some of their later releases (Nekocake 2022, Moca). *Unboxing and accessories* • Big, beautiful box, acrylic stand – would make an amazing gift for a friend who’s into HSR • Full set of Spring tips + a set of generic white TWS tips • A fake leather case very similar to the one that came with the Sparks – low quality and the top lid doesn’t even fit properly. *Build* • Moondrop’s best TWS yet in terms of how they feel. The IEMs are beautiful, light yet feel solid. • The bottom part of the charging case is smooth and very pleasant to the touch. The top lid is a little flimsy, but at least it’s spring loaded. The lid is also a fingerprint magnet unfortunately. • The charging light inside the case is pretty! *Fit* • My biggest problem with stem-style TWS like the Nekocake and all of its derivatives is that they just don’t stay in my ear. • No issues with the Robin whatsoever – they are smaller than appear and fit like a glove. *Sound and comparisons* • Out of the available sound profiles: Classic sounds like way too much highs; Ultra Bass and POP style are unnecessary bass boosts to an already bassy IEM; Standard and Monitor are the two usable profiles. • No manual EQ in the Moondrop app. • Ranking in terms of tuning from most neutral to most “fun”, I would put the IEMs I currently own in this order: 1. Moondrop LAN / Chu I / Blessing 2 (original) – most neutral, vocal-forward 2. Moondrop Moca – little more “fun” than Lan, but overall a great sweet spot while still being vocal-forward 3. Moondrop Robin / Chu II / Kato – bassier, more laid-back sets. Compared to the others, vocals sound a little muted or veiled. • In terms of details, the Robin is slightly more capable the Lan or Moca, but overall due to the cleaner tuning I still much prefer the Lan or Moca. • Soundstage is better on the Robin compared to Lan or Moca. *Other relevant points* • Firmware version was 1.2.0 out of the box, updated to 1.2.1 via the app. • By default, LDAC and proximity sensor are turned off and need to be activated via the Moondrop link app. • Noise floor is the lowest among any TWS I ever heard. The Sparks, Nekocake etc. have MUCH more noticeable static noise when playing music normally. The Robin is a much better choice for ASMR since during silent sections you almost can’t hear any static. • ANC works alright. I’m no expert on the subject but I guess if this is a priority for you, Moondrop won’t be your first pick. ***TL:DR*** • This is a big step up for Moondrop in terms of build, comfort, and battery life compared to Nekocake and its clones, and finally a worthy successor to the Sparks; • Unfortunately for me, this is tuned closer to the Chu II / Aria / Kato than the Blessing 2 / Lan / Original Chu. I’m too lazy to EQ so will be probably selling these or keeping them for movies/ASMR exclusively.

personally I would go for either the quintet or s12 pro. reason : the supermix 4 and quintet are quite similar. the quintet has the better tuning for my taste. The nozzle of the blessing is too big at 6,5mm . The s12 pro is a Planar (takes eq well and Crin has it in his measurements. Easy EQ with squiglink). wouldn't spend the 45 bucks extra for the heyday. can't comment on the P1 max or Myer CKLVX Edit: I somehow missed your text (only saw the pic). If you are treble sensible, I wouldn't go for the quintet or s12 pro. the CKLVX seems the most reasonable to me. Another Option would be the Letshuoer S08 has a a smoother treble and a pretty comfortable shell/nozzle.

Tenz uses them and everyone always wants to know what he uses, so he probably popularized them in the Val scene , if im being honest i bought them because of him lmao

i find it interesting how most of these are probably sponsorship deals (especially the chair) with the exception for iem. moondrop blessings are $250 (expensive for wired headphones but cheap for audiophiles) and are rated very highly by the audiophile community. they would not make a difference in a game but absolutely would with music. its funny how the over ear headsets mainly seem to be sponsorships as well but moondrop blessing was the last thing id expect to see here.

OP, have you tried out the Tea Pro yet? I'm kinda stuck between getting the tea pro and Dusk. Currently wanting to upgrade to one of the two since my ears are getting tired while wearing my Blessing 2 dusk :(

Yeah, I've had my b2d for 2 years now, but I can't wear them comfortably after 30 minutes or so lol

I've auditioned stuff like the Clear MG and the 800S, but I won't be putting those here. For headphones I have personally bought I'd do something like this: FT1 > 6XX >> 620s >> Bose QC45ii >> M50s/any other ANC headphones I've tried Blessing 2 Dusk >> Moondrop Chu 1 >>> everything else. The FT1 is what blew me away this year for sure, there's only a few things I'd even want changed about its sound, but considering the price I can definitely live with those few minor flaws. For IEM's, I bought Blessing 2 dusks when they came out and have had no desire to switch. MAYBE I'd switch to something with a smaller shell, and that's about it. I bought the Chu 1's for the eartips lol but they don't sound bad. Just annoying to put on and feel a bit cheap.

Don't forget to [read this](https://www.reddit.com/user/NinjaSiren/comments/1jil8re/beginners_intro_guide_to_iems/) on how to protect and make your IEM last longer, its my tips and tricks for beginners! I would recommend a neutral balanced "harman", neutral balanced "IEF", or flat sound signature IEM for your purpose. Or planars for that fast transient response, or Sennheiser stuffs. (based on Squiglink stuffs) Neutral Harman: * Moondrop Aria 2 * Truthear Nova * Simgot EA500/500LM * Kefine Klean * Kefine Delci * Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition * KZ EDC Pro * KZ Castor/Castor Pro Silver Neutral IEF: * Truthear Hexa * Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition Flat-ish: * Truthear Hexa * Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition Crinacle collabs: * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 * Moondrop x Crinacle Blessing 2 Dusk * 7hz x Crinacle Salnotes Dioko Planars: * Artti T10/T10 Pro * Letshouer S12/S12 Pro

Yea, I was hyped for this one since my Blessing 2 Dusk has a crack in the shell. But it looks too dark for me. Less treble and more midbass than JM-1 even switching it to tilt which I slightly prefer over Crin's bass/treble adjustments. I guess good sound is good sound so I'll probably get the Hexa if my B2D gets worse.

I haven't branched out too much into IEM's but I've had a few of MoonDrops's and I absolutely LOVE how good the quality is.