Sorry my Samsung Pro2 delivery was missed, Monday now, but I wanted to share mainly the expensive and elaborate IEM (In ear monitors) vs my Pro1 and then Pro2.
Reason I use Qobuz Hifi and Tidal Masters for home on the go, I really rate the Pro1 but annoyed Samsung only offer SBC Codec, so ordered the Pro2 with the 24bit Codec.
So far my little test stands true that a seperates system is the best, but for IEM or In earphones, I am surprised how ***** good the Pro1 are, for me beating the expensive and elaborate IEM.
Can't wait to share my thoughts of the Pro2 on Monday.
HIFI - Audiophile server, switch, streamer, amp and stand mount speakers
BASELINE = 10/10
SOUNSTAGE - Wide with good believable placement
SCALE = Natural
BASS = Tight, tuneful, layered
VOCALS = Clear,
BACKING VOCALS = Clearly positioned and identifiable
REALISM = Natural no feeling of compression, good build up and decay
PRaT = Strong, controlled
DETAILS = Mutli layered
MICRODYNAMCIS = Clear and adds to the sense of realism
Fiio FA7 and Sony XBA-3 IEMs and Audioquest Cobalt DAC to Samsung Fold3 using USBAPP App
VS HIFI = 2/10
SCALE, SOUNDSTAGE= One big lump of everything
BASS = No deep bass
VOCALS = Clear,
BACKING VOCALS = Poor
REALISM = Sounds congested and compressed
PRaT = None
DETAILS = Lacked detail
MICRODYNAMCIS = Vocal, mid, bass overpowering
Samsung Buds Pro ANC High + Foam tips buds- Samsung Fold3 - Qobuz 24bit, but SBC Codec
VS FIIA IEM, DAC, FOLD3 INTO USBAPP = 3/10
SCALE, SOUNDSTAGE = One big lump of everythin
BASS = Lumpy and dull
VOCALS = Obscured by bass
BACKING VOCALS = Nothing discernible
REALISM = Less Sounds congested and compressed
PRaT = None
DETAILS = Lacked detail
MICRODYNAMCIS = Bass overpowered
Regards Obsydian - (Car & Tech Evangelist)
MY DEVICES: ZFold4, Watch6 Classic, Book2 Pro i5 5G [Laptop], Buds Pro2, M70A 32 & 43”; [Monitor], Smart Tags, Dell Inspiron G5 [Laptop] / FAMILY DEVICES: ZFlip3, ZFlip4, ZFlip5, Watch6 Classic, S8 Ultra; S7+ [Tablet], Buds Pro, iPhone 12, iPad Air 2, Air tags, iPad Mini 5, iPad Pro 12.9 GEN2 [Tablets] / HOME DEVICES: QN95A [TV], Q900A / SWA900S [Soundbar, Rears], MC28M6075 and MC32K7055 [Microwave], Jet 75 Complete (Vacuum), Samsung Level [Speaker]