Quest for the Best Competitive Gaming IEMs Pt. 1 - Moondrop Aria & Moondrop Kato
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Күн бұрынTaking a deep dive into IEMs for competitive gaming. Taking a look first at the Moondrop Aria and Kato.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Unboxing
2:06 - IEM Discussion & Performance
7:56 - Conclusion
@khensationalReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Finally I can hear my teammates even clearer fighting on VC after they both died while I'm trying to clutch the round. Thank you Sir Fresh.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@iRodriguez_18 Жыл бұрын
Wow, you're covering exactly what im looking for, IEM information specifically for gaming at a high level. I do not care about movies or music or any other media lol, but 99% of the information out there is for those things specifically. Got a like, comment, and sub from me man. Thanks for the in-depth information.
@ndenji9778 2 жыл бұрын
You should review the new Moondrop Aria Snow Edition, the bass is reduced for a more neutral sound like the Kato's. The Snow Ed comes with other improvements like a better driver and a better cable. I would think this version would do better in competitive environments compared to the original arias since they have a more netrual-focused eq.
@luxieldawnbringer 10 ай бұрын
Is the elven maiden have improvement too or just the same like snow edition sir?
@nftbandit9645 9 ай бұрын
Yup! I use these for FPS gaming
@CaptnKrksNippls 2 жыл бұрын
More audio content from you, love to see it. As with the headphones I'm very interested in how you think many of these perform in game since most audio reviewers aren't in that scene.
@BishieBishie 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, been waiting for this!
@haydenbritt1915 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best review I have found for IEMs vs headphones in the context of competitive gaming. Thank you!
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Tyvm
@haydenbritt1915 2 жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT I'm new to IEMs. I've been wanting to get some because of headphone hair and earring pain. For competitive gaming, do I need to get an audio interface (or something like that) to use with the IEM or do I just plug it into my USB microphone (Blue Yeti) or tower?
@millenwagon Жыл бұрын
Every time I watch your vids I’m always super impressed with how good you are at fps shooters, absolutely cracked
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
Haha ty
@jomesguerra Жыл бұрын
been seeing your vids from mouse pads to now IEMs , got me subbed for sure! need to find the best iems for val!
@xGnashty 2 жыл бұрын
DUDE I am addicted to your videos… but the crazy thing is I got really into IEMs 2 weeks ago and been doing tons of research and then you drop this…. Wow lol.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha love it!
@Wallacea98 2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered my Kato's the day before this video was uploaded. I was looking everywhere to find any videos of people using them for gaming specifically valorant and apex. I talked to a bunch of people and these what were recommended by most. My options i was looking at were the Kato's, Yume Midnights, and 7Hz Timeless. From the people I've talked too everyone said the Kato's were by far the best for gaming purposes with superior imaging. Can not wait to try them out when they arrive. Awesome to see someone making the exact content I was looking for even if it cam out a day after I ordered the Kato's lol. Great video though, very informative. Earned a sub from me!!
@97andreaas 2 жыл бұрын
After 4 month of use do you raccomend the kato?
@Wallacea98 2 жыл бұрын
@@97andreaas yes they’ve been amazing for me
@rowbott Жыл бұрын
@@Wallacea98 hows the overall performance of the katos so far both music and game wise?
@Wallacea98 Жыл бұрын
@@rowbott I love them, they’ve been great for both fps gaming and music
@kyozyz 2 жыл бұрын
MAAN I WAS LOOKING AT THOSE TODAY!! nice vid btwww
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Ty! Hope it helped
@liorsb1585 2 жыл бұрын
Great review always fun to watch :). I would suggest trying Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk, 7Hz Timeless and Sennheiser IE 300.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Good list. Might be the next lineup 😄
@ThNamesAL 2 жыл бұрын
I think for budget competitive the HZsound Heart Mirror might be a better choice than the Arias, they are a bright and neutral set with really good detail retrieval for it's price, so no problem with bass overpowering some aspects like on the Arias.
@samarohadutta9227 2 жыл бұрын
Keep making these videos.I am interested
@scotty_teee4226 2 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested to see if anything come close to a good set of cans, like the dt900 pro x. I just don't see it happening. From the limited iem's that I've tired, they just don't compare in the areas that I like in cans. Intrigued to see how this journey plays out
@Tony-ui2sl 2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh I wish I could sell my bose 300 for some IEMs my hair doesn't want to get mushed anymore. Can't wait for more content for the best IEMs 😌
@nir300 2 жыл бұрын
Cool video series! Excited to see whats next! My main issue with IEM's is the need for a desk mic probably with a boom arm. Having my philips x2hr with vmic moda is much more convenient while gaming.
@itsprod.472 2 жыл бұрын
Same here but once you get a actual microphone (USB or XLR) there’s no issues. Tho I tend to struggle with the actual fit on most IEMs to the point which makes me think my ears aren’t meant for IEMS 😂 so I’m thinking about buying third party buds like those Spin fit ones
@PrimusInvictus 2 ай бұрын
having an external arm hold the mic, instead of your head sounds more convenient to me, but to each their own
@paavomakila Ай бұрын
I've been checking these out and couse of this review decided to buy Katos
@TinmanFPS 2 жыл бұрын
I did this exact same mini journey in January for myself. I used the Sennheiser 58x for about 3 years. The clamping force on the top of my head was getting to me. I started using regular apple earbuds and noticed a huge difference in directional sound. I tried the Moondrop starlight but the sound was overall too harsh for my ears. I found a deal on a pair of the bose QC20 the wired version and I love those. Mainly the way they fit in my ear but the directional sound in apex is top notch. Though its hard to recommend anything over the $20 apple earbuds. I wonder if there are wireless IEM's such as airpod pro's or the new BOSE QC line that work well.
@SottiFPS Жыл бұрын
Would you say for pure competitive gaming purposes, the katos out perform the apple earbuds? Also are the earbuds the lighting version with a dongle or the classic 3.5 mm version. Great video lots of detail and the gameplay makes it fun too!
@dillacorn_linux 2 жыл бұрын
What about Moondrop Nameless? Picked up a pair because I can't afford wireless IEMs currently and I already have a BTR5, ES100 and BTR3 to use. Needed some IEMs that I didn't have to bother taking out to talk to people while I work. Just something to look into as they're kind of similar to wired apple pods
@mimotojiyt Жыл бұрын
Really hope you would come back to re-review the KATO
@1ua. 2 жыл бұрын
its dope seeing a reviewer that is actually insane at games lmao
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Haha ty
@soloqu0 2 жыл бұрын
The box designs are so nice looking like honestly I would buy them just for the box art 😂😂
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@brianbuy0iy0i 2 жыл бұрын
Im literally deciding between starfields and blessing. Still doing research because I don't want to fall down the rabbit hole lol. Great video!
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try the blessing 2
@Guinibee1 2 жыл бұрын
I love the gameplay recap for the sounds, Fresh! I have been debating trying some IEMs so I'm excited to hear your thoughts! Great video as always 👍
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@sedraniM 2 жыл бұрын
If you have a problem with the out of the box bass from headphones or IEM's and wanna fall deeper into the audiophile rabbithole, i can suggest you the Peace Equalizer Interface on the Equalizer APO and just remove some mid and sub bass and try them again. You will sometimes find sound gems behind a bass cannon with a little tweak that takes a minute. The Equalizer is a free software and known pretty well in the audiophile community
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that
@zahitemremetin606 2 жыл бұрын
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@onnorj1569 2 жыл бұрын
would be interesting to see tanchjim darling or moondrop blessing 2
@edwardji926 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the review! Sounds like it’ll be tough to beat the DT 900 pro x’s. Just wondering… do you prefer the 900 pro x or the 1990 pro with fenestrated sheepskin pads?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Really tough call. Both are really good. For when I want a little more sound quality I Go for the 1990. For straight competitiveness I go for the 900
@r0ver11 2 жыл бұрын
The dt900 pro x sound fantastic for general listing too.
@aceryn2341 2 жыл бұрын
If you want to go big it would be interesting to see how the ThieAudio Monarch MKII IEMs do in gaming. Those are Crinacle's pick for #1 IEM.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Going to check them out
@josh1774 2 жыл бұрын
The 64 Audio Duo are said to be the best IEMs for gaming. They are open back and tunable to you liking. They have a neutral sound signature to not wash out any sound ques. Twitch streamer LVNDMARK wears these and says they perform better than his Sennheiser HD660S.
@richboii6597 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard anyone say that 660s are good for gaming. That’s a pretty low bar
@lanzbernardo9562 9 ай бұрын
3:27 finish him huh? Hahahha😂 thank you for the gameplay review tho i got kato
@jessyairdrops69 2 жыл бұрын
hey, thanks for the information on these IEMs but i am thinking to buy FiiO FH3 for valorant because Moondrop KATO is out of my budget. So, can you tell me if FH3 is better than KATO?
@zhangoahcnuy4030 2 жыл бұрын
Kind of hard to find these days, but been using the Sony xba-n3ap for gaming/ computer use for the pass 4 years. Great IEM in general if you want something that is not over the ear since only using it sitting down anyway.
@p_for_poo Жыл бұрын
In 2018, I bought the xba n3 3 times and I returned them all 3 times. I have regrets, but I found the final e5000 not too long ago.
@leondre1508 2 жыл бұрын
Anything from the 64 Audio lineup I'd be interested to see from your perspective.
@chris8910 2 жыл бұрын
You could try the tin t2 as they are more of a budget iem.
@anthrazeno1126 2 жыл бұрын
I own the IE300 from Sennheiser and they absolutely blew me away for gaming. Shortly afterwards Optimum tech did a video on them actually using them as daily drivers. You might wanna check them out. Ofc I forgot to mention. Great video as always. You got me to buying the 900x as my open back headphones. Thx :)
@elypeachy3296 2 жыл бұрын
He's got the new video out about IE300 and others in case u missed it.
@yungMoo22 2 жыл бұрын
Have you generally been checking out the sound signatures of all these sets of headphones you've been reviewing? The Aria's in particular are heralded as great IEM's due to the tuning of it being more along the line of the Harman-neutral curve, which iirc is typically the basis around the oratory1990 eq's, so I'm semi-wondering if the tuning moreso isn't your vibe for competitive gaming vs. what I think is the V-shape of the DT 990's? I more than likely just missed out on this talk in one of your vids
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and in particular the graphs are even on the back of the boxes. In use case scenarios though for comp shooters, the bass is extremely bloated. For music, it’s actually quite a bit different. They’re warm and a bit of fun.
@TParkcasual 2 жыл бұрын
IEM's are great for gaming, I honestly think I hear better when using my Moondrop Starfield's compared to my HD6xx's which are still great, its just with IEM's I cant wear them as long as headphones where it starts to hurt my ear canals after long duration. But if anyone wanted to get into IEM's for gaming the Aria's are a great entry level set for $80 & the sounds is amazing for what your paying for. But you should definitely check out the Sennheiser IE-300's next man, I hear those are amazing for gaming.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to!
@tikaemad5756 Жыл бұрын
I don't if you will answer this but i want to buy kato or the kiwi ear quartet for gaming and music which one is better ?
@Fuqua1337 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man loved the video :D I was wondering if you have used the moondrop starfield and which u would chose between the starfield and the kato for tac shooters like valorant?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
I need to try them again. Going to grab a pair
@roninstormYT 2 жыл бұрын
what i like about these they have a mic build in too . it not the greatest but decent than having astro a 40 tr headset or steel series .i normaly use air pods .
@-Rambi- 2 жыл бұрын
Been in Esports for many, many years. Nowadays I use HD800S overears and Finalaudio B3 IEMs, I do use B3 when tryharding. None of these are cheap and therefore maybe not used much by gamers but I do still highly recommend the B3.
@USEERZID 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, iam still on quest for searching iem for gaming, are you still using the b3 at the moment? How good it's compared with a4000?
@BeesOnAimlab 2 жыл бұрын
Could u review the pulsar pads they are basically zero and hien clones
@mustymoistmaker506 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the KZ x Crinacle CRN ZEXPros, idk anything about them but I found a thread with multiple people vouching for them but now i'm starting to think for their price there's no way they're going to be good lol. I guess we'll see!
@luizengrazia5169 6 ай бұрын
The Brass filters make a huge difference, right? I finally ended up going with the brass and spring tips because of the piercing highs and...I felt like everything mixes up sometimes and you loose definition. I read that there are some tips that make the Kato much better compared to spring tips though. Although VERY comfy, they are not the best for isolation. All and all, the soundstage and imaging in the Kato is really nice...it's like a 3D "bubble", although not a very big one😹
@ImVengefulTv 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a cable for the kato that has a inline mic? I need one for gaming since I’m on console. Any help is appreciated. I love the sound on them but cannot communicate with my teammates with them on ps5
@KingCloudDaGreat 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video I would recommend the KZ ZS10 Pro if some people need a great budget set
@Lock3n 2 жыл бұрын
Imo it’s the 64 Audio u12t. Because of the 12 drivers in each piece, and the “neutral” sound signature, it does both competitive and immersive with no compromise. The god damn sound stage and imaging is as accurate as my HD800 S’ without the exaggerated part. I’ll never touch headphones again until they break, and even then I’ll try my best to get another pair.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Going to check them out
@Lock3n 2 жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT It’s worth getting the custom ones, which are the A12ts. Same msrp but you’d have to go to an audiologist and get your ears impressed from anywhere to $60-120. Another option is sticking with the u12ts and getting custom fit ear tips from ADV Sound. If you’re one of those people who can get away by using common silicon tips like Spinfits and the like then it’s unnecessary. Foam tips sealed great but would cause discomfort for me personally. Note the a12ts have been known to sound more dark, but I believe this depends on each individuals ear shape.
@bonanzabrandon6877 2 жыл бұрын
This video represents a tiny sample size when it comes to the iems that are out there, presumably there are higher end iems that would outperform the 900 pro x. In the $500 price range the Moondrop Variations are very popular.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Quest continues !
@lloopeyy_TTV Жыл бұрын
how do the Katos do against the moondrop starfield for Apex?
@ari-athbadminton0301 Жыл бұрын
IEM Contenders for your Quest : KZ PR1 PRO (affordable new planar) ; 7Hz Salnotes Zero (cheap ass but fine tuned for gaming)
@twistedfantasyy 2 жыл бұрын
I have the Moondrop Aria where I play both CS:GO and Valorant at a pretty high level and found zero issues. They do sound better for CS:GO though coming from a HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless and Philips SHP 9600 (sold both because of the Aria lol). I really do love them and I'm tempted to upgrade to a Kato. Is it a worthy upgrade or should I just go for the Blessing 2/Blessing 2: Dusk?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
If you’re loving the aria I’d wait and say go for the dusk
@theilluminatty2472 2 жыл бұрын
spot on the review with the Arias.. I returned mine. The quest goes on.
@andrewnguyen5878 2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, do you prefer the Moondrop Kato or the Dt 900 Pro X for musical enjoyment? Are they both comfortable for extended listening sessions? If you were to keep only one, which one would you choose and why?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, for music I’d probably stick to the 900 pro x. However, I don’t mean to lead you down a path to pick one or the other for music because I don’t personally use either purely for music. I have a review coming very very soon to discuss more IEMs for gaming/music and I’ll explain what I generally go for
@gangsta97943 Жыл бұрын
Hey Fresh! Do you have any EQ recommendation for the Aria? I just got em today and for Apex Legends the gunshots sound extremely loud to the point where my ears are hurting and had to lower my overall in-game volume to 20%. I am currently using AutoEQ preset for the Aria which is tuned by crinacle I think.
@gangsta97943 Жыл бұрын
I figured I would try out IEMs and these were my first ones. My main is my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pros 250 Ohms so my ears are used to that V-shape signature the Beyers have but using them for long gaming sessions can get really tiring from wearing it too long.
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
I didn’t like the aria for gaming and didn’t keep them. I actually don’t eq my IEMs either. The power draw could be in large part to what you’re driving then. The 990s require a lot more power so the volume will feel lower at higher percentages
@Thin_Limbz 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review as always man, I suggest reviewing the cx100 from sennheiser buds 👌
@Ryn0_333 Жыл бұрын
I own the Starseas and Arias. I can tell you, that the Tancjim Hanas (old or new version) have some of the best imaging and a perfect Soundstage for gaming. I love these things and they even beat my Arctis Pro+DAC. Check em out. I also had a set of HyperX stingers that were great for the money. I have also used Razer Hanmerheads and Apple Pods and they don't compare. In short, the Tanchjim Hanas are easily my favorite balance of comfortability and performance. I used to play Apex but I mainly play Valorant and I can hear things that others clearly can't and I help my team out all the time with callouts. Edit: I forgot to say that tips on IEMs make a world of difference as well. I tried spinfits silicone tips and dekoni foam tips on all of these. With the Hanas I found the stock tips to be great for ease of use and performance.
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
I think I’m going to check them out. I’ve heard great things
@Ryn0_333 Жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT cool, I'd be interested in hearing how you think they stack up. They are similar to the Oxygens though but a lot more accessible to a lot more people. I think the 150$-170$ range is the max most people will pay for gaming. For the record, I have the 2021 version (gold and white) that has heightened bass from the originals. They are very balanced with the mids being almost perfect imo. The originals are all white and are mid focused still but with more attention to treble instead of bass like the 2021's.
@oaarri Жыл бұрын
nice video! since you reviewed both ( moondrop kato , sennheiser ie 300 ) i would like to ask you, which one is best for gaming/comfort? ( i mostly play valorant) also watch some yt and movies.. what's your opinion?
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
The ie300 is garbage in games
@DEM0NJEDI 2 жыл бұрын
Sennhieser ie300, 7hz timeless, Tin T2, Moondrop Dusk, KZ X Crn are a few that come to mind. I use both the kz and the 7hz, but like you said, the dt900 pro x are hard to beat.
@Raveehh 2 жыл бұрын
just ordered kz x crn since i have no working earbuds hope theyr good =) really cheap tho
@zahitemremetin606 2 жыл бұрын
@@Raveehh did you like crn?
@Raveehh 2 жыл бұрын
@@zahitemremetin606 yes they definitely destroy all the earbuds i had in clarity. Definitely worth the price.
@clestisfarrell966 2 жыл бұрын
Please review the Aria SNOW vs OG Aria wich is better for gaming :) just the affordable ones hahaha
@gothamknightpr9864 Жыл бұрын
wich IEM would you recommend for cod Modern warfare 2? Thank You
@ziasdeath2375 2 жыл бұрын
im not really into IEMs but im thinking about getting a kato. my question is just how is the noise cancelling on these things? are there any ways to noise cancel?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Actually fairly good tbh!
@neveraskedforthis270 2 жыл бұрын
I own the Arias and I have to agree, they're really nice for general use, but the separation and imaging is pretty mediocre. Would be cool for you to try the 7Hz Timeless and the Shuoer s12, two apparently really good planar iems.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Going to check the 7hz for sure
@waterbottler2761 2 жыл бұрын
I main the 7hz timeless and they definitely sound amazing with their neutral with bass boost signature, but I wasn't too fond of the imaging, but it might just be my ears
@dotaatod5510 2 жыл бұрын
have the arias for 3 months now and I have to disagree; been my daily driver for competitive games such as apex (diamond) and valorant (immortal). never had a problem with imaging imo
@Kworks86 2 жыл бұрын
Sennheiser ie300 are pretty good for Soundstage as well, definitely my go to if i'm om the go.
@jootai 2 жыл бұрын
Another bump for the 7hz timeless. Cant wait to see what you think of those. Will hold of buying till you review them.
@Tobias-sb8pr Жыл бұрын
Do you still recommend the Kato for Valorant, Apex etc? My current headset was uncomfortable so I was looking into iems. It also wasn’t very good at pinpointing their exact location. Gonna be my first iem purchase so unsure what to get.
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
Raptgo hook x > kato
@AmidsttheSkiesMatt 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any of these plugged into your topping stack ? Also would you recommend a stack or something like a SBg6x for an amp/dac solution? Apex is my main game and like you I strive for the best setup I can for audio. I use HD560s and a Soundblaster G6 but I’m wondering if there’s better out there than the G6.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
I use my topping ensemble even for the IEMS. I find the E50/L50 combo to destroy the G6 personally
@AmidsttheSkiesMatt 2 жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT Thank you! I wish there was somewhere I could try them out. Would I get significantly better game audio with the topping stack over the G6 you think?
@FrozenMilennium 2 жыл бұрын
Why don't try ath r70x they are not Iems but they got a lot of praise for gaming. Would be happy to see you review them
@cloudfrenzy9951 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I have the Kato and 7hz Timeless. From a music listening perspective the 7hn Timeless has much more full body bass and sub bass compared to Kato and slightly higher resolution. I think it might perform better than Kato in gaming with these two advantage.
@kyromxiq545 Жыл бұрын
Alright, I'm gonna get 7hz timeless then. Thank you 🙏
@shvd3x 2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of IEM, try 7hz Timeless. They are best in its price category and have planar driver with its advantages.
@Xerpocalypse_ 2 жыл бұрын
IME, the soundstage and imaging on the Timeless is pretty sub-par. It's a great sounding earphone, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it's the best option for gaming.
@shijou2867 2 жыл бұрын
is planar good
@shijou2867 2 жыл бұрын
im quite new to this
@garfieldblessesyouwithadri3944 2 жыл бұрын
@@shijou2867 its good but it has a huge shell and might be uncomfortable for some.
@andreribeiro5389 Жыл бұрын
Hello I have a Sennheiser 560S paired with a Topping DX3 Pro+ that I recently bought a few months ago, but I wanted something better for competitive games mostly for CSGO cues sounds which IEM would you recommend for that? The Kato's are a bit pricey for me
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
Raptgo hook x if you can get there monetarily. The only budget option that I’ve tried and liked so far is the truthear x crincale zero. I display them in my most recent quest video
@justaregulargamer7314 2 жыл бұрын
Just got the dt 900, first game in infinite went 22-2 it was like having real life spidey senses
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@shanksisnoteventhatstrongbruh 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you get the chance to try the ZEX CRN PRO ($38 with Mic), Moondrop SSR/SSP ($40) and Moondrop Quarks ($15 with MIC) so us peasants can get some info into affordable IEMs for gaming.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha. Will check out more budget options
@ilcreatore1499 7 ай бұрын
hello, i am watching your videos and i found them very useful. with 100$ budget wich are the best IEM only for gaming purpose in your opinion ?
@FreshReviewsYT 7 ай бұрын
Simgot Em6l or Og Crinacle zero
@R.J.Mathews Жыл бұрын
I find TIN T2 and T2 plus to be the perfect IEM's in a reasonable price range for directional audio.
@sisar7 Жыл бұрын
Sir which is better foe the two?
@R.J.Mathews Жыл бұрын
@@sisar7 I have several pairs of both T2 and T2 plus. I'm using the plus for gaming right now. It's louder than T2.
@malvinmanihuruk2755 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I currently got the hifiman sundara, i want to get a better headphones that is better for fps games like valorant but also provides better sound quality for music. do you think the dt1990pro is better than sundara for fps games?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt
@xliMaGiclx 2 жыл бұрын
Great insights, Thanks a lot man. I have a question am thinking of getting the Soundblaster x4 with the katos would the x4 actually make things better? I never had an audio setup before so am gonna get both of these soon is it a good idea or not?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
I actually don’t like many of the newer sound blaster products. But it should provide more power for sure
@xliMaGiclx 2 жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT People have told me the same about the sound blaster but i think its a good entry for me since i never had any audio equipment before, I just wanna test it out and see if like them if i do ill upgrade later. Thanks a lot man.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
@@xliMaGiclx for sure!
@koszor1337 Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear your opinion on the blessing 2 dusk.
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
Haven’t tried it yet but I might
@nemesis91101 2 жыл бұрын
I use closed back audiotechnica MSR7B... through EITHER a schiit hel 2 or IFI idsd signature... xbass ON 3D OFF. I also have Katos.... prefer the audiotechnicas since they seem to lean treble to pick up the faintest steps but because they're lacking in bass... IFI idsd xbass takes care of that. Downside? Idsd has no mic input unlike the hel 2.
@SpookyGamerVideos 2 жыл бұрын
This might be a dumb thing to say, but windows turned on "Audio Enhancements" for me which made my arias have all the same issues you're saying you had. After turning it off the bass is a lot less over bearing and I get clear audio.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Yea audio enhancements are big big do doo
@sedraniM 2 жыл бұрын
Moondrop Variations (500$) is by far my favorite! Playing competetive Apex with those (Master) I have several IEM's. For competetive gaming in a better price bracket, i can suggest the Shuoer S12 (150$)
@Xerpocalypse_ 2 жыл бұрын
+1, The Moondrop Variations are fantastic.
@ryanbeflyin8388 2 жыл бұрын
hmm instead if getting an heirloom i might have to get one of these haha :D
@DiceySZN Жыл бұрын
S12 good for Apex?
@zugzwang8761 2 жыл бұрын
my biggest problem with aria is actually how kinky the cable was, i got part of the cable exposed lol, using tanchjim o2 atm and im quite content with it
@grant5864 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, my cable lasted like 1 month before the kinks caused it to break inside the sleeve.
@oakfig Жыл бұрын
Is there any noise cancelling iem's?
@watch3r9 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review..so FRESH!. Liked! Please review Sennheiser IE300 and IE900
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Will check them out for sure
@-Jeffex 2 жыл бұрын
Hi friend! I currently have an Astro A10 but I was thinking of changing it for a Kato, I usually play on consoles and phones To games like COD mobile and warzone, could you tell me if the Katos are worth using too On the phones? If not, could you recommend some Headphones? I hope you can answer me dear friend
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
I personally like the falcon more in that price range. A little bit more fun and less fatiguing
@bruhdealer3505 Жыл бұрын
Are the starfield worth it for gaming?
@Pirxel 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, first time i hear apple buds beats the Arias on anything really. I'd love to test that myself, but don't have these around. If fast highs are your thing some planars should be good and the 7hz Timeless are the talk of the town right now. Cool thing you're also trying iems btw. Would be cool to hear your perspective on the over the ears vs iems for gaming.
@Woot30 Жыл бұрын
I’m trying to decide between the Katos and the Sennheiser HD 560s.. which would you prefer?
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
560s
@rovanmohammed6995 2 жыл бұрын
Could u please check out 7hz timeless vs kato for gaming
@asifsumon 2 жыл бұрын
How do you connect apple earphone with lightening connector to pc?
@leeldan6574 2 жыл бұрын
could you try CCA CA10, KZ ZEX PRO x CRN, KZ ZS10 PRO :)
@oaarri Жыл бұрын
i just got the moondrop kato (connected to the goxlr mini) But there is some white noise when I'm not listening to anything. Also I would like to ask if it's worth it to buy DAC/AMP when i already have the goxlr mini? because i dont think im getting the full quality of the iems. even though many people told me that the goxlr is more than enough to handle the iems
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
I would recommend it yea. It will help with what you’re experiencing and an improvement in audio quality
@oaarri Жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT even though i got the dt 770 pro?
@the_womp_and_only9062 2 жыл бұрын
I want to get a new pair of headphones for my birthday. I'm going to be running them off of my laptop. I'm thinking between the HD560s and DT 900 Pro X. The biggest differentiating factor is price. Is it worth $100 more than the Sennheisers?
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
I personally think they are. But I would base your choice primarily on whether you play a multitude of games. If you like playing. Big broad maps like apex AND tac shooters, the 900s are a great headphone for both. Better than the 560s in tac shooters but very comparable in big maps like apex. The clamping force can be a bit high, But overall a great headphone and my daily driver
@the_womp_and_only9062 2 жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT okay, I'm just wondering if it's worth $100 more. I was going to get a pair of headphones and a monitor for my birthday but I'm just going to get one so I could ask for something a bit pricier
@andyjackson2910 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I prefer iems they keep me cooler, I have a very hot processor (brain)
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Haha. I am really enjoying the change a
@daigal1 2 жыл бұрын
Try the moondrop blessing 2 for me is the ultimate iem for gaming
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
Have a pair coming
@auzimatic 10 ай бұрын
Upgrade question. Would you say that the Kato is an upgrade over the Truthear Zero for gaming? (which I have currently)
@FreshReviewsYT 10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t say they’re an upgrade for gaming
@auzimatic 10 ай бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT so it’d be better to just save some more and get the Orchestra Lite I’m guessing?
@FreshReviewsYT 10 ай бұрын
@@auzimatic 1000%
@parloca13 5 ай бұрын
IEM for games 1 - Aful performance 5 (199USD) 2 - Truthear nova (150USD) 3 - moondrop KATO (200USD) 4 - simgot EM6L (109 USD) 5 - thuthear crinacle zero RED (54 USD) 6 - Dunu Titan S (56USD) 7 - 7hz crinacle zero 2 (25 USD) Existem outros melhores ainda com mais definição e técnicos. Mas todos acima de 300 USD ( o que acho desnecessário para jogos) Essas opções já são sensacionais.
@FreshReviewsYT 5 ай бұрын
Yes sir. Many are on my list 👍🏽
@StayPeace69 2 жыл бұрын
great review! if you have noble IEM lineup lying around like the savant, sage drop noble x, or the kaiser 10, would love to hear your opinion on them!
@niyuah2308 2 жыл бұрын
hi thank you for you video !!! but may you give me any recommendations to upgrade around $150-200 ?? (i’m currently using moondrop starfield )
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
If the ie300 is on sale for 199 they’re quite good. Not personally my favorite. If you can spring for a bit higher the blessing 2 are fantastic.
@niyuah2308 2 жыл бұрын
@@FreshReviewsYT thanks a lot :>
@23rami Жыл бұрын
definitely you need to try THIEAUDIO LEGACY 3
@FreshReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
Have it in my radar for sure!
@nhoxdangiu210 2 жыл бұрын
apple airbuds ftw 🙌 Even though i own hifiman and trn iems, i still comeback for apple ones. They sound okay, but comfort wise…I can sit all day without taking them out like others.
@FreshReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын
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