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02-17-2007, 04:31 AM
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Vibes okay for movies/gaming?
In addition to some music, I plan on using the phones with some gaming and movie watching.
Recommended?
If not, any other canalphone/iem under $100 that can satisfy these requirements? ER6i? UM1?
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02-17-2007, 04:35 AM
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These activities seem to be their bread and butter. They definately favor anything action oriented, definately favoring bass, explosions, that kind of stuff.
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02-17-2007, 04:36 AM
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From what I read, these would be perfect. You don't need overly analytic IEM's like ER6i for games and movies. They wouldn't add any fun to it.
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02-17-2007, 04:47 AM
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Sounds good.  Where would be the best place to buy Vibes atm? I've so far only found amazon for $85.
Gunmetal or Chrome?
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02-17-2007, 05:16 AM
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I found them at Amazon but for $65 plus about $5 shipping. That was the best I found.
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02-17-2007, 06:03 AM
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Im partial to the gunmetal look. I believe that they would be suitable for both of your hobbies. Not as good as a nice set of cans but if you like IEMs then go for it. Just remember, if you are in dire need of isolations, they arent meant for that department.
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02-17-2007, 03:48 PM
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Amazon has them listedn as $85--not seeing 65 anywhere?
No isolation? Hm. That could pose problem as I room with 2 other guys and regularly commute to classes on the bus.
Anything similar in the same department which can isolate a bit better than the Vibes?
JVC Marshmallows? super.fi 3? UM1?
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If you really want a good bass for gaming and movies, i wouldnt recommend um1s. Marshmellows have lotta bass but im not sure if its isolation is much more if at all than vibes.
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02-17-2007, 05:01 PM
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Quote:
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Amazon has them listedn as $85--not seeing 65 anywhere?
No isolation? Hm. That could pose problem as I room with 2 other guys and regularly commute to classes on the bus.
Anything similar in the same department which can isolate a bit better than the Vibes?
JVC Marshmallows? super.fi 3? UM1?
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it has isolation but its not as isolating as other IEMs such as the shures and the etys, but it still isolates
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02-17-2007, 05:08 PM
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ER6i's have the best Isolation in it's class, I guess they could be good for gaming and movies.
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02-17-2007, 05:17 PM
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Gaming benefits greatly from an expansive soundstage and I'm fairly certain such a trait would prove congenial as far as immersion in movies as well.
Why would you choose a portable to accomplish this? 
Unless the Vibe does have a sound stage on par with the larger phones (which I doubt); if so, forgive me.
Unless I'm on the go, I'd never choose an IEM/canalbud for movie watching or gaming..
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02-17-2007, 05:34 PM
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Quote:
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Gaming benefits greatly from an expansive soundstage and I'm fairly certain such a trait would prove congenial as far as immersion in movies as well.
Why would you choose a portable to accomplish this?
Unless the Vibe does have a sound stage on par with the larger phones (which I doubt); if so, forgive me.
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Hm. A poster in a previous Vibe review thread had commented and claimed that they excelled in movies and gaming.
here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showpo...33&postcount=7
Do you have some suggestion for some closed cans under $100 then if canalphones/iems aren't the way to go?
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02-17-2007, 11:56 PM
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I find the KSC75 is pretty good for gaming too. Cheaper alternative. 
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