FULL IEM Ranking List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZHVib50XFQW4up3SwOZUTbI-hZB6Ir5LX6XnZblIM6o/edit#gid=0
My IEM Database: https://mmagtech.squig.link/
UPGRADE GUIDE (for those in too deep): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XQtSH90BGK99Vij3dXcSylfwcut5XerPbkkEksFwATA/edit?usp=sharing
Vocal Ranking List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z1MZQX_sN7EhCvUU2n9lGC-tMB5IJw_nS5SZjTz8Ho4/edit?usp=sharing
Test Playlist (actual testing is done with lossless/flac – playlist is only used for sharing): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUDcdSW79JQQSthaukfmbe5Di75U3nps8
Music used:
♪ Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtZ2m2Zm3vY&ab_channel=LuKremBo
Coffee Jazz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVEUcbPkb-c&t=113s&ab_channel=StreamofMelodies
B-roll used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmLqoKYPgDc&list=PLTDgOUcX23hZV_2UMa84NZmfpTl-OwP-b&index=27
0:00 “WTF IS THAT HADES GRAPH”
0:53 WHO IS THE HADES FOR?
2:02 CHEAP CAR SUB-WOOFER
3:02 HADES vs SCARLET MINI
3:59 SCARLET VS MAESTRO MINI
4:44 HADES ARE FOR BASS DEGENERATES LIKE ME
5:56 vs KBEAR ROSEFINCH
6:42 vs BLON Z300 & QKZ HBB
7:22 HADES & SCARLET WORTH IT?
7:46 BASSHEAD UPGRADE PATHS
8:59 GRAND “DIMINISHING RETURNS” MAESTRO
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Damn, a perfect video for me to consume. I want both legato and hades now
I think the rosefinch is already irrelevant when the kbear kw1 was released. You should give them a try. They dont have the peaks the rosefinch has.. 😊
In my country, I can buy the legato at only $72
Oooooh, Weyes Blood ❤
One of the best basshead breakdown vids I have seen, thanks!
Maestro is overrated. It is trash. I listened to the IEM at the Fatfreq showroom, and I was so tempted to throw those IEMs in the dustbin. Unfortunately, I could not do it for obvious reasons.
Now this is a proper review, I love it. Thanks Jay, you absolutely never disappoint. I have to pick up a pair of the Hades just for the experience- the Scarlet Minis really disappointed me because to your point, the sub bass was just too much. On a few the tracks in my library, the sub bass literally distorted and sounded like straight mud. I did not like them :/
Good vid.
I feel like the Legato are criminally underappreciated as a basshead set. With the right tips, you can bring up some of the mids/vocals too to really keep the bass but tastefully (without eq) raise the floor on those.
Thanks
Jeeze, another awesome video. You're turning me into a simp lol.
The Hades is a good time, even at moderate volumes. I got them the same day as Doscinco, so I haven't given the Hades the time it deserves. Rosefinch is still my pick for affordable bass without sacrificing everything else. I keep pondering the Mini or the Scarlet, but FatFreq got so behind on orders, and the the cheap set ( MAESTRO MINI ) is nearly $500, with the Scarlet at $650.
We all need more bass.
I want the most midbass slap tho. Most bassy sets focuses a lot on sub, but theres often a lack of midbass. This is what i want most. 😢
Juzear clear?
5k subs 🔜
as i high volume listener, i confirm even my vocals sound nice at those levels, maybe its the nostalgia of the old car sound but to sound its "relaxing" and kinda just start shaking my head instinctively
Yo, i know we don't like KZ. But you have to try the Castor Black, they are unbelievably good for bassheads.
Fun video. I got the Hades just for something different and to experience the rumble.
Based hades review. Most accurate and thourough on yt
Just get a QKZxHBB and call it good. Actually, get 2. They're dirt cheap.
btw the ranking doc link seems to be broken
You and Paul Wasabi has the most objective breakdown on Hades. But you make it very straight forward and simple. It's for Basshead Degens to Crank It Up! 😆Most Mid Bass compared to other bassy sets on graphs
I picked up the Hades and yeah, I agree, turn up the volume on them. Take care!
Castor bass got the best quality low end at the budget(it doesn’t get bloated), but when compared to the QKZ it lacks the rumble. Nice Video as always❤🔥
I just can't get over how thorough and clear your explanations are. Thanks for the excellent review.
Have you ever heard the Fir Xenon 6? It's the one other basshead set that I'm really interested in. Especially how it compares to Hades, because its bass response looks kinda similar, but it has much higher quality mid and treble drivers. If you ever get the chance, I'd love to hear that compared.