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post #61 of 88
2/8/10 at 2:33am
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Originally Posted by Andrew H View Post
Main difference is the iM-790 has a new, upgraded driver which is a little smoother and cleaner. The iM-590 has slightly more forward (Grado-esque) upper-mids.
Andrew,

Those sound pretty exciting, especially with your reputation for very good sound quality, high build quality and comfort.

How would you compare the two bass outputs of the iM-790 to the iM-590?

Will the iM-795 also be compatible with Blackberries, or will there be an iP-HS7 version?

Finally, will the 7-series use the 'fused double flange' tips like the iM-590?
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post #62 of 88
2/8/10 at 2:29pm
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Originally Posted by Andrew H View Post
We have not really objectively tested on any "before and after" basis. TBH, we probably spend more time on subjective listening than anything. Better to listen first, and listen some more. Then finally take a look at the measurements, to confirm what you think you're hearing. Better to trust the ears ultimately, than to let the measurements drive the design, or give them too much influence.

Interesting idea though. Will see what can be arranged.
Thanks for taking the time to respond, Andrew.

I, for one, would be *very* curious to see what the scientific measurements have to say about "burn-in". If you ever get the chance, well... I'm sure you'd post it to Head-Fi!
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post #63 of 88
2/8/10 at 10:24pm
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Originally Posted by davemal View Post
I like the silicone for ease of use and comfort but the foams sound better and I suspect that they isolate better (more testing to come).
Certainly no problem if the foams are working better. (No one eartip works the best for everybody). Also may take a look at Comply (T-200 size).
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post #64 of 88
2/9/10 at 12:36am
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Originally Posted by dfrost View Post
How would you compare the two bass outputs of the iM-790 to the iM-590?
iM-790 in "neutral" should have pretty similar bass qty. In "warm" it should be a good 4-6db more.
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Will the iM-795 also be compatible with Blackberries, or will there be an iP-HS7 version?
No plans for iP-HS7 (good job getting a handle on the nomenclature, btw). iP-795 should work with BlackBerry, other than the volume up/down buttons. The mic and remote are all from Apple's spec, so between models (or even mfr's) should have very much the same function (if not performance).
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Finally, will the 7-series use the 'fused double flange' tips like the iM-590?
It will include those, as well as new foam tips.
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post #65 of 88
2/15/10 at 5:17pm
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Originally Posted by Andrew H View Post
foam
I'm totally getting the 790!
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post #66 of 88
2/16/10 at 5:02pm
Any word on when the 790 will be released? And at what price?
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post #67 of 88
4/8/10 at 11:08am
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Originally Posted by StonedAge View Post
Any word on when the 790 will be released? And at what price?
^ Any updates on these?
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post #68 of 88
4/11/10 at 6:52am
I made a topic for these new 'phones:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/m...4/#post6524372

Still no update!
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post #69 of 88
5/19/10 at 11:43pm
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Originally Posted by DmitryG View Post
I am having now: received a tracking number. Waiting.
please report when you finish waiting

 

Actually, my waiting is over after almost 4 months of waiting :) Parcel delivery was delayed (thanks to Russian Post, I suppose) and Maxwho gave me a full refund in march.

BUT! 2 days ago, after I've paid for another pair, parcel came 

And this respected seller maxwho has decided not to argue who is going to pay fo re-ship and let earphones stay at my place :) 

Now I am going to test it after burning-in.  So, thanks to maxwho.com - you can buy there (and better use courier services ;)

 

 


 

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post #70 of 88
5/20/10 at 10:50am

I can't be sure but I think Maxwho.com is run by Maximo themselves. Regardless, that is great customer service.

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post #71 of 88
5/20/10 at 11:49pm

Yep, I agree. 

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post #72 of 88
7/15/10 at 2:03am

given the nature of your crisis, I don't think anyone can help you; maybe you should get a hobby.

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post #73 of 88
7/30/10 at 6:14am

I need a new pair of IEM's.  Are the im-790's available as yet?  

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post #74 of 88
7/30/10 at 6:47am

Great company. No worries with them. I've got a par of 590s and they're very good. Very slightly ushaped but they have detail, boogie and play the tune. Preferrences aside, I doubt there's better at the price and they come with lots of stuff. Their tips work great.

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post #75 of 88
7/30/10 at 6:49am
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Originally Posted by mr.khali View Post

I need a new pair of IEM's.  Are the im-790's available as yet?  


no, unfortunately

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