LAN II POP

Based on my personal opinion? Haven't tried those two, but I can speak for those I have. Kefine Klean are great and the swappable nozzles help tend to your preferences but will basically require you to store them in a airtight container with silica gel to avoid moisture blocking the filters. Moondrop LAN IIs are very great but they are bright for sure, nothing that an EQ can't change though, they fit amazingly and they're tiny and light. If I had to choose I would personally take the wan'ers just out of a packaging and design choice.

7Hz Zero (original not Zero 2) is the closest thing to neutral (leaning a bit bright) in that price range. If you want to spend a bit more (or can find it on sale) then the next step up is the Moondrop LAN. It's been discontinued so if you're lucky you might find one in a clearance sale. Avoid the LAN 2 because both versions are not as good as the original.

The EW200 has a lot of treble energy but also a lot of bass (although this is very dependent on getting a good seal with the eartips), so it's more of a v-shape than a bright set per se. It's a slightly more aggressive v than the Chu 2, but still the same general tuning concept. Probably the best bright-neutral set is the Moondrop LAN. There isn't really anything better than the LAN with that style of tuning until you get up to the level of the Blessing 3, which is quite a big jump. If you want to spend a bit less, the 7Hz Zero is also bright-neutral, but it doesn't sound as smooth & refined as the LAN. If you want something that has tons of treble energy and resolving ability, while also being a mild v-shape so there's a bit more kick to drums etc. (but very much a bright IEM) then consider the Simgot EA500. The original silver version, not the LM or the new black one. This one comes with a health warning though, because it is *very* bright and potentially quite fatiguing. Definitely one to avoid if you're at all treble-sensitive. This is an incredible IEM in short bursts, but I can't listen to mine for more than an hour or so at a time. It sometimes goes on sale for as low as $50 since the LM got released. It's by far the most technical IEM at that price other than maybe the Artti T10.

Dunu Titan S (slightly warmer & more vocal-forward) or Thieaudio Legacy 2 (more of a reference-neutral). The Legacy 2 is maybe more suited to pro work as it can be a bit less forgiving about badly mastered tracks, but it's still a good IEM for listening to music, as long as you're not regularly listening to absolutely awful mixes. It has particularly good soundstage and imaging for the price. The Hexa gets recommended a lot, but I'm not a big fan because it has peaky treble, bad imaging, weak and flabby bass, and the fit is uncomfortable for a lot of people (including me), because of its large nozzles. There aren't really any other flat neutral options in that price range, but if you want a slightly brighter neutral then the Moondrop LAN is pretty good, as long as it hasn't sold out (it's been discontinued but the LAN 2 REF is even more bright and not as neutral). The Aria 2 isn't really neutral, it's more of a warm-leaning mild v-shape, but it's not some crazy Beats By Dre style of tuning or anything. It's probably close enough to neutral for most people and a good all-rounder (at least as far as I know as it's the only one I haven't heard, but I've heard what it's very frequently compared to). And of these will run just fine on the Apple dongle, even the EU one.

7Hz Zero (original not Zero 2) is the closest thing to neutral (leaning a bit bright) in that price range. If you want to spend a bit more (or can find it on sale) then the next step up is the Moondrop LAN. It's been discontinued so if you're lucky you might find one in a clearance sale. Avoid the LAN 2 because both versions are not as good as the original.

Truthear Hexa is probably what you want. Beware the nozzles are bigger than average, so it can be uncomfortable unless you have larger ear canals. There might be some brighter options with more boosted upper mids, which seems to be a more popular tuning in Asia for some reason. But they mostly get quite bad reviews, so I can't remember any offhand. That's if you intentionally want female vocals to sound shouty. The Hexa is more neutral than that, but it has a lot of treble extension so you shouldn't miss out on cybals, hi-hats, etc. The Moondrop LAN is also a bit brighter than the Hexa (but not to the extreme & not shouty), but it also has stronger bass (it's quite neutral bass, but the Hexa is a bit below flat neutral whereas the LAN is just above).

If you're planning to get the LAN then you should act quickly while there's still stock left. It got discontinued and the replacements don't seem to be as good as the original. I wouldn't rush out and buy the Clarion tips right away, as it might be fine on the stock tips. I don't like the Clarions on it personally. The effects of Clarions seems to vary quite a bit from person to person, because the shape means they seal abnormally well for some people, but they're usually bass-reducing and treble-increasing (and the LAN is already a slightly bright IEM). I've got some general [tip recommendations](/r/iems/comments/1dw6c4l/what_are_your_top_recommendations_for_eartips/lbspp1t/) if you happen to want to experiment. Just bear in mind it's a potentially expensive rabbit hole, as it's impossible to predict anything exactly without just trying for yourself. It's best to disregard any overly-specific recommendations (this tip on this IEM etc.) because how a given combination sounds in one person's ear canal and how it sounds in yours may be quite different. You can usually get a rough idea, like narrow bore tips tend to be bassier, wide bore tends to be brighter, etc., but even that doesn't hold 100% of the time.

Overrated: * Truthear Zero / Zero Red: The nozzles are huge and the sound is just OK for the price. They were a big deal at the time for target adherence (although the "full Harman" Zero actually has terrible Harman compliance), but that's more of a technical curiosity than actually good. Fortunately there are much better options these days, so the hype has died down a lot. * Truthear Hexa: Bass is anaemic, treble is peaky and the nozzle is also huge, though not quite as bad as the Zero. * Simgot EW300: The worst Simgot I've heard for coherency, although it does have the safest tuning as long as you don't get the killer treble peak around 11kHz (that's solvable with eartips, its other issues aren't). * GK Kunten. I mean it's *OK* for the price, but it's literally just a slightly downgraded and more expensive [ZVX Pro](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eQc95TR0Ls), which in turn is almost identical to about half a dozen other KZ IEMs. All of which have the same driver as the Zenith too. The hype around this one is insane. A very successful astroturfing campaign though, so I guess well done for fucking up the sub with a tsunami of spam, and congrats to everyone who fell for it (including me, because I bought one too out of curiosity). Underrated: * Moondrop LAN (the OG one): A very good bright-neutral IEM for its price, overshadowed by the Chu 2 costing half as much, and the 7Hz Zero having nearly the same tuning (but much lower build quality, comfort and less refined treble). * Dunu Titan S: it's like the Hexa if it were better in every way and also cheaper. Actually these were a very highly regarded IEM at launch but I believe the hype machine moved on to the bassier Moondrop Aria and they got a bit forgotten about. Still a very good IEM though. Unclear if they're still in production or not, but everyone seems to agree the S2 isn't tuned as well. * Ikko OH300: Just one of my favourite IEMs with a fun but mostly natural-sounding warm v-shape tuning and incredibly holographic imaging. Nobody else ever talks about them. * TRN Shell: One of the few TRN IEMs that's actually good. It's like the EW300 but better in ever possible way aside from having a more pronounced v-shape tuning (personally I like it though, especially after some tip-rolling). It's also only $40 (on frequent sale) and comes with an insane set of accessories for the price. * Aful MagicOne: It's not an all-rounder IEM, it's not for everyone, and it's probably overpriced at RRP. But it's a very unique IEM in every way and nothing else sounds quite like it. I only paid about $60 for mine on sale and it's absolutely one of the best things I've bought.

It’s still a solid set if you like the tuning. Also works well for smaller ears.

Used to be Dita truths. Now moondrop lat 2? Forgot the exact name.

Apologies if I'm necro-ing. But just looking at IEMs again after a long time. I've got up to a 75USD budget (quite a lot in local currency) and I see the TangZu wan er 2 and Moondrop Chu 2 being recommended for 20$ budget. How do they actually sound? For reference I have a WF 1000XM3 and have also listened to my sis' WH 1000XM5. My taste is right now for musical clarity, details in instruments but decent enough of bass (strong but not overwhelming as the Sony's) and just overall warmth? I'm sorry if I am not able to describe it correctly. I have heard (and am trying my friend's) salnotes Zero, but I kinda feel like it's lacking just a bit of mid range and lower bass. And some song's pitch hurts my ears. I've also set some Simgott EA500LM (2nd Gen?) and Moondrop LAN ii in my price bracket just to give an idea of how much I'm willing to pay. TIA for the recommendations. Any other IEMs in the same range is also appreciated

Thanks so much for your help! I'll go with Moondrop, either the Chu 2 or the Lan 2 Pop version. Just want to decide if it's a gonna be worth biting the bullet. Either ways. I'm excited

Hi there! I have decided to go with the Lan 2 Pop, and they just arrived today. My GOD they are actually what I wanted. I am enjoying it and have been the last 3 hours I'm testing them. Listened to a variety of songs now and I haven't felt fatigued. It's warm, bass is punchy but never overhelming. In some songs I feel it does enter the mids a little, but I could be wrong. Vocals are clear, sharp and stands out no matter, surprisingly. I don't get any sibilance in any of the songs so far, compared to my friends 7hz Salnotes Zero, but that's to be expected given the price difference and age. One thing to note is I don't know how to distinguish treble. Its something I'm still learning. This is my first set of IEMs after a long time out. I look forward to trying even more in the future should I start looking for a different sound. But this Moondrop Lan 2 feels like a nice entry point for myself. Others may disagree but that's okay.

I got the Moondrop Lan II Pop before it dropped out of my pocket one day on the bus (rip). It was really suitable for modern pop music or anything with a lot going on. It sounded clean, had a nice precise, but maybe a little weak thump of a bass but vocals were really clean, sharp and beautiful to listen to. I would 100% buy it again once stocks are replenish in my country, as all the online retailers are out of stock for the pop version. I just bought a Tanchjim Bunny to replace it temporarily and I'll see how it holds up. The word is that it really punches above it's price point.

Hi! You commented on my post and I thought I’d come by to give some advice! I would typically recommend the wan’er 2 as a first pair of iem’s but considering their large shell size they might not be for you. The Chu 2 are a great set absolutely and can be upgraded directly to the LAN 2 ref also from Moondrop. I wouldn’t recommend going for the ie200 because they cost a good amount of money but they take on a neutral tone which might be to your preference, I personally prefer a “fun” sound and therefore don’t use them often. Also consider tip sizes. If you find your canal is too small, most iem’s offer small tip sizes and you can find even smaller aftermarket, in which case I recommend the wan’er 2 as they have my favourite ever tips in the stock box that I use for all my iem’s. Don’t spend more than needed, I would recommend the KZ castors, Cadenza, Wan’er 1 or 2, Chu 2, or, if it’s in your budget, the LAN

For music, I use the Moondrop Lan II Pop. for both gaming and music, I use KZ AS16 Pro X or Etymotic ER2SE

Those are really great for the genres you mentioned! The Lan II Pop emphasizes mids and bass so you'll hear the vocals and instruments well. However if you wanna have detailed listening, such as hearing the plucking of guitar, hi hats etc., I would recommend different models!