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I’ve got the Fiio m21 dap and wondering if I should buy it with the 3.5 or 4.4 cable. Never used a 4.4 before but my current ew300 are using a 3.5mm tripowin zonie cable that I was gunna swap over as I love that cable. Is it worth getting these with the 4.4? Assuming the m21 will be worthy enough to power it properly

Long story short I’ve been using the ew300 with gold nozzle with my Fiio M21 dap and have been experiencing some serious ear fatigue with the treble and mids. It’s not too bad when listening to slower stuff but I’m a bit metal and rock fan and holy shit does that hurt my ears! I’ve tried numerous different EQ’s but to no avail.
I won’t be getting rid of the ew300 but want a warmer less sparkly iem to go alongside my ew300 for when my ears are playing up.
I’ve never had a full planar iem but have always been intrigued but I believe it’s a warm V Shape? I do enjoy a v shape but only ever tried them. I understand the Pure is a warm neutral so thinking that may be better as those highs aren’t as pronounced.
Would appreciate some opinions if you’ve ever had experience with either of them. Or just general info would be nice. Thanks!

So I’m using the ew300 (hold nozzle) IEM’s connected to my phone with a dongle dac and never had any problems but since using the Fiio m21 I’ve come to realise I’m really treble sensitive. I listen to a lot of metal and rock and no matter what I try, those highs man, jeeeez they’re hurting my ears. I’ve tried different EQ’s, I’ve even tried turning the eq off but all that helps is to lower the volume which I’ve never had to do previously. I’m putting it down to user error rather than the DAP itself.

So I’m using the ew300 (hold nozzle) IEM’s connected to my phone with a dongle dac and never had any problems but since using the Fiio m21 I’ve come to realise I’m really treble sensitive. I listen to a lot of metal and rock and no matter what I try, those highs man, jeeeez they’re hurting my ears. I’ve tried different EQ’s, I’ve even tried turning the eq off but all that helps is to lower the volume which I’ve never had to do previously. I’m putting it down to user error rather than the DAP itself.

As the title suggests im after some new albums to check out. I have a very wide music taste that ranges from deathcore all the way to gritty 90's hiphop. Im a big fan of 90's/00's music

Genres i dont like are UK garage, DnB and Country

The two I have in mind are the Hiby R4 and the Hiby R6 III (2025).
This will be my first DAP and I’m currently using a pair of Simgot EW300 IEM’s. I want to be able to be future proof and the reason I haven’t ventured into planars is because I feel like I don’t have enough power with my phone to run them properly.

I’m currently using FLAC converted to ALAC music files on Apple Music (without the streaming service). I don’t care for streaming services, I’m all about local music.

I just don’t know if the extra £100/$100 is worth it for the r6 III over the R4? Is the R6 that much better to warrant the extra cash?

Also am I stupid for thinking that a DAP would be better rather than using my phone?

I had an iPod classic that broke so I do like the dedicated music players

Or look at other options like the ibasso DX180 or Fiio M21.

I’d like to get away from my iPhone and like the idea of a dedicated player

The two I have in mind are the Hiby R4 and the Hiby R6 III (2025).
This will be my first DAP and I’m currently using a pair of Simgot EW300 IEM’s. I want to be able to be future proof and the reason I haven’t ventured into planars is because I feel like I don’t have enough power with my phone to run them properly.

I’m currently using FLAC converted to ALAC music files on Apple Music (without the streaming service). I don’t care for streaming services, I’m all about local music.

I just don’t know if the extra £100/$100 is worth it for the r6 III over the R4? Is the R6 that much better to warrant the extra cash?

Also am I stupid for thinking that a DAP would be better rather than using my phone?

I had an iPod classic that broke so I do like the dedicated music players

Or look at other options like the ibasso DX180 or Fiio M21