Futuresonics Atrio M5

Just ordered a set of these today from Futuresonics' site. Can't wait to burn them in and listen critically. I'll post impressions once received. I've been living with the V-moda Vibes for a while, and like them alright, but I'm realizing I need something a bit more isolating for all the traveling I do. I wouldn't mind the better sound either of course.

Cheers, Chris.

Awesome! Have you had any experience with the V-moda Vibes? I'm hoping they'll be a nice sized step up from them. I can't wait till I get the Atrio's.

I have now received my atrio M5's. Today I'm listening at work, letting them burn in. But omg are they awesome sounding. The bass goes VERY low, but not bloated. Also you don't have to crank these to get the benefits of the bass, it's so there that you naturally listen at a lower volume. More comments later after burn-in.

Well it's interesting- this is the first in ear monitor I've been willing to live with, so I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to inserting them properly. I don't like the idea of the foamies either, so I'm going to stick with the bi-flanges too. I have only been using the mediums that came on it so far and I find that I don't have to insert them very far at all to get a good seal. In fact if I try to push them in far at all, they just completely seal off EVERYTHING- no sound from the player, NOTHING! I find them a bit finicky too I guess. Tonight I'm going to try the large tips, I suspect that the med's are a bit too small.

Overall though the sound quality is amazing even with the fit. It's so much a step up over the Vibes that it's not even funny. These are keepers for sure. My Nano even fits in the case- great for all the international travelling I do. I'm wondering if any of the other brands' bi-flanges fit the Atrio's, and would do a better job in fit. Also, do you find any advantage in wearing them over your ears, or hanging down? I seem to prefer down myself, but I am wondering if the seal will be affected when I'm travelling next and lean on a pillow to sleep.

Cheers...

I'm no expert, and by no means have any high end gear besides the M5's now, but I'd say they're just smooth & natural... some have said 'warm'. I thought the Ety er4p was very bright and sterile sounding, but these are engaging. If you like bass, you'll love these. They reach REALLY low without being overbloated.