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Multi-IEM Review - 352 IEMs compared (Pump Audio Earphones added 04/03/16 p. 1106)
Dec 31, 2012 at 6:54 AM Post #9,196 of 16,931
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keshav said:
Hey Joker,
 
Iam looking for a new earphone under 50 . I mostly listen to rock and grunge bands like def leppard,pink floyd,alice in chains etc..
The ones i have shortlisted are Brainwavz r1,m4,m5,am90,gr02be.
 
Which one should I buy or anything else you can recommend ?
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           keep the BA out man , and i think m5 or the gr02 bass edition will do good . m4 has some extensive complains of harsh sibilance , so keep that out too .i think m5 with precise and controlled bass , will do good for you rock needs .
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM Post #9,197 of 16,931
soullinker20 said:
I own those too. tg334 w/ 000 cables makes $1,700+

and all i can say is the sound is night and day difference for me in terms of soundstage, detail, transparency

the dynamics on these are crazy..

another thing to consider is the 1p2 hybrid by tralucent audio probably at $1,300++ too
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That's very interesting, for a long time I had been wanting a $1000+ universal IEM but I were between the fi-ba-ss and the tg334.
The 334 sound good with eq? I'm afraid they will sound too dark for my tastes, also the difference with the 000 cable is really big?
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 2:35 PM Post #9,198 of 16,931
happy new year guys , have a nice year ahead , enjoy !! just ordered a jbl j88 , lets see .
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 5:49 PM Post #9,199 of 16,931
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keshav said:
Hey Joker,
 
Iam looking for a new earphone under 50 . I mostly listen to rock and grunge bands like def leppard,pink floyd,alice in chains etc..
The ones i have shortlisted are Brainwavz r1,m4,m5,am90,gr02be.
 
Which one should I buy or anything else you can recommend ?
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Gr02Be - my favorites right now - I listen to hairbands and buckcherry and the like. Awesome IEMs and you cannot beat the price.
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 9:03 PM Post #9,200 of 16,931
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love music said:
 
 
I find the upper mids/treble of the eq-7's can be overly bright/harsh at times and can sound a bit grainy. 
 
Is it worth upgrading if you want something to sound better than the eq-7's or are they already one of the best? The reason I ask is because some people will say it's much improved. I know it comes down to preferences, but I just want to here your thoughts.
 
Thanks Joker.
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The e-Q7 sounds very decent overall. I don't think there are huge improvements to be made objectively but you can definitely find something with smoother treble if you're giving up on the Ortofons - the UM3X, SE535, or SM3, for example, or maybe a HiFiMan RE262/272. 
 
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goodvibes said:
I don't know the EQ7 precisely but I have some familiarity with the design. I'd stay with the stock tips or get some if you don't have them and use the smallest that allow a seal for deep insertion to warm up the mids. I know there's a physical diameter issue that can restrict deep insertion for some but you're already in the ballpark for VG phone and may just need some tweaking. If you're already setup like this, try some sony hybrids, meelec duals etc before you let them go. 
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This is good advice.
 
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kaixax555 said:
hehe waiting for a review of the BA200 from you one day (if you ever do it)
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Don't have one yet so it might be a while.
 
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keshav said:
Hey Joker,
 
Iam looking for a new earphone under 50 . I mostly listen to rock and grunge bands like def leppard,pink floyd,alice in chains etc..
The ones i have shortlisted are Brainwavz r1,m4,m5,am90,gr02be.
 
Which one should I buy or anything else you can recommend ?
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Really depends on the sort of sound you are after. I haven't heard the M4 or R1 but the M5 is good if you like bass-heavy sound with laid-back highs and moderate clarity. AM90 is more mid-centric, much less bass. GR02 BE is v-shaped, with recessed mids and strong, slightly unrefined treble. AM-90 is a safe choice for "balanced". M5 is a safe choice for "bassy". Another option might be the new ViSang VS-K1 (review coming soon). It's balanced like the AM-90 but focuses a little more on the mid/upper bass and lower midrange than the upper midrange/treble. The result is a fuller, warmer sound with a bit less clarity and energy. Again, comes down to preference but it's a good performer at the $50 mark. 
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 10:37 PM Post #9,201 of 16,931
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love music said:
 
 
I find the upper mids/treble of the eq-7's can be overly bright/harsh at times and can sound a bit grainy. 
 
Is it worth upgrading if you want something to sound better than the eq-7's or are they already one of the best? The reason I ask is because some people will say it's much improved. I know it comes down to preferences, but I just want to here your thoughts.
 
Thanks Joker.
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You can try sony hybrid tips or other smaller bore tips to reduce the treble. I hate overly bright phones and usually the hybrid tip fixes that issue for me.
 
Jan 1, 2013 at 2:27 AM Post #9,202 of 16,931
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ljokerl said:
 
The e-Q7 sounds very decent overall. I don't think there are huge improvements to be made objectively but you can definitely find something with smoother treble if you're giving up on the Ortofons - the UM3X, SE535, or SM3, for example, or maybe a HiFiMan RE262/272. 
 
 
This is good advice.
 
 
Don't have one yet so it might be a while.
 

Really depends on the sort of sound you are after. I haven't heard the M4 or R1 but the M5 is good if you like bass-heavy sound with laid-back highs and moderate clarity. AM90 is more mid-centric, much less bass. GR02 BE is v-shaped, with recessed mids and strong, slightly unrefined treble. AM-90 is a safe choice for "balanced". M5 is a safe choice for "bassy". Another option might be the new ViSang VS-K1 (review coming soon). It's balanced like the AM-90 but focuses a little more on the mid/upper bass and lower midrange than the upper midrange/treble. The result is a fuller, warmer sound with a bit less clarity and energy. Again, comes down to preference but it's a good performer at the $50 mark
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Thanks. And which will be more versatile among them ?
 
Jan 1, 2013 at 4:47 AM Post #9,203 of 16,931
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phantompersona said:
You can try sony hybrid tips or other smaller bore tips to reduce the treble. I hate overly bright phones and usually the hybrid tip fixes that issue for me.
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Thanks. I've tried them before but the mids and sounstage tends to suffer from it so I rather just use the normal stock tips.
 
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ljokerl said:
 
The e-Q7 sounds very decent overall. I don't think there are huge improvements to be made objectively but you can definitely find something with smoother treble if you're giving up on the Ortofons - the UM3X, SE535, or SM3, for example, or maybe a HiFiMan RE262/272. 
 
 
This is good advice.
 
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Thanks Joker, actually I have the RE262, not really a big fan it though.
Hope you have a great new year Joker, thanks for all your help  
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Jan 1, 2013 at 5:18 AM Post #9,204 of 16,931
Well, it's 2013 here in SoCal. Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for all the feedback and support. Here's to another year filled with exciting new products and to not forgetting that it's still about the music
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keshav said:
Thanks. And which will be more versatile among them ?
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Probably the VS-K1 or GR02.
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 4:33 AM Post #9,208 of 16,931
should the tf10 be driven without a amp , will there be a difference in sq ? source is cowon c2 .
 
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