Helm F2 Planar Magnetic Dual-Driver Wired Headphones
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Product Description
While it’s becoming common to find planar magnetic drivers nested inside roomie headphones, Helm is pushing the envelope again by bringing these powerful, expressive drivers to the F2 Dual Driver IEM. Each headphone contains that 6-millimeter planar magnetic unit, bolstered with an additional 10-millimeter transducer-style driver for added power—creating truly well-rounded and full-bodied sonic performance Read More
I would like to buy one without a mic. I don't need it and it only is inconvenient and increases price. If you want add something convenient, what about simple 3.5mm to USB-C adapter? That would not decrease sales like microphone does.
That cable design looks horrible. Not only does it appear to not be removable/replaceable, but they put the controls so that they'll smack into my jaw? Ideally I'd like the controls integrated into the y-splitter so they're easy to operate with either hand, but not only is this one handed operation only, but it's way up by the ear?
Oh well, I wouldn't buy it anyways because the non-detachable cable alone is a no-go for me. >80% of the time stock IEM cables aren't very good and I swap them for better aftermarket ones. But to put the controls in that location? Utter stupidity!
There are quite a few planar IEMs at this price and below. The Moondrop Stellaris is the same price, and the S12 is the same regular price but currently on sale for $10 more ($120). The Salnotes Dioko and TinHiFi P1 Max are both $99 and there are others that are much cheaper from KZ (PR1, Pr1 Pro, etc.), Kinera (Celeste Pandamon and Gumiho), TRN ($30), CCA ($64), etc.
Heck, there are planar full size headphones for less than $80.
Planar drivers aren't inherently better, they're just different. Some implementations can do some things better than DD's, but then they also can do things worse. Depending upon your needs/wants/priorities, planars might be poor choice so don't be swayed by marketing gimmicks or "the latest fad" (which planar IEMs were a year ago, less so nowdays).
Low cost planar IEMs are a thing and the new "trend" for lack of a better term. Driver type doesn't have the impact on price people think. There are 20 buck estat IEMs and 1500 buck dynamics.