Aful's Most Praised IEM Just Got Even BETTER!

[@HangoutAudio]

Get your Performer 5+2 here: hangout.audio/products/aful-performer-5-2 and Performer 5 here: hangout.audio/products/aful-performer-5

[@rene837]

Hey Crin, are there any infos on your planned release date of project reference and project meta?

[@Tealc2323]

We used to call this type of signature "flat", but there were some people who strongly disagree so we started calling it "balanced" to avoid that argument, but evidently that wasn't enough because they argue about that too, so the new word is "versatile". :D

[@Eternal-ReTuning]

Anybody who has problem with fit or pressure build up should try those, they are FANTASTIC in they design aspect. The P5 was my most expensive iem (190bucks) but was totally worth it, so good that it made me sell my headphones for PC and bed use. The only iem who could match them in the comfort department is the Myer SL-41 that I got later because I regretted selling my P5.

[@josephkim007]

I’m glad you have your take on this. Was waiting for it!

[@AkashDey95]

I bought Performer 5 from Hifigo 11.11 sale for about 155 dollars . It was an upgraded from Zero Red. And i loved it .

[@mauroo150]

Same!

[@pratiklandge3207]

@@mauroo150Can you give me more details? did you buy it from their website? where do you live?

[@cloaca1234]

Aful explorer review and 5128 measure!

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

5128 measure, what's that mean???????

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Explorer is fantastic, I owned that as well as P7 P8, they are all high quality, you need a better cable, try NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE 20% improve in refinement, latex eartips as important too cheers🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@lazarusgodfrey7079]

​@@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016it is a type of measurment rig, measurments from different rigs can not be compared with eachother

[@ylondes9927]

PERFORMER 5 MENTIONED!! A HISTORICAL DAY!!!

[@slanto]

This is just an additional example thought on the pricing, but the Performer 5 on Amazon goes down to $165 on sales, plus if you're a member or have prime or something you can also get $20 off; so $145. While giving your hard earned cash to the 'big evil corporations' like Amazon may not be ideal, it's at least a note I feel should be mentioned if you were deciding between the two.

[@pratiklandge3207]

When can I expect it to go down to 145$? Any particular month I should keep in mind?

[@slanto]

That I don't know and you'll want to check a site that shows the year's sale prices, but I believe sales come when you expect it- events and holidays. Honey could track the sales in the past 3 months or so, though Honey right now is a bit under fire for their honesty and more, so take care.

[@pratiklandge3207]

@ okay, thanks

[@KurtKloetentreter]

Glad to see this, I recently got myself the Supermix 4 and was pretty let down by its bass performance. There‘s a lot, but it‘s not that textured imo. Went scouting for something else shortly after and the P5+2 caught my attention. Ended up buying it a littler quicker than i usually wait before purchasing, but when they arrived, oh boy. The bass is exactly what i was looking for, clean and it punches me right in the jaw, just how i like it. The upper end is still a little bit zingy at times, but that’s pretty rare tbh and i am quite sensitive to treble anyways (especially my right ear is, for some reason). All in all these were well worth the price, incredible bang for buck if you ask me. Works great with everything in my collection & I‘ve let a couple of my less audio savvy friends try them with their favorite music and they were all blown away. They actually got me so exited for audio again, that shortly after i upgraded my FiiO KA13 to an bass iBasso DC07 Pro and was once more blown away with how great that setup sounded to before.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Get the NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE , 20% better in refinement and much better bass with good ear tips too.

[@Shubham-or6cs]

I am also treble sensitive. Does Aful P5+2 good for me? I can listen to neutral-bright but with spinfit cp145 only. I am looking for warm and detailed sound.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

@@Shubham-or6cs the treble is not in your face , it's high quality good chrisp sound.nothing to complain, but use a better cable is required cheers.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Eq to your liking too.

[@empathy_ggs]

Watching this with my Performer 5 + 2 right now lol love this IEM

[@mago1585]

Aful P5 is always 140 USD in my country vs 210 on the P5+2

[@sohaeb4055]

but the difference is not only 20$ performer 5 is discounted up to 150$ or less now. that doesn't reflect in your store so I wonder if that's intentional

[@philipk4475]

Cool review. I'm drawn to these IEMs because of their good FR and the overall comfortable fit with a small nozzle diameter and ergonomic shape. Do you think that any differences between the 5 and the 5+2 could be "leveled" out by EQ?

[@vianhoho19]

Slick haircut, Crin 🔥 Anywho, I blind bought my P5 last year and have been enjoying it immensely; it's currently my daily driver because it sits flush in my ear which is great for when I take naps during lunch breaks at work 🤣 I haven't listened to the 5+2 but what Crin mentioned here has been the same things from the reviews I read or from other people who have tried them. Tbh it Doesn't seem like it's enough of a difference for me to replace the P5 but definitely still looking forward to get my hands on one to listen for myself

[@marksr12]

Same here! The P5 sounds great to me. i think I will end up buying the P5+2, I just like their stuff.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

​@@marksr12yes so do I, I bought it on 11/11, go and see the full description from Gizaudio Axel did an amazing job in reviewing them, love it better than anything else including P8, P7 crisp treble natural vocal clean bass, better imaging and sound stage........, but you must have a good cable, try NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE, best match or something better cheers 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

Looks good... Thanks for the video

[@mertyorulmaz2033]

For those of you who bought the iem, could you share your comments on the eartips? Did you notice a distinct tonal character difference between the eartips that came with it and which one do you prefer? I'm also open to suggestions for different tips.

[@oscarortiz9606]

Been waiting for this.

[@josephkim007]

Same

[@Jesse_Ziman]

I've heard a lot about the explore, but I don't think I've seen you're review?

[@archevii]

Will you guys take a look at the SGOR Luna?

[@deadstar6184]

+ how about Artti t10

[@marksr12]

Aiways enjoy your content, thanks.

[@gadgetgenerationspulkit]

Agreed the P5+2 is an improved P5.

[@TommyLOL1097]

Would you recommend getting the hype2 for $160 (found a good discount deal) or go for the performer5 for around $200? I listen to a lot of hip hop r&b and occasionally classical and jazz. Thanks!

[@PerfectViolation]

That's an insane deal for the Hype 2! Having owned both the hype 2 is going to sound more natural and have a better base for those genres.

[@TommyLOL1097]

@@PerfectViolation oh sick, somehow Amazon has a 50% off code for the hype 2 and I jumped on it and can't wait for it to arrive!

[@johnfercher]

Does make sense to buy an IEM like this to listen music on cellphone?

[@harukoharuhara2670]

How does it compare to moondrop dusk? If I want to upgrade from moondrop dusk, which one should I choose?

[@theonewhostonks]

I love my p5!!

[@Kw1q51lv3r]

now that this video is out everyone make sure y'all ain't taken for Aful

[@psykadelikoflifelinez]

nice! you got to comment on these company.

[@noetrix3312]

Should I get this or the Pilgrim for technicalities?

[@Dailylifeofharsha]

Tanchjim ORIGIN or aful performer 5+2.. which one to buy between these two

[@AuriSG]

I was at the Hangout and tried the Performer 5, liked it a lot, went home and realised Aful just released the 5+2, and jumped the gun on that. I'm glad I did! I really love the details and neutral tuning.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

You need a better cable, try NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE a perfect match for any IEMS cheers, latex eartips as well for the best seal, better cleaner bass response cheers 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.I enjoy the P7 as much as you do. I tried the Pilgrim, Zenns Top, they are never as good as the Aful P7, it can be endgame if people don't want to spend thousand of dollars for IEMS.

[@hs3204]

where is blue 2??

[@wrbrown571]

I had that dilemma between the 5 and 5+2...then I found out about the Kinera Celest Relentless which launched at $170...then had a stupid huge discount. I'll take the fun, bright V-Shape with a touch of warmth and great detail retrieval for the win. 😃

[@3ildcard]

Yep. I got the Relentless and then few other stuff like 7hz Eternal, Aoshida E20 and ZiiGaat Estrella came. Honestly, value-wise, Relentless is just too good and just 85$. I prefer it over everything including the Estrellas.

[@wrbrown571]

@3ildcard Awesome! I wondered how it compared to the Estrella. It's tuning wasn't that different.

[@3ildcard]

@@wrbrown571 I am not an audiophile so as a fellow "average Andy", trust me, Audio hobby is full of copium. "Branded drivers" this that blabla, whole lot of nonsense just to justify consumerism addiction. Also, my left ear piece shouldn't have left the factory - every tap, insertion, adjustment, jaw move triggers insufferable driver flex. Contacted Linsoul and they don't seem to give much sh%t so i can't even sell them as i don't want to screw somebody. God forbid i eat a snack or something that makes my jaw move constantly...i want to smash it with a hammer. They're not "bad" just nothing outstanding and packaging + QC + customer support is underwhelming to say the least. And ZiiGaat seem infamous for driver flex so..i'd say just PASS.

[@lightjoybliss]

DMS in the background?

[@Musicophile-p5l]

Was waiting to hear your thoughts on these. I love my pair of the Explorer, though it sounds nothing like the P5+2

[@cloaca1234]

How would you describe the Explorer? I'm about to buy it

[@littletweeter1327]

@@cloaca1234 very relaxing and comfy. you will never hear any shout. still have great detail though. nice small shells too so perfect if you have small ears like me.

[@Hijynx87]

​@@cloaca1234It's one of my favorite sets, I like it more than the p5/p7/p8. It's one of those sets that you can crank the volume on and it sounds better at louder volumes. Great for rock and metal, very musical and detailed enough with a nice headstage (intimate, but holographic in that small bubble).

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

​@@Hijynx87you need better cable, try NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE or something else better. P7 is more fun but Explorer is also amazing. P8 is higher quality just not as fun, cables and eartips matters, I use Latex eartips for the best seal 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. EQ for max fun, max on bass lower MIDS and treble, the most fun eq 😂😂....

[@Musicophile-p5l]

@@cloaca1234 you can crank up the volume, and it never gets sibilant. Really good for 80s rock. Great bass. Can listen to these for hours without fatigue.

[@KabuTheFox]

I ended up going from the p5 to the xenns top, how does the p5+2 compare to the top?

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Top is slightly congest to me, separation is the downside to me, not as clean, my experience with P7 can be an Endgame set, only you use an upgrade cable, NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE is a good option or something else better cheers 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@stevenluu7508]

@@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016what tips do you recommend for them? Thanks

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

@@stevenluu7508 azla, spinfit w1, Coreir , just not silicon or foam ones.

[@FerTheWhite]

Make a tier list of "holographic" sounding iems my man, please.

[@STAYCBias]

Aful Cantor!!! Review where????

[@Morphishful]

I have one. It is.... totally amazing. It's a great example of what an all-BA flagship can be.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

​@@Morphishfuldo you get enough bass, Super Review - Mark Ryan rated 3 stars which is nonsense to me.

[@Morphishful]

@@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016 Yeah, I don't understand the 3 star review at all. I've heard a lot of IEMs - some many times the price of the Cantor. It is, by far, my favorite all-BA set. Bass (especially sub-bass) is fantastic. Fast, articulate, detailed. It's not like a DD+BCD (Like the Origin), but imagine the Softears Studio4 but better in every way. More detail. More immersion. Beefy bass. Hyper-detailed treble. I totally disagree with Mark Ryan on this one. My ears tell a different story.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

​@@MorphishfulThank you for the information. Mark Ryan was misleading, what an idiot.He rated 3 stars haha😂😂.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

@Morphishful refer to your experience, I'm now more confident to get the CANTOR THANKS HEAPS CHEERS have a very best Christmas and Happy New Year. 🎄🎉👍😎😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍👍👍👍.....

[@Curbs-tr1zx]

How much for the hoodie …

[@prafullsharma7379]

Is Simgot 300 a good IEM?

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Yes with good cable, go 3.5mm no dsp cable, upgrade to NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE fantastic for any iem, refinement improve by 20+% believe it or not $ for great quality sound cheers🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Kefine Klean is also a good option. EW300 has weightier bass and mid range. A revealing sound signature .

[@RimfireAddicted70]

I have the Explorer, 5 and now the 5+2. I can say comparing the 5 to the 5+2 for me the 5+2 is a bit more "bright" sounding especially at higher volumes. I only have about 10hrs of listening so far with them so it will take a bit more to see if they settle in and make a final judgement.

[@HelloImCrimson]

Well, then you're deaf.

[@RimfireAddicted70]

@@HelloImCrimson What?? Did you say something?

[@Nathan-cx1ks]

How is the aful explorer in comparison to the two?

[@haiminhtran6170]

Sorry to you all but non-nerd audio fellows like me see this 5+2 as an additional color variation of the former Performer 5 😭

[@Georg_9741]

More expensive color variation. I saved 60€ after buying the P5+2 and right after cancelling the order bc I saw discounts for the P5 on other sites.

[@CptMark]

Aoshida E20 when?

[@josesolorzano5037]

I want this!!!

[@lonestar1664]

please review Origin, you are selling it so it is Crinacle approved

[@zertbrown4642]

nice and neutral

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

CRIN WHY NO COMPARISON, AXEL did well in comparison?????? Don't let your channel down, your channel suppose to grow faster than what it is now, something is holding you and Timmy back, what's going on guys 😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@Quo_Audito]

Love the P2+4+1, got it along side the Xenns Tea Pro on 11.11. Great video

[@mehmetgurdal]

🤣

[@Tiagocouto12]

Which differences can you highlight between them?

[@Quo_Audito]

@Tiagocouto12 Between the Aful P5+2 and Xenns Tea Pro? I would have to agree that the P7 (P7=P5+2) is definitely a well tuned all rounder, loving every track I throw at it. The P7 also does stringed instruments exceptionally well in my opinion, as in that is a stand out feature in my ears. The bass on the P7 is perfect, bassheads definitely won't be satisfied, but it is by no means lacking. The P7 handles busy tracks amazingly, making sure to separate everything enough to where I don't have a sense of congestion, but it all still comes together nicely. The Tea Pro on the other hand is also a great set and I feel like the two are evenly matched in terms of detail retrieval. Where the Tea Pro wins me over is in its warmth and heavier bass notes. Bass guitars are replayed phenomenally with the Tea Pros and the bass is more pronounced in general. The treble is also exceptionally smooth with the Tea Pros, so I could never see myself getting ear fatigued with them. That said, I did feel the Tea Pros were more prone to feeling congested on busier tracks and separation wasn't always the best, not bad by any means, but not great. After throwing some Divinus Velvet Wide Bore Eartips on the Tea Pro, that issue was mitigated. I personally listen to my P7 more often, but the Tea Pros are absolutely spectacular as well, they feel like an amazing pair for each other.

[@Hijynx87]

Same, I also got both at the same time lol. p7 is growing on me, and I got a baller green graphene cable from yongse.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

​@@Hijynx87try NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE the best match. LATEX Eartips too cheers🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@alemusicgirl]

is 5+2 crinacle approved ?

[@wonderTrial]

For sale on the website, so I presume

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Yes check his video title 🎉🎉, it's a fantastic set, more fun than P8, but P8 drivers have higher quality, very crisp sounds from p7 only applied with a good upgrade cable NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE is a really good option.

[@pascal3026]

Got the p5 for 147€ on 11.11. sale i think the upgrade to the p5+2 for 239€ is not worth for me (i also think the p5 looks nicer than the p5+2)

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

P7 is next level worth every penny , it a fantastic looking in real look. Very shiny, can not be shown properly in pictures, go and watch Audio In Review, Dave got the most fancy video in 4k with the beautiful graphics for all his videos. Try NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE upgrade or something better for heavenly sound cheers 🎉🎉. LATEX Eartips is equally important for best seal.

[@CaseUnboxingMillionaire]

FINALLY

[@hartyewh1]

I didn't care for the P5. Sounded wonky imo😅

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

7Hz 71 a good affordable dongle dac Amp or something better for high quality sound listening joy, I don't think it will sound wonky again. A good eartips seal is extremely important for quality sound cheers.

[@hartyewh1]

@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016 Could be a poorly matching resonance peak or something. I used M15 then so it wasn't related to the dongle. I also find Harman IEMs to sound off so a preference thing likely.

[@haomingli6175]

please, measure everything that you are selling on the 5128.

[@JasonColby]

Aful and my money will remain parted.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

It worths every dollars only if you have an upgrade cable, HEAVENLY SOUND 🎉🎉......... NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE is a really good option.

[@Eden-qc8if]

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

It's not cheap for good sounds, good DAC amp, good cable good eartips good source music all adds up🎉🎉........... You will get there sooner or later... Have a good one cheers 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@lipaiakerman]

It would be awful if it isn't

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

Liking my Afuls awfully alot. Reverend Dr. Thomas, ✝️ The Vegan Vicar 🌱

[@xyzed712]

PLEASE TALK ABOUT TANCHJIM ORIGINNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@studynowPH]

Those are awful IEMs

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Mr fortune in translation if you don't know 😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉P7 is amazing only with upgrade cable 😂😂........

[@user-ph6lk7eq5s]

I bought the p5 for $95 and it's absolutely fantastic

[@Georg_9741]

crazy, congrats, happy for you

[@yangosu]

I could actually buy P5 for ~160$ but i didnt 🫤 i bought explorer for 88$ 😀

[@saucyg6371]

Right P5 can be had for $150-190 pretty regularly now… whereas the p7 is still $240 retail. I reckon it’ll drop by the CNY sale, but that’s two-3 months away. Also at that same $150-190 price of the P5, there’s a lot more sets that have dropped in that price range since the p5 release. Sets such as the juzear Butterfly 61, cklvx d41, and meyer audio 41,

[@mago1585]

Also bought the explorer for 88 usd. But the one I got didn't have bass on the right side 🥲 the DD must have been disconnected or something. Had to return it.

[@Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016]

Still a great awesome fantastic set, but P7 is next level, only with good cable, try NICEHCK HICOTTON CABLE the best paring more refinement in all frequency cheers🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. and latex eartips for good seal 🎉🎉.