There is something about the Final Audio E5000 I respond to on a deep and personal level. The signature is so correct, so right, my brain latched onto it upon first listen. Final talks about how this was tuned by studying the psychology of how people interpret sound. I’m here to tell you, Final gleaned important shit from this research; they sure Freudian-ed their way into my godforsaken heart. The E5000 makes other things, things I loved, seem inadequate in comparison. These are now my favorite earphones under $500.
-~::Pinky_Powers::~-
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You should check out the Moondrop Kanas Pro and the AKG N5005. The Kanas Pro goes head on against the Final E5000 and the AKG is a good TOTL IEM with 4BAs and 1 DD. If you get a good seal with the AKG, it is amazing. Both of them are tuned according to the Harman Curve.
You may find the Custom Art + Massdrop FIBAE ME a worthy upgrade.
Hi Pinky,
Thanks to your E5000 review – and an audition of the E3000 – I have been thoroughly enjoying my own E5000 pair. There’s such a balance and refinement in the sound signature that I love. Nothing is unnecessarily exaggerated (that gorgeous sub bass is definitely not unnecessary) but neither is anything under-represented. Everything just sounds right.
I agree with you on its merits against IEMs up to $500. In comparison, my A&K/JHA Billie Jean sounds forced and my ATH-E70 needs more coherence – not that they’re terrible, just that given the choice I do prefer the E5000s.
In your opinion, what are universal IEMs in the $500 to $1000 range that sound the closest to its sound signature yet push the transparency and refinement even more?
My only lengthy auditions with more expensive IEMs so far has been with the Campfire Andromeda and JHAudio 13v2. I understand their ability to resolve and also produce kickass dynamics but they both have forward presentations that I’m not sure I could live with in the long run.
Thanks again!
I think I read a revision of flc 8 of your authorship, right now it’s cheaper than e5000 on ebay. Having soundstage and detail as a priority, what is my best option, my friend?
Yes, that’s a fair comparison. They do share a lot in common. If you’re a fan of NightOwl, you may really love the E5000.
From the way you describe it I can only conjure comparisons to the NightOwl, albiet in an iem packaging. By Skylar’s own admission he specifically traded artificial detail for an organic tuning, and it’s this that made it my favourite full-size regardless of price. Am I right in thinking they share some similarities tuning wise?
I’ve never heard the ue900. Sorry.
Hi pinky, which one should I choose between the e5000 and the ue900 if I want to get more details and a broader and more accurate soundstage?
Glad you’re having a great time with the setup. 🙂
I answer this in the review, do I not?
Thanks for the review Pinky!
Does E5000 sound better for you than Periodic Audio Be, since they’re in the same price more or less?
Thanks for the review Pinky!
Do you like e5000 more than Periodic BE? They are almost the same price and I can’t decide between these two.
Pinky, i agree with you. They are outstanding with dx150. Thank you!
Of course. Especially if with one of the High Current Amps, like AMP7.
Just bought some of these as I loved the e3000. Will these sound good with my dx200?
Great review, I concur on all counts, you sold me on them and I don’t regret getting those little gems 🙂 Thanks!
No problem 🙂
You know. I think you’re right. Thanks for pointing that out. I need to fix that.
I believe the E4000 has a detachable cable as well.