afterfive :
Hi! I need some advice choosing my first serious IEM. My budget is around $40. I currently use Realme Buds Air 6, and I only want to buy wired IEMs if they sound noticeably better, not just different.
The biggest issue for me is fit. I tried Kinera Celest Wyvern Black, and they fit my ears perfectly. I also tried KZ Castor, and they felt too big. I owned Moondrop Chu II for about a year, but I didn't like the fit or the metal shell, and eventually one side became much quieter.
Right now I'm considering Kinera Celest Wyvern Qing/Abyss, Simgot EW200, BLON x HBB Z300, and TRUTHEAR Zero Blue 2.
I mostly listen to indie rock, shoegaze, Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon, electronic music, hardstyle and hardtekk.
What would you recommend in my situation? Is the sound improvement of the EW200 worth risking the fit, or should I go with the Wyvern since I already know the shell fits me perfectly? Also, if you have any other recommendations around $40, I'd really appreciate them.
2026-07-17 07:56:56