Aful Explorer, I do understand the hype now

Well, this is not a proper review since I don't have the expertise for doing it, but my experience using the set since I received it.

I've owned a few IEMs over the years like Fiio FH3, TINHIFI T2, Blon BL03. A few headphones, and studio monitors. The Aful Explorer is simply on a totally different level.

I've been using the Fiio FH3, instead of a headphone, more since I'm in Europe and it's quite warm now. I do like the FH3, but the Explorer address some of the main problems I had with it. The highs sometimes are too harsh on my ears. The bass was there, but it was not as full as it is at the Explorer. Like, it has impact, but it's missing more body.

When someone mention that the Explorer has a warm signature, that is the perfect description. I would never use it for a critical listening session, but for listening to music while I work and or just "enjoy music", damn, it's the best I ever had or listened too.

I can't compare with pricier sets, since I don't have them, but I have a hard time imagining a better price/value ratio than this one.

While I'm typing this I'm listening to some EDM music and it hits HARD 😅! Looks like I have a subwoofer inside my ears, but it's not muddy, is just tasteful low end.

The cable, case, and tips are also really good. The eartip that comes with it fits perfectly and I don't think I'll roll.

I'm really very happy with this purchase. Once I decide to buy a new set I'll probably raise a post here asking what is like it, but better.