Posts by kmhaynes

Quote: Originally Posted by eke2k6   The last word I'd use to describe the FX40 is dark.   For me, "dark" has to do with an over-emphasis in the ~500-750 Hz range, which I feel the FX40 has --...

Quote:Originally Posted by Dsnuts We are analyzing $16 earphones on the worlds number 1 audiophile site. Gentlemen. This alone is crazy....Well, IMO the Phillips SHE3850 is clearer, more balanced, and has much more obvious...

OK, so got the FX40 early today, and will put them on 48 hours burn-in with my old Sony port. CD player -- loud and strong sound. They compare similarly to the SHE3850, but just a touch lower in volume, and a bit darker sounding, but...

I have smaller ear canals and the gray 3-flange tips have always worked best for me.  I will say that I've seen larger 3-flange tips somewhere.  They are tan colored and have the same nozzle size for the Ety's, but...

Keanex, nice review!  If you want a comparison with the Ety ER-4P, probably the "analytical" benchmark earphone, send the A161P on to me for a couple of weeks and I can write up a comparison review.  The ER-4P is not as...

OK, you may doubt me on this, but if you get the Phillips SHE3850, it is fantastic for the $15 USD price.  It is very balanced with plenty of ability in the bass and treble regions.  It will give you all the bass you want,...

MP 8320s died a slow death due to over-kinking in the crappy cable, right at the earpiece.  Really like the SH3850 -- shocking for $10 -- clear, balanced, fun sound. Don't like the JVC Riptidz -- they need too much EQ to...

Quote: Originally Posted by BE COWON USER  as listening to everybody on the forum I didn't spend my miles on the headphones, I have spend the miles on getting an IPOD touch 32gb instead :-) maybe in the future I will by...

^ Yes, KSC75, or a good earbud, like the Senn MX-580, Yuin PK3, Sunrise AS Charm, etc.  I fall asleep at night with earbuds so my ears aren't plugged.

^ I can go back and listen to them again -- they seemed dark and boomy to me, but I haven't used them in 10 days or so.  Muddy might not be the right word, but the SHE-3850 is more balanced and brighter than the Riptidz that...