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I wouldn't label myself as an audiophile. That would be disrespectful to that community. However, I've been an enthusiast of Hi-Fi audio since I was a kid. It started with my dad's Hi-Fi system, which started modestly but ended with a quality system that included Klipsch speakers. I fell out of having high-quality audio equipment after I stopped listening to music (like obsessively, as in one's teens). Recently, I started to enjoy music again, so I decided to try to find good-quality headphones and speakers. So far, I've wasted much money on headphones and was about to give up until I found a DAC I liked for my Pixel 8. Since I had a quality DAC, I decided to try to find quality headphones to pair with it. After searching for days and researching online, I listed potential headphones. Most, if not all, on the list were known as Chi-Phi models. I know that term can be a bit divisive, but because of the lack of a better term, I'm sticking with it (for now, at least). Most headphones on the list always seem to excel at one thing but lack other qualities. After reading reviews on audio sites, I decided to try the Final E5000s. These headphones/IEMs are everything all the online reviews claim they are. The sound quality is great, encompassing the entire range (low, mid, and high) of sound. The bass is deep and hard, the mids are complete, and the highs are clear but not overwhelming. After years of searching, I finally found a pair of headphones I could enjoy using. If you're looking for good quality "HD" audio quality headphones and don't want to spend too much, these are a great option. They're not cheap but not as expensive as the higher-end models. You will not be disappointed.

Edit 08/19/20: It took some time, but they issued a full replacement for my problem without charging me or challenging my warranty. I’ll give them a star for that. These headphones sound very nice and are very light and portable. But they aren’t durable. I took care of them and treated them gently for 7 months. One earphone started to give me a much lower volume than the other. When I removed the wire to check out the connector, the wire broke right at the connector. I’ve never had headphones that broke so easily, especially for this price.

When plugged into an iPhone via lightning to 3.5mm adapter, the sound is clear with a very slight vee response curve. Sound pressure levels are very low and will leave you disappointed. This was expected with the low impedance of the driver. When paired with a FiiO BTR15, WOW!! Imagine being in a concert hall with the band and you are working the mixing board. With the equalizer and gain adjustments and more power than you can use, these guys make the music come to life. True studio quality! They do a great job sealing out wind and road noise. I use them on a cross country motorcycle wearing an open helmet and have no noticeable background noise BUT....Remember....They have to be driven by more than a phone.

These IEMs remind me of listening to Sennheiser open backs for the first time. You appreciate the warmth and easy listening, but you may feel they are too warm or veiled. It isn't until you've had them for a little while and pair them with a good source that you realize just how revealing and how well extended the sound actually is in these headphones. Not only this, but these IEMs have some of the largest soundstage of any IEM on the market imo. Be warned: These headphones are not for you if you are going to power them off your cell phone. Even an LG phone doesn't work great here (mainly because LG's "smart" power adjustment does not give you all their power unless the phone reads high resistance. You have to first plug in a small dongle to fool the phone into giving up more power). These headphones have low impedance, but the equally have EXTREMELY low sensitivity. They are very power hungry, but if you have a half-way decent amp and dac these really open up. They are extremely comfortable and the sound is buttery smooth, while remaining very dynamic.

I love these ear buds. They are well made and I don't feel like I'm going to break them easily. I do have a few complaints about these buds. They took some time to feel comfortable. They are kind of big and have to go very deep in your ears for the best sound. The first week I had some discomfort and could only use them for a couple hours. Now my ears are used to them and they are pretty comfortable. The cable is a little stiff and I recommend upgrading but I'm just being picky. I feel like the highs could be better. If you like a brighter sound these are not for you. They are very bass heavy, but still manage to be a little revealing and I hear little details in my music that I never noticed before, mostly in the lower range. The sound stage and imaging are decent. You can pretty much listen to anything with these. If you aren't into bass you might not like these. I'm happy with mine, and recommend them. I want to add that anyone complaining about the sound having no bass or sounding tiny or they wont stay in your ears is user error. They are meant to be worn with the cables over the ear and have to be pushed deep in your ears to fit properly and sound good.

These little guys keep impressing me. I even bought a 2nd pair. The more time they get used the better they sound. Anyone complaining about the bass must be using a very weak source. The sub bass is very impressive. I like the Final eartips better then Comply, Spinfit, and Spiral Dot. I'm using them on all my IEM's. These things love power. I mainly use Fiio x5lll, M9, and M11 all using balanced cables. The fit is perfect. Firm fit and very comfortable.

I recently tried a different brand of earbuds to replace my aging (20y+) UE 130s (if they still made them, this would have been my choice, but Logitech took over & 😖). They were not great, but near identical price to the Final E5000. Gave up after a day. They sat too deep in the ear & you could never get the same sound twice, because the position was slightly different. Also, were uncomfortable. So, to get to the E5000. Straight out of the box they sat nicely in the ear, not too intrusive. The sound quality was excellent (& I understand from audiophiles that they should improve with extended use.), great bass without swamping the high frequencies. I did replace the stock silicone pads with comply, because they are so comfortable. Any downsides? They are heavier than the UE’s, no real surprise because they have stainless steel bodies. This has not manifested itself in use. These are very good. I am happy.

Ich verwende eigentlich deutlich teurere In-Ear wie den Sony IER-M9 oder IER-Z1R, aber wollte diese nicht zum Sport verwenden wegen Schweiß und mechanischer Belastung u.s.w. Ich wollte aber auch hier nicht auf Tonqualität verzichten und hab deshalb in der ~300€ Kategorie gesucht und dachte mir, ich probiere den E5000 aus (zusammen mit dem Acoustune HS1300SS). Ich hab am Ende beide behalten und bewerte auch beide mit 5 Sternen. Gleich gut aber anders. Der Final E5000 geht erstmal extrem tief und weit ins Ohr rein, aber ich glaube das ist auch das Geheimnis seines Sounds. Der ist nämlich extrem authentisch, realistisch, warm aber trotzdem detailiert. Die Soundstage ist riesig. Nicht so groß wie beim IER-Z1R aber dennoch gewaltig groß, insbesondere für diesen Preis. Da gibt es doppelt so teure In-Ear die eine wesentlich kleinere Soundstage haben. Er klingt nicht sonderlich schnell, was überraschend ist für so einen kleinen Treiber, aber dafür sehr authentisch. Gerade Akustische Instrumente und Live Konzerte haben nicht nur die notwendige Soundstage sondern eben auch den notwendigen Bass, der nicht nur in Quantität sondern insbesondere in Qualität vorhanden ist. Und obwohl es ein eher warm abgestimmter In-Ear ist, hat er trotzdem einen überraschend hohen grad an Details und schafft es sehr offen und luftig zu klingen. Der E5000 hat mich wirklich sehr positiv überrascht. Für ~250€ bekommt man eigentlich sonst nur diesen ganzen ChiFi Quatsch wo dann alles übermäßig starken Fokus auf höhen hat um möglichst detailliert und steril zu klingen, und alles klingt dann nurnoch flach und unecht. Das man für dieses Geld hochwertige Kopfhörer bekommt mit so einem Klangbild und das ganze mit so einem winzigen Treiber (vermutlich weil er halt so Tief im Ohr sitzt), wow. Würde ich sofort wieder kaufen. Einziges Manko ist das fehlende 4.4mm Kabel, aber für den Preis darf das denke ich nicht erwartet werden. Ist nur Schade dass das 4.4mm Kabel von Final so viel kostet, wie der ganze hörer.

The Final D5000 came to Canada within 2 days in pristine condition, and there has been no issues so far. I left a 5 stars review because I knew exactly what i was buying. I've done my research and wanted a bass heavy iem to add to my collection, and they deliver.

Su, non leggete le recensioni di Amazon (è un po' un paradosso del barbiere, mi rendo conto). Si consigliano cose come le SoundMAGIC, Hifiman o queste Final. Spiace, è paccottaglia: risposta buffa, suono pasticciatissimo e irreale (nel caso di queste E3000, scuro e vuoto, quasi che la musica venisse da un'altra stanza). Non comprerò più IEM economiche, conviene raddoppiare il budget e andare su Etymotic er2se (o come minimo Shure se215, comunque meno precise delle Etymotic). Queste Final E3000 non le ho rese, le uso per le chiamate con lo smartphone in macchina (per la musica, vade retro)

Sonido muy equilibrado, muy suave (como ''valvular'') pero sin perder dinámica ni respuesta en graves, quizás los agudos estén un poco retraidos pero si que están y a una gran definición. El escenario sonoro destaca por encima de su precio. Eso si para brillar necesitan una fuente de calidad con buena salida de amplificación. Cómodos de utilizar por su diseño y tamaño y con un buen acabado. Llevaba tiempo siguiendo estos auris y a ese precio se hicieron irresistibles, no defraudan.