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Multi-IEM Review - 352 IEMs compared (Pump Audio Earphones added 04/03/16 p. 1106)
Dec 18, 2013 at 12:07 AM Post #12,346 of 16,931
Does this thread look messed up to anyone else?
 
toolazy said:
Great, thanks! Just some quick follow-up quiestions: How's the isolation? I haven't found a whole lot about that. Also, in your upcoming review, roughly what score can we expect the sound to get?

EDIT: Also, if we consider eastern manufacturers as well, would any IEM best it by a significant margin?
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Isolation is surprisingly good, a little better than with the GR07. Sound score will probably be around a 9, not sure of the exact number yet. 
 
In that price range I can't think of anything that's significantly better all around and meets your other requirements (including those for sound signature) as well.
 
Dec 18, 2013 at 12:20 AM Post #12,347 of 16,931
ljokerl said:
  Does this thread look messed up to anyone else?
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Yes, to me
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Dec 18, 2013 at 4:40 AM Post #12,354 of 16,931
quartertone said:
Do you think you'll give the DN-1000 a substantially higher rating than the MA750?
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Yes, definitely. Tighter, more detailed bass, clearer, colder mids and a more emphasized treble makes the DN-1000 a much better IEM IMO. To be fair it does cost almost twice as much.

mannkind246 said:
Can you tell us more how DN-1000 sounds better than DBA02-MKII in term of bass & treble?
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The bass is much better, having much more impact and veing very fast. From memory, the mids are a bit warmer and the treble less bright. Vocals are a bit more upfront on the DN 1000 if I remember correctly.
 
Dec 18, 2013 at 12:23 PM Post #12,355 of 16,931
Gotcha. Well I've got the SM2 now and definitely don't want less bass; I'm after more aggressive upper mids and treble for rock/metal. Even without the filters they still sound unnatural with "real" music; you're right to compare them to the UM3X, I'd say they are basically the same but with a slightly more blended sound and bigger soundstage. Luckily I got them for $100 so I'm not too disappointed :p
 
I've been delaying a GR07 purchase for ages on principle due to their lack of replaceable cable...*whine* I refuse to give in though! I've heard rumors so I'm holding out.
 
Can't wait to hear your take on the InEar SD3, it's been tickling my fancy for some time.
 
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I would have a tough time labeling the SE535 as "fun". It doesn't have as much as the SM2, that's for sure. In general I think of "fun" as more of a v-shaped signature (think "rock" EQ present) which in this is case is closest to the GR07 (or better yet GR07 BE). The SM2 has a warmer sound with more relaxed upper mids. Again, not really "fun" for me, personally at this stage - more of a UM3X competitor in the musician's monitor space. 
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Dec 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM Post #12,356 of 16,931
quartertone said:
  Do you think you'll give the DN-1000 a substantially higher rating than the MA750?
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Not sure of the rating for the DN-1000 yet. I like it quite a lot but its treble is not entirely smooth and can be a little excessive. For example it's more prone towards sibilance than the MA750. Different sound signatures, with the DN-1000 being more v-shaped.
 
gilly87 said:
  Can't wait to hear your take on the InEar SD3, it's been tickling my fancy for some time.
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It's a very good earphone. I prefer the less bassy SD-2, though. Reviews should be up soon. 
 
Dec 19, 2013 at 1:30 AM Post #12,360 of 16,931
mannkind246 said:
  Is it possible to improve the bass tighter and to reduce the brightness in DBA02-MKII by different type of the ear buds tips?
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I like Shure Olive tips, they take away just a bit of the bright edge without effecting the overall sound as much as Complys - plus they're more durable and more comfortable. Don't know what you mean about the bass, it's very tight already.
 
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