If you want something super neutral the crin ear reference is about to come out and that looked exciting $350. If you want something nice and really bassy I'd get the punch audio martilo $300, if you like slight v shaped sound the aful performer 5+7 is very nice as well about $200 ziigat odyssey OG is about $200 as well and is my favorite pair currently. Warm neutralish with bass boost. If you want something cheaper but still warm and bassy I've heard the aful explorers are amazing, about $120 and they look nice and small and comfortable.
I don't own the simgot, but I do own the HD560S and the Ziigaat Odyssey. I love them both a lot. I like the Odyssey more in every way except maybe soundstaging,( it's just not quite as open, but still open to me). But mids are more colorful/warm and lively, and bass has more punch and texture for sure. I mostly use the Odyssey for music and the HDs for gaming and movies now. Maybe compare some frequency response graphs, so you know if you want something super similar, or something with a different personality.
Oh they’re chonky. Definitely not for smaller ears. If you’re after something smaller that has a similar sound signature I’d go for the Ziigaat Odyssey 1.
Hey everyone, I’m trying to decide between a few IEMs for my first purchase, and wanted to get some opinions from people who have experience with, or know of, the following products.
Here are the options I’m considering (all prices include tax/shipping):
* Kiwi Ears Astral – $225.14 USD
* Ziigaat Odyssey 1 (used, like new – FB Marketplace) – $124 USD
* Ziigaat Odyssey 2 – $181 USD
* Ziigaat Crescent – $215.38 USD
* Xenns Mangird Tea Pro (non-SE, used like new – FB Marketplace) – $204 USD
I’m looking at this from **two perspectives**:
**1. Pure performance (ignore price):**
If price didn’t matter at all, which one is *objectively the best overall* in terms of tuning, technicalities (detail, imaging, stage), and overall listening experience?
**2. Value for money:**
Which one would *you personally pick,* considering the prices listed above?
Would really appreciate any comparisons, especially if you’ve heard multiple of these. Also open to comments on things like comfort, fit, or anything else that stands out.
Thanks!
(I listen to a variety of genres from classical, pop, R&B, rap, rock)
Update: I got the Ziigaat Odyssey 1 for $89 USD, and it was basically in new condition. I am very happy with the purchase, and it seems like a well-tuned and decently technical IEM. Thank you to everyone who gave me advice!
the ziigaat odessey interests me because of its ear gain/pinna gain dip. I seem to be really sensitive there and most melodies nowadays have a boosted region as well so its always too sharp in my ears.
Another IEM from the Ziigaat line up that has a similar tuning is the Ziigaat Lush, very interesting tuning.
Anders_HD
