#1 in IEMs
AFUL
AFUL Explorer
$113.99
67
Pros
- +warm
- +comfortable
- +bassy
- +relaxed
Cons
- −dark
- −vocals sound sibilant
- −A bit pricey
- −too chill for rock and metal
“You came to the conclusion that you prefer the Explorer.”
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AFUL Explorer vs FiiO BTR13
Reddit prefers FiiO BTR13 — higher sentiment (71% vs 67% positive).
#24 in IEMsReddit favorite
FiiO
FiiO BTR13
$76.99
71
Pros
- +made a huge difference (with EQ preset)
- +bass feels very full (with EQ preset)
- +Has 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs
- +3.5mm output has lower impedance
Cons
- −DAC chip (CS43131) is inferior to ESS ES9219MQ
- −may not deliver best headroom
- −may not deliver best sonic nuance
- −suffers from CS DRE problem
“BTR13 is going to be your best bet for that price range.”
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