amazon EarSonics SM2-iFI reviews
Design:
The SM2-iFI has an ear hook design, with housing made of transparent plastic, and EarSonic says it is very hard and very durable. I do not really appreciate the design of the SM2-iFi even found it very normal and nothing outstanding. But when used in continuous time, the SM2 gives you a comfortable, lightweight, and especially good soundproofing, which you never really get in any headset. Other like RHA T20, or Dunu DN-2000J …
While the earphones are the cheapest, EarSonic still equips the SM2-iFI with their best accessories such as removable cable, headset case, etc. There is no difference compared to other high-end models. This is a great headset.
Open the box
The headset is rectangular in shape, with a fairly straightforward graphic, with a red headset and product details behind it, the back of the specs, and a brief introduction to the SM2. “For music lovers and the best start for an Audiophile” With the words made in France. Some information about the company such as website, address …, box is quite small compared to the value of the ear, made simple and do not have much to say.
Practical experience:
In this review I used two more popular headphones and are very popular recently for comparison is the RHA T20 and Dunu DN-2000J, the device I use is the DX80 ibasso, Sony phone Z5, iphone6S + C6, macbook pro + dac / amp ibasso D14, and Cayin C5 amp,
Comfort and sound insulation:
The housing of the SM2-iFI is the largest in the three ears, but in the slightest, the ear is quite large, so it wears quite firm and comfortable, but if you have small ears, you may encounter a bit worn when wearing SM2-iFI.
My favorite part of the SM2-iFI is the sound tube, EarSonic makes it very small, which makes the earphones pushed deeper into the ear, but you do not get the feeling of excitement and cramped, this point Dunu do poorly. Mostly, the RHA T20i is a bit better. The same way that he designed the sound as a small ant to the sound ability of the three ears also different, SM2-iFI is very good soundproof and better, if the soundproofing: SM2-iFI reached 9/10 points, RHA T20 is 7/10 and DN-2000J is only 6/10.
Compatibility with the mobile phones: With all three handsets, the phone sounds good, but unlike the DN-2000J and T20, you only need to turn on the volume level of 40 to 50%. Obviously, with the SM2-iFI you need to have a larger volume level, about 60%. The same on the DX80.
Ability to improve the sound quality when using AMP: When combined with D14 or Cayin C5, the results showed that the sound of all three ears are significantly improved, especially with SM2-iFI the change is. Clearly, this is also easy understand because the impedance of SM2 is quite high compared to the other two ears. With the SM2-iFI, the space is wider, the mid is pushed back, the bass is deeper and more concentrated.
Sound
The SM2-iFI features a darker, more powerful bass with bass that is very close to the bass of the Dynamic Speaker, with a thick, warm mid-section that is quite smooth. This is the main sound of the company. This soundsign has made its name.
Unlike the SM64 or the more advanced Earsonic earbuds, the SM2-iFI has a lot of bass and midrange accents, making it unmatched by anyone. Especially those that use a lightweight headset like the RHA M750, or the Re-400, the DN-2000J will hear the sm2-iFI quite hard to hear, but if you have the patience to listen to it for a few days, And when you are accustomed to the quality of it, now you recognize the good, its subtle. But the detail of the SM2-iFI’s sound is still very good, especially in the bass and mid range with a lot of charm.
Bass
This is probably the most valuable sound of SM2, Strong bass with no dynamic headphones, the first to wear SM2 that we hear it is bass. Bass volume is above average, not too much to be annoying, but it’s definitely more DN2000J and a bit or less than the T20 when wearing a full moon filter. Bass is made for both bass and sub bass, without boom and also not overdose so overwhelming, bass of SM2 is quite easy to listen and quite addictive.
Mid bass is quite soft, punchy is also quite dark. The mid bass and general bass of SM2 is quite the opposite of the DN2000J, at DN2000J bass is not much but bright and sharp, punchy strength. But SM2 is quite a lot of bass, heavy and strong but not sharp. The speed of the mid bass of SM2 is quite fast.
Extension is probably the sub bass. Sub bass down very deep, not rolled off a bit. With Walking in the air, the sub bass was very clear, not missing a second. Sub bass of SM2 is made very sound as well as thick, plus the dark background should sound very heavy. SM2 has a pretty bass volume, less roll off but is played very lyrical. If you are not familiar with sub bass, you will not like the bass of SM2, or vice versa you will be very addicted to it for a while. This bass is suitable for slow ballads, special melodies for light jazz.
Mid
The middle part is probably the most worthy part of SM2. In combination with dark sources, SM2’s midrange is darker. I have the opportunity to try SM2 with Sony Xperia Z5. Both are products that sound very dark, so when combined with a very thick sound, the midpoint becomes dense and quite difficult to hear. SM2 really shows its mid-range strengths only when combined with a strong and light-focused or at least neutral source, the ibasso DX80, Iphone 6S + C6 are good sources for SM2. .
Even when combined with a light source like the iphone + Cyain C6, the midrange of SM2 still has its characteristic darkening, albeit diminished considerably. But the strength of the mid SM2 is that the details are very good.
Mid is made, extremely clear and hit a lot of mid bass. This is the bright spot and its special characteristics, it helps the space is wider and deeper, while also helping SM2 can reproduce quite well male and female concubine. The high mid SM2 was not very high, was rolled off. In return, the ability to remove sibalance extremely well in the high mid range and treble. Even the most sibilant voices like Yao Si Ting and Emi Fujita are never affected by this phenomenon. This is a very easy to hear and emotional mid, but also not easy to coordinate to get the best quality. I have tried the SM2 with the DX80 ibasso and found the duo quite suitable, especially in making the mid SM2 midrange a bit brighter, thinner and well suited to more people.
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Treble
Since I clicked on the midrange and bass bands, SM2-iFI was not strong on the treble band. Treble SM2 has a modest amount, not much and not completely lost. However, the sound field of SM2 is quite good compared to a headset that is mostly mid-tone in the middle so when the treble is played it becomes very clear to recognize. Treble simply performs the task of making the background, not creating many points for the song. The SM2 is clearly not a perfect headset for treble seekers in both highs and lows
Summary
The company mainly makes headphones for the Audiophile High-end, and SM2-iFI will be a first-hand product for beginners in the Audiophile. The SM2-iFI features a distinctive dark tone, extremely heavy bass, mid-dark but sweet, smooth and detail, soft treble. Although the cheapest product, but SM2 is still a hearing aid worth hearing and worth long-term use. If you are used to the use of headphones Beats, Sony, Bose .. will feel that upgrading to the SM2-iFI is worthwhile also with the use of the headset is to consider or Listen to try before upgrading.
Advantages:
– Lightweight, comfortable to wear
– Good sound
– Sound detail, wide sound field, strong bass, thick mid and smooth emotional
– Listen to the male and female voice
– The wires can be replaced, or upgraded
Defect:
– Expensive
– Little accessories
– Difficult to coordinate