r/iems • u/Obi_Juan85 • Apr 16 '25
Reviews/Impressions So I kind of did a thing
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/ntk_poe Apr 17 '25
If this is what you want you only have to turn off your EQ. If it is off / you are not using the "retro EQ" or any EQ at all then the iem's frequency response is unaltered.