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Multi-IEM Review - 352 IEMs compared (Pump Audio Earphones added 04/03/16 p. 1106)
Jan 7, 2011 at 9:13 AM Post #1,726 of 16,931
Since you've clearly listened to so many IEM's, and I found your thread to be very helpful last time I was looking for a pair, I figure I'll go ahead and ask your thoughts.  I've had some PL50's for a while now that I love, and they just broke.  I'm deciding whether or not to get some new PL50's or get something a little bit nicer (my range is about $150); do you think any of the IEM's in that range would be noticeably better than a PL50, and something that a PL50 lover would love?  Any recommendations?
 
Jan 7, 2011 at 3:37 PM Post #1,727 of 16,931

 
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nimblerabit said:
Since you've clearly listened to so many IEM's, and I found your thread to be very helpful last time I was looking for a pair, I figure I'll go ahead and ask your thoughts.  I've had some PL50's for a while now that I love, and they just broke.  I'm deciding whether or not to get some new PL50's or get something a little bit nicer (my range is about $150); do you think any of the IEM's in that range would be noticeably better than a PL50, and something that a PL50 lover would love?  Any recommendations?
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In terms of similarity to the PL50 - the Westone 1, but it's not a huge step up and can be quite pricy. Other than that, the Klipsch Custom 3 or maybe used W2. 
 
Jan 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM Post #1,729 of 16,931
Mike, thanks for this wonderful thread and it definitely is a great piece of work you have here. I had a friend ask me about some suggestions for a pair of earphones around $75 since he was tired of his skullcandy products breaking (he had around 5 or so broken ones in his desk drawer). I pointed him to this thread and my work is done :) This is a fantastic resource. If this existed when I started my wallet would indeed be a lot lighter. 
 
Jan 7, 2011 at 7:17 PM Post #1,730 of 16,931


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the red eft said:
This is an incredibly useful thread.  Thanks so much to the OP/maintainer.
 
All I can contribute is to point out that post #7 currently calls Ortofon a Japanese firm, when it is in fact Danish.
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I was under the impression that the e-Q7 was developed specifically by Ortofon Japan but I'll definitely change it to avoid confusion. Thanks.
 


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rawrster said:
Mike, thanks for this wonderful thread and it definitely is a great piece of work you have here. I had a friend ask me about some suggestions for a pair of earphones around $75 since he was tired of his skullcandy products breaking (he had around 5 or so broken ones in his desk drawer). I pointed him to this thread and my work is done :) This is a fantastic resource. If this existed when I started my wallet would indeed be a lot lighter. 
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You know, that was originally the intent - to cut down on the number of suggestion threads out on the forum. I guess it hasn't helped all that much but at least there's less of an excuse for those who post without doing an ounce of research. The original plan was to cover earphones that ClieOS missed or couldn't get hold of, since those were usually the ones people were most confused about, but I guess that sort of spiraled out of control now.
 
Jan 7, 2011 at 7:24 PM Post #1,731 of 16,931


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rawrster said:
 If this existed when I started my wallet would indeed be a lot lighter. 
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Not so sure about that!
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I've owned a few of them and been able to sample a bunch more because of Mike and this thread! Thanks!
 
Jan 8, 2011 at 2:40 PM Post #1,732 of 16,931


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ljokerl said:
 
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nimblerabit said:
Since you've clearly listened to so many IEM's, and I found your thread to be very helpful last time I was looking for a pair, I figure I'll go ahead and ask your thoughts.  I've had some PL50's for a while now that I love, and they just broke.  I'm deciding whether or not to get some new PL50's or get something a little bit nicer (my range is about $150); do you think any of the IEM's in that range would be noticeably better than a PL50, and something that a PL50 lover would love?  Any recommendations?
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In terms of similarity to the PL50 - the Westone 1, but it's not a huge step up and can be quite pricy. Other than that, the Klipsch Custom 3 or maybe used W2. 
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Thanks for the advice.  As always I went and did quite a bit of research afterwards on the models you mentioned (as well as some you didn't), and damn the W2 sounds like something I would love.  I think I might end up pulling the trigger on some, wallet be damned.
 
Jan 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM Post #1,733 of 16,931
Hi joker,
 
This is one of teh best threads I have read anywhere. Incredbible. Keep it up.
 
Anyway you gave me good insights on brands/models i have never considered. Like the meelectronic, Nuforce etc. 
 
What i wanted to ask...if u listen to music from an ipod/smartphone...is buying a Qjays for 130$ worth it? If not.Whats a good budget for this setup?
 
When using the Smartphone...will use an handfsree adapter to connect phone.
 
Jan 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM Post #1,734 of 16,931


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tan1415 said:
What i wanted to ask...if u listen to music from an ipod/smartphone...is buying a Qjays for 130$ worth it? If not.Whats a good budget for this setup?
 
When using the Smartphone...will use an handfsree adapter to connect phone.
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I listen direct from my iPod Classic and Blackberry Curve, and the difference between good and great IEMs is quite impressive. That said, I hear only small differences between the Fischer DBA-02's and Sunrise Xcapes (same would likely be true for the similar Head-Direct RE-Zeros). But I always find myself going back to the DBA's.
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Jan 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM Post #1,735 of 16,931
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nimblerabit said:
Thanks for the advice.  As always I went and did quite a bit of research afterwards on the models you mentioned (as well as some you didn't), and damn the W2 sounds like something I would love.  I think I might end up pulling the trigger on some, wallet be damned.
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Such is the curse of Head-Fi...
 
 
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tan1415 said:
Hi joker,
 
This is one of teh best threads I have read anywhere. Incredbible. Keep it up.
 
Anyway you gave me good insights on brands/models i have never considered. Like the meelectronic, Nuforce etc. 
 
What i wanted to ask...if u listen to music from an ipod/smartphone...is buying a Qjays for 130$ worth it? If not.Whats a good budget for this setup?
 
When using the Smartphone...will use an handfsree adapter to connect phone.
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I'd say that as long as your phone doesn't have a serious output flaw (for example my Nokia E63 hissed like a snake with anything more efficient than an RE0), it's worth it, especially if you are just moving out of stock buds.
 
Jan 9, 2011 at 12:15 AM Post #1,736 of 16,931


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the red eft said:
This is an incredibly useful thread.  Thanks so much to the OP/maintainer.
 
All I can contribute is to point out that post #7 currently calls Ortofon a Japanese firm, when it is in fact Danish.
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Otofon is Danish but the EQ5/7 is a product of Ortofon Japan to my knowledge.  
 
Jan 9, 2011 at 10:04 PM Post #1,737 of 16,931
Hi Joker,
  Thank you for your great work! 
 
I did a search, with no luck, did you put togther a review of the Etymotics HF3 ?  If not where do you think they would fall on your IEM matrix?  Above the Westone 3 ? (average score 8.6).
 
Thanks!
 
-Mark
 
Jan 9, 2011 at 11:12 PM Post #1,738 of 16,931

 
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musedesign said:
Hi Joker,
  Thank you for your great work! 
 
I did a search, with no luck, did you put togther a review of the Etymotics HF3 ?  If not where do you think they would fall on your IEM matrix?  Above the Westone 3 ? (average score 8.6).
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I have not posted a review of the Etymotic MC5 or HF3 yet (they are on the to-do list, if you look at the bottom of post #8) as I am still waiting on my ACS custom tips for the earphones. I can tell you that while the HF3 won't quite beat the ER4S or W3 in SQ, it will come very close to an 8.6 average score due to the high isolation and great all-around usability.
 
Jan 10, 2011 at 2:02 PM Post #1,740 of 16,931


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ljokerl said:
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the red eft said:
This is an incredibly useful thread.  Thanks so much to the OP/maintainer.
 
All I can contribute is to point out that post #7 currently calls Ortofon a Japanese firm, when it is in fact Danish.
Click to expand...

 
I was under the impression that the e-Q7 was developed specifically by Ortofon Japan but I'll definitely change it to avoid confusion. Thanks.
 
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Ah, even more info for me. 
 
I bought MEE-M6s on seeing that they're now available for around $20 at Amazon and Overstock, just a few dollars more than the M9.  Have them in for the first time now.  Thanks again.
 
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