This Planar Is Better Than....

[@cns187]

When I got into fragrances you were my go to reviewer, now that I am getting into IEM, I am glad to see you here!

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks for following me here lol

[@Unlucky1776]

@@Gizaudioyou used to review fragrances?!

[@Tsukasa941]

Merry Christmas Timmy!!

[@Gizaudio]

Merry Christmas!

[@braegrimes8870]

Happy festive season Timmy! Q: interesting to see many sub-$250 IEMs offering Modular cables now (S12 Pro, Zeitan Wu Heyday, etc.) do you think this trend will carry over? Also, speculation on future of DSP built-ins like the Quarks?

[@ВасилНанков-р6о]

The best collab of HBB is and will remain Olina SE. Amazing bang for the buck and way above it! We are waiting for more such projects with a DD from HBB!!! Planars are bad due to timbre and bad FR, bad soundstage and bad layering! Merry Christmas.

[@Stew666able]

Hey Tim i think the insertion depth may be the only variable, I considered these and reviewed the information from the manufacturer before passing. See their news release below. "Unlike other HBB collaborations, the Wu Heyday doesn’t change much to its shell design from the Wu Zetian. It still pays homage to the Wu’s Chinese history aesthetic, but it is given a new metal grey aluminum faceplate processed with 5-axis high precision CNC machine. The 14.5 planar drivers is going to be the main focus of this upgrade, now featuring an OCC joint wire for the speaker. this new earphone is a new attempt of the brand to pursue an overall musical but more neutral and balanced sound with a more thick and spacious signature." The upgraded driver is actually about the wire connection. I do prefer the colour.

[@iisakei2369]

I love original one. Best 5 of the year for me. So I'm interested in this too! And my name has been corrected. Thank you and Merry Christmas Timmy!

[@Gizaudio]

Sorry I've been pronouncing it wrong all this time. My wife finally corrected me.

[@iisakei2369]

@@Gizaudio Don’t worry! Please tell her I say thank you!

[@Viewer13128]

@@iisakei2369 the original Zetian Wu is truly special in turning. out of curiosity, which version do you prefer?

[@tristanting6323]

I am very satisfied that you have pronounced "Wu Zetian / 武 则天" almost correctly. -- From a Chinese

[@Weareonenation303]

These collabs quickly got out of hand. My wallet can't sustain more damage💸💸💸

[@Gizaudio]

Critical hit. Super Effective

[@epicmike3915]

The whole audio market is outa hand. Like how many sound signatures do you need? Just buy one you like and stop listening to these people.

[@Weareonenation303]

@@epicmike3915 I apparently need all of them LOL.

[@Mark_dj86]

The cable on these looks stunning! Metal shell is also a massive upgrade over the regular Zetian Wu. Will definitely pick these up on my next payday! And congratulations HBB! Peace and love

[@CharlesSeraphDrums]

Happy Christmas, Timmy! Thanks for your review! I’m solidly on the planar bandwagon with the Sundaras and Diokos. So, always looking forward to planar reviews.

[@rocklover572]

Thanks for the review! Merry Christmas Timmy and everyone!

[@HobbyTalk]

Can’t wait for mine! It’s on the way :)

[@gabech2789]

Is this set still relevant in 2024?

[@kitpandikit]

Heyday vs Performer 5? Edit: spelling

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

its to be heard, but true its discounted

[@martinlechner403]

Thanks for the review, I was looking for an upgrade from the Arias and this seems to be it. Ordered them today as self gift 🎉

[@martinlechner403]

@@adi.dudedo I‘m not using the Arias anymore. Is it the best value for price on the market? Probably not, but I like the sound signature and it fits my ears pretty well.

[@xspaniki]

I just got my new Moondrop Kato Dark Blue but now I fall in love in Tangzu too :D They looks so nice

[@kyromxiq545]

Should I buy this one or the Kato?

[@xspaniki]

@@kyromxiq545 i cant compare cause i have only kato but i can say kato are amazing 🤩

[@kyromxiq545]

@@xspaniki Alright, thanks for the advice 👍

[@madz6n6]

How about RAPTGO x HBB HOOK-X compare to this?

[@nyanlinbo3926]

Merry Christmas bro. Keep up your good work.

[@jaroslavfricek7772]

The og Zetian Wu(don't have this HBB one) is so special...even if the criticisms is right, you either understand it and love it or not 😊 I wouldn't exchange that bass for nothing...I listen right now to Zetian and the og Oracle both so unique 🥂❤️Merry Christmas

[@riseuplight]

WU ZEITAN

[@Viewer13128]

the original has the perfect level of sub-bass intended for the tuning. the Heyday just makes the IEM fit the category of review metrics and kills the intention behind the original Zetian Wu imo.

[@jaroslavfricek7772]

I really love the og Wu, because I feel there is somebody’s great inspiration and thought put into this IEM. And as for me That’s the first S+ tuning. The Oracle is S.✌️🙋‍♂️

[@nickdawiz]

Timmy and the community, how does this compare to Aful Performer 5? I know, different tuning, different driver but they have a same price point and I'm torn between the two! Help!

[@vianhoho19]

I saw that graph the other day and felt a slight deja vu "I've seen this before" Turns out it's eerily similar to the Aria's graph 🤣 Everything will be an Aria in due time, I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️ Regardless, definitely wanna try both versions 🤔 happy holidays everyone

[@HaoNguyen-ut9pj]

From the data I got on squiglink, Wu Zetian sub-bass seems better than that of Aria

[@VanDungLe2510]

Eh, it looks more similar to the Olina SE. Like 95% similar lol

[@shakilmohammad9731]

Hey Timmy. Heyday or Timeless AE

[@markjoaquin7690]

timmy this or blessing 2 (non-dusk)? i do own the non dusk version

[@MechFrankaTLieu]

I do not think anyone can go wrong with this one , pick one up , and let me state upfront - I just want to be able to enjoy the music , and this fulfill every need with ample to offer without asking for a permission from my Bank A/C - One thing I've found out is that this IEM change quite significant how it perform with change of eartips and it definitely benefit from a more powerful driving unit, that said, I've been out and about and listen to this on the go with my smartphone connected to the Moondrop Dawn and its perfectly doing all fine

[@chinmaykshirsagar9466]

Merry Christmas Timmy. How would you compare the Wu Zetian Heyday edition to the SeeAudio Yume 2 in terms of tuning and technicalities?

[@NotTheOnlyMattAround]

Not a planar-to-planar comparison, but Heyday or Hexa?

[@bak-unin]

Mine arrived today and it's going straight back. The two pins on the right kept sliding out and there was no sound. Awaiting a replacement. Hope this isn't a QC issue.

[@BASS_ORange]

Merry Christmas guys

[@andrejgarbar7180]

When Galileo?

[@ItsJustChase]

Cant tell if its mirrored silver finnish or like a gun metal gray. 🤔 lighting and all. Happy to get this soon and happy for chris, what a blessing. Also what is the song at the ending? Gets stuck in my head..

[@millenmarbun24]

how do these compare with the performer 5?

[@justaemptymall]

Happy Christmas Jimmy! :) I'm guessing this beats also the Kato, Elixir and S12 in that 200€ range. How does it compare to the timeless? Edit: I saw the timeless and S12 comparison *

[@Weareonenation303]

I'm guessing the Heyday edges out the other IEMs as a complete package. The S12 and Timeless have been criticized for having uneven treble though some people will prefer the extra bite Kato and Elixir are a different flavor.

[@sleazymiguel6882]

Dude S12 is better than any planar iem. Stop going with the hype. Zetian Wu is the worst planar out there

[@dodoungpaitarofree]

What is the music at the end?

[@IgorMisic2101]

You like same IEM like me so i must ask you a question about the truth and why today's drivers or particularly the DD drivers are not for loud listening. Because five years i listen IEM and louder then now when I try first balance outputs 2.5 mm it is a my favorite output louder and in most part it is the truth why all my gear is a balanced and hawe nowadays 4.4 pentacone output but IEM aren't very happy with my level of output and 6 or 7 pairs of IEM in last year or half year just go in clipping or what ever it goes i have problem to find the DD or hybrid like IEM and to sound like i like and too have them like i have T2 frst model four year and changed 7 cables most because of mmc connection they were bad but sometimes cables just go green. Copper has become green in long-term use but T2 works well for the time i can not ...ok only my firs TRN v9p i think for five years have the same drivever faller as i have now with the almost every single DD or Hybrid. Only planar Dioku is capable to handle listening power for now and Hidizs mm2 rear port went is durable enough for me last year and must mention rear and nothing like TRI i3 Pro kbear i thik for i newe have IEM sound like that's pair but have wents at back side and if you put it in my year or if you close wents they not work at all.but they can handle a lot of power and bass performance is incredible more bas and power they sound beter.this is a list of some great sounding and ratings IEM i destroy not with any kind of trays that to doo just listening like always. MELE,OLINA,TIN T5,T3PLUS,KZ ..,MOONDROP ARIA,DUNU VULKAN,AND THE LAST QKZ HBB tuning for this kind of litening by maestro (his way of describing how he turned it)thank if you heard someone have problems like me or not please let me know maybe a problem is in my bad luck or a don't know.

[@HobbyTalk]

I’m gonna have a heyday with this one!

[@arthurhaywood2184]

This was my last iem purchase of 2022 after I thought I was already done. I couldn’t resist. I’m really not expecting it to beat my Timeless but if it does or at least comes close…..😊

[@DeepDoseMusic]

I would be interested to hear your feedback, waiting on something that's better than the timeless before I drop any more money.

[@arthurhaywood2184]

@@DeepDoseMusic It’ll be a few weeks before receipt but will do! As previously said, I don’t expect them to blow the Timeless out of the water. For my personal taste, they are, along with the Kato, the best around the $200 price level. Everything I own that arguably beats them costs more and is at the point of diminishing returns in a practical sense. Right now, I don’t anticipate any iem purchases in 2023 unless something groundbreaking is introduced. Maybe one endgame headphone purchase and I’m done!

[@millenmarbun24]

@@arthurhaywood2184 so have you received them? do you prefer them over the timeless?

[@arthurhaywood2184]

@@millenmarbun24 Yes, I received them a few weeks ago and ran them in for about 60 hours or so. The bass isn’t as strong as the Timeless and there’s more energy in the 5-6kHz range. Using foam tips or AZLA Sednafit tip seemed to help with the 5-6kHz issue. I think that for most, it’ll come down to a personal issue. I lean ever so slightly towards the Timeless but it’s not that serious….

[@Mestre_tainha]

​@@arthurhaywood2184 Any updates?

[@iansabrewolfe]

I’m curious why you list this as your best under $200 IEM when the Pula PA02 is cheaper and you ranked is significantly higher on your big chart (B+/6 vs A-/7.5).

[@mavinapril1303]

purchased today for only 136 bucks...worth it?

[@diemotta]

Thanks for the review, when will the 7th Acoustics Supernova IEM review be released?

[@RookieRay]

lol at how little you said about the hookx, with good reason. I suppose you've got to try and sell some Heydays somehow

[@sleazymiguel6882]

Exactly You understand what's going on. This dude is the most stupidest reviewers out there. He's says bunch of shits with facts to back it up. Always with the stupid hype

[@kanz7329]

Id say get the Raptgo Hook X HBB better treble extension for gaming, you sometimes see them on ebay for a good deal

[@westicleY]

Merry Christmas everyone, today I just got my first iem the moondrop chu and it's incredible how good this sounds.

[@iMobinator]

would u rathera buy the z12 or the heyday? i can get the heyday for 200 or the z12 for 130. im leanin towards z12 beacuse i like bass, and dont wanna miss out on the highs, but also really appreciate a natural tuning. i mix music and produce all types of genres, mostly electronic/drum and bass. i also listen to fast jazz so i wanna be able to have detailed cymbals and not muddy mids.i am going to EQ these most likely, so im not sure if the "niche", more abrupt higher freq tuning will be good for that. i do feel EQing with the flatter hey day curve will suit me better but i am not sure. also does the s12 have more fo a soundstage or depth? or is it all perceieved just because of the gain in the higher frequencies? ( which accentuates the width because the higher freq are pushed to the sides way more than mids in mixing)

[@Danger0use]

Any issues with the peaks at 8k and the 13k to 15k region being fatiguing at all? Where does your ear gain peak at?Also how does this compare to the AFUL Performer 5 in terms of technical performance? Do you like either signature more than the other?

[@lunam7249]

human ears only gain at 3khz....due to ear canal....with eim that doesnt even happen ...small cymbal have upper harmonics at 15hz...get to 40khz and you will hear alot clearer sound and music

[@somebob]

Mine actually have a really deep cut at 8khz, maybe a QC issue. Not always going to have a peak there, I guess.

[@allywatchstation]

I want to justify to myself buying these, since I recently got the Hana 2021s, and while I know they're apples to oranges, I still wonder if its worth buying the Zetian since their tuning is similar

[@carminedesanto6746]

I’ve got the OG WU’s ..and they’re pretty good…

[@MeanwhileMeanwhileMeanwhile]

What song in end of the video?

[@ReiBMK]

Hi I was about to order the RAPTGO Hook X, I will mainly use it for gaming while also listening to music and entertainment. What do you suggest I should get?

[@sleazymiguel6882]

Go and by S12 there's nothing special about Tangzu planar iems Stop listening to these stupid reviewers especially this dude.

[@kanz7329]

Id say get the Raptgo Hook X HBB better treble extension for gaming, you sometimes see them on ebay for a good deal

[@aaronpan6949]

Looks like what crinacle did to the yume last year

[@michaelfromstatefarm81]

how would this compared to blessing 2? which one should I buy, I prefer comfort

[@wanaboed]

Have you reviewed the Hook X HBB version?

[@ufopulse]

Does a better planar exist now at the same price point or close to it? I gave my Dioko away to a rando stranger I hated them that much LOL

[@XeonX__ASMR__METAL-experiments]

Hello Dear Friends !!!!!!!! Can open back IEMs (especially Raptgo Hook x HBB) be SoundStagy and build Images like Sundara or like HarmonicDyne Zeus ? Thank You !!!!!!!! P.S I want to sell big headphones and buy the Raptgo :)

[@godofgrains]

Hello Timmy, merry xmas! How would you say this compares to the aful p. 5?

[@isaactan7764]

Merry Christmas Timmy! Yay you put the Wu before Zetian now, nice! However your pronunciation on the Z is still a bit off lol but gd improvement 👍👍 Q: How do you think these do compared to the Aful Performer 5s? Especially since they're pretty close together in terms of price

[@foxgaming76yt24]

Despite being Chinese, I still can't help pronouncing it as Zetian Wu whenever I'm talking about it in English lol. Also, Merry Christmas Timmy!

[@princeajaz9167]

Plz do a review of KZ PR2

[@ozunkeskin2380]

When are you gonna reveal that mystery iem?

[@decaf77]

@gizaudio hey Timmy thank you for another great video! I have the 7 Hz running on an iFi go blu, what DAC/Amp combo would you suggest for best performance? Thanks as always

[@Darxter]

this or AFUL P5?

[@ygrillo]

Good question

[@onlyspace9813]

Under 600€....i want a good iem complete. Good scene, good imaging, tonality... Mangrid Top?

[@TheExtremeElementz]

Would this IEM be a good option for movies? Or do you have a better recommendation? Thanks!

[@yasirnaimi6675]

Thank you ! Superb review as usual, I bought the Kato based on your review and I’m really pleased i have used them now for few months and thinking about what my next iem should be? What would you guys recommend if i would like a bit more definition, sound stage and separation is it possible under 500$? I would really appreciate your help and recommendations 😊 Peace ❤

[@Gizaudio]

If your budget is $500, I suggest spending a little more for Mangird Top or Variations, both of those are far superior than anything you can get below $500

[@fernandoxsp3431]

This or Aful Performer 5?

[@jasongibson3574]

Tuning seems nearly identical to Timeless. Not sure a less detailed version of the same tuning is worth spending an extra $200 if you already own Timeless.

[@TBMartin]

What if you don't want a "smoother" iem?

[@jasongibson3574]

@@TBMartin I usually prefer detailed sharp reproduction thus I like Timeless. I also really like my S12 Pro

[@TBMartin]

@@jasongibson3574 I like my Timeless too for its sharp details and that's' what a planar is all about. I don't think the other person above me in this part of the comment section knows what they are talking about. I wouldn't say the bass on the Timeless is "pillow soft" but I wouldn't expect it to be a "basshead" bass because its planar.

[@jasongibson3574]

@@TBMartin these planars have the same driver technology so they all sound similar. My s12 pro definitely has a lot more bass than timeless which in my opinion kinda gives it a more organic or natural sound when listening to electronic music. Timeless to me isn't the best for electronic music and can sound kinda stale. But that due to it being extremely clean and detailed. Timeless for me is amazing with acoustic or live music with instruments. I enjoy it's mids so so much. Vocals are brilliant. So the point to this is timeless is still awesome and in some ways the best planar still imo. Not sure why it's the red headed step child now and people make ridiculous claims about it. It's still got the best driver! The Heyday now has the same driver as Timeless lol.

[@TBMartin]

@@jasongibson3574 The timeless and the Hayday has a different driver. The driver in the Timeless is 14.2 & the driver in the Hayday is 14.5 so in my opinion, its not the same driver.

[@deuprocess]

Tangzu X HBB or Moondrop Blessing?

[@yori5514]

Now I can't decide between this one and Aful 😔😖

[@yori5514]

@@ari-athbadminton0301 This is actually a good advice. Thanks bud! If anyone else have anything else that could be of help to choose is welcome. But yeh, looking at Timmy's Ranking, Aful's only "Flaw" is that it could have more imaging which is better that needing smother treble like Heyday. I'm accepting advices, thanks!

[@taidee]

Thanks Timmy, this was a valuable review for me as in this planar range I already have the Hook X, S12, Timeless and Dioko. I was wondering if this would be worth a sampling, so now I know, I don't need it. It is unfortunate though that improved versions of these things are coming out so quick, it's like when one of these IEMs comes out, you must wait to see who does what first before you buy. Like S12, Timeless and Hook X all have upgraded versions, not cool. Merry Xmas everyone.

[@carlosamlgo4863]

Hola ! Te puedo hacer una pregunta ? Crees que vale la pena teniendo los Timeless,cambiar a los Rapgo Hook X ? o la diferencia es mínima Gracias y saludos

[@lecocalosa359]

@@carlosamlgo4863 no!

[@wildchyilde]

Hello, between the Hook X and Timeless, which one do you prefer. Thanks

[@ml14r9]

It05 is here....

[@GaboVega]

I got the original version for 85 dollars, I think it was a good price

[@kyromxiq545]

What's the difference between the latest one?

[@HobbyTalk]

Nice tip about the tips ;) haha

[@cedricamonn8335]

quarks dsp Review next pleeeaasse

[@desk-kun2366]

This vs kato?

[@dewanpretorius]

How does it compare to the Moondrop Kato as an allrounder for all day use? Thanks!

[@PeanutsTheChannel]

Outro song anyone?

[@LeBeautiful]

Timmy just demolished every debate on the web, on the correct pronunciation of the brand and this IEM 😂😂 can't wait for unboxing of Mystery S+ IEM.

[@SolarSystem_sUser]

这家伙要告诉你一些事情，但我在视频标题中没有看到任何品牌或耳机品牌。这是一个非常便宜的鱼饵。不？

[@The_Geek_World]

It is better than KZ PR2 for sure

[@Haziq.h3]

do u miss T2 tim 🥺

[@moneyindabank]

I miss Slippery Timmy.

[@rafsanulislamratul755]

is there any problem with quark dsp?everything you reviewing not review quark dsp?

[@Leonardo-LT]

when you will show the mistery iem ?i am a brazilian guy by the way i love the channel and really solid and updated ranking list

[@justaemptymall]

Mystery?

[@Leonardo-LT]

In the ranking list

[@x-techgaming]

Hook-X >

[@turtlet7201]

Lol Timmy love the video intro

[@turtlet7201]

U must have practiced

[@cedricamonn8335]

Yesss

[@muhasri1985]

Tangzu Zetian wu 😁 i Like that Name 🥰

[@MercyCEO]

Loving the classy waifu on the box. YES THE WAIFU IS IMPORTANT

[@hyedefinition1080]

Unpopular opinion on modular cables here: I'd rather the cable be 3.5mm and manufacturers include leather neck straps instead, since the nozzles on most of these are large and the earphones tend to fall of after a short time.

[@kanz7329]

Raptgo HBB is much better

[@kamwardmama-o2424]

Should i get this or s12 pro ?

[@sleazymiguel6882]

S12 is the best planar iem out there. Don't listen to these stupid reviewers

[@eect13]

I have s12pro

[@kamwardmama-o2424]

Wow both useless replies .

[@sleazymiguel6882]

Don't buy this iem you'll hate. Avoid the hype

[@justaemptymall]

Dude get off KZbin.. You have way too much time to spread your S12 propaganda and talk bad about a IEM without any evidence. Lol

[@sleazymiguel6882]

The most overrated iem, no soundstage, clogged sound, no separation or definition Very bad fit

[@FunFreakeyy]

Where did you try it? Ordered it that fast?

[@justaemptymall]

@@FunFreakeyy he's just a hater

[@kanz7329]

The most trollated comment ever, no brains, no girl , very bad lonely person

[@encagedparadise3696]

Lol, it's.not even shipped.yet stop capping