I have to disqualify the SoundMAGIC E80D Digital USB C Headphones because it looks like their 90° plug won’t fit with the rather thick otterbox case I have on my phone.

Any other suggestions? Would be using primarily for phone but also for laptop, if that makes any difference.

EDIT: Thanks to everyone who responded 🙂👍Looks like I’ve got several good leads to follow, so I’d better get started!

  • HatchetHaro@pawb.socialEnglish
    5·
    6 days ago

    If you’re looking for in-ear monitors, I really, really recommend Crinacle’s The Hangout. Dude’s a legendary audio reviewer and The Hangout only stocks things that are good to him. Yes, that means that even his lowest-priced offerings are awesome. You won’t go wrong at all with anything in that site.

    For USB-C IEMs, I highly recommend the Moondrop Chu 2 DSP. It’s $28, and phenomenal for the price.

    • iopq@lemmy.world
      2·
      5 days ago

      It’s basically just his opinion. He started the biggest database of measurements, but he’s not going them anymore so other reviewers have replaced him

      Also I have heard the DSP version doesn’t have the best sound quality. I have another cheap pair of DSP IEMs and they sound better with 3.5mm (DSP adds ringing and noise artifacts)

      I bought a standalone $13 USB DAC and it sounds perfect to me

      • HatchetHaro@pawb.socialEnglish
        1·
        4 days ago

        I mean, I’d take the professional opinion of an audiophile with actual tuning experience over ten tech reviewers any day.

        Also, I’ve had no issues with my Moondrop Chu 2 DSP, but if for any reason I don’t want the DSP I can just swap the cable out for one with a 3.5mm jack.

        • iopq@lemmy.world
          1·
          3 days ago

          Why would you take an expert’s opinion instead of just listening yourself?

          You can eq to the fr of the thing you’re buying and just listen if you like it.

          • HatchetHaro@pawb.socialEnglish
            1·
            3 days ago

            Because I’m not physically able to try the IEMs myself before I buy them? I’m not made of money, so I can’t keep buying and trying things until I find a perfect pair.

            Look, I’ve bought stuff he has tuned, and I liked them enough to continue buying things he recommends. I also don’t mind tuning differences because at the end of the day as long as it still sounds great I’m not fussed.