Question 1

Is the Simgot Supermix 5 worth upgrading from the Supermix 4?

Accepted Answer

For my ears, it can be—especially if you didn’t like the PZT vibe on the Supermix 4. The Supermix 5 is less V-shaped, with more forward mids and toned-down bass/treble compared to the 4. You also get a nicer accessories package with a modular cable and a better case, and the bone conduction adds some stage/tactility without as many tonal compromises.

Question 2

Does the Supermix 5 bone conduction driver cause buzzing or weird effects?

Accepted Answer

Yeah, there’s still that buzzy/springy sound if you touch the shells, and you can even trigger it by coughing or talking when things are quiet. The good news is it’s noticeably less intense and less distracting than a lot of budget bone conduction sets. In my testing, the tonal “hollow/wooden” effect showed up only occasionally, mostly on certain bass drops.

Question 3

How does the Simgot Supermix 5 sound (bass, mids, treble)?

Accepted Answer

Bass isn’t boosted to high heaven, but it’s satisfying and well controlled, with some tactile help from the bone conduction driver. The mids are clean, natural, and more forward than I expected from Simgot—no thin lower mids in my listening. Treble keeps the Simgot sparkle, but it’s more subdued and controlled, so I didn’t get shout or fatigue at my normal test volumes.

Question 4

Is the Supermix 5 fatiguing or too bright like some Simgot IEMs?

Accepted Answer

Not for me. It still has energy up top, but it’s a more controlled version of the usual Simgot presentation. Tracks that can get spicy on brighter sets didn’t have me reaching for the volume knob, and that’s a big part of why I think people who bounced off the Supermix 4’s treble should pay attention to this one.

Question 5

Does the Supermix 5 change sound with output impedance or impedance adapters?

Accepted Answer

It does, but it’s way less dramatic than the Supermix 4. You still get what I call a V-shape effect—bass and treble lift a bit and the mids fall back some. It can be fun for certain tracks, but I prefer the stock tuning because the forward mids are one of the best parts of this set.

Question 6

Supermix 5 vs Kiwi Ears Etude: which is better?

Accepted Answer

The Etude is warmer and bassier, but the bone conduction is much less refined—buzzier, springier, and with more tonal weirdness, especially in the bass. The Supermix 5 sounds cleaner and more detailed to me, and the bone conduction side effects happen less often. If you want a fun, bass-forward budget pick, Etude has a lane; if you want refinement, I’d take the Supermix 5.

Question 7

Supermix 5 vs Aevoix Grit: which one should I buy?

Accepted Answer

Between these two, I’d point you at the Supermix 5. The Grit is warmer with punchier bass, but its bone conduction effects are springier and more hollow/wooden a lot of the time. The Supermix 5 gives me a more natural, accurate replay, plus better treble and a better overall package.

Question 8

Who should NOT buy the Simgot Supermix 5?

Accepted Answer

If you want truly neutral tuning, this probably isn’t your set—it’s still V-shaped overall, just less extreme than the Supermix 4. I also don’t think it’ll satisfy bass heads or treble heads, because both ends are a bit too subdued for that crowd. Where it shines is as a refined, daily-driver bone conduction IEM with good balance and fewer drawbacks than cheaper bone conduction options.

Simgot Supermix 5 Review - Amigo Reviews Ep.85

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