Sony MDR-EX700LP - Page 5

I really like my EX90's sound signature, but it lacks some bass mostly. EX700 seems to fix this! thats a tease..

Their frequency response scares me, with that 5kHz-6kHz bump.

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That does look a little raised, but it doesn't affect how they sound...

...It might be worth noting (bearing in mind I cannot read Japanese) that they ARE bright until they've got a few hours on the clock, so if these were a virtually brand new pair, that might not factor that in...

Thats quite interesting, I might actually go with this band wagon.. hahaha!! One more question though, does pairing the Ex700 with the A818 produce a lot of hiss.?

Hmm... There is a little there, but certainly not enough to make you run screaming into the hills... I can't quantify it, but certainly its only noticeable on very quiet passages / breaks, and even then not particularily bothersome

Interesting new set. Slightly cheaper than the triple-fi and from the posts, might be more comfy. My credit card is screaming. Duncan, can you give more comparison observations between the triple-fis against these? Appreciate your input.

Sid, which model of comply tips are you using and will fit the EX700? Also do you have a link where I can purchase them??
Also can you talk about a little bit more when you take the foam out of the EX700 what's the adv and dis-adv?? Can I put the foam back after I have removed them?

Hi Marcus...

Is there anything specific you'd like to know (which is better at what kind of music etc), or is it just a very generic opinion you're after?

Hi Sid,

I'm more than happy with the stock (dark blue insert, still cannot remember if that is ML or LM lol) tips... I will check out the Complys at some point (I don't have them with me, they've been relegated at the moment, but will the Shure olives do the same trick??)

...As an aside, I've just been listening the 'The Wall' in anticipation of going to see Roger Waters on Monday night... The EX700s are a seriously smooth operator when it comes to Floyd!!

If you want the genuine Japan Edition MDR-EX700SL (the one for all of you who use remote-controlled units, the links is provided right here for your buying pleasure:

For eBay users:

Sony MDR-EX700SL Headphones / Ships from Japan - eBay (item 130220724609 end time May-17-08 01:35:16 PDT) (BuyFromJapan)

or:

NEW Sony inner ear headphone MDR-EX700SL - eBay (item 300166359674 end time May-26-08 06:03:37 PDT) (J-Pop Store)

From Audio Cubes:

AudioCubes.com - Sony MDR-EX700SL EX-Monitor Earphones - MDR-EX700SL -

I recommend getting them on eBay, but only from a dealer named "J-Pop Store" (the user is registered in Canada but imports direct from Sony Japan, so they do sell genuine Sony Jaan product, like my MDR-NC60-JE Version) or from "BuyFromJapan", both less expensive than Audio Cubes (by $50-60 USD) and also the same new-in-retail box Sony Japan-market items as AC. Not only that, but Jun Ibaraki and the good folks from there believe in nothing but 100% customer satisfaction (sorry to sound like an ad), and I have bought tons of headphones/earphones and remotes (all Sony Japan-market) and they ship fast, my most recent purchases of each of my second pairs of EX90SL's and EX85SL's (bought as backups) came in fast, ordered on Sundays and received by the end of the same week, not bad considering they come all the way from Japan direct to my front door here at BIGHMW.com Headquarters here in Washington State!!! BuyFromJapan is highly-recommended by BIGHMW.com Headquarters!!!

Somehow I can't seem to keep from looking at the listings on them, but as soon as I get my economic stimulus check [the minimum, $300 USD], I think I will blow it on the 700SL's and use my imported double-flange silicone buds with them to get even more isolation than even the stock ones (bummer! I wish they had these IEM's in silver to match my MZ-NH700 and RM-MC40ELK setup, do I have to use the [silver] color-matched E90SL's instead???)

Hi Duncan. I guess a rundown on the lows, mids and highs comparison. Majority of owners say the magic of the Trips are the highs despite sight shortcoming with their mids. Very curious how the Sonys compare. Which is better at what kind of music, like you stated, would also be something to consider. Appreciate your ears, mate.