Clash of the Titans: HJE900 vs. CK10 vs. Turbine Pro Gold - Page 2

Unless you have small ears wearing them cord-up is fine. The long strain reliefs don't reach the end of my ear when worn upwards so there's plenty of room for the cord to loop around. Cable is short, yes. I sometimes keep my fuze in my front pocket but run the cables down my back, between my shirt and jacket, especially when I'm working with powertools. Can't really do that with the Panasonics. I noted this here:

Cable memory isn't an issue. I actually like a bit of memory to my cables (CK10 does this well) but the HJE900 cable is a bit more unwieldy. After months of using them it might maintain its shape but the set I was using does not do this.

Thanks . No, I will not be buying the Panasonics. Not because they are bad earphones but they aren't different enough from the CK10 to warrant having both - they are both beautifully built Japanese IEMs with sparkly treble, good imaging, and fast transients. The detail freak in me does prefer the low-decay bass of the CK10 and when I want something a bit more natural and less engaging I instinctively reach for the PR1 or even the RE252 (nope, have not sold them yet). And I will likely be getting rid of the Turbines, too. Truth is the only universal IEMs I am still curious about are the EQ-7 and the upcoming X-Jays.

Yes, they are fun. But see above for why I would personally not want to have both the CK10 and HJE900. I think the CK10+RE252 combination I've been using for the past few months is actually more complimentary. But of course the HJE900 has a much more likable signature so it's a personal choice.

Considering that the TF10 has historically always been one of the triple-armature "top tiers" and the CK10 beats it in several aspects I think you are right - the 'top-tier' label is now applicable to any high-performance earphone. It all depends on the focus anyway. If it's treble quality you're after the $80 RE0. If it's bass extension than the Atrios are still the best I've heard to date. And so on..

As for your question, the MTP is indeed very very far out of the M11's league but on that very general level you are correct - their balance is similar.

I was surprised as well, mostly by how quick and dimensional they were and by the natural timbre. The tonal may not be ideal for me but I can appreciate a good, fun sound as well .

Same here... I shall be expecting a TMA take on the Pannys, then.

They're forward in the treble, but not really as bad as some other phones I've been using lately. My set had quite a few hours on it and I probably gave them a good 70-80 more. Plus I'm acclimated to the Ck10, which isn't exactly laid-back at the top of the range either. But yeah, I agree. I know you prefer a more gentle approach and on that front these can't compete with something like the RE252.

Thanks again, Orange . I wish I had the Ortofons as well. Open to donations in the form of review sets . Your summary sounds about right. I really wouldn't cal the CK10 the finest analytical. That title probably goes to my old Etys. But the CK10 are as detailed and precise as it gets, just not as dry. The MTP/G is indeed a tweakable beast. I think the Coppers might be harder to coax away from neutrality but I really can't be sure. Your precious CZs are the most fun in the conventional sense, yes .

Yes, yes I do.