Multi-IEM Review - 352 IEMs compared (Pump Audio Earphones added 04/03/16 p. 1106)
Jun 20, 2015 at 7:00 AM Post #16,021 of 16,931
Thanks, I will definitely try the Pistons then. By the way, would I be right in concluding from your answer that 8320 vs Pistons3 signature differences would be a bit like re400 vs Gr07?
Should be the next one posted on THL :)

The Piston 3 is kind of the opposite of  the 8320 when it comes to relatively balanced IEMs. The 8320 is much more mid-centric and has slightly rolled-off deep bass and not real bright highs. The Piston 3 is... none of those things, really. I do think the Piston is the better earphone, but it's not at all a straight-shot upgrade from the 8320 due to how differently it is tuned. 

I can't really think of a straight 8320 upgrade within budget - most things are either more v-shaped like the Piston 3, or just a lot bassier. Closest thing is probably the VSonic R02 Silver, and that's 2x the price of the Piston 3 and lacks the remote. The Piston is just a killer value - definitely worth a shot if you don't think you will hate its sound sig.
 
Jun 20, 2015 at 4:12 PM Post #16,022 of 16,931
Thanks, I will definitely try the Pistons then. By the way, would I be right in concluding from your answer that 8320 vs Pistons3 signature differences would be a bit like re400 vs Gr07?

 
Yes, just a bit more extreme. The RE-400 and GR07 are each closer to "flat" than the 8320 and Piston 3.
 
Jun 22, 2015 at 12:07 AM Post #16,024 of 16,931
Hey guys im looking to buy my first quality set of IEM. looking to spend around $100.
Looking for good all around IEM. i would be listening to EDM House Hiphop Rock.
I would be using them with my Note 4 so a mic would be great and my macbook pro
 
Jun 22, 2015 at 1:17 AM Post #16,025 of 16,931
  Hey guys im looking to buy my first quality set of IEM. looking to spend around $100.
Looking for good all around IEM. i would be listening to EDM House Hiphop Rock.
I would be using them with my Note 4 so a mic would be great and my macbook pro

 I think on a audiophile pov, E80s will be, it will suit all genera, if you like smoother highs and more bass, opt for E50s, going for like $50, and are good.
 
Or add some more and go for A73, they are said to me awesome.
 
Jun 23, 2015 at 4:52 AM Post #16,026 of 16,931
  Hey guys im looking to buy my first quality set of IEM. looking to spend around $100.
Looking for good all around IEM. i would be listening to EDM House Hiphop Rock.
I would be using them with my Note 4 so a mic would be great and my macbook pro

 
 
Ultimately it depends on the kind of sound you are looking for. If you like some enhanced bass, you can go Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear G (the Android version). Something balanced - HiFiMan RE-400a. Something in between - Philips Fidelio S2.
 
Jun 25, 2015 at 5:11 AM Post #16,027 of 16,931
The Flare Audio R2A / R2PRO have been receiving a lot of praise and unbelievably positive reviews recently (since the launch and success of the company's Kickstarter campaign). It would be great if Flare Audio could consider sending ljokerl review units so that these IEMs can be compared to almost everything else in the market. Maybe ljokerl can approach Flare Audio to arrange something? They probably don't know about ljokerl or many of the other IEM reviewers since they are new to the IEM scene. 
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Jun 25, 2015 at 10:40 AM Post #16,028 of 16,931
Looking at getting some nice IEM. I currently use HiFiMan He 400 as my home set. I'm looking for something' with some bass (not necessarily basshead) and some clarity and soundstage. I listen to mostly rock, metal and some live stuff.i had come across the DUNU DN 1000? Anything better than this. What about the Fidue A73?
Whatever I get will likely just be played through my iPhone 6 mainly
Thanks.
 
Jun 25, 2015 at 11:06 AM Post #16,029 of 16,931
Looking at getting some nice IEM. I currently use HiFiMan He 400 as my home set. I'm looking for something' with some bass (not necessarily basshead) and some clarity and soundstage. I listen to mostly rock, metal and some live stuff.i had come across the DUNU DN 1000? Anything better than this. What about the Fidue A73?
Whatever I get will likely just be played through my iPhone 6 mainly
Thanks.


CKR9 would be a great option to look at alongside the DN1000. 
 
Jun 26, 2015 at 3:09 AM Post #16,030 of 16,931
  The Flare Audio R2A / R2PRO have been receiving a lot of praise and unbelievably positive reviews recently (since the launch and success of the company's Kickstarter campaign). It would be great if Flare Audio could consider sending ljokerl review units so that these IEMs can be compared to almost everything else in the market. Maybe ljokerl can approach Flare Audio to arrange something? They probably don't know about ljokerl or many of the other IEM reviewers since they are new to the IEM scene. 
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I've heard of these a few times now - just haven't had time to look into them yet. As always, there are dozens of new IEMs on the market this spring and summer, and I haven't gotten around to posting reviews of all my favorites yet.
 
 
 
 
Looking at getting some nice IEM. I currently use HiFiMan He 400 as my home set. I'm looking for something' with some bass (not necessarily basshead) and some clarity and soundstage. I listen to mostly rock, metal and some live stuff.i had come across the DUNU DN 1000? Anything better than this. What about the Fidue A73?
Whatever I get will likely just be played through my iPhone 6 mainly
Thanks.

 
Depends on budget and preferred sound signature. At $200 and for v-shaped (boosted bass and highs) sound I don't have anything better than the DN-1000 to recommend. However, if you wanted to spend less, or more, or had a different preference for the tuning of your earphones, the DN-1000 may not be the one. For instance the VSonic GR07 Bass Edition will give you a more balanced sound with better midrange quality than the DN-1000, but will still have good bass punch. As is often the case, the tradeoff is that you lose some of the DN-1000's bass response. 
 
Jun 26, 2015 at 3:38 PM Post #16,031 of 16,931
My GR07 mk2s are on their last legs (the cable is coming out of the IEMs 0_o) and I was thinking of getting an upgrade with replaceable cables.
 
I read your FLC8 review and thought it was very interesting!
 
Seeing as how it was your review of the GR07 that brought me to having to get it (my wallet hates you and my ears love you :) ) I thought I may as well bug this thread for advice in if the FLC8 would suit somebody coming from the GR07 (my headphones are Sennheiser Momentum v1s <3 if that helps understand what I like - trying to help random people with tiny bits of info to go in is the easiest thing in the world :p)
 
Jun 26, 2015 at 5:18 PM Post #16,032 of 16,931
  My GR07 mk2s are on their last legs (the cable is coming out of the IEMs 0_o) and I was thinking of getting an upgrade with replaceable cables.
 
I read your FLC8 review and thought it was very interesting!
 
Seeing as how it was your review of the GR07 that brought me to having to get it (my wallet hates you and my ears love you :) ) I thought I may as well bug this thread for advice in if the FLC8 would suit somebody coming from the GR07 (my headphones are Sennheiser Momentum v1s <3 if that helps understand what I like - trying to help random people with tiny bits of info to go in is the easiest thing in the world :p)

 I would suggest CKR9.
 
Jun 27, 2015 at 3:09 AM Post #16,034 of 16,931
  My GR07 mk2s are on their last legs (the cable is coming out of the IEMs 0_o) and I was thinking of getting an upgrade with replaceable cables.
 
I read your FLC8 review and thought it was very interesting!
 
Seeing as how it was your review of the GR07 that brought me to having to get it (my wallet hates you and my ears love you :) ) I thought I may as well bug this thread for advice in if the FLC8 would suit somebody coming from the GR07 (my headphones are Sennheiser Momentum v1s <3 if that helps understand what I like - trying to help random people with tiny bits of info to go in is the easiest thing in the world :p)

 
The A:B comparison I included in that review for the GR07 Classic still holds for the older GR07: http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/flc-technology-flc8/ - it'll give you a more v-shaped sound with more powerful bass and slightly brighter treble than the GR07. I consider it an upgrade, but it kind of moves in the opposite direction from the GR07 than the warmer and smoother Momentum.
 
Jun 27, 2015 at 8:24 AM Post #16,035 of 16,931
   
The A:B comparison I included in that review for the GR07 Classic still holds for the older GR07: http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/flc-technology-flc8/ - it'll give you a more v-shaped sound with more powerful bass and slightly brighter treble than the GR07. I consider it an upgrade, but it kind of moves in the opposite direction from the GR07 than the warmer and smoother Momentum.

 
Thanks! The GR07 series had quite a bit of variability even between the same model! I remember the mk2 I RMA'd and the mk2 I got back sounded different. I did figure out why though. There was glue or something in the vents which changed the presentation. I spent a lot of time fiddling with the vents trying to find the spot where I was the happiest. Which is why the FLC8 intrigued me​! I want to try and make my own ports for the thing and see if shape could make an interesting influence (i.e. find the right shape to).
 
Thanks for the info though. It does sound like the direction I wanted to move in - after reading the comparison on your website (which is an amazing resource!). I actually like a diverse set of sounds. My HD555s are still loved and used regularly - which have a far FAR lower bass quantity than the Momentums.
 
Just have to say - LOVE the website. Far easier to use than the old thread which I used to read religiously.
 

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