Simgot - Simgot EA500 LM
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"Crazy good from the jump! ... When you factor in they're only $99 and go toe-to-toe with Bose QC Ultra at $299, this is the deal of the year!"
"Can't recommend them enough for the value, sound like $200 earphones."
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"For gaming the Tea Pros so far are a 10/10, I play mostly Hunt: Showdown and the additional separation, staging, and tighter but punchy bass were all noticeably better for my ears."
"Absolutely insane imaging. I can point exactly where each sound comes from: left, right, front, or even a bit behind."
"The soundstage feels genuinely wide — about 4 to 5 meters in perception, which is something rare even among much higher-end gear."
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"For gaming, these are perfect. ... As a valorant immortal, tier 2 and premier player, I can confidently say that the imaging and soundstage are spot-on. ... Footsteps, directional cues, and in-game sounds are incredibly precise and natural, giving a competitive edge without any unnecessary bass/treble bloat."
"For gaming the Tea Pros so far are a 10/10, I play mostly Hunt: Showdown and the additional separation, staging, and tighter but punchy bass were all noticeably better for my ears."
"endgame ... Otherwise I probably wouldn't use any other IEM for gaming but this ... The best was definitely the EM6L where I felt nearly no difference in performance with my headphones ... The EM6L is by far and away the best iem for fps gaming. ... But as of rn the EM6L is the best imo ... The EM6L is still king of gaming in my opinion. ... Em6l is still end game."
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"This keeps the clarity of mids & vocals intact while adding punchy bass. It’s a versatile setting that works well across most genres. ... This is my personal favorite."
"Great sub-bass rumble"
"Cadenza is great too, has a tactical bass, very cool to listen to heavy metal and the drums double kick, you can literally feel the texture."
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"For FPS specifically, I was able to pinpoint where gun shots, explosions, and footsteps were, exactly. And these sounds aren’t overwhelming, but I can very easily tell where the direction is, and even “map out,” per se, in my head, where in the area or room I am hearing those footsteps, and aim accordingly."
"The B3 made me hear details for the very first time on songs that I had been listening to for over 20 years."
"To me it became more open, the details got better and the sounds to me have become more natural ... The details became even more impressive to me, the low ends yeah, they decreased a bit but no big deal since I am not really a basshead and yes the tactile bass is still there."
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"still longing for bass ... looking for an extra pair to rock out whenever I feel the need to get that BASS rumble"
"But it doesn't have much bass."
"light in bass compared to others in the price range ... nothing like a true monitor"
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"the mid-bass is bloated and muddy"
"vocals are very muted on castor"
"stay away from brassy/muddy IEMs (ie KBEAR Rosefinch)"
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"nova's biggest downside. ... nova sometimes provides a short (and could be deadly) peak when vocal pronunciation such as 'T', 'S', etc. is initiated. ... This is definitely a distraction on certain tracks, including vocals, although it is not usually noticeable. ... It may not be suitable for those who want a comfortable listening. ... Form definitely suppresses bad treble, but the sound gets messy."
"way too bright. ... The source doesn't matter, being it a desk amp or a usb dongle"
"I hated how sibilant and harsh the treble was to my ears."
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"I didn't really like the LM compared to the original. ... The extra sub-bass ruined the soundstage and masked a lot of the ultra-detailed sound the OG has. ... nothing I did could make it have the same magic as the OG, so I ended up returning it."
"adds a lot more bass and ruins the soundstage effect with the stock tuning"
"These probably had the most bass out of all the budget IEMs I got. It was boomy—the opposite of the sharp bass of the Delci AE and S08. ... With the Delci AE and S08 I could hear when the bass started and stopped, but here it just boomed and sort of rolled off instead of “stopping.”"
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"The EA500LM is a little more V-shaped, brighter, more chance of shout and a hair more energetic as a whole."
"Not the Simgots they’re terrible for gaming thin and harsh imo."
"arent as strident in the treble as EA500LM ... are good for all genres without causing listening fatigue. ... just too bright for me ... tuning is just too aggressive."
Yes if you like its treble. They are also insanely comfortable for me. Not sure there is an alternative at that price with similar treble.
r/iems • Is Simgot EA500 still worth it in 2025? ->I got the Simgot EA500LM after buying 3 under $30 IEMs including the Zero 2 and the jump in detail, clarity, and resolution was impeccable. The EA500LM is the end all be all for me, the instrument separation and timbre is also so good, the bass, middle, and treble are all full and present, and for an under $100 IEM, it’s the best one you can get in that price range
r/iems • What was your first experience with more expensive IEMs like? ->I prefer my Simgot EA500LM for the quality of bass it provides more than the quantity on the Novas. Cheers
r/inearfidelity • Truthear NOVA : Long term usage review ->Def the Simgot EA500LM
r/inearfidelity • Truthear NOVA : Long term usage review ->Overhyped piece of shit. EA500LM over these any day
r/iems • EW300 just unbearable, need help! ->I spent about 120€ on my iems and cable and I'm really happy with what I got, I know there's no point in getting anything more expensive because I won't be able to hear the difference anyway and even the ones I got are probably overkill for me (the ea500lm) but they feel really high quality, look amazing are confortable and sound very good too I'm at the point where I know I pretty much maxed out sound quality for me like at the top 99.5%
r/iems • I quit ->Yeah me too, I have some very expensive sets, like the IE600, and I prefer the EW300 over the IE600... I still prefer my Ziigaat Odyssey, or my Mangird Xenns Top, but damn the Simgot is indeed very very good for the asked price
r/iems • What’s an IEM you’d tell 99% of people to blind buy? ->Kinera Celest Relentless is what I’m using right now for gaming and honestly; I’m adoring them compared to my tin hifi t4’s. They are very comfortable despite being on the larger side, I’m enjoying the crunchy sounds from guns reloading in games right now. From marvel rivals to darktide. Good tones. Will say if you’re a bass junky I’d not go for them. In gaming you shouldn’t rly put bass too high for competitive games. I’d say my top worth investment wise for gaming is these, simgot ea500, & EM6L.
r/iems • The best IEM's you have tried for Gaming? ->I see. I am unfortunately not sure what 'warm' sound is. All i know is that vinyls and cassettes have 'warm' sound. I will definitely look into the Blons, as I have wanted to save up some money to gift a friend anyway. I agree that the ea500lm is lacking in bass, but the ear (1)s overdo it , like most TWS in its price range now-a-days. I also find that the ea500lm doesn't really put an emphasis on anything, which is nice in its own way, but I'd prefer to let higher frequency things (flutes, vocals, etc) have more emphasis, ad leave bass to things like bass gitar, kick drum, bigger brass and things. Also wanted to say thanks for the graphs. Very helpful for me, though I need more time to fully comprehend it!
r/iems • Best IEM under $150 for me? ->Haha yeah. Always felt it sounded a bit weird on some tracks, but after seeing the graph it confused me a bit. I have gone through the tier list, and after talking with my friend and my own personal investigation, will go with the Simgot EA500LM. If I really end up liking it, I might get the Softears Volume S as my endgame, because it seems very in-line with how I like the tuning.
r/iems • Best IEM under $150 for me? ->Dude, if you like details get the EA500LM and don’t look back. If you’re treble sensitive you definitely need to reconsider but otherwise it’s very probably the best V-shaped at this price point
r/iems • Reccomend me a V shaped IEM in 100$ ->Get the Simgot EA500LM if you don’t mind potential sharp upper mids and treble Some unit variances are there 🤷🏻♂️ but it’s good
r/iems • I need advice 🙏🙏 ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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