Conclusion
It’s an audio reviewer’s job not only to describe the way things sound, but to articulate his or her feelings towards the subject of the review to explain why they like or dislike it.
I’ve failed this test miserably – though I really enjoy the Neo5s, I’m struggling to explain why.
Many IEMs cross my desk I’m grudgingly forced to listen to. The Neo5s have been in my ears every day in the weeks since they arrived, and will still be in my ears tomorrow after this review is completed.
Does this make me a basshead… and if I am, does that mean I’ve been living a lie all these years by telling everyone I love treble?? That’s the problem with elevated levels of bass – it’s damn addictive, and skews your bass expectations way beyond “normal”.
Seriously, the Neo5s are better than they have any right to be. To my ears they sound ‘just right’, and probably have the perfect mix of frequencies to cancel out whatever wonkiness my ear canals impart on the signal. You may not like them quite as much, but if bass is your thing… try them.
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