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This IEM has a 9k peak which comes after a dip. It is quite noticeable if you are sensitive to it. The IEM is quite technical for the price, its has really good transients compared to the Orchestra lite and the S12. But that 9k peak gets irritating in some songs and when you want to turn up the volume.
Thank you for your feedback on the Sound Rhyme SR5 IEM. We appreciate your honest review and are glad to hear that you have noticed the technical capabilities of the product. We understand that the 9k peak may be bothersome for some listeners, and we will take this into consideration for future improvements. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope you continue to enjoy it.
This is a long-term usage review of Sound Rhyme SR5.
Accessories and package:-
I loved the accessories it came with. A leather-like carrying case, a round metal case (not big enough for the iems with cable) and some decent tips. The provided cable is nice too. Iems themselves look very nice but slightly on the bigger side and also quite deep. They don't completely flush in your ears and stand outside the ears. Mind you I have big ears. My point of reference was my previous Ikko OH10 which used to fit like a glove in my ears. But SR5 is definitely much lighter in comparison. With the right tips, you won't even feel the weight at all.
Build quality:-
Talking about the build quality they looked fantastic overall but within the first 2 weeks, the nozzle started rotating. Pritam helped me in getting it repaired but it took almost a month to get it back in my hands. But that's how it works when the manufacturer is outside the country. Big thanks to Pritam and his team for the prompt action though. Later I also discovered that the left side iem had rough edges where the face plate is glued. Although that never affected the sound.
Sound:-
Talking about the sound, it's unique compared to my previous possession. The first thing you will notice will be the forward mids. They are forward and very open-sounding. All the voices sound very natural and will remain my reference for future purchases. After listening to SR5 everything else sounded muted in the mids region.
The next thing you will notice is the details in highs and vocals. Highs sound just about perfect to my ears without any sibilance or fatigue. Usually, I had a habit of boosting treble to all the iems to make it sound crisp to my ears. So, no complaints there.
The bass though sounds a bit delicate to my ears. Sometimes leaving me thirsty for more quantity. I won't say I'm a basshead but I don't like flat-sounding bass. I love the balanced sound. Though the quality of the bass is decent. Using the right tips will help for sure. In my case, the foam tips were best in delivering the natural bass.
The resolution is fantastic, and the imaging and soundstage are good too. The forward mids give you the feel of a narrow soundstage but when you reduce the mids by a few dbs you will understand that it's not narrow at all.
I'm using SR5 with Moondrop Free DSP with a slight bump in the bass and a slight reduction in mids as my preference.
I loved the sound so much that I immediately sold my OH10. And that's a big testament considering how much I used to love OH10.
You can get the sound demos and comparisons on Gane Glenn Audio channel on YouTube
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Sound Rhyme SR5 IEM. We truly appreciate your detailed feedback and are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the accessories and package that came with the product. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the build quality and we are happy to hear that our team was able to assist you promptly. We are also pleased to hear that you are enjoying the unique sound of the SR5, particularly the forward mids and detailed highs. We understand your preference for a slightly more prominent bass and we will take this into consideration for future improvements. Thank you again for your review and for choosing The Audio Store.
Before jump into the review 1 want to thank Mr.Pritam for Recommending SR5 and thank the Audio Store staff to dispatching the product on the same day itself.
SR5 is well equipped with quality components and Tuned to be a clean sounding iem with lots of details.it is all about Mids and Highs.the "Knowles Balanced armatures, (used in expensive chi-fi iems) are the star of the show.for the mids i can hear ard feel each and every stroke of snare drum from Metal genre and every stroke and slap of a Thabla in classical genre.Male and female voices are
sounding so well,This alone shows how good and capable are the SR5's Balanced Armatures.Highs are absolutely crisp and clear.
For the Bass it has come with a 10mm dynamic driver sub Bass focused tuning.At first 1 thought the bass wasn't adequate,after tweeking a bit with the Equaliser by increasing few Dbs in low frequency section it started sounding Much Much better. yes this 10mm Dynamic driver can take the EQ like a charm.
Sound Rhyme SR5 iS an excellent IEM.Especially for those who like to enjoy the intricacies of the music.Jojo Mayer and Danny Carey are the two drummers i like the most.As far as lam concerned Danny's fast hands, kicks on the bass drum is the best in the world(your opinion may differ) and I can hear almost everything with this iem.
Imaging is good
It is an easy to drive IEM L didn't have to crank up the volume in order to get the best out of it with a 3.5mm jack termination.lt sounds even better with 4.4mm balanced Jack
(kinera ace 2.0modular up
upgrade cable).
My go to tracklist for Sound Test
Sator from Tenet (sub bass rumble and the sparkling treble at the end)
Diplo-Bubble up
Café de Anatolia- Dune2- Changes
Almost all the tracks from Tool and system of a down(Equaliser settings - Normal)
Idhayam indha idhayam from the movie Billa2(Thabla,Harp,veena,sitar and flute)
My source
Apple music - Samsung S22 ULTRA - ifi hip dac 3.
Thank you for your review of the SR5 IEM! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with the sound quality
This is strictly for metal and rock heads...the force and speed of attack is phenomenal on these...this is coming from a guy who has S12 , EA 500 & Sundara which are well known for speed and resolution themselves... suprisingly the treble is not harsh at all and sibilance is completely absent (major pain point of S12)..never expected such a sound signature from a non planar set but that's the magic of this hobby ..you get sleeper hits like SR 5 from time to time 😀...Soundstage and separation is adequate..not out of head...you will not get time to focus on all that anyway as the cohesive and authoritative sound will take your breath away before that 😜
Thanks Pritam Ji for bringing this to India and listening patiently to your customer's requirement and suggesting suitably.
Note : the photos in the website are of the old packaging...it has improved much now and Sound Rhyme provides a metal and a leather case along with foam tips now..check the pics of the package i received. I swapped out the stock 3.5 cable with a balanced fiio 4.4 one ..but the stock cable seems to be of high quality as well.
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you like the Sound Rhyme SR5 IEMs!
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It's an interesting product. I like all the tip options in this pack. It's a good beginner pack to know how each tip material can affect the sound quality. All the tip material & quality are good. The silicone tips & foam tips in the pack are good, like those stock tips we get with IEM. But the surprising tips are the latex tip & the hybrid foam tip. Although the latex tip feels a little rubbery in feel & is a dust magnet, but it's very comfortable, provides a good seal and does enhance bass & treble response slightly. And for the hybrid tip, it's like best of both worlds. It gives the comfort of a silicone tip as well as provides the seal of a foam tip. I'm not a big fan of foam tip in general because of how they feel in ear & it's very difficult to put them in the ear, but these hybrid tips removed all those problems for me.
This is one of the best modular cables I have ever seen in this price range. Microphonic is there as the nylon type of material is used for wrapping the cable. But microphonic is very minimal compared to other similar cable I have used. But, once the music starts playing, the microphonic would be gone. connector quality is very premium, on both the 3.5 / 4.4 termination as well as at 2-pin connector end. I love how easy is to replace the 3.5 & 4.4 end. It's highly recommended if you are looking for any premium modular cable on budget. It's one of my favorite modular cables along with the Moondrop aria 2's stock modular cable.
Sounds exactly like the Salnotes Zero with a bit more bass. Has that same Harman curve with upper midrange bump and reduced lower mids making male vocals sound thin. Good resolution/detail and treble is perfectly done. Fit is good and I like that these are very light.
I have own onix aplha as a dac and this is definitely a upgrade in that regards
From Blon bl2 to BGVP DN2
The jump on dunu was really worth it
Almost every genre songs this IEM drive at another level of dept n separation
Only flaw i could pin point some jpop heavy electric or high pinch voice of singers was little intolerable but other than it skillet and every other genre it nail it..
Accesories are another level really feel like worth the price and best customer care...
Tried every format from flac mqa to dsd . movies or series or anime . this earphone r all in one.
Bass timing silent timing Treble timing is all so perfectly tune (tried on LGV50)
If you are looking for a pair of headphones that would be your end game on a budget, then look no further, Edition XS is the way to go.
I have been using these for about 2 years and finally I can say, these cans a robust, dynamic and neutral to slightly bright.
But it also packs a punchy bass and has a good soundstage.
All you need is a pair of Edition XS and further you can keep leveling up the sound quality by upgrading cables to balanced ones, getting good DAC/AMPS and also modding the cans with new filters and grill.
Pros:
1. Sound is excellent for the price. I would say moondrop chu level sound quality. It follows the harman target with a little but turned down treble. Many people find the harman target a bit harsh at the top end. But this solves the issue.
2. I never had connectivity issues. Pairing was easy. As soon as I bring out the earbuds from the case, the buds automatically connects to my android phone.
Cons
1. App could be better. Obviously the app and other functionality won't be at the level of other mainstream tws like bose, samsung etc.
2. The fit. As someone who mostly uses wired iems. The tws does not feel as comfortable as the iems. For my ears, it's only comfortable for an hour or so. After that, it gets really uncomfortable.
I have been through some online videos/reviews before this purchase. My shortlist were, Moondrop Chu II, KZ Castor Pro, Wan'er SG. Audio Store was kind enough to provide demo of these to compare. Also Mr. Pritam shared valuable inputs on differences between my selected comparisons.
Very happy with the Tangzu Wan'er SG's output, everytime I listen to some of my old fav bolly songs it generates smile. Guess using it day by day increasing some sort of details or maybe I am getting use to. Best for listening for longer duration without fatigue. Bassheads may find it irrelevant to their taste. Over-all best Balanced tune IEM I must say which has some spark and doesn't feel boaring.
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I was not expecting much but this IEM sounds really good. If feels like a much more expensive IEM. The convenience thanks to the USB-C connection is great. I am able to use it on my phone, ipad and laptop. Gonna get some and gift some friends. This is a great gifting IEM / starter IEM !!!
I love the compatibility and the bill quality of the AUDIOCULAR d07, it works well with my samsung m53, . I also liked that u provide a case along with it , 😉
Good Sound Quality. Bass Treble Mid Too God Under 2k Price, Lookwise Good & Ear Fit & Gaming Experience To Good. & clear Sound Sense.
Earphone Case Too Good 👍 I like it.
Fast Delivery in 2 day delivery In My Address.
This is a solid technical iem with a very neutral tuning. Its a keeper iem for those who already have a collection of somewhat coluored or tasteful sounding iems under 10k .
Increased the volume as well as clarity of audio.
Thanks to the audio store for a quick delivery
This was my first experience with The Audiostore and it was welcoming. Happy with the service provided and customised suggestions as per need. Looking forward to buy next one. Thanks.
