Meta Meets SUB-BASS!! (Mega5EST Bass Edition)

[@vianhoho19]

missed opportunity not calling it the MegaBass5EST if you ask me LOL

[@moonsofjupiter]

Agreed

[@Hoods_]

1:06 I'm pretty sure that the adapter doesn’t provide more power to the IEM or the benefits of a balanced output. It’s just a compatibility adapter, it’s still 3.5mm at the end 🤔

[@or1on89]

It's a weird move...and it's risky to use depending on how the grounding pins are wired. I'd personally just use either the cable as is or one of the 4.4mm cables I already have at home...

[@substance90]

He meant more power because some portable DACs provide more power on the 4.4mm output compared to the 3.5mm

[@Hoods_]

@@substance90 Yes, a true 4.4mm balanced cable does gives more power, but you can't make a 3.5mm unbalanced cable balanced just by using an adapter.

[@or1on89]

@@substance90 It does through a balanced connection...through an unbalanced one you only risk to fry the amp and destroy the sound of the IEM. They should've sone what Moondrop did: 4.4mm balanced cable with an adapter to 3.5mm to give the best of both worlds. In fact I read a communication from Hisenior that you can make the swap to the latter solution...I try to contact them but still no answer...

[@pepin219]

Hisenior confirmed the adapter didnt work and it could damage your amp/dap. The adapter is straight indeed. The other way around from 4.4 balance headphone jack to 3.5 output from an amp is fine.

[@hunteer963]

Good review Axel. I love this Black and Red color combination.

[@reflection1119]

They have stepped up the accessories significantly for the price! Interesting.

[@HobbyTalk]

I need this IEM…

[@reflection1119]

Yes... And you need to tell us if it's just a normal mega5EST+10 ohms of impedance.😅 Definitely better unboxing and accessories

[@moonsofjupiter]

This is a special iem. Scales up with power. I dont think it has as much bass as you infer, actually sounds balanced to me. Bassheads would want to go for the Punch if you want more rumble and still have a similar sublime upper mids and treble experience. Both are impressive in tone, timbre, layering, imaging and smoothness overall.

[@somestudentguy]

I'd like to see how this stacks up against the ThieAudio Origin. They measure similarly with some deviations in the upper midrange and the treble.

[@gadgetgenerationspulkit]

I personally liked the Mega5EST, the new Bass variant sounds delicious actually as I wanted more bass in the OG model(personal preferences).

[@Lvh-tony]

Bought this one, and it just came in the mail today... and wow...holy shit bass man...this is now my main for Metal and Techno Metal (Electric Callboy). This pair do very well in EDM too. But honestly, pop and more relaxing music...dont get this one. This one is super energetic!

[@zyrf1167]

man i ordered the other one from hisenior now i want this one. my order is still being fullfilled!

[@anatol1204]

If i was Hisinior i would make a MegaFest with bass switches.I wonder how it compares to the new HBB Punch graph is almost identical but the price is almost the half.And one suggestion..Listen KZ Libra balanced edition you might be impressed with the sound you get for 12$..

[@caixeftxseventh340]

How's the difference of rumble, details in the sound stage & specialy the vocals between dynaquattro, dunno davinci & xenns mangird tea pro? I'm planning to get only one on Christmas👏✨️

[@Gizaudio]

The DaVinci has stronger bass compared to the DynaQuattro, while the DynaQuattro has more forward vocals. I haven’t listened to the Mangird Tea Pro, so I can’t comment on its sound.

[@caixeftxseventh340]

@Gizaudio True i just imagined the davinci's lower mid range 2ba both also helps sub bass rumble of 2dd & richness of deep voice and separation on vocals are comfortable with 2 treble ba detail separation are balanced sparkle feels satisfying then for dynaquattro i haven't heard the sub bass staging/wideness of multiple dd tho i love beautiful vocals like tanchjim origin think I'll buy first the davinci cuz its has little difference in details of tea pro then buy dynaquattro later in feb thanks🤌✨️

[@land_walker]

This just looks like the "silent" revision they had for the original Mega5est that people didn't like as much, but now it costs more. At least it's labeled this time.

[@saucyg6371]

Im interested to see how it pairs up against the new HBB Punch🤔 might be a while till we see those tho

[@nadeemmir991]

I m new to the iem scene using explorers as of now...❤ like ur videos...

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

My Explorer is on its way!

[@nadeemmir991]

@ReverendDr.Thomas hope u enjoy it...listen to sway by diana krall when u get it....

[@buaya111]

compare do fatfreq hbb? which one more bass?

[@f.evangelista]

The Deuce as a lot more sub bass, but the Mega5est bass as a litte more mid bass . In the treble the Mega5est is more refine no doubt!

[@Gizaudio]

I haven't listened to the Fatfreq HBB, so I can’t comment on its sound.

[@shaami8622]

awesome colorway ngl.

[@thomasdanny7717]

Wait, 3.5mm to 4.4mm? How does that work? Won't that damage the drivers?

[@reflection1119]

The DK3001BD is looking mote and more appealing

[@wiesolos]

The biggest issue with the entire hisenior line-up is akin to the seeaudio line-up. They just don't sound resolving enough for the asking price.

[@or1on89]

Weird...most of reviewers out there say that the original Mega5EST feels like over the ear headphones with an open and detailed sound...this review feels really off...

[@wiesolos]

"for the asking price"

[@or1on89]

@@wiesolos Exactly...a lot of people say that it sounds better than kilobuck IEMs, you say that for 590$ is not enough...it is odd...

[@trankhang8493]

​@@or1on89 they exaggerated it, it's not the same. And it's not as resolving as sets in its price point

[@HazadSydee]

Is it good for Metal music?

[@Gizaudio]

Yes, and it's non-fatiguing, but it does have a lot of sub-bass, so make sure that's something you enjoy.

[@brunis_m]

Is this just a retune that could be accomplished with EQ?

[@Gizaudio]

It’s a retuned version with a different faceplate design, cable, and case. I don’t think you can boost the bass this much with EQ without altering the sound, and it could even introduce some distortion.

[@brunis_m]

@ if there’s no change to the drivers or the shape of the shell / internal materials, how else would they get to this tho?

[@Gizaudio]

@@brunis_m There’s likely a change in some of the internal materials.

[@MrDomq22]

Damn. I think you may have just sold me on these, Axel… tbh I would be cautious blind buying this set due to the safer treble though. I’d like a little more sparkle in the later treble, 12k +

[@Gizaudio]

Yeah, Dom, the treble on this set is really safe and non-offensive.

[@PatrickBarnaby]

I have the FiiO FA19 and in your review said it's the best FiiO IEMs you've heard. I bought the FiiO FA19 and they're my first IEMs and I thought 'Wow!' they're the best sound I've heard and better than all my headphones. The Monitor vs HiFi switch is interesting. The Base in Monitor Mode is very good and I kept switching and at the moment I have it in HiFi Mode. I like Base so my question is wants the Base like - Mega5EST Base Edition vs FiiO FA19 HiFi Mode? I have FiiO M17 and the Max Volume is 120 and with FiiO FA19 I have the Volume on 40-42 very load. I also have the KANN ULTRA Max Volume 150 and with FiiO FA19 I have the Volume if I remember correctly about 60 or less than 70 so the FiiO FA19 is very load and Great Base.

[@Gizaudio]

The bass on the Hisenior Mega5est Bass+ hits harder than the FA19 and has more of a physical, tactile feel. You can really feel it as much as you hear it. It’s punchier with a strong slam, but the FA19 does have more detailed bass.

[@earlybird3668]

This is an excellent detailed review, thank-you. I have the MEGA5-EST, and am addicted to it's sound, I absolutely love it. Is the BASS+ exactly the same drivers, and just a different tuning? (the OG I give five stars! The best IEM I have experienced.)

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

Likewise.

[@moonsofjupiter]

Yes

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

I agree! ❤

[@earlybird3668]

@@ReverendDr.Thomas when you know, you know! Hisenior makes great IEMs. 😁

[@earlybird3668]

@@moonsofjupiter thank-you. 😇

[@aadesh_kale]

only 1k units D:

[@sarundayo]

Is that a ZION federation logo on the side?!👀👀

[@LeaDLQuinto]

First IEM with great tactile bass sound and well balanced sound without sounding bloated or muddy in bass range. It's great for professional music production and professional gaming sessions but don't make disappointed in your sound and bass tones but it's very expensive and difficult to buy this budget IEM.

[@or1on89]

You can't choose 4.4mm, that's why they put the adapter in. The cable is made in 3.5mm only, still trying to understand why but it's not the end of the world.

[@Gizaudio]

You’re absolutely right. That makes sense.

[@or1on89]

@@Gizaudio Hisenior now offers a 4.4mm cable and all the new units will come with that one as default. Previous purchasers can get the new cable for free from the point of purchase. It was announced last Tuesday! I’m really happy for this resolution! :D

[@Mykeoguns]

How is MEGA5EST BASS EDITION compared to Anvil 114?

[@Gizaudio]

Completely different sound signatures.

[@Mykeoguns]

@@Gizaudio aii

[@ohmnominal]

I kind of want them for the WhiteWhale cable. I wouldn't drop the money for the cable by itself, but could be justified somehow coming with iems? Bass version sounds infinitely more appealing. Contemplating.

[@Lead_Foot]

It's not the white whale cable anymore. The new cable is called the manta and it's slightly thicker and heavier than the white whale. They sent me the manta cable as a free upgrade since they screwed up and used the wrong faceplate on my CIEM.

[@Hoods_]

You can ask for the WhiteWhale, they can change it instead of the Manta

[@mosthandsomeuser23]

Not related to the video but can anyone tell me if the truthear zero red still worth buying today? I’m kinda new to this whole thing and I’ve seen great reviews of it.

[@Gizaudio]

It really depends on the sound signature you prefer. Personally, I think it’s a fantastic IEM and definitely still worth buying.

[@mosthandsomeuser23]

@@Gizaudio thanks! Ur vids are amazing. Keep it up!

[@StartCodonUST]

Great... another limited-run IEM. I will never support a limited-run audio product, even if it seems like it'd be the kind of product I'd like. Too much competition out there to get caught up in FOMO for a limited-run product.

[@Qboro66]

$589.00 and no modular cable...😕

[@benmacdhui]

Right. And the reasons why I passed on them. It's unfortunate too because I was really looking forward to buying these-until the price was shown on the 11/11 release...

[@mehmetgurdal]

Jesus! Eh not for me. The thing is new meta already have a lot of bass and newer products have started to offer tunings that tuck the bass shelf even lower; normal 200 hz shelf makes any meta IEM sound rather bassy or boxy in the bass. Ke4 is a good example of this. So 150 hz is the way to go for most cases.

[@jeffreybateman7314]

Too bad the standard Mega5-EST doesn't have a 3.5mm option. Seems like a missed opportunity to make a popular set even more appealing.

[@Hots4Frogs]

It's so ugly thooo, consider getting a customized faceplate for this one 😅

[@miassenpai6057]

I would just buy the OG MegaFest then get like a 10 ohms impedance adaptor, then you almost get that same db of subbass. This is a bit of a ripoff from Hisenior.

[@myabsurdness]

What is ohms impedance adopt? How it works and how to use it?

[@moonsofjupiter]

Disagree. Better suggestion above is a switch. But impedance adapters aren’t ideal as it doesn’t doesn’t just add bass, can do other things you don’t want. I have a few and enjoy them but give me this version all day as it is. Will sell my Scarlet Mini for it. HBB Punch on the way.

[@Quantowski]

​@@myabsurdnesssimply speaking it's a dongle which boosts your bass. Crinacle zero red 2 has one

[@Gizaudio]

The thing with impedance adapters is that their impact on hybrid IEMs with BAs and ESTs can be a bit unpredictable. I’ve noticed that impedance adapters are typically used with IEMs that have one or two dynamic drivers, though I’m not sure why that is. Adding a switch is a nice idea though.

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

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[@SUKHWINDERSINGH-ub5yq]

But still much less bass then deuce which is lot cheaper than these deuce has 22db bass shelf with impedance adapter

[@nadeemmir991]

2nd

[@Nightjar726]

My lord , IEMs look more and more like a scam fest. First there were Chinese DACs coming out every month , and now a new market for pumping out endless products with minor changes. IEMs. Couple it with the young naive audience and cheap to mid prices and you got them forking their money over like crazy and collecting IEMs like baseball cards.