Multi-IEM Review - 281 IEMs compared (VSonic GR07 BE and R02 Silver Added 05/15/13 p.688) - Page 565

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Originally Posted by ljokerl 

 

I would love that IEMs as well. Unfortunately I haven't found it yet.

 

Regarding recabling, this seems like it might be an ideal option for the 272 assuming it's possible to get into those shells: http://www.head-fi.org/t/601360/universals-modded-with-removable-cables-fischer-audio-dba-02-brainwavz-b2-um3x-sleek-audio 

 

$300 doesn't open up that many possibilities compared to $200. I still think I'd go for the GR07 in that price range. Might as well shoot for $400 and get a mid-level custom like the Alclair Reference for a bigger step up from the FXD80.

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

It really depends on how you like to hear your music. I think the general assumption is that a somewhat v-shaped signature (or at the very least some enhanced bass) would work better for electronic music but that may not be true for everyone. Personally I think that this is more true in reverse - sometimes a not-too-great earphone with a v-shaped signature tends to sound better with EDM than other genres (saw this recently with the JVC FX101, JVC FX40, and even JVC FXD80).

 

I certainly wouldn't go for the RE272 or Westone 2 unless you already know that a balanced sound is what you're after. The TF10 and Coppers are safer choices. I don't recommend the Copper very often these days because I feel that there are some better values out there - the VSonic GR07, JVC FXT90, and Yamaha EPH-100, for example. I don't know what your price limit is but if you're looking at the coppers I am sure you can afford the FXT90 or EPH-100, which are slightly better performers in my book and provide plentiful bass. The TF10 is also a good choice if you're not paying more than $150-200 and think you will be able to get along with its fit. I would still go for the JVCs or Yamahas, personally. 

Thanks for the recommendations! I really like the Yamaha's and am looking to buy them, but because I live in Canada it is extremely difficult. I haven't been able to find anybody who is selling new ones in Canada, including Yamaha! If anyone has any suggestions on where to look I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by SmrkngRvng 

Thanks for the recommendations! I really like the Yamaha's and am looking to buy them, but because I live in Canada it is extremely difficult. I haven't been able to find anybody who is selling new ones in Canada, including Yamaha! If anyone has any suggestions on where to look I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

i recommend the vsonic gr07

check out headphone bar- shipping is 1 cent, with a reasonable price, and shipping across the country took me around 4 days

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Originally Posted by ljokerl 

Regarding recabling, this seems like it might be an ideal option for the 272 assuming it's possible to get into those shells: http://www.head-fi.org/t/601360/universals-modded-with-removable-cables-fischer-audio-dba-02-brainwavz-b2-um3x-sleek-audio

Yes, it's in fact trivial - rotate the long "strain relief" (more like strain creator) stem until the side of the case loosens. I've figured that out yesterday - now I need a good cable for not so unreasonable price.. Paying $40 for Westone cable is a bit ridiculous, even if it's a great cable.

(Note that RE272 is $250 new.)

Extra fun: it appears that RE272 is more tunable than it seems - not only the filter, but also some vents covered with paper on the back of the microdriver... and the visible vent on the back is connected to the driver chamber through another pinhole vent, also covered with paper.

Just removing the back of the case increases bass, notably. Doesn't really sound like anything else detrimental happened - the driver seems to be fit for a custom IEM remake.

Apparently the vent filter controls 2.5k resonance. Perhaps could be made slightly more absorptive than paper... Covering all the vents with polymer clay (PVC base) converts it into something almost V-shaped, weird loundess-like signature. Covering all but one works extremely well, better than original paper.

With the front filter on, two uncovered vents work bit better - the result is slightly improved over the filterless variant with some resonant peak smoothed out.

(All testing done with Hifiman's weird shaped white silicone biflange.)

The case definitely chokes the driver, dropping deep bass and also creates some extra high frequency resonance. Needs replacement with something akin to what FutureSonics Ear Monitors use. (special absorptive material lining, less resonant casing)

Sony mh1c ? 

clieos review : 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/632892/review-sony-mh1-the-best-kept-secret

only 30 dollars and - 

rated rather high in SQ

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Originally Posted by turgid 

Sony mh1c ? 

 

 

clieos review : 

 

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/632892/review-sony-mh1-the-best-kept-secret

 

 

only 30 dollars and - 

 

rated rather high in SQ

They can be found for $20 here: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Livesound-Headphones-Earphones-Head-sets/dp/B008CCSD7K

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Originally Posted by hitme987 

Its basically the same, all colors have the same drivers, build quality etc, I dont think they changed anything..You can just mail @ support@meelec.com to just confirm it though

answer received, Mike says: "The drivers have not been changed; however, we started matching them more closely this year and a new nozzle filter was introduced in the summer to increase sweat resistance. This changed the performance very slightly but the emphasis has always been made on keeping the sound as close to the previous-gen M6 as possible as our customers are generally very happy with the way the M6 sounds for the cost"

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Originally Posted by ljokerl 

 

I posted my brief thoughts on the earpods here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/629283/mini-review-thoughts-on-apple-earpods-as-compared-to-the-old-ibuds 

 

Technically Earpods are not IEMs since there is no seal between the housing and ear canal so I didn't add them to this thread. 

 

I've only heard the AF78 briefly at a show. It was bass-heavy and not all that coherent and didn't compete well with the GR07 I'd brought. I am not sure if that was the final tuning or not but at this point I wouldn't blindly count on it being a GR07 competitor.

Oh ok, so they are bass-heavy... didn't know that. I actually tend to like that over the rather bright DBA-02/B2
Do they compete with the likes of Atrio MG7's or similar

In other words, do they compare with other models which have a strong bass response? 

Hey guys, I have a question (I'm a noob)

Well you know how the old iPod earbuds that come in the box always blow out or lose its bass after ~3 months of adequate use? Does that happen with higher-end earbuds? Unless it's the cable I'd understand... But, for example, if listening to some Etymotics or Triple.Fi 10s or Westone universals at loud volumes all the time, will they "blowout?" I don't know much about earbuds right now, but I assume the dynamic microspeaker(?) blows out, but balanced armature speakers don't have that tendency because... they're balanced armatures? 

It's probably confusing and the terminology is watered down, but if anyone could give me advice it'd be greatly appreciated! 

Reason being I'm ordering customs soon as my first high-end pair of IEMs

I just wanted to say.

This thread is soo informative.

I'll continue to anticipate and wait for a review on the Sony XB90ex, Sony XBA-3, and Brainwavz R1.

m5 looks good .

I'm interested to see what you think of the Sennheiser ie60's. I just bought them, and I love the sound, but I hate the isolation, or lack thereof. I'm going to try some new tips, but coming from klipsch x10's which I just had stolen; I miss the isolation the most.

how is the bass quantity on RE-262 compared to EPH-100? I think the bass on the EPH-100 is just perfect, but now I'm looking for a nice, spacious sounding IEM to go with my E11