Soundcore Q45 , Momentum 3 , HD560s in one week. Finding IEM equivalent to HD560s for gym

Submitted by ducky92fr t3_10kv3v9 in headphones

Hello,

I'm so excited after finding HD 560s. In the beginning, I bought soundcore Q45, I hoped it would sound good but too muddy for me. Then I ordered momentum the same day. I'm still not satisfied .
I went to this sub, saw a lot of HD 560s, and decided to give it a try (the next day after buying momentum 3).
First try with HD560s, can't feel anything, now after a week. Holly molly, I see a huge difference after switching back to momentum 3 and soundcore q45. I'll return momentum 3 and soundcore q45.

I'm finding an IEM equivalent to hd560s. I don't like the bassy sound. Any suggestions?

Thanks for reading, I'm so happy now haha

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No-Context5479 t1_j5tc3vv wrote

Don't get an IEM for gym... They'd most definitely gonna suffer from moisture build up since they're not sweat resistant.

Get some TWS with good IP rating that is decently tuned and you're good to go. If I can know which phone you'd be pairing with I can readily suggest an IEM with a lean presentation u/ducky92fr

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ducky92fr OP t1_j5to6sj wrote

Hi there,
TWS I've tested some models from some brands such as sen but I need the wide soundstage and not feel like I listen to the music under the water, you know what I mean. I'm using liberty 2 air pro from Soundcore and kinda enjoying it until I bought HD 560s. this morning going to the gym but it doesn't sound good enough for me anymore.

I use it mostly with my iPhone. I'm waiting for your suggestion.

Thank you

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No-Context5479 t1_j5tstyx wrote

u/ducky92fr, Well the Liberty 2 Air Pro sound muffled because they're tuned twirh a recessed midrange, big bass shelf so that muffles stuff... The HF560S on the other hand is neutral tuned so it sounds brighter, clearer with music... Also no IEM will give you the Soundstage by virtue of just how they interact with your pinna(they don't interact with the Pinna so don't create enough bounces to simulate headstage...

Soundstage goes this way:

Speakers >>>>>> Over Ear Headphones >> Flathead Earbuds > IEMs and TWS.

So please don't chase soundstage in IEMs or TWS... Change better tonality, imaging and resolution rather.

My recommendation for TWS is any of these:

Apple Airpods Pro 2nd Gen (my main recommend) - https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro -https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/audio/headphones/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaxar/

Or

Bose Soundsport Free - https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundSport-Truly-Wireless-Headphones/dp/B0748G1QLP

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ducky92fr OP t1_j5ttjd6 wrote

understood, why there is no senheiser ? and Apple airpods pro is that good?

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No-Context5479 t1_j5ttu5y wrote

Yes the Airpods Pro 2 is perfect for you since you use an iPhone so it's like a match made it heaven... Tonally accurate piece of gear that is sweat resistant so good enough for exercising too. Honestly it's a slam dunk... (Also when you get it, I advice never going beyond 80dB of listening SPL) u/ducky92fr

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No-Context5479 t1_j5tuius wrote

Also the Sennheiser Momentum TWS 3 is a good one but both the Apple Airpods 2 and the Buds2 Pro are better tonally in the upper midrange is all... They're also good but these two I've mentioned are better buys

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DRosado20 t1_j5xefqy wrote

Yes. And with transparency mode on you get a very underrated “open back feel”.

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ducky92fr OP t1_j5xwo0h wrote

I'm wondering why people keeps saying tws momentum 3 is better :|

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DRosado20 t1_j5y3drx wrote

I had both. If you’re talking about the Airpods Pro then yeah the Momentum are better no doubt. But the Airpods Pro 2? I don’t think they’re even on the same league. Most reviewers consistently say these are the best TWS.

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PolarBearSequence t1_j5t5rsr wrote

The Dunu Titan S has some similarities (neutral-bright as well), though there is a bit more bass. The Truthear Hexa is also an option (with less bass, but also a bit less bright).

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ducky92fr OP t1_j5tp7re wrote

>Truthear Hexa

Can't find these items on amazon in France. :(

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playgroundmx t1_j5t1b56 wrote

Reviews seem to point to Senn IE200. It hasn’t launched yet but I’m looking forward to give it a go :)

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