CONFIRMATION: JVC HA-FX1000 IS the JVC Victor HP-FX500. - Page 7

You're really hitting the nail on the head as far as my ears can tell from the limited burn in with the JVCs.I think they also have more bass weight than the IE8s (on minimum dial ) and seem to be distributed over a larger area. More experience users like yourself haha may have to clarify this: I think the IE8s and W3s bass may be more focused and have a greater impact but in terms of definition/accuracy and producing the sub bass that you really feel; I'll give that to the JVCs. The JVCs bass just comes out of no where and punches you in the stomach!! haha

The IE8s did the same thing to the C700's. In fact what prompted me to purchase the IE8s was when you "jokingly" said something of the nature that the IE8's kicked the C700s out into the street and into the dustbin!! haha Couldn't have said it better!

@cn11
I've only had the IE8s for a few weeks and love them to death so might be some element of bias I have just over 10 hours on the JVCs so impressions may change.Here's my noobish look as to why I prefer the iE8s overall SQ.

The IE8s have a much better focus and higher resolution, in that they possess greater timbral accuracy in which each instrument in an ensemble can be more distinctly defined. This to me leads to better instrument separation/Imaging within its more expansive headstage and soundstage. Despite having a smaller soundstage than the IE8s theres something about the FX500s that I haven't yet put my hands on that makes them appear very open sounding though. I also think that the IE8s are more coherent in that everything just comes together to form one nice engaging musical bonanza!!.

I also have a predilection for forward/upfront vocals and the IE8s are much more forward than the JVCs. I really dig the way vocals are presented on the IE8s, they're very organic, smooth, full bodied and breathable. The vocals of the JVCs are much thinner and perhaps ( note that I didn't say "anemic" as that of the iE8 may be a bit too rich for some folks haha).The vocals on the IE8 as of now seem to also possess greater "textural range" which I like as well.
P.S I hope I didn't sound as if I was bashing the FX500s as I think they're great phones, just that I prefer the IE8s.

Hey Shigzeo I think I understand what you mean. Some of the best and most balanced reviews are more often than not overlooked LOL. I saw the review when I was a forum lurker but already had the C700s and didn't pay much attention haha. I read the whole thread last night though. I love re reading threads after I buy the headphones as it helps me to remember the folks who hears things the way I do!!. You did a great job comparing these to the C700s

regards

I have seen this kind of review several times, and again, this makes me wonder - despite the title of the thread, and the discussion that has ensued, if the FX1000 really are rebranded FX500, because I really do not hear what is shown above (or in the other a/b compairsons I have read between the FX and IE)...

I will have to get a pair of FX500s to find out for myself..

Agreed, I think that will be for your and everyones benefit Best way to finally put this issue to bed is to be ABing both FX500 and FX1000. I still stand by what I've described above. Bare in mind that I've been using these out of my S738 and not via the X1000 which has be indicated be quite synergystic with the FX1000.

Ditto that.

Got mine today... FAST shipping from Seyo.

First impression, they're bright. Way brighter than I was expecting. The upper mids and treble are quite a bit more obvious than UM3X.

I'll have to do some more listening when I've burned them in. Hopefully my right ear will have healed by then (got a weird reaction from the Shure silicone tips again).

Awesome. I plan on buying from Seyo soon as well!
Anyway, if you have an allergic reaction to the silicone tips, stop using them and/or see a doc/audiologist!

Get some foam tips and save yourself from the misery.

Maybe the Sennheiser 'Soamie' hard foams will fit/work well with these?? I'm hoping so, and I'll find out next week!

They should, the stems look to be about the same. I was actually thinking about trying to track some down, they're pretty comfortable and seem to seal easily for me.

These do come with small black foam tips, very similar to what come with the Senns... they're a little softer, but fit the same.

I've had them for more than two weeks now and I'm really surprised that you would find them bright!
To me they're a warmish, smooth iem...
I'm using the stock silicone tips and my impressions would be more in line with Honeyboy's, they're definitely warmer than my pl30 for comparison.
Speaking about tips, are there better options than the stock ones?
And did anyone use an impedance adapter with those? Using them with my Zero amp can be painful because the gain is too high.

EDIT: just tried them with an Ipod I had laying around and I have to say they sound different than from my fuze...clearer, maybe the fuze is too warm for them.

Thanks for the info kloan. I really like the Senn foamies, so it's great to hear that the JVC's are quite similar. I'm also thinking that Sony EX tips will be good with these, or the Sony hybrids. My FX500's should be in tomorrow.

waiting for your preview

the victors come with the same type of foams. i am listening to a wonderful pair of loaned ie8 now and am not ready to make bold statements yet, but i do agree that the victor is more forward than the ie8 especially in mids. the senn is more forward in upper bass and i think the victor may reach lower or at least vibrate with greater voraciousness down low than the ie8. however, i have never, ever heard an iem with this width of stage... it is simply frightening.