Comments on: Custom IEM Recommendations https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/ Quality audio reviews Thu, 08 May 2025 08:03:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: stanxl https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-189166 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:45:46 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-189166 I notice that all Lear CIEMs dissapeared from the list, any reason why?

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By: Lieven https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-180004 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:56:18 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-180004 In reply to Steve Richardson.

Hi. I suggest you to post the comment on the review page, so the reviewer can see it and reply. Thanks
https://www.headfonia.com/review-lear-lcm-turbo/

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By: Steve Richardson https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-180002 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:31:32 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-180002 Hopefully this article is still checked/updated.

I’m eying the Lear Skyline as my first CIEM on a budget. However, the subbass seams very rolled off which could be a dealbreaker for me. Although I can’t find the FR curve for the LEAR Turbo, it seems that it is much more bass/subbass focused.

Would the Turbo be the smart move if I’m looking for a subbass boosted CIEM? How much worse is it than the Skyline for all other aspects.

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By: Lieven https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-170802 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:52:58 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-170802 In reply to Wu1f.

Long and old story and I won’t go into detail. Let’s just say they expect their reviewers to write glowing reviews 😉

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By: Wu1f https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-170622 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 01:48:41 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-170622 Lieven,

Above, you say no more CA on HFN. Can you clarify and explain?

Wu1f

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By: Kevin Smith https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-147869 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:33:10 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-147869 Anyone familiar with Anthem 5?

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By: Shaan Patel https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-145368 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:32:46 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-145368 Hello, I’m looking for my first ciems and I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have been looking at the customart fibae line but I wanted to get your opinion nonetheless. I don’t want anything too crazy since these are my first set of ciems but I don’t want to cheap out either. My main use case would be for listening to music, all types I guess, and wanting some emphasis on the mid to low range. Another use would be for mixing/mastering . Thanks!

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By: Felipe Torres https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-129191 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:57:42 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-129191 Hey Mate!
I hope you’re having a great day.
My name is Felipe, I’ve been reading a lot about CIEMs. Headfonia has been so helpful!

I’m looking for a new pair of in ears to perform on stage. After all my research and, considering my budget, I am trying to choose between a A6t by 64audio and the UE18+pro 3rd gen.
It is a big investment for me because the money comes from my pocket. I’m at a turning point in my career and I know that the right in ear can help me.
I’m a singer and guitarist. I like to be able to hear the whole band as well.
The UE18+pro seems to be a big gun despite only having 6 drivers. Apparently it competes with iems that have 12 drivers. Lots of depths, quality mids and great detail.
The A6t seems to be similar and it also has 6 drivers but I don’t know if it’s in the same league as the UE18. Although they seem to be innovating and bringing excellent products through like the A12ts.
Your opinion would really really help me. I don’t wanna invest this much in the 2nd best.
Thanks so much!

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By: Saurabh Ashtamkar https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-128347 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 03:19:37 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-128347 Surprising that no Spiral ear is mentioned…SE5ULT has been top of multiple shootouts for almost 5 years…a rare feat other brands have even achieved

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By: Shaiju uppungal https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-124557 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:24:18 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-124557 Hyla ce 5/fearless audio s8f/dunu dk 3001 pro
IMR accoustic R1/zenith/moondrop A8/western w80/
Which of these is the best ?

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By: James https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-116655 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:57:00 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-116655 Are any of these better than the Spiral Ear 5-Way Ultimate? Wondering if anyone can compare any of these to them. Which one here is the best CIEM?

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By: Melvin Sng https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-99188 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:49:52 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-99188 Lieven,
You have done a fab review – the best I have read so far. I have the 64 Audio 12t and love it. I was tempted by your review to give theVE8 a try but having tried it in a store, I didn’t think it was anywhere close to the 12t. If I was look for another pair with the same tuning and soundstage, which on your list would you recommend I experience?
Thanks

Melvin

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By: Pieter https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-90601 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:18:28 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-90601 I currently have a pair of Andromeda’s which I enjoy incredibly for my wide genre of music.

I listen to jazz, blues, rock (hard & soft), metal, singer song writers (and some small EDM).

Some of my favorite artists are:
– Dire Straits
– Missy Higgins
– Muse
– Pink Floyd
– Jorja Smith
– Ed Sheeran
– Mumford & Sons
– Volbeat
-…

I really love how my Andromeda sound in general. However comfort wise I haven’t found the ‘click’ yet.
If I could have supreme comfort with my andromeda’s, I would probably never require a different in ear anymore as they have fulfilled my every need in terms of sound signature, soundstage, detailing, etc…

I was wondering if you had any recommendation for a custom IEM that sounds exactly like the Andromeda but has that supreme comfort for extended listening periods. As a software developer I will be having them in for longer periods (3-5 hours in a row for example).

Thanks in advance

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By: dale thorn https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-85126 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 02:00:19 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-85126 In reply to Thomas Alessandro.

If you’re doing streaming and the site allows you to download the tracks in high resolution, then that’s all you need. You’ll probably have a limited selection of music players that have full-featured access to the streaming site you choose. My personal belief is that 96/24 or 192/24 resolution tracks are as good as anyone would need for stereo, but there are many people downloading huge DSD files, which I think can also do surround as well as stereo.

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By: Thomas Alessandro https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-85125 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:22:53 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-85125 Any chance you guys can do a write up about where to get the best music from now. Whether it be streaming Tidal/Spotify ?? and downloaded to file. It would also be great to know what players can do what and the limitations. As a quintessential newbie its pretty daunting trying to figure out all this stuff thanks.

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By: Lieven https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-82488 Thu, 03 May 2018 06:14:29 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-82488 In reply to XiaXueYi.

Sorry. No more CA on HFN

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By: XiaXueYi https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-82462 Wed, 02 May 2018 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-82462 In reply to Lieven.

Looking forward to another one of your quality reviews! I’m sure many people will be expecting a comparison/shootout between this and the other favourites. If possible a comparison against the longstanding favourite, the Campfire Andromeda please 😀

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By: Lieven https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-82460 Wed, 02 May 2018 12:46:02 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-82460 In reply to XiaXueYi.

I have it here. Once the review is done I will add it to the list ????

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By: XiaXueYi https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-82459 Wed, 02 May 2018 12:43:13 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-82459 Aww man why is the UE18+ not on this list. IMO it’s one of the CIEMs that really has it all at a competitive price.

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By: Linus https://www.headfonia.com/best-custom-iem/#comment-81597 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:18:24 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?page_id=28791#comment-81597 In reply to Chien.

Hi Chien,
glad you found your perfect IEM, even without going the custom route. Andromeda is a nice pair indeed. I also had it for a while, but sold it after I got more into custom monitors.
Gladly the AKs are completely hiss free, otherwise Andromeda would’ve been a risky choice.
Anyway, really glad you found what you were after!

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