Hey everyone, looking for some help finalizing my pick. I've narrowed it down to 5 options and want opinions from people who've actually heard them.
I'm in India, budget around ₹3,000 (can stretch a bit if it's really worth it)
Need a mic for calls
Listen on phone (USB-C) mostly, sometimes PC(I can use usb a usb c adapter here)
Tried KZ DQ6, it physically hurt my ears (sharp shells, pressure points) and the treble was harsh/fatiguing
Liked the original BLON BL-03 sound (warm, smooth, full-bodied) but the BL-03 II is reportedly brighter/V-shaped
I want warm, non-fatiguing sound I can listen to for hours without ear pain or treble fatigue
I prefer musical/fun over analytical
My shortlist
Tanchjim Tanya DSP
Tangzu Wan'er S.G (HZ X edition)
Tanchjim One DSP — ~₹2,500 (with mic)
Moondrop Chu II DSP — ~₹2,590 (with mic)
Final E3000C ~₹2,800 (with mic)
Given my bad experince with KZ, is the Wan'er S.G shell actually fine or will it potentially press on my ears the same way?
Is the E2000's 7kHz peak actually a dealbreaker for treble-sensitive ears, or is it overstated?
Is the E3000's amping requirement real on a phone with a basic USB-C DAC dongle, or will it sound fine?
Would you stretch to the E3000, or is the Tanya DSP / Wan'er S.G already 90% of the experience?
Anything I'm missing in the ₹2-4k range with mic that fits "warm, smooth, comfortable, non-fatiguing"?
Bullet shapes seem to be the safest bet for me physically, but I'm open to anything that has a comfortable, non-aggressive fit.
Thank you!