
7Hz
7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2
Budget gaming pick, but poor cables and polarizing bass.

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I would tell you to spend some more time with these two headphones you mentioned to get used to their sound, but if you want to go straight to a higher level I recommend the Sivga Que UTG
UTG can be too bright and peaky if you can't stand the treble. The regular Que is a safer choice for most people.
UTG can be too bright and peaky if you can't stand the treble. The regular Que is a safer choice for most people.
Check out the Sivga Que UTG and Juzear x Z Reviews Defiant. Two of my favorites under $100 right now, and I think the Defiant might even be on sale too. A couple of cheaper options that I also like are the Kefine Klean and Sivga SM100 (just released, sounds fantastic for the price).
imo utg is too peaky and harsh for me, i honestly think it sounds bad compared to the og que
the sivga que is really underrated tbh
IEMs I love in the $20 range: Wan'er Jade 2, AGA Sound Aga 1, Wyvern Black Re-imagined; Simgot EW100 $50-$75- In Awaken Dawn MS, Artti 10, Simgot EW300, EPZ Q Pro, TRN Shark $75-$110ish- Meyer-Audio Sliiva SLA3s, BGVP Feather (my favorite IEM without respect to price), Siivga Que UTG, Azla Horizon 2. $150-$300ish Meyer Audio CKLV D62; Letshouer Cadenza 4; ivpQ Conch V12 New IEMs I like a lot: KZ Duet (weird but sound great) Photon Pro 2 (weird but sound great), EarAcoustic STA-PRO, and **LETSHUOER D02**, maybe the most comfortable IEM I've ever put [in.my](http://in.my) ears.
You know, take the list of sub $50 IEMs recommended here- research them, and buy a couple that seem from the reviews to suit your listening tastes. Try to spend less than $25 on a pair or two, and then research what an upgrade to the one you like best is- I'd do that before I spent the $175. I can tell you that I would buy the s12 Ultra, the Myer-Audio Sliivo SLA 3s, the BGVP Feathers, the Siigva Que UTG, the TRN Shell, and the Artti T10s, some of which are MUCH less than $100, some less than $50.
https://preview.redd.it/mekas44s22vf1.png?width=2400&format=png&auto=webp&s=0209b502a86db9d4ff54e7562ea645ff0c2492d1 Got the chance to try the UTG, and I think it has the best mid-bass punch and note definition — even better than something like the Ziigaat Crescent. That’s exactly what I’m looking for, but the thing is, the UTG’s tuning might not be suitable for movies and some music genres. So, I wonder how well it handles EQ? I’m not very familiar with the UTG’s driver, and my target preference is something like the Softears Studio 4, which seems like quite a huge stretch.
Maybe try the Sivga Que UTG — it has an ultra thin glass dynamic driver.
Sivga Que UTG — I got the chance to try this IEM at PAPI 2025, and I think it has the best resolution among single dynamic drivers.

7Hz
7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2
Budget gaming pick, but poor cables and polarizing bass.

AFUL
Explorer
All-day comfort, warm sound, but lacks clarity and detail.

KEFINE
Klean
Budget gaming, but harsh treble and moisture issues.

TANCHJIM
Bunny
Unique app EQ customization, but odd connector port design.

ARTTI
T10
Detailed sound, great value, but fit issues for some.

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Kiwi Ears - Astral

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Simgot - EM6L

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Drop + Etymotic - ER2XR

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KZ - Castor Pro (Harman Target with Improved Bass Version)

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KZ - Castor Pro (Harman Target with Improved Bass Version)

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TRUTHEAR - Hexa