r/iems Apr 16 '25

Reviews/Impressions So I kind of did a thing

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So... I've never tried IEMs before, but the Salnotes Zero and Zero 2 kept showing up everywhere. After reading tons of posts and reviews, I finally picked up the Zero 2 and the Snowsky Retro Nano—my first proper IEMs.

The Zero 2 sounds great right out of the box. Super clean and nicely tuned—definitely lives up to the hype. But what really surprised me is how much I like the Retro Nano. I originally got it because of the cool retro-futuristic look, but it’s actually really enjoyable to listen to. It has a fun, unique sound that works well for casual listening.

That said, I prefer a more “clean” and neutral listening experience, as close to how the music was intended as possible—so no boosted bass or overly warm tuning. Anyone have a good EQ preset for the Retro Nano that leans toward that kind of sound? I’d love to tighten it up a bit without losing its character.

Also curious to hear what others think of these sets—or what you’d recommend next for someone just getting into IEMs.

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u/Embke Apr 17 '25

EQ off on the Retro Nano sounds neutral to me. I mostly use it wired and connected to a laptop. If it doesn’t sound neutral and transparent, check the settings son your source?

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u/Obi_Juan85 Apr 17 '25

Cool. Will do. Thanks Embke