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post #421 of 1411
10/24/07 at 9:00am
i was pretty bothered by it. but that might be because i had to wear boots when i was out, so my steps might've been heavier than normal. in any case, i was bothered enough to stick to wearing them over the ears even though they were falling off (the cables) at first, but thanks to the right orientation, they don't anymore except occasionally.

i'm thinking of doing a mod for it. say attaching a certain length of memorycable material so it'll stay. gonna look around in some electrician shops to see if there's such a thing. tony suggested attaching tape before wrapping the material around the cable, which i think it brilliant so in the event that i have to take it off my original cable would be unscathed.
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post #422 of 1411
10/24/07 at 5:38pm
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Originally Posted by warrior05 View Post
Hmmm... you are making me interested in the C551s now. My JBL 220s are small enough (similar to the CX300) that I can sleep with them even on my side. The C551s look a little bit bigger but perhaps small enough yet. I'm really a fan of the Denon sound. I recently got a pair of D1000s and they are a terrific little headphone. Perfect for travel IMO.

Of course I need another canalphone like I need a hole in the head but I just can't help myself at times.
Go for it!

(I'm very curious about a 551 vs. 700/JBL 200 direct comparisons. I have the 220's but if the 551 is a significant improvement I'd be very tempted.)
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post #423 of 1411
10/26/07 at 11:56am
Can anyone comment about how thick the cord/cable is on the C700 and C551? I have a pair of UE Metro.fi 2's and the cord's really thick and heavy. The weight of the cord seems to make the earphones pull down and out of my ears all the time (and I don't like wearing the cord over my ears). Also, would any C551 owners think these would be a good upgrade from Mylarone X3's? I'm looking for a bit more bass, more forward mids and better highs. I'm pretty sure I'd get that from the C700's from what the reviewers say. Thanks!
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post #424 of 1411
10/26/07 at 1:36pm
I have the C700, and no such problems with the cord.
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post #425 of 1411
10/26/07 at 2:19pm
cable on the c700 ain't heavy
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post #426 of 1411
10/26/07 at 2:28pm
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Originally Posted by ajmiarka View Post
The C551s came in yesterday...First impressions so far are good! Fit wise, they are smaller than the C700s which is nice for my ears. Not as fatiguing...
Just to check: I assume you mean physically fatiguing here (as in causing discomfort), rather than sonically fatiguing -- yes?

Any updated impressions of the C551s you could grace us with? I don't know why a C700-owner like myself would need a C551...but...uh...but maybe I need a C551...
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post #427 of 1411
10/26/07 at 3:08pm
I still really want to try out the C700, but I am waiting out on the new Klipsch and Westone, which should be here soon.

But for it's price, €99, the Denon's do look nice!

Anyone feel like giving me a Christmas present this year? ^^
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post #428 of 1411
10/26/07 at 3:21pm
Well, my Shure E500PTH were replaced by new Shure SE530PTH on Wednesday.

I like the Livewires and Denon C700 enough that I haven't even opened the sealed Shures for 2 days yet...
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post #429 of 1411
10/26/07 at 8:01pm
Thread Starter 

Tip update

As most of you know, I've been whining incessantly (and yet endearingly ) about the lack of Denon tips, and the fact no others seem to produce the same sound. I'd tried the Sennheiser CX300 and Sony EX tips and felt the soundstage seemed a little smaller with a bit of bass loss to boot.

Well, how embarrassing - I hadn't tried the Sony tips at all, only the Senns. I mus have been either drunk, wasted, or both - but seems I kept trying the Senns over and over again

I only discovered my 'error' when I swapped some Sony tips with another member and saw they were in a different container altogether. Anyway, the good news is the Denons sound great with the Sony tips, in fact, I'd go as far as to say the soundstage is even a little bigger, and I didn't notice any drop in the bass at all. They fit really well. They're even more secure (for me) than the Denon tips, so all in all I am one happy bunny at the moment.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing, and I kept swapping back and forth thinking I'd mistaken the Sonys for the Denons, but I hadn't. Someone else said earlier they preferred the Sony tips, and having 'actually' tried them now, I have to agree 100%.

The other bonus is not having to rely on Denon to provide replacement tips, as I have at least 4 pairs of mediums, and Sony EX tips are widely available.

Do you hear that Denon? WIDELY AVAILABLE!!

EDIT: I should have mentioned that the 'genuine' Sony tips come supplied with the players, and the replacements I bought are Sony-compatible tips which fit and sound the same.
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post #430 of 1411
10/26/07 at 8:44pm
You've got me intrigued, soozieq. Where did you get the Sony tips?
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post #431 of 1411
10/26/07 at 8:47pm
drey/athenaesword, thanks for the replies regarding the cord thickness/weight. I had read a review on trustedreviews that it was on the thick side. Has anyone compared these to the Mylarone X3's?
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post #432 of 1411
10/26/07 at 9:02pm
Thanks for the experiment and update.... WIDELY AVAILABLE!!!
That's great news.
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post #433 of 1411
10/26/07 at 9:28pm
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You've got me intrigued, soozieq. Where did you get the Sony tips?
warrior, when I had my first Sony NW-S706 back in March, (and sold it) I kept the tips as the buyer didn't need them. I've also got the tips that came with the 808 and some replacement ones I bought from Amazon (compatible ones, not Sony) but they fit exactly the same.

Just for fun, I tried the C350. . .

Just no comparison at all but interesting to listen to just to hear how much more refined the 700s are. They're definitely clearer than the Sennheiser CX300s, (although not as 'warm') so I'll be giving them to my friend who no doubt will be thrilled to bits with them. All this 'recycling' must be good for the environment
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post #434 of 1411
10/26/07 at 9:35pm
Thread Starter 
As an example, these ones fit, and they come in a pack of 3 of the same size.

http://cgi.ebay.com/replacement-earb...QQcmdZViewItem

And at Amazon, they come in a 3-pack of small, medium and large.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_et...0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
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post #435 of 1411
10/26/07 at 9:39pm
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Originally Posted by soozieq View Post
warrior, when I had my first Sony NW-S706 back in March, (and sold it) I kept the tips as the buyer didn't need them. I've also got the tips that came with the 808 and some replacement ones I bought from Amazon (compatible ones, not Sony) but they fit exactly the same.

Just for fun, I tried the C350. . .

Just no comparison at all but interesting to listen to just to hear how much more refined the 700s are. They're definitely clearer than the Sennheiser CX300s, (although not as 'warm') so I'll be giving them to my friend who no doubt will be thrilled to bits with them. All this 'recycling' must be good for the environment
I'll try some out. Thanks!

Agree in regards to the C350s. I gave mine to my wife and she loves them. I just need to keep her away from my C700s!
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