The Simgot EA500LM is a single dynamic driver IEM focused on music listening, while the Simgot EG280 is a hybrid with one dynamic driver and one planar magnetic driver, focused on gaming. The EA500LM costs around 99 USD, the EG280 costs 79 USD.
When it comes to build and design, they look very similar with the metallic faceplate, but the EG280 is made of resin and is much lighter than the full metal EA500LM.
Further, the EG280 comes with a much longer cable, 1.7m vs the more typical 1.2m of the EA500LM.
The EG280 also comes with a USB-C DAC/amp adapter in the box.
SIMGOT EG280 SPECIFICATIONS
- Driver Configuration: 10 mm Dynamic Driver + 6 mm Planar Driver
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 119 dB/Vrms
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Connector fit cable on IEM: 0.78mm 2-pin
- Cable: High-Purity Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
- Cable Length: 1.7m
- Plug: 3.5mm with USB-C adapter with app
- Case: black rounded, with zipper
Current price and availability:
- Amazon: Simgot EG280
- Linsoul: Simgot EG280
SIMGOT EA500LM SPECIFICATIONS
- Driver: single full range “dual-magnetic, dual-cavity” 2.gen dynamic driver
- Diaphragm: lithium-magnesium dome
- Impedance 21 Ohms
- Sensitivity 123 dB/Vrms
- Frequency response range: 10 Hz–50 kHz
- Connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
- Cable material: high-purity silver-plated OFC copper cable
- 3 pairs of tuning nozzles
- Case: black rounded, with zipper
Current price and availability:
LISTENING COMPARISONS
Below are some selected impressions from my comparisons of the EA500LM and the EG280.
Associated equipment:
- Amplifier: Topping A90
- DAC: RME ADI-2 DAC FS
As Before by Olga Konkova
The EA500LM is a bit smoother and warmer, with a bit more low-end thump.
It Could Be Sweet by Portishead
The EA500LM has more bass, though it is still no bass monster.
Vocals are sharper and crisper with the EG280, and it has more sibilance – not uncommon in this track but still not preferable.
Escape Route by Boris Blank
The bass is richer, the trumpet is smoother, and there is a warmer character in general to the EA500LM, even though they still share some DNA. The EG280 sounds generally brighter and drier.
Spontaneous Compositorius by Thomas Agergard
Here they are quite similar, though the bright percussion is a tad sharper with the EG280. The bass is richer with the EA500LM.
I continued listening through my playlist and the pattern was generally the same throughout.
WRAPPING IT UP
Sound Signature
Compared to the bright-leaning EG280, the EA500LM is warmer and lusher, with more bass and smoother mids – yet still with a somewhat bright treble. The EG280 is generally brighter and crisper.
Treble
The treble is a bit crisper and sharper with the EG280 than with the slightly smoother EA500LM – which still isn’t dark or laid-back in the highs.
Midrange
The midrange is also smoother and lusher with the EA500LM while still being very detailed. However, the drier-sounding EG280 makes texture and detail more articulate.
Bass
The bass is richer and fuller with the EA500LM, while not overwhelming or overpowering in any way, it has more warmth and body. The EG280 has a very modest presence but mostly feels tight, yet not necessarily more detailed sounding.
Soundstage and Imaging
Broadly speaking, the soundstage and imaging capabilities are very comparable. However, because of the sound signature, the EG280 might be regarded as more precise when it comes to detecting where sounds come from in gaming.
Detail, Dynamics, and Timbre
General detail level is very comparable. The EA500LM sounds more dynamic, mostly because of the richer bass. It also has a more natural and warmer timbre across the frequency range, where the EG280 again sounds more crisp and textured.
CONCLUSION
While they both sound like they come from the same family, there is a clear tendency. The EG280 is drier, crisper and brighter. The EA500LM is warmer and smoother in comparison. Personally, I would pick the EA500LM for music listening any day, while for gaming where picking up fine detail easily is more important, the EG280 might be the better choice.
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