It didn't need that. Hisenior Mega5-EST Bass+ REVIEW

[@SuperReview]

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[@mickymeltdown]

Got the original megafest, couldn't get a comfortable fit had to sell on at a loss got a used set of 7 th Acoustic Supernovas, absolute result better fit, better sound, very happy!

[@SuperReview]

Bummer you couldn't find a good fit, but... Supernova is a pretty good consolation prize :P

[@dujankees]

Thought I would be more into bass headsets, but after owning a few iems, I realized I prioritize vocals and instruments to sound as natural as possible in the mids, loving the studio4

[@Thiccolo]

I'm the exact opposite, I used to think I preferred details and vocals. But as my library is mostly hip hop and r&b, bass is where it's at baby

[@nyaaanderthal]

Well, basic the only difference between the 3.5mm and the 4.4mm it's that the 3.5mm have one R+ L+ and only one GND. 4.4mm have a R+ R-(GND) L+ L-(GND) and a Shield (GND), that said, it's only a dedicated GND for each side, isolating eachother and GND that works as a Shield to protec the cable from noise interference. The point of balanced is that it allows an independent amplification for each side, basically one AMP to both channels = less power, and one dedicated AMP for each channel = more power. That's why in dongles with 3.5mm and 4.4mm (Valid for any balanced connector) the balanced will aways have more power. So no, using this kind of adapter will not kill you precious audio transducers, hope my answer helped in something, and sorry if i wrote something wrong, english is not my first language.

[@SuperReview]

I am not concerned about what it would do to the headphones, but what it would do to the source they're plugged into. You're connecting two negatives from separate sources together as far as I understand.

[@Chris_Ha7]

I just got a Mangird Tea Pro which seems to have similar bass to the Mega5Est and I think I have to agree with you on the Bass being a tiny bit too much on those IEMs (I can't believe they would make one with even more bass) . Its a lot of fun on some tracks and especially Live-Rock Music, but for Chill Music, RnB, Indie its a bit too much.. its like someone dialed up the Bass and Drums in the mix a bit too much. I still think its awesome for times when you want to "feel" the music and Rythm.

[@sandydennylives1392]

Far better than dialing up the fxxking treble leaving a thin non existent sound body and only good for the toilet; just like my waste of space S12 pro; rhymes with gooey poo.

[@treblewellxtended]

I just got it as well. I was not very impressed, it felt like an EQ or impedance adaptor implementation over OG Mega5est then a new IEM.

[@SuperReview]

Ha, it does kinda feel like an impedance adapter mod.

[@oioiiuh8]

hmm interesting, could you try an impedance adapter or eq settings to your megafest to turn them into megabass? I have been looking at megafests for quiet a bit, and might pull the trigger if they can be converted into megabass

[@SuperReview]

Sure, you could do this easily with EQ.

[@JLa748]

I get you when you say that this plug is weird, i for example tried a similar tss plug like that one to monitor sound of mics through my dslr a D750 and it didn't work, until i used plain 3.1 plug of another iem i was able to get sound out of it.

[@lonestar1664]

Any reason Thieaudio or Linsoul hasn't sent you Origin for review?

[@giannisapostolopoulos9217]

Thanks Mark, nice vid. Which warmer sets would you suggest in the same price range or less?

[@SuperReview]

Meteor, SA6 mk2

[@giannisapostolopoulos9217]

@SuperReview You love your BAs, don't you? Nothing wrong with that, and I would love the chance to demo an all BA set.

[@presidentpotato222]

Have the originals jammed in myskullright now .. just bought these ..have a pair of Soft Ears RSV RS5 playing a tone sweep to get them warmed up.. but I keep going back to the mega -5

[@billantunes4476]

Hi Mark…what tips are you using with your ie600 now, thanks

[@SuperReview]

NF Audio MS42 tips, they're top.

[@billantunes4476]

👍

[@Haru_no_ki]

Me: Cool, I wanted a bass cannon as my first IEM Super Review: Here is Hisenior Mega5-EST Bass+ review Me: Cool Me: *Sees the price & clicks away*

[@cguralol]

I went for the Dusk as my first IEM. Now I own around 28 sets varying from 8usd to 1k. I regret nothing

[@h1a8]

I'm thinking of upgrading my bass set. Was thinking about the hbb punch or the Theiaudio Origin. I know the Origin is a lot more expensive but they both are in that same category. I wonder what each does better than the other and if EQING the punch can get me within 95% of the Origin?

[@vianhoho19]

I'll reserve my impressions for when I actually get the opportunity to demo these, but considering that you were on the fence about the DaVinci for the same reasons, I'm not surprised that you felt the same over these 😅

[@o4komodo]

I've done a 4.4 balanced to a 3.5 before... and it didn't work. So I'm really curious about this one. I tried 3 adapters out of curiosity and all I got was buzzing or high pitched screeching. Never any actual usable sound.

[@SuperReview]

Good video on this adapter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnPY6xqapeIjdU

[@YurttheSilentChief1]

I've always preferred wide-bore tips since the beginning of time. What do you think of tip rolling bassy sets like these with wide-bore eartips?

[@SuperReview]

I don't have any generalizable opinions of what ear tips do to sound.

[@lawariskarachi2926]

@@SuperReview astonishing remark from one of the biggest IEM reviewer, Tips make lot of difference the bore size and material both have more impact on sound then cables.

[@SuperReview]

@@lawariskarachi2926 You've misunderstood what I said.

[@Vj3tZ3RG]

@@lawariskarachi2926He said generalization, not that tips don't change sound.

[@lcwpg]

The cable could just be a side is red and another black, unique and weird. Dont like adapter thingy, why not just interchangeable connector. As if now leaning towards dunu dk3001 than all tgese bassy sets.

[@GadZookz]

Thanks mr. Ryan. If it ain’t broken… 🙂

[@SuperReview]

Fix Or Repair Daily

[@GadZookz]

@ maybe the impedance adapter that came with one of the Crinacle Zero IEMs would work on the OG Mega5est. Was going to try that but I can’t find that particular object. Doesn’t need it anyways says I.

[@moghysorinel9883]

Can u compare bass with other bassy iem ?

[@SuperReview]

16:00

[@goovindnarula6470]

if anything the name made me think that it'd be closer to a maestro mini for bass lol

[@SuperReview]

We call that level GigaBass (tm)

[@goovindnarula6470]

@SuperReview what's the Scarlett then xD

[@SuperReview]

@@goovindnarula6470 StupidBass 😆

[@elasmojones]

More Bass!!!!! ....but not enough money... *sniff*

[@sylvestresl]

at this point I'm convinced people that keep saying more bass more bass don't actually even listen to music or don't own a decent audio product.

[@SuperReview]

Nah, people just really like bass. And they spend a lot of money.

[@pitou115]

I feel that usually, at a concert, there is a huge amount of bass

[@hkmrsrg1367]

I found out that I don't really like that much bass in my music so pretty much any IEM with a lot of bass just doesn't work for me. Slight bass boost is where it's at. More than that, it's just too much.

[@SuperReview]

Sometimes it works for a different flavor. But generally I agree.

[@anatol1204]

It needs bass switches, everybody will be happy!

[@SuperReview]

Boom.

[@hunteer963]

Apart from sub bass boost, there's nothing new. Maybe good for people who don't have the mega5est and looking for something with more bass.

[@MML66]

BASS, as a quantity, is small for a bass head. When I watched BASS+, I expected something more when compared to an IEM. They are not marketed as bass head components, and they are close. I realize that they are only limited editions and will not satisfy many bass lovers. There are better components in this regard.

[@SuperReview]

Bass heads are never satisfied.

[@MatthewDiFazio]

Single ended to balanced is mega cursed. I’m sure it’s totally safe and fine to use… but it’s just strange to me.

[@SuperReview]

I don't really understand how it works, usually there are two separate negatives inside the source, I assume they can't be merged in the cable without issues.

[@MatthewDiFazio]

@ Right. Obviously the engineers behind this know more than me, so maybe I shouldn’t question it lol. Anyways, great review as always, Mark 🤘

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

Audio Amigo already covered about the 3.5mm SE - 4.4mm BAL Adapter provided in the box. He tested it with Multimeter and it has been wired wrong. Hisenior even responded to his testing.

[@MatthewDiFazio]

@ oh, dang. I saw that video but didn’t get around to checking it out. That’s crazy.

[@hpwrotethis]

Meteor keeps winning.

[@teachonlywhatiseasy]

some can't listen to reduced bass. some can't listen to added bass. theres that. mega 5 has reduced sub bass and this has added a bit more than necessary. I get it. Z would approve this. DMS won't. so predictable humans are

[@Ducbloke]

The tuck IMHO needs to happen at 170Hz. Can't wait to hear this one for many reasons

[@SuperReview]

That would probably help to add contrast and definition.