AFUL PERFORMER7 2+4+1=100% Winner!

[@TheIoMeroMero]

Was hesitant to stay for over 30 minutes, but the passion and the music recommendation made it totally worth it. Kudos!

[@tonedeafmonk]

Thanks so much for watching and hope you enjoy the music recommendations. Cheers TDM

[@jeffreybateman7314]

Beautiful cable, brother. I have a feeling this will be a bit hit for Christmas. AFUL is on the move.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

@@jeffreybateman7314 NICEHCK HiCotton or GrKing Flagship can improve the quality to next level, i tried the stock cable, it doesn't sound natural and have totally ruined the beautiful potential of P7. no stock cable, not for me. Thank You......

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

P8, P7 and Explorer all worth the money, they all have fantastic tuning for sure and my low price favorite is Simgot EW300, It's really good beautiful tone too, a super value set Thank You.

[@jyan727]

Great comprehensive review as always! I think this might be my next purchase now. Also, love that your reviews always take me down new artist rabbit holes, haha. Thank you, sir!

[@ilyeshammadi7278]

It's on sale since today at 240 USD. I think Aful just killed the competition in the 200 to 400 price bracket.

[@tonedeafmonk]

Maybe but I am testing 3 more that are in that price and oh my. The BCD od the Pula is something else

[@ilyeshammadi7278]

@ Is the Pula you’re testing similar to the new MYER AUDIO CKLVX D62 2DD 6BA?

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

Have you tried the aful?

[@tonedeafmonk]

@ilyeshammadi7278 No it's smoother and more special sauce with better bass the Anvil is the bomb! Both video's out soon as I get the Ok with comparisons

[@gadgetgenerationspulkit]

you have done such a detailed take brother. Enjoying my set on a daily basis.

[@tonedeafmonk]

Thanks Paul I see they pushed back the release date to Nov 11th

[@sergioluna410]

I came here to say that I bought the TRN Azure Dragon thanks to you and it was a great success. Almost no one else talked about this earphone, including in my country (Brazil). I am proof that your mission of providing useful content is being fulfilled. Thank you very much!

[@AronAddams7]

Will the P5+2 be a good pick for 80s rock and metal?

[@realharnold]

Great review. I am eagerly awaiting this release. I get a strong feeling this will be a tuning I love.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

it's awesome and phenomenol, only with high quality cable.forget the stock cable.

[@realharnold]

I love them. Great bass, that planar treble is just right, shells are great.

[@Mastermnd1]

I like the new studio setup , the new intro slideshow (and its shorter length) and the review was great. The IEM looks fanstatic and seems like a great option for 11.11. I can't wait for the performer 10 and the xenns up2.

[@eddisonwny]

is there really a performer10?

[@Mastermnd1]

@@eddisonwny no, I'm just hoping

[@RandyMaahs]

What do you think of this as an upgrade for the Aria? In need of a new set, squiglink EQs don't really sound all that good on headphones that can't really perform the same way lol. It's hard to really tell how it would actually sound. The aria on default with no EQ just sounded better than the 5+2 EQ. It just sounded like a bad V shape tune. I'm trying to find a set for a wide range of use. I mix a lot of music (no monitors, though), and play around with a lot of virtual instruments, ASMR, frequency type binuaral stuff, and, I also listen to pretty much every genre, been trying not to listen to hip-hop that much due to influence it has on me lol I do, though, still want it to sound good in the low end, just not at the expense of all the clarity of other things going on in the track. Before IEM's, I always just bought these Phillips "clear sound" earbuds, they got discontinued, though, so I had to move on. However, I do enjoy the aria's (the black ones), I just want something for an upgrade in quality. My arias have a loose 2 pin connection on the right ear, even with new cables the sound cuts out. Thanks for any tips! I appreciate it!

[@denisbasshead7787]

Very tastefull beaty sound no joke worth every $

[@contebuba]

as always: freaking great review... luv you bro

[@CovertOperative]

relishing testing the p7 with Techno/Electrinica for our wide network of studios and record labels. the frequecy response and your crtique - allude to a good match for the genre

[@warhawk3136]

Would you take these over the Orchestra Lites for an all around daily use IEM? I have the Lites now, they sound fairly good but the bass is lacking punch and the pressure can be a bit annoying.

[@thenextstepisconsquence]

Bought the Shanling ME600 based on your recommendation and am LOVING them. Wondering if the Performer 7 could be considered complimentary? Or too similar? Also debating about holding out for the CKLVX D62 -- would love to hear your thoughts on those.

[@SofaKing88]

I would love to know this as well!!!

[@tonedeafmonk]

I will try and show a few comparisons in the video for the 62

[@bobsmith3130]

@@tonedeafmonk really looking forward to the 62. looking to buy another IEM to pair with the ME600.

[@eiroxxar]

Nice review! Currently rocking Zero:Red with an adapter, but I'm looking for an iem, for an iem that would be an endgame. The most priciest I looked on is Dusk and Tea Pro, and with release of P5+2, now I have a hard time choosing. I want something with more treble details, and a wider stage. Is it even worth paying extra for Tea or Dusk, or P5+2 will be enough?

[@tonedeafmonk]

Ohhh wait a bit the D62 from Myer-Audio and the PULA Anvil might be for you

[@predatorltd2222]

@tonedeafmonk Thanks for the amazing review. It's very nice to see someone who talks about each product with passion and in many details, doing a great job. I would like to ask you something. I really liked Binary Dynaquattro. Its timbre, tuning, lack of BA or PZT timbre, which bothered me in other IEMs. I had Sm4, Estrella, KE4. Binars are perfect, the DD sound is an example for me, unfortunately a bit too big.... can Aful 5+2 be a competitor to them? Will they come close to this beautiful smoothness of the midrange, clarity of trebble and nice bass attack? Can you recommend any other IEMs with the same sound and smaller structure? Please give me a hint.

[@tonedeafmonk]

You would like the TRN Draco also 2 DD and the Artti R1

[@predatorltd2222]

@@tonedeafmonk TRI or Arrti is not a shelf lower than Dynaquattro? Can Aful 5+2 compete with Dynaquattro in color and tuning or are they different?

[@trevorluff8449]

Enjoying my P5 with this review.

[@gdot_flock]

did u say the "p7" has better texture than the "61t"..? wow..! that's impressive....thanks monk... stellar review...

[@Quo_Audito]

Hey! Could i possibly get your opinion? I am trying to decide between the Aful P5+2, the Xenns Tea Pro, and the ISN Neo5. My favorite iems i own right now are the Aful Magicone and the Kinera Relentless Got it for $60), but this would be my fist iem past the $150 range. I want to prioritize bass guitars, high hats, cymbals, and male vocals. I wanna avoid sibilance and overpowered bass. Any opinions i greatly appreciate!

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

This time,i give you good credit TDM, didn't like Pilgrim and SLT6 recommendation. anyway thanks for the hard work, Paul Wasabi and SUPER Mark both rated average because they don't believe good cable, not necessarily expensive. NICKHCK HiCotton or GrKing Flagship cable would do an excellent job. have fun Everyone. Thank You again TDM CHEERS.

[@MrBlackJava]

This one and the orgin sounds intresting , but very pleased with the Bajie . That version of Enter Sandman is added to my new Halloween playlist, that I'm working on..

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

i love the design of P7, if the inside use clear design, it would look cheap to me, the p7 look great under good lighting, it shines........

[@shashank0404]

Hey! I just want to say that I have been using your OD200 black nozzle setting on the Qudelix 5K and it has transformed the set. Do you think this will be an upgrade?

[@tonedeafmonk]

This will be a technical beast upgrade over the 200 more on the monitor like side than the warm musical side like the 200 they would be very complimentary to each other.

[@marksr12]

Great review, thanks!

[@CharaiABC]

Does Aful overcome their "long tunnel" sound characteristic with this set? I find it very, tunnel vision inducing on the P5 and P8

[@tonedeafmonk]

Not sure I thought the P8 was ok can't remember I loved the P7 completely different tuning

[@QuackyTV]

Hi Tone, any thoughts when comparing this set to the Arete specfically around staging?

[@tonedeafmonk]

No comparison the P7 has the Arete out classed , the micro planar does stuff the BA in the Ziigaat can't do as well

[@QuackyTV]

@@tonedeafmonk thank you for the insight, had the tea pro and it got hit with a channel imbalance issue so the 5+2 seems like the next best choice :)

[@tonedeafmonk]

@QuackyTV Lots of new releases with Myer-Audio 2+6 and 1+8 and the Pula ,but the P7 is a solid choice and let's see where pricing lands

[@queenschism1234]

I am really curious how this plays genres like doom metal (electric wizard, candlemass, church of misery, etc) along with stuff like Heilung and more extreme metal/slam. Since those are primarily what i listen to besides edm and rap, been looking for a set that would be an upgrade pver my s12

[@amazish]

Great review. Thank you. Does it compete with the oh700vb? By the way l think a p7 is in the works from aful.

[@tonedeafmonk]

This is the P7!

[@amazish]

@@tonedeafmonk oh l see, l thought they had another set incoming ; ] but they tricked me and it's one and the same ; ] thanks for clarifying. So, the oh700vb is a few steps up from this one or is it competitive with it? Thanks ; ]

[@eddisonwny]

How about comparing with em10?

[@hared99]

Hello from Harry, INDIA, I saw your reviews about Orvieti OH700VB and PENON 10TH Anniversary. Since I want to buy one of them (both are available to puchase) what would be your suggestion sir? Please tell me. By the way i am a big fan of your reviews.

[@tonedeafmonk]

Ho Harry, I love both but would go 10th its a really good IEM with faster bass and EST special sauce

[@hared99]

@@tonedeafmonk thank you so much🙏🏻 Will buy PENON 10th. 🤝

[@blueaquilae]

I was waiting for your reviews. Probably I'll it the button for something on the go. Also +1 on the logo. It's a shame that AFUL use this as an Ads board. It won't get them more clients, on the contrary. If it was to it's top presentation, without logo, then I could present it to people around me. When you buy a car the constructor won't put it's logo on every door!

[@bunjidogg]

Nice review, is it clearly superior to my current fav, Pula PAO2? Any similarities?Thanks.

[@tonedeafmonk]

This one will sound more correct in the mids and better bass. I am still loving the PA02 but P7 would be the upgrade.

[@bunjidogg]

@@tonedeafmonk Thanks TDM, yes the Pula could have a little faster bass, but it's still special, "dreamy" Ha Ha.

[@Glaivent.]

Hi, how's the bass and technicalities of p7 compared to dunu falcon ultra?looking for an upgrade

[@tonedeafmonk]

The FU bass is fantastic probably better than P7 but the technical performance goes to p7

[@Glaivent.]

​@@tonedeafmonkaight,tq for answering ❤

[@nadeemmir991]

I have the explorer do u think it would be an upgrade

[@tonedeafmonk]

Explorer was too dark for the P7 was a upgrade definitely

[@nadeemmir991]

@tonedeafmonk I really love the explorer as i can listen to it for hours with out fatigue somewhere i do feel it lacks a bit of those ting tinging details in the treble that makes the sound a bit more clear and spacious but on the whole it is smooth can listen to it on max volumes without any headache...does p7 cover that lack and does p7 get shouty on high volumes and what about the bass as I love it on explorer is it same or better...do u think there is a better upgrade to explorer than p7 or p7 is just the perfect remastering of explorer.

[@tonedeafmonk]

@nadeemmir991 Sounds like the NiceHCK NX8 might be the perfect upgrade for you .my set is stuck at customs but early impressions are very favorable great bass and smooth but extended top end

[@nadeemmir991]

@tonedeafmonk just saw your review on it but you said the bass is not that textured as on explorers cause it's really very perfect for me on explorers I can't feel good if even it tones down even a bit...I m confused whether I should take a plunge and explore the nx8 or p7 or just save up for thieaudio origin cause I feel that will be an orgasmic satisfaction to my ears 🎧🎶 #audiophile #musiclover #basshead

[@tonedeafmonk]

@nadeemmir991 I would go NX8 from my insider reviewer friends it has fat bass

[@johnhayes8476]

🔥

[@jondandavekinanahan7488]

Bro how does the p7 compare with the dita project m?with EQ too

[@tonedeafmonk]

The P7 is more of a all rounder the M is more acquired taste

[@jondandavekinanahan7488]

@@tonedeafmonk how do you think the p8 would compare vs the Dita project m?the project m cost around 271$ and the aful p8 around 291$?

[@org.youtube]

I am a bit confused: in your review for Butterfly 61T you rank 61T higher than SLT6, and in the current one you rank 5+2 higher than 61T. So we have 61T > SLT6 and 5+2 > 61T, which should mean that 5+2 > SLT6. But here you rank SLT6 higher than 5+2. Did you change your opinion since the previous review? If yes - what is the reason for that?

[@tonedeafmonk]

I don't have a ranking list sort.

[@org.youtube]

@@tonedeafmonk Do you mean that each of those IEMs is better than others in some areas and it is not possible to decide which one is better overall (or maybe the term "better" itself is something that can change with things like listener's current mood etc.)? I mean, is there a way for a person watching such a review to decide which IEM to buy if he is going to be able to get only one?

[@amanieux]

on what camera are you filming in your new studio ? image is blurry, if it is a small sensor you don't have enough light.

[@tonedeafmonk]

Was my S24 Ultra, yeah lightning issue and setting were not on 4K kinda mad how it came out.

[@Kawartha65]

Nice review! …thanks ( btw…. Midway through I think the word you were looking for is synopsis……not synapsis, which has more to do with body function! 😂)

[@tonedeafmonk]

I was looking for my Beer! 🍺

[@039hashimazeez7]

How does this compare with letshouer s12 2024?

[@Nucleus2301]

Way better

[@tonedeafmonk]

The S12 still sounds very much like a planar the P7 does not

[@Malik08902]

I have performer 8. This is better?

[@tonedeafmonk]

For me absolutely more fun

[@Malik08902]

@@tonedeafmonk Thanks! Better in soundstage?

[@tonedeafmonk]

@Malik08902 I can't remember sorry don't have a P8 anymore to compare

[@neilclarke4355]

Don't know if it's the final price, but on hifigo, it's $999. Is it worth the price? I've never spent more than $250 on an iem

[@Mastermnd1]

No, it's a placeholder price

[@neilclarke4355]

​@Mastermnd1 Good to know. I thought 999 was kinda steep. I'm curious how much they will cost. I've purchased a good few iems because of some of Monk's hyped recommendations. They've been spot on so far. Gratitude Monk

[@Mastermnd1]

@@neilclarke4355 monk said 359 or lower expected in this video

[@neilclarke4355]

​@Mastermnd1 Thanks for sharing that. I must have missed that bit, probably because I was thinking how I was going to tell my girlfriend why I can't stop spending money on this hobby 😅. Now you know why I went online to check the price.

[@tonedeafmonk]

It will under $300

[@ultravisitors]

This or S12 2024?

[@Helmond2017]

Now the only factor that should be considered but we don't know is, the price 😅

[@larrydunn4626]

my guess: $299

[@denisbasshead7787]

200

[@Quo_Audito]

​@@denisbasshead7787 $220-230

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

$239.99 US plus new Coupon today. Cheers.

[@whigger83]

​@@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016 Which coupon? 😊

[@KiwiNickG]

Microplanar stuffs up treble

[@Musicophile-p5l]

My guess is it will be somewhere between $249-$299.

[@avishaiDV]

Close, it is 239.99$

[@Musicophile-p5l]

@avishaiDV yeah, sometimes I'm happy to be wrong, it's even lower than I expected.

[@humanbass]

Man, you butchered the word Segunda so incredbly hard 😂😂 Se-goon-dah Welcome.