Symphonium Meteor REVIEW! Hits different, in a GREAT way

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Күн бұрын

Despite the Symphonium Meteor hitting decidedly BASSIER than my target, I bought it for myself after just one listen at CanJam. What's this $600 handmade IEM got versus the competition? Let's chat and find out.
00:00 Intro & Pricing
02:10 What's in the box
03:35 Build quality
08:55 Fit & comfort
10:15 Sound signature
11:15 Sound: What I don't like
13:30 Sound: What I do
16:15 vs. SA6 and Kinda Lava
23:00 Conclusion & Rating
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@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Measurement oddities, Sennheiser IE 600 comparisons, DAC differences, and more in the Audience Q&A 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8eKm5ect8iqooE.html

@HobbyTalk Жыл бұрын

I have this in for review and I’m buying it… I love this thing!

@wyles8961 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Just Preordered after watching your review and reading a few other canjam takes.

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Curious what you think when you get it 🤙

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

So I got the Meteor Mark, have been listening to them for past two days, pretty new experience ❗️ The bass great like I mean always business, voices not super open but still beautiful, treble...Ohh THAT TREBLE ❤️❤️😆 never heard such a piece of paradise or what! But the thing that strikes me the most is the texture of the sound. So much emotional info for me in that textured delicate yet commanding sound❗️Very special tuning...I think they did great, very bold and unique sound ❤️👍🙋‍♂️

@enzojacobsen4349 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, i am owner #1 of these. Bought them after 10 minutes of listening at cj. Amazing iems. They hit every criteria i have, especially at the price, i definitely think it is worth 600$, if not more

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

LOL I think I saw your Reddit post.

@enzojacobsen4349 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperReview would not be suprised, LOL

@ourada46 Жыл бұрын

@@enzojacobsen4349 Is the meteor able to handle busy and fast tracks?

@enzojacobsen4349 Жыл бұрын

@Achille02 i listen to techdeath, it is definitely able to. The bass doesnt muddy up much at all and it seperates stuff reallt well imo

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

Iam between SA6mk2 and Symphonium Metor I might get both but I think SA6mk2 first… hmmmm 👍🙋‍♂️🌶

@samyg123 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the fit, finish and tuning of the SA6. However detail retrieval and soundstage to me were only ok, and below average for the price. I’m curious to see what Z Reviews does with his collab

@Garrettdx1988 Жыл бұрын

I really like the red on black. It seems like you don't see that combo on tech much these days. Reminds me of my old HTC phones.

@pitou115 Жыл бұрын

Without knowing the Meteor, I do find the KL thin. For me, this feeling came after listening to the Mega5p.

@GadZookz Жыл бұрын

Looks like a pretty decent turn around time on the Bathys which I ordered last Tuesday and should arrive this Thursday. Based on what Focal says, I’d expect the Sony XM5 to have stronger ANC. Hopefully though the Bathys SQ will leave XM5 in the dust.

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

I sure hope so!

@paulosilva8200 Жыл бұрын

I like thick warm sound. Because I am an audiofile dude since last 30 years. And as a ex music producer. I started with the nost expensive valve amps that still producer best tone. And then from recording tracks that always should be warm and realistic. Because voice always should should have that 200hz to 400 to give the mic that realistic live feeling. So I am happy that you got that iem. I will Try to get it too. All the best

@TheWorld-hp9xe Жыл бұрын

You are describing KZ AS06, it has sweet mid bass and gives vocals some thickness and body while keeping clarity. You should check it out.

@MarcelMTBMX Жыл бұрын

Is it your no. 1 IEM pick for let's say "grand" sound if i can spend ~$700 and i'm looking for good all rounder with big body bass, exciting treble and generally good staging? By looking at the graph it looks like my liking but i wonder if BA bass wil be satisfaing, i've never heard full BA set.

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

I'd probably take IE 600.

@Abhi-wn7sw Жыл бұрын

Could this be a good warmer second set to my U12t for easy listening, or will it be too much of a downgrade?

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

I don't think it would "be too much of a downgrade," no.

@Leo-yn5fx Жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommendation that combined the strengths of the meteor and the your ideal sound profile that wasnt present in these?

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

No not really, hard to compare anything that matches my usual profile preference to these.

@sleepyrhythms6668 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Do you find you can get easily lost in vocals like the SA6? And is this a better buy than the Monarch MKII in your opinion?

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

I will likely spend more casual listening time with the Meteor than the Monarch. Possibly I already have.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

Just saw Zreviews review of Helios and Meteor. He just slayed them completely … Meteor don’t even compete with his $100 set😆❗️🙋‍♂️😎

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Just watched, what he's describing is not too surprising. I haven't heard Rinko, but looking at graphs it looks like a fairly strong vee tune, more constrasty, big DD bass, a tune that will instantly appeal to a lot of people. Meteor is softer, less macro contrast, more upper treble extension, excels at micro contrast, midrange texturing, and timbre of high frequency percussion. If you're not valuing those things, a classic vee signature is easier to enjoy.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

I just went to check my Meteor, if I am stupid or what 😆. No, they sound very special and exactly what you just described. I mean I understand little where is he coming from. But not to hear this radical difference, this carefully crafted nuanced sound ❗️That's why you pay $600 and not $100. I feel like something is missing in the perception.Dont know 😊. Zeos considers Helios mehh and Meteor not worth hundred dollars and Triton is world class earphone according to him. Majority of the community celebrates boldness and uniqueness of Helios and Meteor and thinks Triton is very very nice inoffensive earphone for $899. So 😋✌️Have a nice day Mark❗️

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperReview One more thing, why do you say it's not surprising? I mean I understand some people like V shape, but still would love to know what do you mean by "not surprising"😁♥️✌️

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

I just mean that vee tuning is very common because it's popular -- it's flattering to average music recordings and doesn't require smug elitist language like "micro contrast" and "vocal texturing" to get it.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

Elitest😆👍, yes got you. ❤️

@abhik6503 Жыл бұрын

This seems like a FH9 or FH7s with ba bass. Is that true? Also Is the bass as quick as Fh7s? Thank you

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Nah, different beast. squig.link/?share=Super_22_Target,Symphonium_Meteor,Fiio_FH7S

@SaloonWrecker Жыл бұрын

Is the Meteor an upgrade from the Blessing 2 Dusk? Was considering the Variations but I mainly listen to EDM so prolly wise to go for the best bass. I got the Z1R but they are much too big and fall out of my ears.

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

It's pretty different vs. the Dusk, I wouldn't call it an upgrade, no. Meteor is warmer, bigger head stage and less distinct imaging. Dusk has cleaner midrange and stronger imaging. Both have a lot of bass.

@SaloonWrecker Жыл бұрын

@Super* Review Thanks for the response. Would it be worth it to get a u12t or tia trio? I would've kept the Z1R if the fit was better. The dusk is a perfect fit for my ears.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

Mark, please are these JVC spiral dots you have on M or ML meaning 12mm or 13mm Thanks!😊

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Probably ML

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s funny nowhere I can find selection so if I want two different sizes it’s like $70. That’s kind of ridiculous 🤘😆🙋‍♂️

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark I am about to get Meteor (still flirting with the idea of SA6 mk2 though 😉) anyway I want to ask what about the eartips the Meteor comes with is it fine...?

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

I'm using JVC Spiral Dots. Not sure which tips come stock with Meteor, I got mine at CanJam and they included a ton.

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, sorry I have one more question about the eartips I do wear M size normally should I go for M size with spiral dots, you look like M size guy too😆, btw I can't see any Jvc spiral dots to buy, just Jvc spiral dots ++ Thanks

@marcusbryant2007 Жыл бұрын

love the review, especially the comparison on the kinda lava and sa6. just want to ask if i heard it right, did you find the vocals on the meteor held back quite a bit?

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Yeah, vocals on Meteor are not forward.

@juanblanco7898 Жыл бұрын

Cable connectors are color coded which is not the most straightforward and "foolproof" way to mark them, but if you're not new to the hobby you're most likely familiar with the conventional way it's done, i.e. red is for right channel and blue is for left channel. I like the way Ikko did it with their OH10 - they went even further and ditched the marking for the left channel while leaving only a red marking for the right channel on both cable and the IEM itself. It's more then enough, so to me it's a great example of an elegant simplicity.

@Lead_Foot Жыл бұрын

The issue isn't plugging in the wrong channel, it's plugging into the correct channel but with the pins reversed because there's no pre molded ear hook to indicate which direction it should be plugged in.

@juanblanco7898 Жыл бұрын

@@Lead_Foot Oh, I see, that makes sense. Seems like I wasn't listening carefully enough.

@MikoHecate 9 ай бұрын

I use this daily, actually got interested in this after watching the video and have it for about 6 mths now and its running great. Honestly out of all i tested (about 20-30+) only Symphonium Meteor and Moondrop Variations felt good to me. Moondrop Variation clarity is better IMO but honestly kinda boring. Probably better for female vocal JPOP and instrumental tracks I think? (Also I had bad experiences with their shitty QC with my arias that died in less than a year). Meteor is much more fun to listen and great for FPS games too cos the imaging and soundstage is great and much better for rock and other genres that are good with bass stuff (obviously). Chose meteor in the end and never regretted it since.

@OrdLee Жыл бұрын

You need to get your hands on Aur Audio too my friend. Will be really curious to hear your impression about it.

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Neon?

@OrdLee Жыл бұрын

@@SuperReview Neon Pro to be precise my friend. it's a 10BA set or Alita with 12 BA or probably Aure 6+1 hybrid.

@Mr.Plutonium Жыл бұрын

How's the sound stage for gaming?

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

The audiophile translation of "for gaming" is "imaging." Meteor is very nice, but imaging is not its strength.

@hotfrozenfin9397 Жыл бұрын

Is it me or super reviews revealed his alien identity at around 16:15

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

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@FabioKasper Жыл бұрын

From your squig, it looks like a downtilt gem. Interesting. Metal heads will likely be pleased with this one.

@FabioKasper Жыл бұрын

I knew I recognized that pattern. The SE846 has a similar tuning, but veiled in the upper treble.

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

What makes that good for metal?

@FabioKasper Жыл бұрын

@@SuperReview I'm not a metalhead myself but I prefer it warm and with a relaxed treble.

@enzojacobsen4349 Жыл бұрын

Yup, as a metalhead i love these lol. So much i bought them after only 10 minutes of listening at cj. Owner #1 baybee

@shahkhan110 Жыл бұрын

sa6 vs variations??

@rafael6769 Жыл бұрын

kinda sad kinda lava is discontinued, i like it verry much i i know ej07m didnt get the most glowing rewiews but its such agood tuning and tactile presentation that i cant imagine not liking it especialy for portable audio

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@SeanSisco Жыл бұрын

I'm one of those weird ones that didn't like the Lava. Well correction, I like it, but at its price point I greatly prefer the Variations, SA6, and my recently received Oracle MK2.

@carminedesanto6746 Жыл бұрын

Sooooo…a slightly darker version of the Variations??

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Nah, pretty massively different from Variations. squig.link/?share=Super_22_Target,Symphonium_Meteor,Moondrop_Variations_(S2)

@carminedesanto6746 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperReview THANKS FOR THIS LINK 👍 As for a chill iem ..I’ll run Crin’s Midnight’s 😋

@paulosilva8200 Жыл бұрын

Shouzy form 1.1 have the same graph type

@jaroslavfricek7772 Жыл бұрын

I have both, I can't really say I can compare them but I love them both and interesting is that JVC spiral dots work great for Meteor and 1.1...✌️ 🔆

@paulosilva8200 Жыл бұрын

@@jaroslavfricek7772 well said ...

@paulosilva8200 11 ай бұрын

@@jaroslavfricek7772 foe the 1.1 I need to eq lowering the treble. I listen to loud volumes. I mod all my iems with filters..

@LyuboA Жыл бұрын

i got a DT770 from Custom Cans with inverted cable or connector and they sound awful Only mids and treble No Bass at all

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

Can you do anything about it?

@hpwrotethis Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you aren't kink shaming and you let folks get hit in different ways. Whether it be pineapple on pizza, cheese on apple pie or a target curve that you aren't that into. We all got the thing the mixes the honey into the pot.

@SuperReview Жыл бұрын

What about mango salsa?

@hpwrotethis Жыл бұрын

@@SuperReview I don't know what to say. This might be a crime against humanity. Please reflect on this sin and do better. (But really, yeah that sounds good).

@CovertOperative 7 ай бұрын

Meteor is astute in instrument separation and layering. It is one of its core strengths. Bass definition and texture are outstanding. The accurate reproduction of bassist's - Robbie Shakespeare and John Entwhistle are among the best I have heard. I strongly disagree with Mark's evaluation.

@surdzo Жыл бұрын

Haven’t heard them, but anyway for 600 usd I would rather go with Sennheiser IE600 any day. Personally I wouldn’t purchase any Chinese IEM for more than 200 usd till those people there get the salary equal to those in USA or EU. Until than they can put 700 drivers inside, they can paint 🌞 and 🌝 by hand, they can come up with thousands of limited edition stories but they will never get more than 200 ;)

@NomiSan521 4 ай бұрын

Go buy your IE600 and watch them break for no reason, Sennheiser QC and CS are the worst ive ever experienced, their reputation has gone down hill after being acquired by Sonova, they are no longer made in Germany but are made in Dublin. I've had Fiio's costing 300 last 10 times as long as my made in Ireland Ie600s which didnt even last 6 months. your phone is made in china and so is your computer and 90% of its components :)

@surdzo 4 ай бұрын

@@NomiSan521 more than a year now, not a single problem with ie600. At least 3-4h a day and there are 6-7h days. The sound is fantastic coming out of this IEMs no matter im using it with M15 or RU6 and they are especially magnificent with RU6. Im not arguing about Chinese manufacturing quality and product in some cases they can deliver way better quality than some well known brands. Im disappointed and arguing about pricing of products made in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia etc. both local and foreign companies being so greedy making abnormal profits using those people as a slaves with minuscule salaries.