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Merry Christmas everyone and of course, special thanks to Joker!

Hello Joker,congratulations for this post and thank you for your help,I cameform  a Klipsch S4,and I listen to hip hop,Can you sayto me a upgrade for the Klipsch  S4,or whit a similar sound betwen 50-100$?thank you.If you give me 3 or 4 references better.What sound signature is Klipsch S4?

An extraordinary review like no other! Please test the new sony xba h3 too.

Thanks for this post. wondering whether worth to change or upgrade from sm3 to westone 4

merry christmas guys , have a beautiful time with friends and family .
hey man joker , thanks man , for these beautiful reviews , and we are still hungry for more !!
and im gona repeat , have you been exposed to xba-h3/h1 , or do you have any plans for these phones .

Thanks everyone, and Merry Christmas! All the best wishes to you and yours!
 

heliuscc said:

Thanks joker!

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dezane222 said:

  thanks a lot joker

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fastandclean said:

Joker you are the best !

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gilly87 said:

  We love joker!

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lin0003 said:

Merry Christmas everyone and of course, special thanks to Joker!

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sludig said:

Excellent SD-2 and SD-3 reviews, like all the other ones.

What of this iems do you think has a LCD-2 sound signature? I think maybe SD-3, but SD-2 has more mids...

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Normally I recommend the Shure SE535 and Sony MDR-7550. However, I now think the SD-2 is an excellent option as well. Signature-wise it's a better match for the LCD-2 than the SD-3, which has fantastic bass impact but not really an "enhanced" low end. 
 
Keep in mind that the LCD-2 will definitely have an advantage in bass "feel" - rumble and impact and all that - because it can move lots more air. To get that from an IEM you would need a significantly bassier one, like an SD-3. Of course then you are sacrificing some of the overall balance and poise of the SD-2 (and LCD-2). Point is, you'll always get more tactile bass from an LCD-2 than an IEM with similar tuning but if you compensate with a more bass-heavy IEM you'll probably have to sacrifice other things. 
 

 

vinniepaz said:

  Hello Joker,congratulations for this post and thank you for your help,I cameform  a Klipsch S4,and I listen to hip hop,Can you sayto me a upgrade for the Klipsch  S4,or whit a similar sound betwen 50-100$?thank you.If you give me 3 or 4 references better.What sound signature is Klipsch S4?

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The S4 is pretty v-shaped - it has enhanced bass and treble. If you don't think you could do with less bass, a good alternative would be the VSonic GR02 Bass Edition or id America Spark, or maybe the Audio-Technica CKM500. The CKM500 sounds a little different but has very good audio quality overall.
 
If you can live with somewhat less bass quantity, you can get better sound quality with something like the VSonic VSD1 - better accuracy, a more neutral tone, etc. 
 
 

stormmilk said:

  An extraordinary review like no other! Please test the new sony xba h3 too.

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Thanks! No plans to review the Sony hybrids at this time, but maybe next year.
 

eh-yeon said:

  Thanks for this post. wondering whether worth to change or upgrade from sm3 to westone 4

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Not really, unless the SM3 is too warm/thick for you.
 

suman134 said:

  merry christmas guys , have a beautiful time with friends and family .
hey man joker , thanks man , for these beautiful reviews , and we are still hungry for more !!
and im gona repeat , have you been exposed to xba-h3/h1 , or do you have any plans for these phones .

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Thanks!
 
I have never been able to get in touch with Sony so the H1/H3 will be left to chance. Right now I don't have either but I won't rule them out. 

Joker,
 
I noticed you recommended the RHA MA-750 in InnerFidelity's Holiday Gift Guide. It sounds like it would fit into the "Warm & Smooth" sound signature area described on The Headphone List. That said, I was wondering how it compares to the Yamaha EPH-100. Any input?
 
Also, Merry Christmas! 

thanks for always being so helpful Joker

Hi |Joker|,

Among the DN-1000, SD-2 and SD-3:

1) Which one has the micro details/details which is very close to DBA02-MKII?

2) Which one has the best 3D imaging and the widest sounds stage?

3) Which one has the best separation for vocal and instrument?

4) Which one has the best "QUALITY" (not "QUANTITY" ) bass that punchy, fast, deep and extended?

Thanks again.

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Iniciado porción  VinniePaz 
  Hola Joker, felicidades porción Este mensaje y gracias Por Tu assistance, cameform sin Klipsch S4, y me Escuchan hip hop, el usted me Florerias sayto Una ACTUALIZACIÓN párrafo el Klipsch S4 o sonido sin pizca similares Transcurrirá 50-100 $? Agradecimiento you.If me dan 3 o 4 referencias better.What firma de sonido es Klipsch S4?

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El S4 es Bastante en forma de V -. Tumbas y agudos sí ha Mejorado  Si USTED no cree Que USTED PODRIA HACER estafa Menos bajo, Una buena alternativa seria la VSonic GR02 Bass Edición o identificacion Spark Latina, o Tal Vez el Audio-Technica CKM500 .  El CKM500 SUENA DIFERENTE Poco ONU, Pero Tiene Muy buena calidad de audio en general.
 
Si Puedes Vivir con algoritmos Menos De La CANTIDAD De tumbas, Florerias Obtener Mejor Calidad de sonido estafa algoritmo de como el VSonic VSD1 - Precisión alcalde una, tono Un Mas neutral, etc 
 
 
Thanks a lot Joker,what do you think about JVC FX80 is similar to Klipsch S4 signature?,and for  have  a cheap replace what you think about Dunu Trident and rha 350? .If there arent similars to  my sound cand you recomend me a cheap ones betwen 30-60?.Thanks  and sorry for my English I am spanish,you are great!
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  Normally I recommend the Shure SE535 and Sony MDR-7550. However, I now think the SD-2 is an excellent option as well. Signature-wise it's a better match for the LCD-2 than the SD-3, which has fantastic bass impact but not really an "enhanced" low end. 
 
Keep in mind that the LCD-2 will definitely have an advantage in bass "feel" - rumble and impact and all that - because it can move lots more air. To get that from an IEM you would need a significantly bassier one, like an SD-3. Of course then you are sacrificing some of the overall balance and poise of the SD-2 (and LCD-2). Point is, you'll always get more tactile bass from an LCD-2 than an IEM with similar tuning but if you compensate with a more bass-heavy IEM you'll probably have to sacrifice other things. 

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Thanks a lot for your answer ljokerl. Certainly is very difficult to find an IEM like LCD-2, but these ones you say can be good. SD-2 seem an excellent option.
 
And Merry Christmas!!!

I found a nice deal on the Logitech UE900. Currently owning the Shure SE535. Is the Logitechs better than the SE535 sound quality wise? I am after as much neutral sound as possible. Thanks!

Where did you find a deal on the ue900??

Glad the SD2 and SD3 have more exposure now. The SD3 I can`t fault, just keeps improving, stunning and never sibilant as per your findings. Good stuff Joker.