Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ with its silver cable, resting on a white case

What we hear

Deep Bass
Bass you feel as well as hear, with weight under every track.
Neutral Tone
Close to how the recording was made, without adding colour.
Natural Vocals
Voices sit where the recording put them, clear and even.
Smooth and airy Treble
The top end is soft but still open, so music sounds light without ever getting sharp.
Natural Soundstage
A normal sense of space, like a good pair of headphones.
Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ in-ear monitors, one black and one red glitter shell with a silver logo

How it's built

Connectivity: 4.4 mm and 3.5 mm
Build:
Ergonomic resin shell.
Comfort:
Comfortable and ergonomic for long sessions.

The specs:
Drivers: 1DD + 2 Knowles BA + 2 Sonion EST
Impedance: 24 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB/mW
Distortion: 0.5% ±0.1%

Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ box contents: earphones, cable, adapter, leather case and ear tips

What's in the box

  • Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ IEMs
  • Premium UP-OCC silver-plated copper cable, 4.4 mm balanced
  • 4.4 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
  • Pelican-style waterproof / crushproof carrying case
  • Extensive ear-tip selection (silicone + foam)
  • Microfibre cleaning cloth
  • Cable clip

What others ask  about Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+

Is the bass on the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ sub-bass focused or mid-bass punchy?

Sub-bass focused. The Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ is the standard Mega5EST with about 5 dB added down low, in the rumble you feel, while the mid-bass punch stays natural so the mids don't get thick. It was built for hip hop, electronic and modern pop, where the low end is meant to carry the song. It needs a good seal to deliver that.

How do vocals sound on the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+?

Natural, same as the standard Hisenior Mega5EST. The extra sub-bass on the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ sits low enough that it doesn't climb into the voice, so singers keep their clarity and their place in the mix. On very bass-heavy tracks the low end takes more of your attention. If vocals come first for you, pick the standard Mega5EST.

Is the treble on the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ smooth, sparkly or sharp?

Smooth, and unchanged from the standard model. Two electrostatic tweeters (the tiny fast drivers that give the top end its air) handle the highs on the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+, and the top end stays exactly where it was. The set gets bigger without getting brighter. Heavy sub-bass with smooth treble is a rare mix.

Is the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ fatiguing over long sessions?

No. The Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ keeps the smooth treble and the comfortable ergonomic shell of the standard Mega5EST, so nothing sharp builds up over a long session. The added sub-bass is the only variable. If you find heavy bass tiring after a couple of hours, take the standard version, and if bass is what keeps you listening, this one is easy to live with.

Is the soundstage of the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ intimate or wide?

Natural, a step closer than the standard Hisenior Mega5EST. It's the same physical earphone, but on the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ the extra sub-bass fills in some of the space, so the presentation feels fuller and a little less wide. Pick the Bass+ for the low end, and pick the standard Mega5EST if stage width and detail matter more to you.

Does the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ fit smaller ears?

It's the same shell as the standard Mega5EST, ergonomic resin that's comfortable for long sessions, and I'd call it medium, not small. On the Hisenior Mega5EST Bass+ the seal matters even more, because the sub-bass you're paying for is the first thing to go when a tip doesn't seal. With small ears, plan on trying a few tips.

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