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Multi-IEM Review - 352 IEMs compared (Pump Audio Earphones added 04/03/16 p. 1106)
Aug 22, 2012 at 2:38 AM Post #7,951 of 16,931
joe bloggs said:
How is driver flex "good" or "bad"?  From my limited experience it seems to be either present or not present.  The stock Philips SHE3580 do not have driver flex because of the vent in front of the driver.  After I tried sealing a pair with superglue I get driver flex whenever I achieve an airtight seal with the tips; I need to pull on the ear with one hand while inserting with the other to avoid flex on insertion and after insertion, I know I have a tight seal if I get flex by pressing slightly the bud slightly in.  I assume this is a "bad" case of flex?  What would a "good" (but not nonexistent) case of flex be like?

 
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My Turbines right side flexes so bad if I crank them past a certain volume it pops everytime, and always when inserting them to a point the sound goes muffled. I either then need to lower the volume or re-seat them. I think they had a hard life. :rolleyes:
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 2:40 AM Post #7,952 of 16,931
I notice that driver flex occurs with silicone, but never with the foam tips. on both the Turbines and the UE500.
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 2:47 AM Post #7,954 of 16,931
need not to say , the ue 500 has lower sound level then others like xb41ex or even she 3590 . and yeah driver flex , mid ear madness . ue had some , not now .
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 4:00 AM Post #7,956 of 16,931
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jjmai said:
arghhhh, you tricked me with the new title.
I thought it was going to be UE TP10.
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nck2205 said:
Would love to read your opinion on the CK100pro if by any chance you get to review it.
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Maybe someday; haven't made much of an effort to get one so far.
 
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eke2k6 said:
Congrats on #250 j-man
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Thank you.
 
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jgray91 said:
Hi joker. Back again with another intention for some recommendations. I see that you referenced the MDR-7550 three times, and once on its soundstage, and you're planning to review it. So I was wondering if you have anything in mind that has a soundstage like the Sony (or close to it) with the sound signature of the JVC FXT90, with a little bit more bass extension and/or less harsh highs. Budget not more than $200 if it can be helped.
 
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The 7550, like the EX600 and EX1000, has less pronounced bass compared to an FXT90. For various reasons what you're looking for doesn't exist in that price range as far as I know - the JVC FX500, for example, is more harsh than the FXT90 and the GR07 doesn't sound as open as the Sonys and doesn't really share the more v-shaped sound of the JVCs. I think you'll have to give up on one of your requirements or cough up for an FX700. 
 
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 4:55 AM Post #7,957 of 16,931
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ljokerl said:
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jgray91 said:
Hi joker. Back again with another intention for some recommendations. I see that you referenced the MDR-7550 three times, and once on its soundstage, and you're planning to review it. So I was wondering if you have anything in mind that has a soundstage like the Sony (or close to it) with the sound signature of the JVC FXT90, with a little bit more bass extension and/or less harsh highs. Budget not more than $200 if it can be helped.
 
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The 7550, like the EX600 and EX1000, has less pronounced bass compared to an FXT90. For various reasons what you're looking for doesn't exist in that price range as far as I know - the JVC FX500, for example, is more harsh than the FXT90 and the GR07 doesn't sound as open as the Sonys and doesn't really share the more v-shaped sound of the JVCs. I think you'll have to give up on one of your requirements or cough up for an FX700. 
 
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It's that rare?! 
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How about if I put less emphasis on looking for similar soundstage and more on the refinement I'm looking for from the FXT90? (more bass extension, less harsh highs, almost the same mild U-shape). I'll still look into the FX700 still though, since it's still a choice.
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 6:31 AM Post #7,960 of 16,931
Joker, will u be doing a review of Sennheiser IE80? Kinda looking forward to that review! :) 
 
Also, Thanks for the detailed review on the wide range of headphones. Really helpful to newbies like me :D 
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 8:28 AM Post #7,961 of 16,931
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fauaad said:
Is there anything better than the GR02 Bass Edition when it comes to sub 50 USDs, bassy in ears?
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     nope , but i like man utd too !!! bit off topic , hope you guys dont kind .
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 9:07 PM Post #7,964 of 16,931
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jgray91 said:
It's that rare?! 
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How about if I put less emphasis on looking for similar soundstage and more on the refinement I'm looking for from the FXT90? (more bass extension, less harsh highs, almost the same mild U-shape). I'll still look into the FX700 still though, since it's still a choice.
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Still no perfect fit IMO. You might like the EPH-100 better than the FXT90 since it has a little less treble energy and more bass response. It's also less forward than the JVCs, which helps with soundstaging.
 
 
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tilpo said:
I was just about to say that.
Congrats, Joker. Writing 250 reviews sure is something, and it's a huge contribution to the community.
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Thank you 
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Is there anything better than the GR02 Bass Edition when it comes to sub 50 USDs, bassy in ears?
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Not that I can think of, unless you require ridiculous levels of bass or are sensitive to treble unevenness. 
 
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tang63 said:
Joker, will u be doing a review of Sennheiser IE80? Kinda looking forward to that review! :) 
 
Also, Thanks for the detailed review on the wide range of headphones. Really helpful to newbies like me :D 
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Sorry, no plans for an IE80 review at this time but maybe in the future.
 
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+1
 
Both the IE80 and the TF10
 
ljokerl,
 
By the way, I remember sometime ago reading that you were going to receive an Fitear MH334 toGo!, is that true? have you received yet?(are you on the way to review it in that case???)
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An MH334 was gifted to me by the community but unfortunately life has been getting in the way of my posting its full review. It's something I've been working on (on and off) for months. Hopefully it'll be finished and posted next month. 
 
Aug 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM Post #7,965 of 16,931
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ljokerl said:
 
Still no perfect fit IMO. You might like the EPH-100 better than the FXT90 since it has a little less treble energy and more bass response. It's also less forward than the JVCs, which helps with soundstaging.
 
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Ahh, that's what I suspected months ago. Still, thanks for all your help so far. It's remedied for now with EQ while using the 7550, but that's not a permanent set up.
 
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