Verdict –
The EN700 Bass is just as impressive as the exemplary K3 Pro and King even without being as technically proficient as either. As has been said time and again, tuning remains just as important as driver quality or setup and the Simgot have maximised the potential of their affordable dynamic with a mature sound that is delightfully natural. And balanced isn’t to be taken as neutral, they certainly are not, but each frequency is given its own space and room to shine.
Simgot are working hard on their new models but that’s not to discredit the EN700 Bass as those earphones are targetted at different users and price points. As is, Simgot has a really great competitor at this price though there are a few caveats buyers must consider. Perhaps the most important factor to consider is longevity, and though the cable on the EN700 Bass is sublime, being non-removable does make the earphones significantly more vulnerable to failure down the road. Not all competitors possess this feature, but I know it is one that a lot of buyers value. So if you are tough on your earphones and value portable usage and durability, perhaps something like the Oriveti Basic will be a better match. But if you are looking for pure sound quality and a comfortable fit at home, the EN700 Bass will be sure to impress with a sound that is immediately more mature and refined than its competition.
Verdict – 8/10, The build is fantastic and the accessories are splendid. The ergonomics are reliable if not ideal and the ability to alter the level of bass will provide another layer of enjoyment to these earphones for those with varied genre tastes. The EN700 Bass is one of the most natural earphones around this price.
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Hi Jack,
Considering your music tastes, assuming it’s in order of preference, I would probably point you towards the Basics, they have the best bass response of the bunch, they are also the most comfortable and are almost as stable and isolating as the Shures. The Simgots have strange earguides and are more semi-open so they aren’t the best in noisier environments. That being said, the Simgots have the best soundstage and are still perfectly comfortable if that is a main priority. I generally don’t recommend the Shures, especially not the SE315, the SE215 is a good earphone if you want a warm low-end and a super solid fit though I feel that these newer earphones perform at a higher level.
Cheers,
Ryan.
Hi Ryan, great read.
I usually listen to EDM, rock/metal, little bit of pop, and the odd RnB/hip hop song and a very small amount of classical/piano solos. How do the Oriveti Basic compare to the Simgot EN700 Bass and Shure SE215 (maybe I’ll consider 315 too)? It’s going to be a daily driver for me, and I may possibly hook it up to the PC too for gaming since I get terrible headset hair!
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Thanks for your comments Shaan, I hope you like it. Pretty much scored lower than the K3 Pro due to the non-removable cable and the fit isn’t quite as stable as the K3 Pro. If you are treble sensitive, the EN700 Bass is definitely a safer choice than the K3 Pro and TFZ King, I’m also a fan of the Oriveti Basic if you want more sub-bass and an even more laid-back tone.
Hi Ryan,
I think I’m gonna buy simgot en700 bass over k3pro for it’s natural tuning (and safer). I am thinking performance wise (details, clarity) they should be on the same ground and en700 bass got one point less than k3 pro because of it’s inferior built and non detachable cables.