I was lent another L3 by Antdroid, and guess what? It sounded significantly different from the first loaner in this video - like, pretty OK! Both the timbre and treble extension issue were mostly attenuated, so I’m not really sure what to say. On one hand, it is a decent IEM, but on the other hand, it clearly suffers from quality control issues.

This was really good, my friend. Keep doing what you're doing. So many reviewers love to hear themselves talk and can't get to the point. But this your style is direct, efficient, and informative. I'll keep watching!

Hey. Nice articulated review. The thing is, you also own 2 of the best IEM’s ever created: U12t (which I have owned) and Z1R. So you have already reached the summit. Just like BGGAR and even Zeos, you kinda have to turn off what you know of those two as everything else will sound off comparatively speaking. The L3 are not the most articulate or detailed but they are the musical iem of the voyager series and they pulled that off. You have solid points no doubt, but calling it sh&$ is a little harsh because they really are not even close to that. They are fun and will play music very well for around $100. Not a bad buy all things considered.

Sir, is this iem suitable for basshead?

Looking to get a single mid-price IEM in the next few weeks, something like the Fearless S8Z, Legacy 9, or maybe their new EST range. I just want something that makes me smile and sounds a bit different to my regular headphones. I like a bit of bass, but want it to be taut and fast. I wonder if I should steer clear of DD low end IEMs. The Moondrop S8 was on my list, but I hear it's not ported, so could get a bit tiring?

Based on my experience the Legacy 4 sounds pretty solid for its price range. Thanks for your explained description of L3 and L9.

Very pleased with your presentation. You come across very articulate and well spoken, in addition to providing necessary information. Subscribed. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

I love your channel, and have gotten some great recommendations from you. I wanted to let you know that I also had a horrendous listening experience with the Thieaudio Legacy 5’s. Out of the box with the most comfortable ear tips they sounded thin and very “tin canny”, so I figured I would see if they would break in- although they were so bad ai did not have high hopes. I tried some of the larger, then even the largest sponge ear pieces, which made the bass a bit better, but still sounded maybe 2/10 for even a $50 IEM (which they aren’t). I tried them on my Questyle QP2R, my IFI Diablo and my Chord Mojo with various gain and related settings. Still totally sucked. I. Ould hear more clearly that there was a plastic/metallic attack on things between 1K-2K- although that was just one of many issues with them. I listen on a range of headphones and IEM’s, from ATH-50’s to Abyss 1266 Phi TC’s, and Tin-2’s and Starfield’s to 64 Audio 18T’s. The Thieaudio Legacy 5 did not even come close to my Moondrop Starfield’s or TIN-2’s, so I thought I’d ask you and other’s here if you had any input. In the absence of a solution, they are going back with a 1-star rating for sure.

Will you do a review on the galaxy bus plus? From crinacle website they share a very similar frequency response to the starfield and specifically to the tanchjim oxygen but with more sub bass.

Could you help explain what S-ranking means. I’m pretty new to iems. Just recently bought KZ ZS10 Pro and BLON BL03.

I hope you get to review the FiiO FH3. Really curious about them. I wanna hear your opinion about it. I really like your reviews.

Despite the specialized terminology, this is the most informative IEM review I have ever heard. And I habitually watch them all, lol. It's like wine tasting for dudes. Though Burn in doesn't seem to affect IEMs so much, I've definitelly experienced them in headphones. DDs & Planars. What it sounds like, is that it feels like the two drivers are separate sound sources, since they are 'stiff', for lack of a better term. My Oppo PM-2s may have been in my head, but my B & W PXs, definitelly sounded different out of the box, and in both cases people described the exact same thing as me.

Nice review and thanks for your honest opinions. After watching your video, I ran through all my IEMs I currently own, including the Legacy 3, and ended up really enjoying the Legacy 3 with my music. I'm running it on the detailed settings (the default dip switch settings are VERY dull) I agree the Legacy 3 is not that detailed. I am very treble sensitive, so the "laid back" nature of the Legacy 3 is up my alley. The frequency response on the Legacy 3 just sounds so good. My Starfield sounds great but is more V shaped and lacking some mid energy the L3 has (still an awesome set tho). I listen to a lot of prog metal and this set does a great job with my music and my sound tastes, but I see your points about this set. I think it boils down to personal preference and what we all expect our music to sound like in our head. I'll probably end up with the L9 per your comments vs the L3.

Good, non bs review. Keep it up precogvision.

My legacy L3s, number 680 clockworks. Paired to BTR 5 hardwired. Test track: Mike Oldfield tubular bells CD 1. Time mark 17:00 to end. Priceless. Your thoughts.

The first negative review about the l3 that i see, intresting, what's your recommendation under 200€?

Thanks for honest review, L3 are definitely over hyped. And L9 are too much bass according to the graph compare to my reference. Hope the new est series can impress me.. As their is only vision ear know how to tuned the est driver to the right taste as far as I know.

Great review, I left a thumbs up and a sub. Please review the Tanchjim Oxygen and the Moondrop Starfield if it's possible.

I thought i was the only one who didnt like how they sound... For me qkz vk4 has better treble and mids than l3 or blon 03..pls review vk4

I cannot choose between the L3 and the Starfield, i listen 80% of the time electronic music and when i see the graphs with the comparison tool of Crinnacle it shows that the bass is much less powerfeel then the L3

You're not wrong about your description of L3. The bass is the best part of the L3, the mids aren't as cohesive as they could be, and the treble is typical of cheap-BA treble. But, what are a few IEMs that are better that cost less? There aren't a lot many. Seems unfair to go so far to call them bad and not offer some good use cases for them.

Although L3 is fun i agree that they sound boxy . My main IEM is still the B2 when i just want to relax to some tunes =)

Other reviewers rate L3 really good while others are not. I don't know which one is telling the truth, confused here.

Ah, yeah. First! 👍

Totally agree. L3 to me is a verrryyy boring set.. in compare to my urbanfun ybf.. way to less bass disgusting mids and highs arent there. I had very high expectations from thieaudio and all those peeps on headfi saying its awesome... well... are they getting payed or sum? What a boring crappy set. Listening on dx160 se standard cable and tips. Good review