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TWS Recommendation List last updated on: April 3rd, 2025 PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE LOOKING AT THE LIST (you probably won't lol) PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE LOOKING AT THE LIST This is a recommendation list for TWS. Choose the TWS which fit the description of your preferred sound signature. (recommendations are based on different opinions within the In-Ear Fidelity Discord server , this has nothing to do with my own preferences) If you don't have any preference in terms of sound signatures, choose the one which aesthetically looks the best for you. (All recommendations have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) included unless otherwise stated) As always, please check the pricings in your country. The TWS here are listed at their original MSRP. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A TIERLIST OR RANKING LIST Legend: < Price tier Price: Name of the TWS ( Sound signature ) - additional notes ...

Last edited: March 28, 2025 (razan/zerostresslevel) 1. Is there a best pair of gaming headphones, speakers or IEMs? Simply put, no .   This question assumes that certain audio products provide an inherent advantage in gaming, regardless of context—but that’s just not the case.   Take players like Aceu and other top-tier FPS pros—some of them use nothing more than stock Apple EarPods.  Yes, the same ones Apple used to include for free with iPhones and iPads. If high-end gear truly made a difference, they wouldn’t be dominating with budget earphones. While it can be a value argument that earphones such as the Apple Earpods can be boosting certain frequencies that might be more "advantageous" for gaming even this trend isn't even consistent. G2's NiKo has used 2 different IEMs (Timeless & Zero) with 2 very distinct tunings, TenZ from Sentinals has also used 2 different IEMs (Blessing 2Dusk & 64Audio CIEMs).   Even when we see professional esports players usi...

I have always been asked at some point by newbies in audio who look for headphones or IEMs for gaming. Honestly, when asked this over and over again, it really becomes irritating for the ones giving the advice to newbies who only plan to use the audio gear for gaming. But here is what I'll say: It doesn't matter. The best "gaming" headphones or IEMs is the one you like the most. Why? I will elaborate this throughout the rant. Audio in games has basically become inevitable at this point. Whether it's a competitive game like CS2, a mostly single-player game like Elden Ring or lots of rhythm games like osu!, audio gear always enhances the experience with these games in comparison to no audio gear . It's also inevitable that a lot of influencers will recommend certain headphones or IEMs for specific games. But why doesn't it matter? First of all, as audio is a highly subjective thing, there is no such thing as the best headphones/IEMs for any person . Believe ...

This Floaudio Lily is bought using my own money in the Floaudio IEM Store on AliExpress. Table of contents Introduction Build and comfort Sound quality For the clueless: How audiophiles describe sound Tonality Technicalities Comparisons Floaudio Lily vs. Tanchjim One Conclusion Introduction QKZ x HBB, 7Hz x crinacle Salnotes Zero:2, Tangzu Wan'er, Truthear x crinacle Zero:Red... These IEMs are likely to come to mind first if you're asking for budget IEM recommendations on an audio forum or something alike. What doesn't come to mind for a lot of people, though, is something like the IEMs about to be reviewed: the Floaudio Lily. Floaudio Lily is a 50-dollar (or lower-priced) set of IEMs that uses one single balanced-armature driver on each side. It uses 3D-printed resin for the shell material. It comes with 3 pairs of eartips, each pair being a different size (S, M, and L). Lily has a sensitivity of 98dB/mW with an impedance of around 16 ohms. Additionally, Floaudio Lily als...

a guide for people who are new to IEMs Budget IEM Recommendation List last updated on: April 1st, 2025 PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE LOOKING AT THE LIST (you probably won't lol) PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE LOOKING AT THE LIST This is a recommendation list for IEMs under and around 100$. It is recommended to choose one of the cheaper IEMs and EQ that set of IEMs by preference, then choose one of the IEMs which fit the description of the preferred sound signature. You can still ask the sender for help, which one to choose, when you like a specific kind of sound. If you don't have any preference in terms of sound signatures, choose the one which aesthetically looks the best for you. (recommendations are based on different opinions within the In-Ear Fidelity Discord server , this has nothing to do with ...

This Koss KSC75 unit was purchased from the kopfhoererboutique audio store in Vienna, Austria. Table of contents Introduction Looks, build and comfort Sound quality For the clueless: How audiophiles describe sound Tonality Technicalities Modding Comparisons Koss KSC75 vs Koss PortaPro Koss KSC75 vs Sennheiser HD650/6XX Conclusion Introduction When selecting a pair of headphones, many tend to overlook options under 100USD because most of the headphones in this price range lack proper research into the drivers of the headphones, making a lot of them sound rather unnatural, bassy or too sharp. That's why lots of people opt for models like the AKG K361, Sony MDR-7506, beyerdynamic DT770 Pro and audio-technica ATH-M50x for closed-back options, and Sennheiser HD560S, Sennheiser HD6XX (USA only) and beyerdynamic DT880 Pro for open-back options. But what if your budget on headphones is limited to 100USD and you can't go overbudget? Meet the Koss KSC75. Koss KSC75 is a successor of the ...