AFUL

Explorer 1

Name: AFUL Explorer 1
Brand: AFUL
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)

100% positive of 30 users 112 mentions

• Positive 30% (34) • Neutral 70% (78) • Negative 0% (0)

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What people loved

u/Josephhri · inearfidelity · ▲ 34

“… [truncated] … great accessories, superb comfort, and a tuning that feels easy to live with. The bass is a standout, the treble is smooth, and the whole presentation is mellow in a way that makes it very relaxing to use. For me, this is an easy 5/5 recommendation at the price.”

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u/woodie201 · iems · ▲ 5

“I love the Explorer because the bass is just right(I love bass) and the treble is slightly recessed (exactly how I like it). If you wanted to save some cash and still value a great sound signature, the… [truncated] …”

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u/T6_8K · iems · ▲ 3

“… [truncated] … what you like it's a good starting point. Pure has big nozzles so be warned. AFUL is crazy small and comfortable.”

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Common complaints

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Reddit discussions

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u/Haminhmega · ▲ 221 · Post
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iems “My first IEM”

Alright so I decided to buy my very first IEM the “Aful Explorer” and this is my honest experience. I will be comparing it to my TWS beoplay ex and my headphone sony WH-1000xm4. About clarity, I could definitely there are a LOT more compare to the muddy WH-1000xm4. However I think that it is on par with the beoplay ex, might due to the warm/smooth tuning on the aful explorer or the price difference (100 for the aful and 400 for the beoplay). About bass, it is not as “punchy” as the xm4 but decent bass quality. Definitely better bass than the beoplay EX since the beoplay tuning is rather flat. I also find that the smallest tip that comes with the case hurts my ear canal a bit and build up pressure after a while of listening makes me a bit nauseous. So I will be trying a smaller tip to see if the fit changes the sound quality.

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u/ilias_west3 · ▲ 151 · Post
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iems “Devastated”

Just got the Aful Explorer, arrived today. Managed to get them only 80€ on AliExpress from hifigostore. Still a lot of money for me. I put in the cable on the left side, all good no problem. I try to put the cable on the right one, suddenly it's like it hits a wall half way. I did some gentle wiggling and got it pretty deep but when I tried playing music no sound came out of it. Cold sweat. Sound got out only when I like pushed the connector to the side a little and that would work only when it's half way in?? I also tried cables from 2 previous iems I've had the exact same issue. It's so weird to me because on the left iem even when I touch the 2 pins to their holes sound comes out right away before I even push it in. If there's ANYTHING I can do about this please help me out I spent too much on this (at least the left side that works sound great)

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u/MightyProDudeGaming · ▲ 142 · Post
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iems “I wasted even more money... Need financial advice”

Instead of staying satisfied with my AFUL Explorer, I decided to buy even MORE iems to expand my collection. I only wanted the Moondrop headphones to match my Retro Nano but got the other stuff on a whim. It doesn't matter cause it'll be my birthday in 3 weeks. Might as well spoil myself since I'm far too frugal in real life (yes I'm coping and now I'm broke) As a college student in computer engineering, is there a way I can gaslight myself into thinking that this was a good purchase? I'm not sure if I even want to even return it regardless of how it sounds. I tend to buy random stuff and just hoard them. I'm sort of a collector and a minimalist. I'm still waiting for my GK Kunten btw.

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u/Altrebelle · ▲ 105 · Post
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iems “My Impressions of the AFUL Explorer”

AFUL Explorer is not new. Not even close. I’m skipping a wordy lead up and unboxing by hitting a few main points. - Love the case. Puck style with a zipper. The suede material to the case is very nice to the touch. - The cable is ok. Not cheap feeling but I chose a 3rd party cable as you can see in the photo. - Eartips. Good enough selection especially if these are your first IEM. I chose to use a set of modded tips (I’ll get into that a little further down) The photo does NOT do these IEM justice. I was taken aback when I opened up the box and able to look at the IEMs in person. The rich blue tones with the sparkles really is eye catching. These are not a large IEM and likely to fit most ears. My only issue with the build. Same issue i have with the Performer 5+2, as well as Truthear Hexa. There is NO FILTER at the nozzle. The openings to the sound tubes are completely “unguarded” which triggers my paranoia. This may do the same for some of you also. MY solution is to use ear tips that are equipped with “gunk guards” I chose AZLA SednaEarfit tips, specifically the ASMR Max. I like these shorter ear tips on my IEMs because they provide a deep ear fit. As I mentioned before, this specific set of tips are modded. I have used foam from a set of foam ear tips to fill the space under the umbrella or cap. Resulting in a short, filtered hybrid tip…perfect for my use and sound preference (with this set) Sound: The Explorer is a revelation. I’ve seen and read up on every review I got my hands on before buying. Each review said the same things… “warm” “smooth” “relaxing” “unique” I wholeheartedly agree with all those opinions. I think what does get missed is the details these can still reveal in a well mixed/mastered track. The soundstage is not wide, but the imaging is still superb. The bass is quite obviously notable. However, I prefer a bit more bass with this warm presentation. This is where those short hybrid tips come into play. The deep insertion plus the foam helped bring more “warmth” to the table. The resulting sound is NOT muddy nor was the treble veiled (which goes back to the details and imaging) The mids, specifically vocals, some of the tracks I listened to…the vocals seemed a little recessed. Enough for me to take notice, but not enough to prevent me from enjoying the music with this set. The Explorer IS that nice warm IEM you can sit on the couch or in bed to relax to. Is it my first choice if I want to do some critical listening? No. Is it a set I’ll pick up to vibe with my tunes…ABSOLUTELY. They perform well across genres: rock, pop, hip hop, edm, METAL! They are smooth and warm enough that JPOP and K-POP can be enjoyed at higher volumes without fatigue. Film scores (the good ones…😅) can come across as cinematic, particularly Hans Zimmer’s F1 and the two Dune sound tracks. The warm lush sound is not my preference for classical pieces nor jazz pieces. BUT, that’s just me. I really enjoy the vibe this set brings. It is my go-to for my listening session before I go to sleep. Definitely a good set to add to your collection if you have several others. If this is a prospective first set…then it’s a safe first purchase. Especially if you’re coming from TWS that are quite generous in the low end.

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u/Dobreff · ▲ 63 · Post
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iems “My IEM journey so far”

My journey began a couple of months ago when I stumbled into the rich (and slightly chaotic) world of IEMs. At first, I was completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of brands, models, signatures, graphs, and opinions flying around. Naturally, my first stop was KZ — affordable, entry-level, and easy to find. I started off with the **KZ ZS10 PRO X** and the **KZ AS16 PRO**. I was so eager to get into IEMs that I bought both on the spot. Zero hesitation. A couple weeks later I made my first “oops” purchase: the KZ ZAS (positive review + impulse = wallet defeated). That’s when I realized owning a small army of cheap IEMs wasn’t the smartest plan. So I aimed for something more “premium.” For my birthday, my wife surprised me with the **AFUL Explorer** along with the **Protocol Max**. Then, after reading way too many posts on r/iems, I obviously needed the infamous Kunten. Because… how could I not? A few weeks passed and I got the itch again — the final IEM I picked up was the **Truthear Pure**. To be honest, I don’t consider myself an audiophile and I still don’t hear massive differences between sound signatures. But right now, the Pure is my favorite — especially with rock. It just works. The **ZS10 PRO X** and **ZAS** were donated to my parents (yes, I’m trying to recruit them into the hobby), so they’re not in the photo. As a birthday bonus, I also got some open-back headphones (**Grado SR60x**) and an **xDuoo MH-02**, which looks incredibly cool on the desk. Now I’m planning my next purchase, but I want something more premium than the **Truthear Pure** in the $100–$200 range. So… what should I get next?

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