Simgot EM6L IEM Review - Top Tier for Music AND Gaming!!

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The Simgot EM6L joins a special list of top picks for both music and gaming use. At $110 it puts it in some stiff competition but this could be one of the better surprises of the year. It's one of my top picks for tuning as well, with a fatigue-free upper mid range and treble, and a touch of warm, clean bass to go with it.
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@Simon_Hawkshaw 10 ай бұрын

A great review and recommendation. I may have to get them to validate the musicality and gaming performance. Thank you for your time and efforts to assess these IEMs and Antlion cable. Much appreciated, Sir.

@sidesaladaudio 8 ай бұрын

I just got these in a few days ago. Im really enjoying them, and i agree with your review. The imaging and seperation seems to be the stand out characteristic to me. Great for gaming.

@Eternal-ReTuning 8 ай бұрын

You did an amazing job at describing the iem for both music and gaming use cases, bravo sir! For me if they want some CRITICAL FEEDBACK, I can already tell them 2 things that are deal breaker in my book : - ditch the atrocious connector for more reliable 2-pin 0,78 (or recessed 2-pins). The QDC plastic breaks overtime making a collector item completely useless.. - use a more ergonomic shape for the part that make contact with the ear. (ditching the metal shell if necessary) Keep the same driver config and tuning DON'T RUIN IT with the shell revision. A bold move would be to not sale cable with the set but recommend few that match the needs (3.5, 4.4, the gaming cable featured in the vid).

@angry_gopher3128 6 ай бұрын

New to your channel and love the content! Picked these up recently and I’m happy I did……not sure a headset at this price can compare. Imaging & details are great….thanks for the recommendation!

@Pinkfloyd1173 10 ай бұрын

Good review boss man, thanks.

@Armatoly 8 ай бұрын

great review, Which IEM is the best for fps gaming under 400 dollars?

@carlosferjezus 7 ай бұрын

Great review! Do you think it's better than HD560s for imaging accuracy in games like cs2?

@xiraijuakara5988 10 ай бұрын

Hey! thats me! the discord admin with purple cable! But yeah for the most part I'm very much in agreement to what Joe has said about the IEMs itself. I found the cable to be a bit.. Intruiging. It doesn't feel like it would break any time soon but also doesn't feel like it fits the IEMs overly well. The case was my favourite addition to it. But also there is a lack of ear tips for peoples choice. The overall comfort and seal on them for me is incredible I think I'm also using the larger tips. Where as usually on standard ear buds I might go medium or sometimes large depending on bore size. I did EQ mine.. Ive been running Beyer headphones for a while and I've developed a likening to a bit of a peak on the highs in EDM and Metal. The way I described it to joe in my dms with him was. Compared to my 1990s they have a bit of energy but its not excessive its kinda addictive though. Out of box they are so smooth with a warm/dark sharpness to it that really adds to it.

@shiroganekai 2 ай бұрын

id like to ask where you got the cables from. Thank you in advance

@xiraijuakara5988 2 ай бұрын

@@shiroganekai amazon linsoul 0.78 2 pin cable :)

@h1a8 7 ай бұрын

How would you compare these to the Chopin? Which do you prefer and why? Also, I see that you hinted that you prefer the dynamic driver iems more than the hybrids. Which dynamic driver iems would you highly recommend (under say $600)?

@LS-is5ob 7 ай бұрын

Hi! Do you know if they fit small ears and small ear canals? I tried multiple iems now: truthear crinacle, aria, ksz z10, kiwi cardenza . None of them fit my ears properly the housing is way to big and sits on top of my ear and not inside, some of them even had such a big nozzle that it wouldn’t even fit with the smallest tips included. My main use case is for gaming, where directional positioning and hearing footsteps is most important to me. (Cod, fortnite, valorant). Sorry for this much text but i don’t know which ones to try anymore:(

@paullindamickey 8 ай бұрын

great review though I'm really in doubt and maybe you can help me, I'm in doubt between the SIMGOT EM6L vs Kiwi Ears Quartet for gaming and music, but more for gaming

@DavySpensx 4 ай бұрын

Hello sir, as for competitive FPS gaming, you think these Simgot EM6L are better then moondrop kato, 7hz timeless AE? I have no experience with IEM but i've been using Sennheiser CX100 for years in competitive gaming and i heard every step, every reload, everything from miles and i"ve been using Logitech G pro wireless headset for now but these are worthless... Im looking for the best now and IEM's sounds amazing!

@strongerthanyoucanimagine 6 ай бұрын

is the metal faceplate conductive? my dunu kima is giving electric shocks/stings

@waltersng1065 Ай бұрын

ive just got these from using steel series nova pro... am loving them with using your website for eq... only thing i cant get right is the warzone preset sound... headphones sounds to loud headphone boost to low? what would you use?

@Akisense 5 ай бұрын

do i need anything in specific if i wanna use these on the ps5? like a certain amp or do i js plug to the controller?

@oldandslow8994 5 ай бұрын

I love my EM6Ls. One of the best purchases last year :)

@oldandslow8994 5 ай бұрын

If you add just a touch of spatial audio to them with Sonar they almost sound like some really good over the ear headphones. I do -10 immersion and half distance. Really widens the stage but keeps imaging.

@nomadvalley4247 2 күн бұрын

What kinda sound interface your using?

@price0011 10 ай бұрын

Great review. Coming from the raptgo hook x and wanting to try some more IEMS for gaming, this review definitely sold me.

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

So how does this compare to the Hook Xs?😊

@ladbom 10 ай бұрын

Give us an update brother. Also how is the fit since I found the raptgo really big

@price0011 10 ай бұрын

Wsg y’all, haven’t gotten the em6l yet. But the Hook Xs are fkn gooood. I hear some people have mixed reviews but I love them overall. Fit perfect with foam tips. The overall sound quality is top tier that I’ve heard (coming from a few iems and a bunch of open back headphones). I’d recommend them if they ever go on sale.

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

@@price0011 great. Please try to give us an update when you get the em6l.

@USEERZID 9 ай бұрын

yessss, update us when you test em6l

@lsxlark4110 2 ай бұрын

I just ordered these I have a steel series dac that came with my nova pro headset and I also have the Apple usb c dac which should I use? I mostly play pc but I have Xbox and PlayStation as well

@keno4809 Ай бұрын

I need a adapter between my pc and the simgot maybe a adapter length of 1-2 metre because the cable is to short for me, do i get quality lost because of the length adapter?

@EasYE18777 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a review on the Kz zar yet?

@humibarbaresh 10 ай бұрын

Watched your first upload and of a sudden it disappeared . butI bought it instantly .

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

Haha yeah I made a pretty big mistake and wanted to fix it. Plus I should have gone live in the evening. A bad combo of things I wanted to fix. They’re amazing though

@Imcrimsoncuh Ай бұрын

Is the dualsense’s 3.5 headphone jack capable of driving it? Only asking because I don’t have a budget for an amp atm.

@rafidshahriarpranto588 9 ай бұрын

Is it better than letshoure S12?

@olternaut 2 ай бұрын

In terms of gaming, how does the EM6L compare with the Orchestra Lites? How about the KZ ZARs?

@Ilvidaa 5 ай бұрын

Please can you do the best FPS eq for this iem? Thankyou so much

@user-nf5lq2pi1o 4 ай бұрын

Hello. I've been using the Truthear Zero (blue) for a week now, but it feels like it's missing something. My goal is to play games and listen to music. I like to listen to quality music while resting after being tired. . This is my first time using IEM headphones. I live in Turkey and the conditions here are a bit challenging, I don't think I can constantly try different brands and models. I want to evaluate it while the spring sales have started. Can you recommend me a nice model? My budget is maximum 400$. I just want to put on my headphones and have fun. I want to play games, listen to music and watch movies. Please help me on this issue, I have no idea.

@SileDevil 9 ай бұрын

do they sound brighter than ew200?

@AstralixYT_ 12 күн бұрын

How do these compare to say Sony Pulse Elite or higher end headsets?

@_irietek_ Ай бұрын

can someone please recommend a QDC cable with decent boom mic? I have been seaeching and searching :(

@beergutzplatoon 3 ай бұрын

Can we get a Simgot EA500LM review compared to this?

@I.AMWallzy 9 ай бұрын

What about vs something like the steelseries pro wired?

@ionlybluffAA 5 ай бұрын

Ea1000 or these for gaming..?

@ppuniisher1559 3 ай бұрын

Did you tried the Ostry kc06a ?

@Tony_zr 10 ай бұрын

Could you review the moondrop kato?

@Strafings 10 ай бұрын

Saw it on fresh reviews channel and bought it based on his recommendation. It’s insane if you play competitive games. I play valorant and Csgo and tarkov (a lot lately) and it’s better than my hd5xx imo. I did have to get the Dunu S&S ear tips because the stock ones are not good for my ears.

@D1DeLo 10 ай бұрын

I copped the crinacle zero reds for gaming I for sure hear every single bit of audio in my game even if I have background noise IEMS are insane

@D1DeLo 10 ай бұрын

they also got like 6 different ear tips that come with them

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

Haha yeah good IEMs are just nuts. So much value

@francisplourde2277 9 ай бұрын

@@D1DeLo I have the OG... just received the EM6L... it's a huge upgrade compared to the zeros

@dispinella92 8 ай бұрын

Bro, Have you ever played Warzone 2? what do you think ?

@Medsas 7 ай бұрын

can you compare with EA1000 please?

@worms141414 5 ай бұрын

@GadgetryTech Hi. Thank you so much for all the reviews I am now reviewing with great interest. The more I review the more I know nothing. I have owned Audeze Penrose for 2 years, I was happy with them, but they are already so sticky due to various cracks and I would like to have them as a replacement for music and simracing games. My purchase is torn between: SteelSeries Arctis Nove Pro Wireless, SteelSeries Arctis Nove Pro. Here I'm wondering if if I listen on the wire the wireless version will have better sound quality somehow significantly. And just the IEM Simgot EM6L with Antlion Audio Kimura Microphone Cable (MMCX) and to this the CREATIVE Sound Blaster GC7. I don't know which of these solutions will be the best and what to choose. Could you give me some advice on what would be the best option and which way should I go?

@nomadvalley4247 2 күн бұрын

Hey bud what did you end up buying?

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

Was hoping you'd make this video. I have the Fiio FH3s and the only problem i have with them is the slightly piercing sound. Improved layering also is welcome. Does the em6L help the above?

@Hijynx87 10 ай бұрын

I have both, the em6l is the opposite of the fh3. It’s warm lush and full. Both have fantastic bass. The em6l is easier to listen to, but not dark sounding. I’d recommend getting a flat .78mm 2 pin cable, the qdc just doesn’t work for fitting the em6l very well. Also for eartips I recommend dunu s&s or spinfit w1.

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for that man. I just placed the order. I already have a Tripowin Petrichor cable that I got for my Truthear Zeroes. I guess I'll use that one for the em6l if I can. Thanks a ton!

@blindman8093 10 ай бұрын

does it affect the sound quality of the simgot when you use the antlion kimura microphone cable?

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

It shouldn't. Cables don't make any noticable difference in sound. Unless you're using 4.4 balanced cables compared to 3.5mm, in which case, depending on the IEM, you may have increased Soundstage and higher volume.

@drastikjdm4door 9 ай бұрын

New sub here great video- what would recommend for xbox controller ? i did hear you say EA 500 though thanks in advance

@hitmankelly138 2 ай бұрын

I run IEMS on my Xbox controller and they work fine. Anything with an impedance of 32oms and below works with a controller but anything higher you will need a dac or amp. I use the BASN MTPROS with an MMCX antlion mic and they work awesome!

@Brewer95x 5 ай бұрын

Can someone please please help me. I’m looking for a mic/wire to attach to these to speak to my friends while gaming I’m absolutely clueless and dunno what to get or to even look for

@Criptooooo 4 ай бұрын

im gonna order hyperx solocast s for microphone

@d3monCyborg 10 ай бұрын

What do you think about kz zs10 pro x with 1DD + 4BA driver setup similar to simgot em6l and which is better?

@jojoenathan 9 ай бұрын

Simgot is a lot better. Im not sure why maybe i got the defect unit on my kz but the drivers are much2 better.

@305dadecounty305 7 ай бұрын

Can I hook these up to an Xbox controller and get the same quality sound? I’m trying to find something comfortable to play on console that doesn’t clamp my head.

@Brainy1422 5 ай бұрын

The amp in the Xbox controller isn't great, it will work but you won't get the best sound quality from it.

@Memon219 10 ай бұрын

What if i don't want to carry/use DAC/AMP, just directly plug n play to the system or laptop 3.5mm jac . Does it make any difference? Like sound wise? For gaming and music listening

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

I always found the onboards to be lacking. You could perhaps then look into buying something like the ew200 and a cheap DAC.

@Memon219 10 ай бұрын

@@zerotactix5739 thank you so much for the quick response ❤️. I'm newbie for trying out at iems 😄 Gonna try the ew200 with cheap DAC (if you suggest the name for cheap DAC which I can carry too)

@CorbinsDedah 10 ай бұрын

Just look for a USB C or Lightning dongle DAC. Most IEM's don't need a ton of power to sound good, but onboard sound is really hit and miss.

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

@@Memon219 iFi go link is good. I have it, and is plenty sufficient for these. But if you're only on your desktop pc, then probably the iFi audio Uno. But beware, this is a dangerous hobby if you take it seriously lol. First you get an iem, you enjoy it for a few weeks and you might wanna know what's better next.

@Memon219 10 ай бұрын

@@zerotactix5739 thank you so much for the info, but I'm might dig into this hobby probably 😅

@famezy9103 10 ай бұрын

@GadgetryTech Thanks for another detailed and amazing review 😎 I have the original Truthear Crinacle Zero and I love them for gaming, but the question is the EM6L noticeably better for imaging in gaming?

@Patife_PT 10 ай бұрын

Me too, i was thinking about upgrading to these or something a little bit more expensive like the orchestra lite from kiwi ears or the yanyin canon II🤔 mainly because i find the zero's a little bit uncomfortable (and because i can't stop buying audio stuff 😅)

@famezy9103 10 ай бұрын

@@Patife_PT Comfort with IEM’s is definitely a tricky one. I normally can’t use traditional earphones, because they fall out of my ear lol, but IEM’s for perfect with the smallest ear tip and it doesn’t cause any pain either I’m hoping Joe will respond soon as I’m really curious and if it’s better than the Crinical Zero, then I’m ordering it asap lol

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

Hey, I have the Truthear Zeroes and last week got the EM6L. Yes, it's a noticable upgrade. Especially if you, like me found the Zeroes to be a bit shouty in the upper mids. With the EM6L, I was able to game without having to worry about reducing the volume, and it still provided incredible detail and layering. Layering is something where budget iems fall apart, but this one holds up really well. I guess it's due to the number of drivers they have in them.

@famezy9103 10 ай бұрын

@@zerotactix5739 Thanks, I’m ordering the EM6L tomorrow, so I’ll have them by Saturday, I can’t wait to try them I’m ok with the sound being shouty as I like my sound really loud and piercing. I know I’ll probably be deaf by the time I’m 60 years old lol If the EM6L can get loud and still comfortable to the ears while providing excellent detail, then it’s a winner

@ladbom 10 ай бұрын

@@zerotactix5739how about the size/fit diff

@spacetime4158 5 ай бұрын

Would you recommend this for pin pointing enemy footsteps?

@GadgetryTech 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. They're pretty insane in that

@usmankhalid990 6 ай бұрын

Hey gadgetry tech, thanks for the awesome review! Just grabbed a pair of these and was wondering if I could plug them straight into my dual sense edge controller or whether they would benefit from an amp/dac and if so, which amp/dac would you recommend for the ps5 for this IEM. Thanks again for all that you do and hope you had a great New Year’s Day!

@GadgetryTech 6 ай бұрын

Go straight into the controller and enjoy! If you feel like you're missing something, buy the Creative G6 DAC. Try it without the DAC first though

@usmankhalid990 6 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTech sounds good, appreciate the advice and thanks a ton for all that you do for the community!!

@Imcrimsoncuh Ай бұрын

@@usmankhalid990 How are you liking them? I’m thinking of buying them for my dualsense edge as well.

@usmankhalid990 Ай бұрын

@@Imcrimsoncuh they’re pretty good, I enjoy them but the stock eartips are not great. I like the Dunu SS much better.

@Imcrimsoncuh Ай бұрын

@@usmankhalid990 Thanks for the reply 🤝 I’ll be ordering some of those tips I got a pair of budget simgot ew200’s and the ear tips do feel flimsy and cheap. Do they sound decently loud overall ? Plan on using them for mw3.

@arnav.d5654 10 ай бұрын

Hi, it's an amazing review & presentation as always. This is a great IEM. For Only gaming purpose I think Moondrop Stellaris is a better option in sub 100$. Stellaris has the best details retrieval under 200$ or maybe 250$. Yes it's bright, but it's a Planner magnetic driver, you can always EQ them, It has a wide soundstage, very good imaging. It has a good sub bass too. Is there any chance you're going to review it in future ?

@fuzail3379 10 ай бұрын

Lol. A lot of peaks & dips. Why not choose S12 which has peaks or Mp145. You can eq stellaris but you to measure yourself because of a lot qc issue in planar iems

@5_i_v_e 10 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@facty1866 Ай бұрын

I really really wanna get these, but keep seeing reviews on amazon that they are falling apart, the glue is cheap, and that they stop working after a couple months. Even in those reviews they say they sound great, but i really want them to last. Some people even get used ones somehow. Should I just avoid amazon?

@TyCat22 Ай бұрын

Just order and add warranty on it. It's a great iem. L

@facty1866 Ай бұрын

@@TyCat22 exactly what i did, love it to death. It is a lil big for my ears tho, any reccomendations for small tips?

@BordoBereli1989 7 ай бұрын

Hey man, watching your videos for a looong time! Big fan of yours. Do you know which IEM JoeWo is using ? I asked him on Twitch but is not answering because they makers of the IEM are not paying him. Maybe you can see on his videos which one he uses? Would be greatly appreciated man.

@killshot3331 6 ай бұрын

Probably the Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lites. A lot of cod bros use them because ArtIsWar usually recommends those and his channel is all about improving cod and he has some IEM reviews. Check out his channel if you haven’t before

@GadgetryTech 4 ай бұрын

Just added the Orchestra Lite to the site... gadgetrytech.squig.link/?share=Kiwi_Ears_Orchestra_Lite

@mylifeisbroken34 3 ай бұрын

I use SIMGOT EM6L and I am very satisfied. It is a great pleasure to listen to music with him. I can easily understand the location of the players while playing the game. I want to upgrade to a higher model. What do you recommend I buy? I have a budget of $400. I used Truthear Zero, but the sounds were too complicated, I didn't like it at all and returned it. I hope I was able to explain my taste in sound.

@Wisang 2 ай бұрын

What truthear zero do you use? In many review i heard the blue zero better for gaming

@JagsP95 Ай бұрын

thieaudio hype 4

@ezekieltong12 5 күн бұрын

SM4

@TexasAllDay Ай бұрын

Big fan of the channel, can I run these without an amp or eq on console, like the PS5 and Series x?

@GadgetryTech Ай бұрын

You can. Check out the console chapter to get a rough idea on how it works. Slightly different answers for each platform, with some overlap.

@TexasAllDay Ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTechthanks

@maxchronicler 10 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@crazyhawk201ad 2 ай бұрын

What ear tips would you recommend

@JagsP95 Ай бұрын

spinfit w1

@1RAUL1 5 ай бұрын

how are this for warzone footsteps?

@Criptooooo 4 ай бұрын

he just literally said in the video its super b

@indiasky 7 ай бұрын

Are these good for hearing footsteps?

@Criptooooo 4 ай бұрын

like the best u can get

@jonathankanjia8119 9 ай бұрын

If I bought them for gaming how do I add a microphone?

@conoryoutubing 8 ай бұрын

Get an IEM 0.78mm 2PIN microphone. It'll replace the cable that came with your IEM. Plug it in and you're good to go. Ex: Kimura 2-Pin

@NoSend901 2 ай бұрын

@@conoryoutubingDo they sound okay?

@conoryoutubing 2 ай бұрын

@@NoSend901 Top tier gaming mic level.... not quite. Good enough. With an amp and/or processing software = can get it darn close.

@francisplourde2277 10 ай бұрын

Would it be an upgrade from the Crinacle Zeros OG ? Also, I'm looking for the best cheap DAC/AMP as I'm plugged into my motherboard, any suggestions ? Thank you !

@Hijynx87 10 ай бұрын

Yes it is definitely a better iem. For both gaming and music.

@d3monCyborg 10 ай бұрын

@@Hijynx87 What do you think about kz zs10 pro x with 1DD + 4BA driver setup similar to simgot em6l is the kz better than the crinacle zero og?

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

@@d3monCyborgdon't know about kz, but the EM6L is noticably better than the Truthear Zeroes. It's definitely a step up.

@zerotactix5739 10 ай бұрын

Cheapest good dac I guess would be the iFi Uno if you're using a desktop, or if you want a portable one, the iFi GO Link. Definitely better than most motherboard audio. Not sure about the high end motherboards which they say are really good. I have the b450 Tomahawk one, and the sound out of it is ass.

@jozif7114 8 ай бұрын

@@Hijynx87not even close

@nolberandrade8014 10 ай бұрын

Dongle apple in ps5 ??? Dac for iem in ps5??

@Hijynx87 10 ай бұрын

I use the soundblasterx g6, but you can also use a btr5/7 or qudelix 5k.

@nolberandrade8014 10 ай бұрын

Simgot em6l vs sennheiser 560s vs pc38x for fps in ps5???

@usmankhalid990 9 ай бұрын

Did you ever figure out the answer to this?

@RealAudi 4 ай бұрын

Any update ?

@litalienz21 25 күн бұрын

@crate718 6 ай бұрын

I got them today. great for gaming and that is where it ends. no sub bass what so ever but great for MW3

@jungeenibale4228 6 ай бұрын

do you need a dac for this or just straight to the motherbord?

@crate718 6 ай бұрын

you don't need a dac. but a dac would make them sound way better. you don't have to go crazy a dongle dac would be great. also get memory foam tips for the iems. you get bass and they will stay on really well@@jungeenibale4228