Best Audiophile IEM Compared Ziigaat Estrella vs Arete vs Doscinco

[@Hijynx87]

Doscinco has a wider stage depending on the tips, try divinus wide or feaule h570.

[@bozardo101]

The Estella is spicy but it is definitely my typw of tuning. Currently, I like it more than the DaVinci. It is worth it in my opinion. I agree, if you like pop, R&B, and EDM, look no further 🙌

[@brownwallet942]

I am not a fan of Ziigaat designs, including those from a number of IEM companies. They try to create artsy designs, but since they are handmade, the consistency in appearance varies; some may satisfy, while others may disappoint, even when that's the same IEM. Like some Aretes have more violet and glitters while others look plain, my Estrella has yellow glitters in the middle but I think the white glitters aren't evenly spread

[@ryanhostudio]

@@brownwallet942 it’s like lootboxes

[@Laowei1]

Thanks for the insightful comparisons, Ryan! 😃👍🎶🎵 Look forward to seeing how Myer SLIIVO SL41 and Myer CKLVX D41 IEMs may compare with these since they are more affordable.

[@ryanhostudio]

You bet!

[@Hijynx87]

Both of those are great, but I'd put the ziigaats a little higher as they use higher quality drivers.

[@Musicophile-p5l]

Since the Estrella and DaVinci both have Meta tuning, a comparison would be nice.

[@ryanhostudio]

not even sure how people are defining the new meta tuning, if you look on a graph on hangout the estrella doesnt seem to be hitting the "meta tuning" target / jm1?

[@Hijynx87]

estrella isn't meta.

[@Musicophile-p5l]

Oh didn't know that.

[@ryanhostudio]

@@Musicophile-p5l i have a “meta” tuning iem the ke4 i will review that soon

[@Yetete]

Estrella is v shaped not meta.

[@Hijynx87]

Using the crappy stock tips? Or just for display? I have divinus wide on my doscinco, so good! I use feaule h570 or azla crystal when I want more bass.

[@ryanhostudio]

im using the stock tips in smallest size for all 3 for most accurate and consistent review. I do wish these tips were softer and more comfortable

[@sohamprajapati7874]

Bro why would you leave out CINCOTRESS when talking about all Ziigaat? Please make a video on that, please

[@ryanhostudio]

didn’t leave it out i don’t have oneeeee

[@3ildcard]

Popularity. Cincotress was always "the ugly duck" in their line or the black sheep call it as you prefer. No bad just a little odd tuning-wise.

[@sohamprajapati7874]

@@ryanhostudio Man, that's is my line not yours, haha XD

[@belakulcsar]

His personal choice at @9:12

[@JM-rp3jh]

How do you feel about Jay’s approach to audio testing IEMs by playing against bots in CS2 and repeatedly saying that IEMs don’t impact gaming performance? He argues that being able to pinpoint players’ locations depends more on the game itself, not the quality of IEMs, and even calls Fresh Reviews a “clown” for recommending high-end IEMs to gamers. I found it odd that he recommends expensive IEMs for listening to K-pop but dismisses the value for gamers seeking quality sound. Also, if masking can happen with just a guitar and drums, wouldn’t it make sense that it could also happen in a game with multiple abilities going off at once?

[@ryanhostudio]

lol i don’t want any part of this drama. Personally for me pro gamers use shitty iems sponsored and required by them on pro stage and still are better than us so you can question how much they really matter. But i do think games have different engines and some could be worst than others. I personally play a lot of valorant so it’s always my reference point. Masking is a real thing i used to play on shitty apple earpods and $8 iem in CS as a kid and no way i could hear when too many things going on. It’s a literal strategy to run when grenades and gunshots are going off so people can’t hear your footsteps but you flank them faster

[@JM-rp3jh]

@@ryanhostudio I’ve noticed that a lot of pro players use headsets that most audiophiles would consider ‘bad’ for music. I didn’t mean to stir up any drama; I was genuinely interested in your perspective since I play Valorant too, and you’re a higher-ranked player. Without access to different sets of IEMs to test, it’s tough to know what to believe when two talented people have such conflicting views and stand firmly by them.

[@ryanhostudio]

@@JM-rp3jh ive had really good experience with fiio jh5, simgot em6l, and ziigaat arete for valorant and rank gaming. The funny thing is pros dont use gaming headsets, they use IEMs with sound damping headset in competitive valorant tournaments haha

[@JM-rp3jh]

@@ryanhostudio Yes, that’s correct. Players wear IEMs with headsets playing white noise over them on stage. I was imagining professional players streaming on Twitch with older models of HyperX headsets, since those are their own equipment. In tournaments, I believe the IEMs are provided by Riot, so players don’t have a choice in which ones they use.

[@gerpogi]

Where did jays audio call him a clown?