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Nov 26, 2011 at 10:46 PM Post #4,936 of 16,931


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blupblup said:
Hi joker, I just wanted to ask one more thing if you don't mind. I can get the UE triplefi 10's for the same money as the GR07's. What would say would be best?
I know that's probably a silly question but which do you think would be the better purchase?
Many thanks.
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The mids are a tad recessed on the TF10s compared to the GR07s, but their high end extends higher and is more detailed, they have a bit more of a bass punch too so they're a little more "fun"(not to say the GR07s are lacking bass by all means).
 
I enjoyed them both, so if you can get them at the same price then its just personal preference. I personally preferred the fit on the GR07s.
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 3:11 AM Post #4,938 of 16,931
Can anyone recommend me some good starter IEM's in the $50-150 price range? I've never owned a pair of IEM's. My current source is a iPhone 4 and I normally listen to rock, alternative, pop, a little hip-hop and electronic, and on the occasion, classical. Mid-range is my Main concern, although I do like some bass to go along with what I listen to.
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 4:14 AM Post #4,939 of 16,931
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whitemage said:
Can anyone recommend me some good starter IEM's in the $50-150 price range? I've never owned a pair of IEM's. My current source is a iPhone 4 and I normally listen to rock, alternative, pop, a little hip-hop and electronic, and on the occasion, classical. Mid-range is my Main concern, although I do like some bass to go along with what I listen to.
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Consider Etymotic HF5, TDK BA100, Sony XBA-1 and Ultimate Ears UE700 for balanced armature.
 
2 cents.
 
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 6:57 AM Post #4,941 of 16,931
realslimseto said:
The mids are a tad recessed on the TF10s compared to the GR07s, but their high end extends higher and is more detailed, they have a bit more of a bass punch too so they're a little more "fun"(not to say the GR07s are lacking bass by all means).

I enjoyed them both, so if you can get them at the same price then its just personal preference. I personally preferred the fit on the GR07s.
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OK great, thanks very much. I do listen to a lot of bassy music but wouldn't describe myself as a bass head at all.... Just that most ambient electronica and hip hop has a lot of bass... But I love acoustic and guitar music too so want the highs to be great.
I think from what you've described about detail and punchier bass, that the TF10s may well be the way forward, fit may be a worry but as long as there's no actual issues with fit? Then i'll go for them I think.

Thanks for the help.
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM Post #4,944 of 16,931


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blupblup said:
OK great, thanks very much. I do listen to a lot of bassy music but wouldn't describe myself as a bass head at all.... Just that most ambient electronica and hip hop has a lot of bass... But I love acoustic and guitar music too so want the highs to be great.
I think from what you've described about detail and punchier bass, that the TF10s may well be the way forward, fit may be a worry but as long as there's no actual issues with fit? Then i'll go for them I think.
Thanks for the help.
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You might want to consider Atrio MG7.
 
 
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM Post #4,945 of 16,931
 
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blupblup said:
Hi joker, I just wanted to ask one more thing if you don't mind. I can get the UE triplefi 10's for the same money as the GR07's. What would say would be best?
I know that's probably a silly question but which do you think would be the better purchase?
Many thanks.
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Fit would be the deal-breaker for me as well. In terms of performance they are on the same level, with the TF10 a bit more v-shaped and colored and the GR07 more balanced and netural.

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whitemage said:
Can anyone recommend me some good starter IEM's in the $50-150 price range? I've never owned a pair of IEM's. My current source is a iPhone 4 and I normally listen to rock, alternative, pop, a little hip-hop and electronic, and on the occasion, classical. Mid-range is my Main concern, although I do like some bass to go along with what I listen to.
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Unless you think you'll be able to decide on which type of sound you want from reading reviews, I would start small, maybe with something like Brainwavz M2 - nice mids, good bass, on the low end of your budget. If you want to jump further into the deep end I'd go with one of the safer sound signatures - the Fischer Audio Tandem, for example, or maybe a Spider Realvoice or HiSound Crystal. If you're paying $75 or less for a Turbine they are a good choice as well. The IE7 is normally out of your budget and even then I like the Tandem better for that type of sound. 
 


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kanuka said:
joker,
about the Crystal, how'd compare the bass , mid-range bleed and mids fwdness/recesion  with the m11+ and TDIII ?
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Crystal has very little bleed - about as much as the M11+ but the mids are not that recessed so it isn't very noticeable. The TD-III bleeds more despite the more forward mids.

 
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 1:59 PM Post #4,946 of 16,931
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How do the monster turbines stack up against those three? I also heard the sennheiser IE7's are a good pick in the price range.
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I heard the Monster Turbines briefly, and I thought they sounded okay but nothing special, the UE700 has a lot more pizazz.
 
I've only heard the ER-4PT + 75 ohm, some people say the HF5 is identical to the ER-4 except made in China, I'm not sure. :/
 
The TDK BA100 and XBA-1 are newcomers to the single driver BA scene - they have limited, yet quite positive reviews so far, it seems this audio community loves equipment that is new, or soon to be released, so I recommended them.
 
It makes sense, we are all on a mystery hunt for new sound, and like to talk about X just released or imported from the far east novelty with our peers. :wink:
 
For dynamic driver IEM's in that price range, another new one to consider with positive reviews is the JVC FXT90, and then there is the Sony EX600 for $131.
 
If you really value the midrange, then Hifiman RE262 seems to be the popular pick there from what I can tell.
 
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM Post #4,948 of 16,931


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ljokerl said:
 

Fit would be the deal-breaker for me as well. In terms of performance they are on the same level, with the TF10 a bit more v-shaped and colored and the GR07 more balanced and netural.
 
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You think the TF10's are that odd/bad a fit that they're worth reconsidering?
I mean comfort is paramount really, well second to sound but not by much.... do you think the GR07's would be better?
 
Man... I have a shorter shortlist now than I did but the decision seems to be getting harder
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What about the Etymotic HF5's?
 
Any better for fit, similar quality sound?
 
 
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 3:23 PM Post #4,949 of 16,931
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blupblup said:
You think the TF10's are that odd/bad a fit that they're worth reconsidering?
I mean comfort is paramount really, well second to sound but not by much.... do you think the GR07's would be better?
 
Man... I have a shorter shortlist now than I did but the decision seems to be getting harder
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What about the Etymotic HF5's?
 
Any better for fit, similar quality sound?
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I don't think the HF5 is what you're looking for. As for TF10 fit, it can be hit or miss depending on your ears. At the current less-than-GR07 prices it's probably worth to at least try it.
 
Nov 27, 2011 at 3:28 PM Post #4,950 of 16,931


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ljokerl said:
I don't think the HF5 is what you're looking for. As for TF10 fit, it can be hit or miss depending on your ears. At the current less-than-GR07 prices it's probably worth to at least try it.
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Well GR07's are £100... so about $154?
 
TF10's are £125 ... so about $193?
 
Is that good for what they are?
 
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