Looking for similar to audeo phonak pfe
Jul 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 11
Sayellx

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[size=xx-small]Ordering the pfe with fedex will most likely result in crazy brokage fees, so I had to give up on that. >.< If anyone knows someone selling it with USPS to canada do share, that's the only way to not get screwed with an insane fee. [/size]

So I'm looking for something similar to the pfe but much easier to find in stores and such.

- Clear, detailed sounds
- Medium bass, dont want something bass-heavy
- Silky sound warmer than colder
- Good SQ (of course xD)

And my budget is around 150$

Anything like that?

thanks :3
 
Jul 23, 2009 at 4:46 AM Post #2 of 11
I had no duties to pay (in the end) when I ordered mine. It says so on their site, too.
Duties were supposed to be taken care of by them but at the time they were having difficulties so I was refunded the duties amount (about $20) and had to pay the fedex guy upon delivery. That should be worked out by now though you would think.
I even emailed them before I ordered and they reassured me there would be no extra fees.
Ethan
 
Jul 23, 2009 at 6:30 AM Post #4 of 11
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Originally Posted by Sayellx /img/forum/go_quote.gif
[size=xx-small]Ordering the pfe with fedex will most likely result in crazy brokage fees, so I had to give up on that. >.< If anyone knows someone selling it with USPS to canada do share, that's the only way to not get screwed with an insane fee. [/size]

So I'm looking for something similar to the pfe but much easier to find in stores and such, but you'll be sacrificing a lot of sq over the phonaks.

- Clear, detailed sounds
- Medium bass, dont want something bass-heavy
- Silky sound warmer than colder
- Good SQ (of course xD)

And my budget is around 150$

Anything like that?

thanks :3


I really dont think the PFE can be matched by anything sold in retail stores for the type of sound you're looking for at that price. There's a reason they're so well-liked around here. I'm sure you can find someone willing to buy and ship you a pair. Heck, you could probably buy one on the FS forums here.

If that fails the mid-range Shures (3/4 series) are probably the most easily found warm-ish IEMs in that price range.

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Originally Posted by coldmack /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Head Direct RE0?


Seriously? This recommendation tells me that you either didn't bother reading the OP's post or have never heard the RE0. Or both.
 
Jul 23, 2009 at 8:33 AM Post #5 of 11
do you want an iem? My full size ad700s are similar in sound sig, on par in overall sound quality, to my old pfe's and were only ~90 usd shipped, cheaper if you catch a deal.
 
Jul 23, 2009 at 3:10 PM Post #6 of 11
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Originally Posted by ethan961 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I had no duties to pay (in the end) when I ordered mine. It says so on their site, too.
Duties were supposed to be taken care of by them but at the time they were having difficulties so I was refunded the duties amount (about $20) and had to pay the fedex guy upon delivery. That should be worked out by now though you would think.
I even emailed them before I ordered and they reassured me there would be no extra fees.
Ethan


Really? That's great, I'll go check now

Edit:
found this:

Canadian orders will be shipped via FEDEX international economy and will be charged $24.95 for shipping. You will be responsible for taxes and duties (paid directly to FEDEX) when the package arrives.

.. :X
 
Jul 23, 2009 at 4:44 PM Post #7 of 11
There's no alternative near it's price. Maybe Ety's, but they are more, and I don't like them as much as the PFEs.
 
Jul 23, 2009 at 5:26 PM Post #8 of 11
i was charged 20$ or so per box (i ordered both the 112 and 121). it was painful, but the phonak are worth it. for that signature, i think there isn't anything until you go to the q-jays.

if you had only 50$ more, the ck10 from audio technica is a slightly warmer sound, but hasn't any fatigue in the highs. its bass is a bit more, but not much. where it shines compared to audeo is the build quality.
 
Jul 23, 2009 at 6:20 PM Post #9 of 11
I don't mind paying 50$ more as long as I can avoid the brokerage fees, because then the money is going towards the product rather than in the coffers of some transport company. Any suggestions where I could buy the ck10 decently priced? Ebay has some 200$ ones right now, but they might be gone by the time I can buy them.
 
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