AFUL Performer 5+2 Review- Amigo Reviews Ep.16

[@Karasellers-jg3bp]

As a Xuan Nv lover this gave me a lot mull over, going to be rewatching this review, thanks Omar!

[@0srl09]

Your detail in your reviews is spectacular!

[@PixieHikoRaen]

Thanks for another great review! I love the new inclusion of a “budget dupe”.

[@AtriGadhvi]

Hey Omar, absolutely brilliant review and remember I predicted you will go past 2k subscribers before Christmas 🎄 well done 👍🏽

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@AtriGadhvi you and a few others called it! I really appreciate the positive thoughts and vibes. Thanks for all the support. :)

[@DEZ7ROYER]

I have 5+2 reasons to like your videos even before watching them, since you are a great Performer doing reviews 😅 I wish one day I get the chance to listen to the P7! Great review Amigo!

[@YruuctJesmell]

Great detailed review as always, love your pronunciations a lot, music to the ears !

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@YruuctJesmell I try my best to get them as correct as I can. Comments like this make me happy. :)

[@YruuctJesmell]

@AudioAmigoReviews They are the cherry on the cake for me, please keep doing it 🙂

[@UFO-Audio]

The TRN Conch comes with a modular cable, interchangeable nozzles for different sound signatures, a puck style carrying case and an all metal build. It can be purchased for around $30.00 dollars U.S. Furthermore, it sounds great! There is NO reason other companies can't do the same, especially when they are charging well over one hundred dollars.

[@wrbrown571]

I just stumbled on it recently. I couldn't believe it. Then, I saw the squig (red ring)...then I saw it next to the Timeless...🤯. Apparently it sounds really good to "old dudes", like me 😁, and reviewers TDM and Bangs. Perhaps it's the hearing loss...while younger reviewers, to a lesser extent - the word sibilance comes to mind of the reviews I've seen posted. I plan to acquire one soon. Also, Shortbus audio did a mod on it that completely turned it into a bass making machine that graphs really close to the Nightjar Acoustic Singularity, a $1,300 set. You can see both of them in HBB's squig database. The Conch has been renamed and can be found under Shortbus Audio.

[@rydiaff1577]

​@@wrbrown571 may i know where i can check the modification by shortbus audio on Conch? Is it something he wrote somewhere on the forum , or YT video etc ?

[@wrbrown571]

@@rydiaff1577 He made a couple videos on his channel about it on Feb 18th of this year. Unfortunately, he only talks about what he did and posts the graph. The thumbnail will say, "super."

[@MeronOppa]

Great review, Omar. I might get this set after I get the Aful Explorer cause I’ve heard only good things about them and because the explorers are on the top of your list; but after listening to what you were saying about the Arete, I want them even more.

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@MeronOppa They’re very good at what they do. They’re not super exciting or detailed. But I think FreshReviews succeeded at his goal of making a gaming set that’s also great at music.

[@MeronOppa]

@@AudioAmigoReviews thanks, I’ll definitely get the Arete

[@marksr12]

Great review! I may buy these when they are on sale. I have the P5's and the Explorer, both are fantastic.

[@chef_executioner]

Great video and comparison 🤍

[@m_yy_m]

Really digging the budget lookalike segement. 👍

[@thaslaya]

Very nice! I like this one a lot but I did have the cable issue out of the box too. Its not as bad anymore but still tight.

[@gabech2789]

The smaller shell of the P5 seems like good trade off for that little bit of performance on the P7, thanks for making a case for the P5 😃

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@gabech2789 it’s still a fantastic IEM. Especially when it’s in sale. :)

[@Xerpocalypse_]

Love this set to bits, but I also find the treble very fit and tip dependent! Tiprolling is very much recommended IMO. The stock tips are pretty underwhelming. Radius' Deepmount ZONE eartips (Japan exclusive, basically a Deepmount made from LSR) worked really well for me. Azla Sednaearfit Light/Light Short and Sony silicone eartips from a set of TWS also worked well.

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@Xerpocalypse_ I don’t tip roll too much for reviews. I use CP145s or Divinus Velvet Standard bore for my testing. I have other tips, but I try to stick to those two since I find them most comfortable Thanks for the advice! I’ll give them a try. :)

[@MastaMyth]

Loved the breakdown and comparisons. I went back through all your catalogue to see if you had a video on the Ziigaat twins (mostly the 25) since I was thinking of pulling the trigger as a Christmas present. I was sad to see you haven’t talked about either yet. Do you have anything in the pipeline about them?

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@MastaMyth I meant to do a Ziigaat Buyers guide. And as soon as I got my Estrella, they released the Arcadia and the Odyssey. I still want to do a big guide, but first I’ll probably do a double review on the twins (2/5 and 5/3)

[@MastaMyth]

@ really looking forward to that day. Off the top of your head, which way you lean? 25 or 53?

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@ I’m team 2/5. But I tend to prefer warmer, richer lower mids. If you like leaner, more subdued Lower Mids, you’ll most likely prefer the 5/3

[@JahBronie]

I have this set. Really happy with them. Also nice review! Question.. what cable did you buy for them? The included cable is really nice but I'm looking for a modular cable and just can't find anything to go for so far. The included cable was very hard to plug in on my set btw... 4:18

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

I got the custom cable from XINHS on Aliexpress. I asked them if they could add modular connectors to this cable: a.aliexpress.com/_mtxYnxZ They did! Just had to pay a little extra.

[@JahBronie]

​@@AudioAmigoReviewsThank you! I'll check it out

[@Quo_Audito]

The P7 is currently my favorite hybrid set I own! I do have the same complaint, finding the 2 pin connection point extremely tight. I might grab a second pair so that one can be a beater and the other babied 😂

[@apollomoonlandings]

Nice review! Smaller ears like mine are not a problem if you use Azla SednaEarfitLight eartips since the eartip bores extend backwards by about 1 mm behind the back of the eartip umbrellas. With these Azla eartips, I don't notice any differences in the ease of fit and the overall comfort of the P5 or the P5+2. I really like the work which you did for your clean looking flowchart graphics. The Council of Ladies thing is a riot of fun since it is nice to read their comments.

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@apollomoonlandings I have some Sedna EarFit Max tips. Need to try the lights. Maybe they’ll work for my wife. Thanks for the tip! I need to to an end of year council of ladies special. It will be fun. :)

[@apollomoonlandings]

@@AudioAmigoReviews I hope that the end of year Council of Ladies special will be a riot of fun to make. Will there be 5+2 ladies?

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@ A little behind the scenes fact. There are actually 6 ladies. Sometimes, due to work, lady #5 can’t participate in time. So I have an understudy for her.

[@apollomoonlandings]

@@AudioAmigoReviews So only 6 ladies instead of 7 ladies. Can you pick a random #7 lady? Just joking. I am bouncing off of @Dez7royer's really fun comments.

[@audiophilejunkie9564]

Is it just me noticing that the finish on the inside of the nozzle isnt smooth 3:56 ? It is it because the shell itself is blended?

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@audiophilejunkie9564 I think it’s a remnant of the 3D printing process. Those look like print lines to me. They probably didn’t setup a finishing process for that, or they didn’t do it at the factory that day. In my experience it has no negative effects. My performer 5 is similar

[@colddish]

Mine’s the same issue with the super tight pin holes.

[@PlanetJASON]

Good review. My 2pins are concerning, too. I'm just not going to change cables too often as sending stuff back through Aliexp is more trouble than its worth.

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@PlanetJASON agreed. Once my new cable for them comes in it’s not going anywhere.

[@rdthifi]

Had the same problem with the cable, also I found them to fatiguing and sibilant

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@rdthifi there is energy in different places than the Performer 5. You’re not alone. There are some folks that hear these as more intense than the old model.

[@rdthifi]

@@AudioAmigoReviews yeah that’s the right word I’m going to try the da Vinci and see

[@josesolorzano5037]

awesome review on the P7. I want this to be my first IEM purchase in 2025. Could someone be kind to measure the shell's lenght and thickness ? I have small ears and want to make sure they fit me. thanks in advance

[@0din010]

Hey man this is a bit of a random one but if you has to choose between the KZ EDC PRO and the CCA - POLARIS what would you choose?

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@0din010 I don’t know! I have never tried the Polaris, sorry!

[@someonetookmyign]

Hello, Audio Amigo! I just wanted to say that this is a very in-depth and well-done review of the Aful Performer 5+2. Your review has me seriously considering picking up a set! I do have a question, though. I’m also considering the Dunu DaVinci since it comes with better accessories and a more durable recessed 2-pin connection. My dilemma is that I haven’t had the chance to try either of these IEMs in person, making it difficult to decide between them. I’d love to hear your recommendation. I mostly listen to J-pop, Vocaloid, and indie/rap. If it helps, I really enjoy strong bass rumble and appreciate detailed, technical sound. Between the two, which one do you think would suit me better? Again, thank you so much!

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

If you're into vocaloid and J-Pop, then in my opinion, you might want to look into the DaVinci over the Performer 7. It's got more energy in the treble that will help spotlight the vocals a bit more and give them more emphasis and shine. If you're worried about the extra cost on the DaVinci, maybe look into the Binary Chopin. Both the DaVinci and Chopin are tuned by Timmy from Gizaudio, and his library is full of Vocaloid, J-Pop and K-Pop, so he tuned them to his preferences. For J-Pop and Vocaloid, I actually kinda prefer the Chopin over the DaVinci. The DaVinci is warmer and has more body. The Chopin is a bit brighter.

[@someonetookmyign]

@AudioAmigoReviews Thank you so much for your reply. The cost isn't a huge deal for me, but I think I'll grab the davinci and pick up the performer 7 later. Thank you so much for your input.

[@someonetookmyign]

Update: I decided to go for the first performer 7 first. I'm really getting fatigued from having so many good choices to go through, so I just decided to trust your year end decision and grab these performers 7 first. I really hope I would like them a lot since they are the most expensive set of iems I've splurged on. Thanks again for your detailed input on these iems. I would also save for another set (dunu davinci) in the mean time)

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@someonetookmyign they’re absolutely fantastic all-rounders. I hope you enjoy them. They’re really great.

[@someonetookmyign]

@@AudioAmigoReviews thank you again. I'm looking forward to trying other sets you recommend in the future. Definitely will keep coming back to watch this channel for future releases.

[@umeshlahiru9435]

Excellent review omar.. really enjoying your reviews lately. Any Idea of giving away? 😊😊

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@umeshlahiru9435 I would really like to do one once things calm down. I have some plans, I just need to figure out where I can ship and how to do the giveaway.

[@AronAddams7]

The budget soundalike is a nice addition!

[@paneneto]

Great review and I'm loving my P7s! Which modular cable did you get for it? I've tried the Dunu Lyre Minis but had the same microphonics problem you mentioned on the black friday video :/

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@paneneto I ordered a cable from Xinhs. (The H14 I believe) I asked them if they could put modular connectors on it.

[@NKFreak1C]

Tangzu zetian Wu The Legend is out now with dual planar. Price is very competitive at $259.

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

Stayed up to buy a set hahaha. Review coming at some point. :)

[@stevenluu7508]

Hey man, excellent review! May I ask what eartips + size you would recommend on them? Thanks!

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@stevenluu7508 I always use Spinfit CP145 or Divinus Velvet Standard Bore for my testing. Sizing will depend entirely on your ears and their shape/size. I recommend buying a multi-pack of eartip sizes and seeing what fits.

[@stevenluu7508]

@@AudioAmigoReviews If you could only use out of the two, which would you use on the P7? Thanks!

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@ I prefer the CP145s. They fit me slightly better than the Divinus Standard

[@chewkenghong]

My aful 5p2 left iem has a mesh but right didn't. Can anyone who has the aful advise if URS the same and it's normal? Thanks

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

That's quite odd. As in a big mesh covering the whole nozzle? Or smaller individual meshes inside the sound tubes? I've never seen a single P7 with a big mesh over the nozzles.

[@danadirectmarketing]

If you already have the performer 5 would you upgrade to the 7?

[@danadirectmarketing]

btw, thanks for the mention of plastic love... some great songs in her collection.

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@danadirectmarketing It depends… it’s an upgrade. But the tuning is mostly the same, how much you notice the differences will depend on your library, and what you’re looking for in an upgrade. At $240… I’d say if you absolutely LOVE the tuning on the P5 and want a better version of it, it’s a hard sell, as the P5 is still very good. Maybe try and sell your P5 to subsidize the upgrade cost. Sorry for the wishy/washy answer… but it depends a lot on your financial situation and how much you love the P5s tuning. For most people I would say if you have the P5 just hold on to it. But if you adore the tuning… it might be worth it.

[@jeinarsantos6125]

Safe to say P7 is '24 iem MVP?😏 But man, recently got to try out a friend's Tea Pro and ........ damn it! I've always been on cloud 9 when I jam to Red Velvet & Aespa but listening thru Tea Pro absolutely ended me so bad lol😂 Kinda sorta offered him a trade of S12 '24 + MagicOne + EW200 + lunch but smugly turned it down ....... countered with S12 '24 + Kima 2 but I just couldn't do it; I already got that baby a matching green leather watch case, Grace Pro cable, & 3 L pairs of W1's😅

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@jeinarsantos6125 I really want to try out a Tea Pro. I’ll see if I can get one in for review or borrow one. Looks like it would be right up my alley.

[@jeinarsantos6125]

Trying to put aside my subjective bias and excitement over it, It's a spirited fun set that's genre flexible and can serve either as a stretched daily(massive respect) or a weekend toy depending on post-10K tolerance; it can either be airy magic or creeping siblance. 2.5-3K & 8K threads the fine line well between intended emphasis and deafening shout but post-10K is where it will make or break it for ppl. It pairs well and greatly complements a neutral-balanced relax set like in my case, a Kima 2, if not for that NASTY $360 price 🥶 Honestly, going beyond the 200 mark is already quite nasty unless it's special, absolutely pull-your-pants-down special, to justify obliterating this month's salary.

[@faizduriat4427]

@@AudioAmigoReviews cant wait you to compare the tea pro with these and other sets✨✨

[@nipunsnrtrahman114]

Bro where's the t10 pro review😭

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@nipunsnrtrahman114 Saturday 21st of December

[@nipunsnrtrahman114]

​@@AudioAmigoReviews Already ordered it but I'm yet to receive it. Really excited to try the set out as well as to hear what you think of it!

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@nipunsnrtrahman114 it’s an EXCELLENT set. Contender for “IEM of the Year 2024”

[@bigbuckoramma]

Mine arrived yesterday, they haven't come out of my ear since. They are fantastic. One of the easiest recommendations I've made.

[@TheVeganVicar]

I have the original one and it's decent but not GREAT.

[@mago1585]

P7 vs P5 in my country cost $210 vs $140 so the P7 is 50% more epensive. Wish the P7 cost like 160 vs 140 on the P5 😅

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@mago1585 the P5 is still a great IEM. And at that price it’s a great deal.

[@mago1585]

@@AudioAmigoReviews Bough it and I really liked the tuning, fit, and looks. It just lacked in technical performance for me so I really wanted the P7 but it's out of my budget right now so I went with the Supermix4

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@ SM4 is another excellent set.

[@yangosu]

For me its ~50$ diff at regular price between P5 and P5+2. On 11.11 i could pick P5 at around 150-160$ while P5+2 was 240$, but i bought Explorer for under 90$. Now i cannot decide if non air treble bothers me or not 🥲

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@@yangosu it can be hard to figure out, especially if you don’t have access to a spectrogram or other audio tools. Try EQing in some treble in certain places and see where/when it starts to bother you.

[@yangosu]

@@AudioAmigoReviews yea. Its kinda wierd with Explorer, cuz im using Dolby Access to EQ my IEMs, but it only has 10 band sliders so you cannot EQ exact range without affecting the rest of treble. Also if you EQ it with AutoEQ on Squig it simply wont give FR over 15 KHz, which is wierd but... Maybe with Peace it can be done but i kinda dont like it when i cannot see the FR (and peace is a bit advanced). I gave it +1db on 16 KHz in dolby and that's it for treblewise.

[@AudioAmigoReviews]

@ when you’re EQing above 10KHz, the general rule I have heard is not to use Peak filters, but use shelfs instead. Throw a high shelf at 10KHz with a q of 0.7 Then just adjust the gain until it starts to bother you.