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Hi all. New head-fier here. Can anyone suggest a good iem under $150 that can be considered a good upgrade over the Sunrise xcited. I am currently considering the r50 and the vc1000 but since ljokerl hasn't heard the vc1000 yet, can you please give more models. Any opinion is much appreciated, thanks.
The Xcited is an interesting earphone... for a dynamic-driver it's quite lean-sounding, especially in the midrange. Do you like its sound? If so, the JVC FXD80 is the closest-sounding upgrade I can think of.
If you don't mind a little more bass and a fuller overall sound, the Philips Fidelio S1/S2 earphones could be a contender as well. The R-50 will be more balanced than the Xcited but you'll give up some of the bass punch, which you wouldn't be doing with an FXD80 or Fidelio S2.
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I'm lost...
ljokerl, could you please point me to something in the $200-$600 range, either universal, or even preferred, CIEM that would suit my tastes?
After reading a lot of other reviews I'm still lost.
I want bass, I especially want great dynamics, cannot stand the most subtle grain or harshness in mids/highs, like "thick note" presentation... and usually also have problems to get good fit. And should be fine with iphone/ipad, etc.
GR07 BE after 400 hours of burn in are more bearable, but tracks like Red Hot Chili Peppers "Can't Stop" cause me lots of hearing fatigue... and I find them to be too "flat", I definitely don't wan't a monitor, I would like to enjoy ALL kind of music!
I'm very curious regarding your statement of the Heir 8.A... the price is really steep but you got me wondering...
1964EARS V3. Lots of bass, very "fun" sound, custom-fit, smoother treble than the GR07. Also super sensitive and works great with mobile devices.
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|joker|, If you were mostly a rock music (mostly indie, classic rock, alt, punk, avant garde, psychodelic) and some pop (indie, dream) lover, which CIEM would you pick between Heir 8.A and JH13 pro or Miracle? And when you will be mostly listening to them on your daily commute.
For me, JH13Pro, but then I prefer it over the 8.A in general and the Miracle much of the time.The Miracle might have a better bass quantity for me (less boost than the JH13) but its mids just aren't as rich and inviting in comparison, and it's not quite as clear, either. The 8.A has more of a warm and smooth signature. Not really my kind of sound, but it's the most forgiving of the bunch.
Isolation-wise these are all pretty similar. I think the shells of the 8.A are a touch thicker so it has a very slight edge but nothing substantial. The sets that isolate better are the silicone ones (Sensaphonics, Spiral Ear), the Westones with their vinyl tips, and monitors with a musician fit (like the Hidition NT 6).
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Sorry for making you confuse. Actually i meant JH13 Pro with Freqphase. I have no interest in the original JH13.
I think Miracle is quite versatile. Do you think Freqphase also is able to handle as many generics as Miracle?
Yep, I think it's very easy-going and I've enjoyed it with everything I threw it at. Tyll (@Innerfidelity) thought the JH13 was vastly more genre-neutral than the Miracle, IIRC.