Review on SIMGOT EM2 High-Resolution In-Ear Monitor Headphones with Hybrid Balanced Armature Driver, 🎧 Noise-Isolating IEM Earphones, Detachable Cable - Professional Musician Headset with HiFi Earbuds (Pink) by Jared Aguilar

TLDR: The Simgot SM2s were good value for money when I bought them for $115 in 2018. For 85€ I don't think that's a problem. They come with a good range of accessories and ear tips and appear to be well built. The sound quality rivals the Shure SE315 ($170 in December 2018) that they replaced. They won't satisfy you when playing bass, and you might find the fit a bit difficult if you have small ears, but for most people who want great-sounding music in the sub-$100 range, the SM2 should be up are on your list . For reference. A: I almost always use an AudioQuest Dragonfly Red DAC when listening to the SM2. In late 2018, one of the headphones on my Shure SE315 began to fail. I bought Shure used and instead of buying a driver I decided to wait for the Christmas sales and look around for something new. The Shure was around $170 and I was looking for something closer to the $100 range. I've read many reviews of IEMs ranging from $1 to $200 in the month leading up to Thanksgiving. While searching for the best Thanksgiving weekend deals, I came across the Simgot SM2. After reading the available reviews I bought it for $115. At the current price of $85 I doubt you can find anything better for the money. The packaging is good. It comes with a leather carrying case and two sets of three ear tips. The carrying case is attractive and large enough for the Dragonfly Red DAC and headphones. There are two sets of ear tips, a 'regular' set and a bass boost set. Each set has three sizes. I find that different earbuds really make a big difference in how you experience sound, which is a great way to personalize your listening experience. However, there are some device features that may not be suitable for all users. low mph. Bass quality is good, tight and fast, but even compared to the SE315s, which aren't considered bass-heavy IEMs, there was less bass than I like. From what I've read these IEMs have a fairly flat response curve, so I might prefer a slightly boosted bass level, although I don't consider myself a "bassist". The upgraded bass in-ears made improvements but didn't achieve what I wanted. I've found that using memory foam ear tips (I used ZNARI ear tip foam tips - T500) boosted the bass just a tad more. With memory foam ear tips, the bass level won't satisfy the "bass head", but it will satisfy me. The next few points relate to how these IEMs fit. . This is true of all IEMs I've used and Simgot is no different. Even with the three sizes that come with Simgot I never got the fit I was looking for. Actually, that's why I tried the foam nozzles that I use now. I found the foam tips to fit better and improve the bass levels a bit. This does not reflect the quality or quantity of the earbuds. The tips provided are appropriate for this price range and allow you to adjust the bass levels which is great! I would advise Simgot to consider adding a set of memory foam ear tips to future models and recommend anyone who buys them to consider a memory foam ear tip set if you want more bass or a tighter fit to wish. large, which can lead to installation problems. Another review I read mentioned that the custom human ear tips don't fit and the foam ear tips I use barely fit the drivers. If you have a set of tips you want to use, they may not be appropriate for these drivers. Because the speaker holes are so large, the foam ear tips I used don't fit as well as the other headphones I've used them with. However, I suspect that I have "small" ears and this will not be a problem for most. My final comment on fitment relates to the fixed position of the wire at the driver's output. This is an over-the-ear cable design and unlike my Shure SE315 the connection point is fixed. This prevents the wearer from adjusting the angle or position of the wire. In addition, Shure had a built-in wire in the earpiece that allowed the wearer to mold it into a specific shape. Simgots have a rubber tube that ensures the shape and structural integrity of the inflatable part. I find this tube comfortable and works well for me, but it's not as good as Shure's. A final note concerns the chin slider. The chin slider is too loose to be functional. For many people, including me, this will not be a problem. I also think someone could come up with a simple solution if needed. However, if you are someone who loves/needs a chin slider then this is something to consider. Despite the comments above, they all deserve 4 stars. Packaging, exterior build quality and most importantly the sound quality make a big difference. If you're looking for a range of IEMs that deliver an "audiophile" sound in the $100 range, do yourself a favor and check out the Simgot SM2.