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0:00 Intro
0:57 Sound Breakdown
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3:50 Comparisons VS. Same Price Bracket
4:46 Comparisons VS. Above Price Bracket
6:24 Final Thoughts
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@HiFiGOAudio Жыл бұрын
It has been released an hour ago. Seeing the interest among music listeners regarding the Performer 5, Aful has decided to set the price at $219.99.
@TheVeganVicar 4 ай бұрын
@@ariathyf144, the fact that the have TOTALLY ignored your comment, as well as the multiple messages I sent via their website, indicates that I ought to avoid this store at all costs! The Performer 5 is currently the equivalent of USD$153 in my country.
@Plucks_IEM_Wonderland Жыл бұрын
Timmy: I am not gonna mention 'performer 5' a thousands times. Also Timmy: performer 5 performer 5 performer 5 :)
@rinirax Жыл бұрын
New iem list looks good, thanks for the update and of course the constant work you've put into it so far
@Gizaudio Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@humanbass Жыл бұрын
That smooth treble extension seems amazing. Something I only expect in 600 plus iems.
@Smzxe Жыл бұрын
600 has treble peek
@ysubman Жыл бұрын
@@Smzxe He is not talking about ie600 but iems above $600 pricerange
@Sand_1995 Жыл бұрын
IE600 sucks. Not even worth $100
@redclaw72666 Жыл бұрын
@@Smzxe lol
@ImAWSMDanny Жыл бұрын
The good budget iems are the reason I'm here spending money on this that I wouldn't have otherwise. Thanks 7hz Zero and Truthear Zero for introducing me to the hobby.
@0Metatron Жыл бұрын
Same
@CThienV Жыл бұрын
Adding nozzle width info to your reviews would help a lot
@mswakai Жыл бұрын
Hi Timmy! Just got mine Performer 5.... amazed by this IEM.... Great review!
@nickdawiz Жыл бұрын
The graph looks delicious 🤤 and it is affordable. Thank you for covering this!
@Foobymaster1 Жыл бұрын
Man it sure is aful for everyone else making iems
@randomguitarguy5906 Жыл бұрын
*insert the ghost looking at you gif*
@sieghartprimeknight9 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for updating the IEM Ranking List!! Love u Timmy😘
@VitorMach Жыл бұрын
Owner of a B2:Dusk here. Judging by the FR alone, the Aful looks even better tonality-wise tbh. That ~8KHz peak on the Dusk can be agressive at times, I usually EQ it down.
@barbasour Жыл бұрын
that 8kHz is probably the coupler's resonance, most likely. I think it's the "compressed" quality of the BA used, which evidently they are high in distortion, especially when played at a high loudness level. but when you play at a moderate loudness level, it's not even peaky but smooth. it also sounds better with wide bore ear tips like Azla Sedna Earfit Light
@VitorMach Жыл бұрын
@@barbasour it is, but it also resonates inside ear cannals, mine is actually around 7,6KHz with the Dusk, but same peak. I do use it with Spring tips for a deeper insertion.
@VitorMach Жыл бұрын
@@barbasour Knowles SWFK BAs supposedly have low enough distortion (as I believe pretty much any driver nowadays do), but I can't really say.
@barbasour Жыл бұрын
@@VitorMach yes but it's how they implemented it. there are other factors like crossover design (frequency divider), tubing, damping, etc. there are some measurements I've seen out there. I think it was audiosciencereview
@shubhambisht9249 Жыл бұрын
i'm planning to upgrade from fiio fh3, what do you recommend B2 or P5, please tell
@jackmcconnell5546 Жыл бұрын
GIZ. BRO, Please make more banger music for your outros! lowkey love just vibing to this song.
@XenoDeki Жыл бұрын
It's nice to get some competition with more appropriate price brackets. Hopefully in the upcoming months, we will get Variations level sounding IEMs at $200 below. I'm one to be hopeful considering how much the IEM market has evolved in the past months alone wherein an IEM with poor/meh tuning gets obsolete right there and then.
@gs-nq6mw Жыл бұрын
Why he dont mentioned Performer 5 at his under 200$ list tho?
@mormsophen3238 Жыл бұрын
@@gs-nq6mw cuz it is $220
@AudioReviewsDownunder Жыл бұрын
100% man, I have just been listening to these today myself, wow, they are friken killers.. Exceptionally good detail retrieval and imaging.. Feel like I've rediscovered music again with these things
@f_society9151 Жыл бұрын
Im new to iems, so do you think this little thing has better sound than a sennheiser or akg HEADPHONES? (these are just an example).
@0Metatron Жыл бұрын
@@f_society9151 it will probably be better most of the mid to lower priced ones from those brands
@Medsas Жыл бұрын
right now yume 2 is 142, is performer 5 worth 78$ more?
@mikef5659 17 күн бұрын
I agree mostly with this review. I've had the Performer 5 for a couple weeks now and can say the sub bass is addictive. I got this IEM for $162 and it's pretty spectacular for under $200. This is a sub bass IEM, period. Still somewhat neutral sounding but a little laid back and not as airy in the treble region. If you are a treble person, explore the blessing options. You can listen to this iem all day without fatigue. Still great vocals and details though. Especially for the price. If you want more, just as Timmy says, go up to the $500+ IEM's.
@marlonfreeman8057 Жыл бұрын
My endgame IEM’s ♥️ I loooove these soo much from the fit, comfort, design, and of course the sound. Honestly, half of the reason I bought it was for the name😂 it’s an Aful IEM😏
@kevinmccarthy3753 Жыл бұрын
Timmy, How difficult are these to drive? Does the sound quality you talk about come through on the iPhone with an Apple dongle or do the need something stronger? Thanks in advance!!!
@HobbyTalk Жыл бұрын
I like the new price evaluation thing in the tier list too
@HobbyTalk Жыл бұрын
That tuning looks awesome… I need to try it! I needs it! 😂
@Practiphile Жыл бұрын
Do it.. haha.. 🤣
@HobbyTalk Жыл бұрын
@@Practiphile if I wasn’t about to lose my job I’d be getting it haha
@Practiphile Жыл бұрын
@@HobbyTalk 😂
@williams9117 Жыл бұрын
How does it compares to the Mangird Tea 2 ? The tuning is different I suppose ?
@jasonlim1409 Жыл бұрын
Hi Timmy, interested to know your opinion between this and Mangird Tea2 too. Thanks for help in advance.
@nl_2652 Жыл бұрын
Almost rare to find a poorly tuned new IEM at this point wow
@STAYCBias Жыл бұрын
Today I will receive my moondrop quarks DSP good luck! I will do my review here 😆
@vavent_ Жыл бұрын
Great taste in music mate
@fun_ruiner Жыл бұрын
They look incredible and not just for the price, like in general, at least if they follow their own graph. A Moondrop Variations for $15
@STAYCBias Жыл бұрын
@@fun_ruiner , gg bro! 20$ sound so god dam good!
@fun_ruiner Жыл бұрын
@@STAYCBias Did you receiver it? What do you think about it?
@sag4790 Жыл бұрын
With all due respect, the Performer5 only looks good on the graph. I was not able to connect with the sound however hard I tried. The Hiby Lasya is significantly better than this. Better controlled bass, much more open and transparent midrange, much better separation and imaging, a wider and more airy presentation with very good treble. The Lasya is a significant contender under $200 being just a single DD, but sadly it is totally flying under the radar.
@legendsheart3768 Жыл бұрын
How well does it resolve compared to the performer 5 ?.
@Tomzak11 Жыл бұрын
You now can get the akg n5005 on sale on their site for 199 which one is beter?
@retouthugues4921 Жыл бұрын
I recieved the Sa6 ultra n°156, very happy of the way it sounds. I was hesitating with the performer 5 that was just anounced but not available. So i choosed the ultra before all be sold. Is there a big difference between them ?
@leonarda8946 Жыл бұрын
How do you feel the Performer 5 is compared to something higher end like SA6?
@yori5514 Жыл бұрын
Seems like I found an alternative to my Timeless
@Sunset13118 Жыл бұрын
Hi Timmy how does Performer 5 compare to Olina SE
@carminedesanto6746 Жыл бұрын
Variations is still the 👑 This looks very very interesting….. Great review. Take care ☕️
@GabrielKLKN Жыл бұрын
I thought it was a chicken thigh in the thumbnail lmao
@oppenz3723 Жыл бұрын
Ngl that graph looks amazing
@jrusso3 Жыл бұрын
okay, I'm loving my Kato, but I'm kind of craving the next step up.. Would this be enough of a jump or do I save up and head for a higher tier?? Decisions, decisions...
@findingjapanartist9836 Жыл бұрын
at this point the only advice i can give is depends on ur budget and wallet-kun well selling sec hand kato is an option too
@Rsalmond83 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@rene837 Жыл бұрын
I'm on exactly the same horse at the moment ^^. Stay with the Kato or "upgrade" to this one.
@EpicMinecraftFail Жыл бұрын
What about the s12
@nexustanks81 Жыл бұрын
is it worth to upgrade my moondrop aria to this? Previously I was thinking of upgrading to blessing 2 dusk but decided not to due to the price.
@AlexanderIonkin Жыл бұрын
Will BTR5 power aful performer 5 well?
@TyrionKannister 4 ай бұрын
Very nice review! Unfortunately I can't decide between the Performer 5 and the Hidizs MP145. It would be important to me that the vocals are very close to the ear and that the whole thing has an intimate sound and everything sounds detailed. It should be operated with my Qudelix 5K, can you perhaps help me with the choice?
@MuhammadIrfan-ye5zf Жыл бұрын
$215 and the hype is this big. Bruh, my wallet can't hold out.
@psykadelikoflifelinez Жыл бұрын
hey Timmy, how would you treat these IEMs? can it be use for some monitoring? been watching your reviews of IEMs lately and I do love how you give people some idea about one product..
@alexeiboukirev8357 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Timmy. This sounds ASOME.
@Jan_de_Mor Жыл бұрын
OMG... I need to resist the hyped temptation!!!! but as a detail lover I'm already married to the Timeless... at least until I earn enough for the SA6 ultra :D or until I sell one lung and a kidney to get the Anole VX... :DD
@quadrannilator Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@jagason7494 Жыл бұрын
For me the anole vx will be bad for gaming but music will be nice
@kurincc Жыл бұрын
sa6 ultra isn't in production anymore. They all sold out
@Jan_de_Mor Жыл бұрын
@@kurincc I know, but it has been so succesfull that I'm pretty sure they are gonna launch a new batch in 2023. everybody involved wins with the business... why not do it?
@Jan_de_Mor Жыл бұрын
@@kurincc I know, but it'd be no surprising at all if a new batch is launched in 2023. Everybody involved wins. In fact, it has already done with the LetShuoer Z12 and the LetShuoer S12 Pro, so...
@GamingXpaul2K10 Жыл бұрын
Why did this have to come out now!? I just got Kato 3 weeks ago. This looks great. Just wish they had the bass level of the Kato
@NamTran-xc2ip Жыл бұрын
Eq it
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@jonathanchia4334 Жыл бұрын
How would this compare to the yanyin Canon? Given that both have similar driver configs
@edgoreec 10 ай бұрын
Excelente video, cual crees que me convenga el Aful performer 5 o los kiwi ears quintet? Muchas gracias
@mark_midmark 2 ай бұрын
Here after the explorer unboxing because I love love love my P5. Recently I got back into iem reviews and have been working through a collection including the DUSK 2, Monarch MKii, DUNU Talos and others. The P5 blew me away immediately and made a lasting impression on me. I haven't found an iem under $300 that i feel are better than the p5. Nearly every thing you said about them matches my experience, so it's good to have confirmation. I'm working on my DUSK 2 review now, and love it, but I'm very curious how I'll like it vs the P5. From memory, the P5 is better in treble, sounds a bit richer, and a bit smoother through the upper mids. I'll be doing a comparison soon to see how my memory holds up. Anyway, thanks for the review. Great stuff.
@matiascandia1107 Жыл бұрын
Am looking for an upgrade. Performer5 or timeless ae?
@cryptik_official Жыл бұрын
Would you personally say that these are a better "all rounder" than the Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk? You and many others talk highly of this IEM but I would love to know which one would you'd choose if the Performer 5 and Dusk BOTH had a $220 price tag? Yes.... the P5 has more bass but with all things aside which one are you putting in a small bag for both electronic music and gaming?
@gojulllll 4 ай бұрын
hi sir really need ur help, how does this compare to qoa aviation? does it have clearer and more natural sound, instrument, and vocal?
@icarusix8750 Жыл бұрын
how much isolation do you get out of these? might consider it if the isolation performance is good/ comparable to sealed ba sets
@Michael-dm9dx Жыл бұрын
I would like to ask would these perform well for competitive gaming? Im vurrently playing valorant, apex and the likes. If not, what would be your recommendations?
@e9joy Жыл бұрын
Comparison is a main feature of this channel it’s awesome 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙊🐸🐸🐸🐸
@amartinez97 Жыл бұрын
How do these compare to the Focus EDM? I dont buy IEM's often and my last ones I used daily before the focus EDM were the Sony XBA A2 (so comparisons to all these other weird name IEM's means literally nothing to me). I currently use the Focus EDM's and my sennheiser 58x Jubilee's. Would buying these offer me anything im not getting from either the Senns or the Focus?
@jimmyd7289 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always Timmy. I just placed my order!
@livetips2491 Жыл бұрын
Hows performer 5 compared vs Raptgo Hook X planar? They about $32 more for Performer 5. I have 7hz timeless already. But i need another less fatiguing iems.
@theonewhostonks 7 ай бұрын
should i get this or the hifiman deva pro? (i like hiphop a LOT, its my fav genre, heard the deva pro aint great for that), but i really wanna try huge soundstage. so im torn rn between bass/matching the genre and fun soundstage and great mids and treble. thoughts, anyone?
@AK-dn9iu Жыл бұрын
If at the same price , Which is better blessing2(not dusk, used: condition is not bad) or aful5 ??
@CptMark Жыл бұрын
Only one question. The size of the nozzle?
@suziiki98 Жыл бұрын
I thought Blessing would lose in the bass In just bass punch and clarity, which would you say wins?
@Im_DJ Жыл бұрын
Ah I see an extend outro! Also the value king is still dunu sa6 ultra. And will be for quite a while
@ziffra506 Жыл бұрын
Hi bro, i love your reviews. But there is this thing here in China that is named Aful Band5 pro. I wonder if its the same or not, but looks identical. 😅😅
@GOZES Жыл бұрын
I wander how do they compare to the blessing 2 dusk. Looking at your graphs they look very similar
@ari-athbadminton0301 Жыл бұрын
+1 there since i'm considering both for my iem engame. One thing is for sure , the blessing2 dusk has a better design and naming..
@SuperEnforcer88 Жыл бұрын
I heard that they are amp picky.
@tonimontana3485 Жыл бұрын
are they good for competitive gaming ?
@pavo1667 Жыл бұрын
im still going for the kato 60 bucks less than this one, and i don't think im missing that much for that ammount of money
@ehatn Жыл бұрын
So would you recommend getting these over the 7Hz Timeless even though the Timeless performs better?
@janssensantos4231 9 ай бұрын
Hi! I need help... There is an offer in themaketplace for an IER M7 for around $280 ... Would you recommed me get the ier m7 over the aful m5 brandnew? Thank you much! Love your channel btw
@marcelolivoni7202 Жыл бұрын
Which do you think would make a better match with my oh10 the mangird tea2, truthear hexa or these Aful?
@anikmahmudmoon8718 Жыл бұрын
Currently I'm using olina se and I get wide soundstage and holographic imaging on olina se. Now I want to upgrade to aful p5. Is it also give holographic imaging and soundstage please tell me.
@baka_ja_nai Жыл бұрын
Do you think that it is worth to pay more for Dusk if I looove japanese female vocals like Ado, Lisa, Aimer etc? Or are these good enough for female vocals and it's not worth to pay more?
@STAYCBias Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, supposed to get my moondrop quarks DSP but I don't know what's the issue so....
@-aexc- Жыл бұрын
i wish i had ears big enough for these
@jimmyd7289 Жыл бұрын
Hey Timmy, I bought these based on your recommendation and I absolutely LOVE them. I even prefer these over my Monarch MKII and Kinera Nanna 2.0. What would be the “endgame” version of the Aful Performer 5? The 64 Audio Nio or something like that?
@thesonnytackettshow7949 Жыл бұрын
The Performer 8 is on the way!!
@jimmyd7289 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know! Looking forward to this one!
@velisk8074 Жыл бұрын
For some reason, they remind me of Thieaudio Monarch MK2. Even sound tuning the same.
@Gizaudio Жыл бұрын
Similar, but Monarch MK2 has many qualities that are noticeably better.
@velisk8074 Жыл бұрын
@@Gizaudio Of course, they are 5 times more expensive)
@MrDomq22 Жыл бұрын
Makes sense - the tuning is incredibly similar to match the almost blatant faceplate similarities.
@fururu7316 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to get these ^^
@jagason7494 Жыл бұрын
Gonna wait until there’s one sounding like the variations at this price I’m not in any rush I will wait a while
@rafioled8997 4 ай бұрын
Dude what song is it on the outro? Its beautiful
@vonwerderc Жыл бұрын
This or kato for $135 on Amazon?
@hi-friaudioman Жыл бұрын
Amen. Also if I see another AFUL joke I'm going to open fire. 🤣
@EricRosenfield Жыл бұрын
I have trouble imagining myself walking around with something that looks like it says “awful” on it
@or1on89 2 ай бұрын
It’s AFUL not AWFUL. Pronunciation it’s not even the same…
@EricRosenfield 2 ай бұрын
@@or1on89 uh huh. I’ll use them along with my TURIBIL and SHET IEMs…
@lucasramos2005 Жыл бұрын
Great! How about vocals? Thin or thick?
@ChiroVette Жыл бұрын
Great video! I am considering this IEM. Also by Aful, I am toying with spending an extra $160.00 for the P8. Any thoughts? Oh and if it helps answer my question, I am 95% planning on using them for live performance. I am a singer and guitar player in bands and using backing tracks, mostly classic rock. I would be using these instead of my JBL PRX612m wedge monitor.
@ChiroVette Жыл бұрын
Also, I don't see a Blessing 2 Dusk available from Moondrop. Is that the same as Blessing 2? I was also looking at the Moondrop Blessing 3. How does the Blessing 2 and 3 stack up against the P5? Again, I don't see any "Dusk" model.
@kyrie2945 Жыл бұрын
I recommend sennheiser
@catalinhustiu1736 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to add mesh filters, since the nozzle comes without? And if yes, which filters would you recommend?
@redclaw72666 Жыл бұрын
Why lol clean your ears then 🤡
@carlsitler9071 Жыл бұрын
Looks like "V" tuning to me. Since I already have $500 iems and a few good sub $50 sets, I couldn't justify getting more.
@StonedBitch Жыл бұрын
Any indication of when it will be available on Amazon ?
@carlit0wai Жыл бұрын
happy thanksgiving!
@Gizaudio Жыл бұрын
Happy thanksgiving!!!
@hanspaolocam Жыл бұрын
Hey, been wondering for a while, what is the title of the song for the outro of the videos?
@iisakei2369 Жыл бұрын
If I knew it was so cheap, I wouldn't have ordered another IEM XD
@Gizaudio Жыл бұрын
LOL, I can bring it to Potafes if you want to try
@iisakei2369 Жыл бұрын
@@Gizaudio thank you! But next time I want to buy headphones!
@sloppystyle Жыл бұрын
how do these stack up against the variations? if i have the cash should i go for the variations or the inexpensive preformer 5.
@gagansaurav00 Жыл бұрын
Which will be better for gaming p5 or blessing 2?
@fredflint9153 Жыл бұрын
Why not compare it with yume 2?
@thomassommer2943 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how this IEM compares to NiceHCK Nx7 Mk4????
@audiofile1178 Жыл бұрын
What are the differences between Hook-X and Performer5? I have the Hook-X and am considering getting the P5.
@audiofile1178 Жыл бұрын
@@Hijynx87 No, I went for the XENNS UP instead. Absolutely love it and have not thought about wanting another IEM since.
@bindstf2 Жыл бұрын
These look fantastic, but when compared to the monarch mk.II, in both looks and tuning, the word "blatant" comes to mind
@Gizaudio Жыл бұрын
The cables are beyond different lol.
@bindstf2 Жыл бұрын
@@Gizaudio looking back, some of the promotional imagery have a different cable to what the IEM actually comes with. Still though lol
@ItsJustChase Жыл бұрын
How would you compare it to the ejo7m kinda lava?
@shaunbrady15 Жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the tea 2?
@cedricamonn8335 Жыл бұрын
Should i get this or the blessing 2 if i can get it for 250
@ONSYAM Жыл бұрын
Hi, please tell me, aful p5 or audiosense t800?
@DatFroyoDoe Жыл бұрын
how's the nozzle size compared to the blessing 2 and kato?
@samuelljackson. Жыл бұрын
Hey have you try Sony IER M9 how is your opinion
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