Panasonic CZs (HJE900) Appreciation Thread and Pending Review - Page 3

I do think the Japanese box is different. What accessories did yours bring?

I think you will enjoy these alot. Though some may prefer more forward mids, I think these really help balance things out in your typical rock band out, bringing out the usually under-highlighted drummer and bass guitarist. I prefer these to ever mid forward phone ive heard.

That's what I thought, based on what previous google results had shown me about the Japanese packaging. That'sg is actually a lot better than the bare-bones american one. We simply get a small leather pouch and 3 silicone tips. Nothing else. I also believe your cable is different, looking like this: http://media.audiojunkies.com/rp-hje...ke-fugazzi.jpg

Whereas ours looks like this(taken from joker's thread): http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/353...e900400x30.jpg

Hmm really? I'm glad I ahve the american version because I think the grey metal gives it a very nice touch without being blingy. They also look less flimsy. I actually sometimes wonder if we americans are getting the "high quality chord" that they sell in japan for these, as they seem to look the same as the american ones, just in white(there is a white HJE900 in japan, I believe).

Anyways, look how much nicer the packaging and case is for the Japanese buyers =[: Blog¤ÊMaterialisticA:Panasonic RP-HJE900

Since I had always seen the japanese packaging online while googling, I was a little surprised and underwhelmed when I saw what it was the J&R person gave me. But heck, they sound awesome :P

I'd be suprised if the tips were different. Based on other pictures I've seen, it doesn't seem like it. Perhaps the shape is different though, I'm not sure as I don't have the stock tips anymore to compare. However, based on the Japanese official website for these, the japanese version seems to bring 4 tips as opposed to the mere 3 the american counterpart has: ¢ŠE‰AƒWƒ‹ƒRƒjƒA‚Å’®‚* | RP-HJE900 | ƒwƒbƒhƒzƒ“/ƒCƒ“ƒTƒCƒhƒzƒ“ | Panasonic

BTW... The CZs seem to come in white in japan, thought that was interesting to note. I love the sheen on the regular blue ones though. http://c0388982.cdn.cloudfiles.racks...3010950507.jpg

Ahh, well joker did say that in grand scheme of things, the HJE900s have little microphonics, just more than the coppers and CK10. I never really notice the microphonics, it was actually more notable with my PX200-II O.o

Anyways, my meelec tips arrived! I'm very happy, the sound is just what I was looking for. I'm just trying to decide if I prefer the Bi-flange or the medium single flange. The Bi-flange certainly is more snug though. The triflanges absolutely kill the treble for me, maybe even worse than the complies, while the small and large just don't seal right. Biflanges seem ever so slightly warmer, still trying to choose

Well, a couple of things. If you prefer a warmer signature and find the treble too harsh with stock tips, then the hybrids might work for you. They also isolate well, are very comfortable, and should bring out the mids a bit as well, if on the warmer side. Myself and several others really don't like complies or any foam tips with these; they just destroy the treble imo. However, if you insert the complies on the nozzle backwards, then you get a great sound. It seems the treble is attenuated in the little part of the complies where the core doesn't extend to, so placing them backwards eliminates that problem as the core extends all the way to the opening. Most people agree that standard UE style tips work the best though, and having my meelec tips now, I agree. The large opening seems to bring out the imaging prowess of these. Make sure to let them burn in before you judge the sound, whether you think it's mental or physical. Treble does calm itself.

The only chords I know that fit these besides that HQ cable they sell in Japan(which may or may not be the american cable...) are the Sleek Audio ones. Which, btw, also means you can use them wirelessly, as Sleek Audio has a wireless thingamabob. I don't know if it's any better though.