Simgot Supermix 4 IEM Review – Potlucks and Potpourri Using All the Ingredients
The $149.99 Simgot Supermix 4 delivers a throw everything at the wall and see what sticks approach to sound reproduction, and it is not half bad if you do not mind extra toppings book-ending the tonality.
INTRO
Simgot invited the whole family of drivers while creating the Supermix 4. My past experiences with Simgot generally rates overall positive with their mid-tier product range. The Supermix 4 joins those ranks as well at $149, they seem content courting those looking for something outside of the budget treadmill, but following the Harman 2019 tuning path.
Supermix 4 lives up to its name and is not just a super hybrid of balanced armature, dynamic, planar and piezo drivers, but also in physical appearance with a mix of plastic shell and decorative metal faceplate. Simgot pays attention to the fine details that provide consistency such as the pressure relief valves set in metal eyelets vs just drilling a hole in the plastic itself.
Overall size of the Simgot Supermix 4 is on the plus size which helps anchor it in place, and the nozzle is at a pleasing angle for my ears. As a result of the shear size and tight fitment isolation is excellent. Simgots medium firmness eartips are the same as what is used on all the models I have tested. There is no forgetting you are wearing them however, so those that prefer smaller shells might find that uncomfortable for long periods.
Upscale details set the Supermix 4 apart from run of the mill designs by using integrated sound tubes and resistive filtering in conjunction with electronic filtering components. All that connects to the twisted cable that resists tangling. Simgot is always thoughtful by including a unbranded elliptical carrying case.
SOUND
Tested with HIDIZS AP80 Pro-X, LG G8 Truthear Shio, SMSL DO400
The Simgot Supermix 4 aims to cover the full spectrum by using the strengths of certain drivers targeting specific bands. The taut basslines are complemented by a tastefully done sub-bass providing the gravy to make it luscious. As it flows into the lower midrange, some tracks sound a bit heavy on the bottom, but most of the time I find the balance is good. Given the impedance rise as frequency goes lower, drive power becomes apparent.
Vocals offer good clarity and precision for this price tier and sound natural, but missing is the magic that gives them definition space and depth, perhaps constrained. Spacing depth and height come alive with orchestral pieces, with string plucks not getting lost once things get grooving.
Chimes and cymbals are lively and sparkling. There appears to be some smearing occurring during chimes and cymbals in Take 5, I wonder if the piezo driver is the source of that trouble area or just a handoff between the drivers.
The Simgot Supermix 4 has competition in what I consider the reference standard Sennheiser IE200. The Sennheiser sounds more cohesive and immersive, while the Supermix feels like assembling a gaming winning roster that needs some polish to really pull a championship clench. It is hard to ignore the massive size difference as well.
Sennheiser is bare bones in everything from driver count, shell design, cable quality and compact carrying case. I would argue the Sennheiser knows where to focus the energy while the Supermix 4 delivers on exciting technology and stylistic elements. The Simgot Supermix 4 also offers superior isolation due to the shear size in your ear taking up resonant spaces and creating a barrier to outside noises, while the Sennheiser is more discrete and tucked away. I find the Sennheiser cable frustrating with spinning MMCX connections and a tangle prone cable to boot.
WRAPPING UP
Simgot Supermix 4 is a good burger perhaps with maybe one un-needed ingredient mucking up the upper treble. I long for some more spacing in the vocals to make it sing, otherwise as a whole package I can say pretty good. I consider it a middle of the pack contender that needs minor polish to elevate to a top tier pick. On another note the ET142 from Simgot got me a bit more excited, review coming soon.
Disclaimer: Simgot sent them free and without gravitational influence. We thank Simgot for the generosity and trust to provide a candid review.
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 4 SPECIFICATIONS
Simgot Hompage (Currently no direct Product Page) : http://www.simgot.com/
Driver Configuration: 1 DD+1 BA+1 Planar +1 PZT
Impedance: 7.2Ω±15% (@1kHz)
Sensitivity: 120dB/Vrms (@1kHz)
Frequency Range: 8Hz-40kHz
Effective Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
Shell Craftsmanship: High-Precision Resin 3D Printing
Cable Material: Litz Structure High-Purity Oxygen-Free Copper Silver-Plated Wire/ Plug: 3.5mm Unbalanced Plug
PRICE: $149.99 USD
Get it from any number of Distributors no limited to Linsoul, Hifigo, Aliexpress, Amazon, etc.
GRAPHS
- Left vs Right
- Impedance Plot
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