Multi-IEM Review - 352 IEMs compared (Pump Audio Earphones added 04/03/16 p. 1106)
Jun 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM Post #7,366 of 16,931
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Hi joker or anyone who might know, please kindly let me know the difference between the Ety HF2 and HF3. Are they the same phone with just a mic function for Android and Apple phones. Thanks in advance.

 
Yeah, they are the same IEM with one having a mic function for Apple (HF3) and the other for for anything else (HF2).
 
Jun 25, 2012 at 10:55 AM Post #7,368 of 16,931
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According to the innerfidelity measurements its 86 Ohms.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/CreativeAurvanaInEar3.pdf

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thanks
so what is the point of 28 ohm impedance here?
I think that they measure impedance in 1.1 khz.
 
Jun 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM Post #7,369 of 16,931
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The GR07 may be what you want. Sibilance could be an issue though

 
This is what I am afraid of. I m prone to sibilance
 
Jun 25, 2012 at 12:22 PM Post #7,372 of 16,931
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Look at the GR07 MK2. According to VSONIC, the sibilance issue on the original GR07 has been reduced on the new version... 
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I am not able to see MK2 version of GR07 on their official website.
 
Jun 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM Post #7,374 of 16,931
I have a question, I got the 8320s at your suggestion, and I really love them. But, I really wish they were smoother on the back, those jagged edges hurt like hell! Is there anything in the ~$20 range (a little bit more is okay) that sounds just as sweet but has a smoother back side with fewer jagged edges? I've got about 15 hrs of transit coming up and could use something to block out the world.
 
Thanks!
 
Jun 25, 2012 at 4:47 PM Post #7,376 of 16,931
The 8320s are an enormous steal, most IEMs under $100 don't sound that good. If you want that level of sound quality, a similar sound signature, with more comfortable fit and REALLY good noise isolation, Shure SE215 is worth looking at, but they are tough to find for less than $100, usually $90-$100, $150 for the one with apple/android/blackberry. Maybe look for a used pair on the FS forum. I use them for commuting on the train every day, better isolation than my SM3 v2, I think they actually sound very similar to the 8320 but have better defined bass and a less grainy sound.
 
Overall though you are going to have to work a miracle to find something that sounds as good as the 8320 for under $50, let alone $20. Fischer Audio Eterna has more bass but similar all-around sound quality with more extended treble, it has good but not stellar isolation, and will cost around $60-$70.
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I have a question, I got the 8320s at your suggestion, and I really love them. But, I really wish they were smoother on the back, those jagged edges hurt like hell! Is there anything in the ~$20 range (a little bit more is okay) that sounds just as sweet but has a smoother back side with fewer jagged edges? I've got about 15 hrs of transit coming up and could use something to block out the world.
 
Thanks!

 
Jun 25, 2012 at 6:03 PM Post #7,377 of 16,931
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The 8320s are an enormous steal, most IEMs under $100 don't sound that good. If you want that level of sound quality, a similar sound signature, with more comfortable fit and REALLY good noise isolation, Shure SE215 is worth looking at, but they are tough to find for less than $100, usually $90-$100, $150 for the one with apple/android/blackberry. Maybe look for a used pair on the FS forum. I use them for commuting on the train every day, better isolation than my SM3 v2, I think they actually sound very similar to the 8320 but have better defined bass and a less grainy sound.
 
Overall though you are going to have to work a miracle to find something that sounds as good as the 8320 for under $50, let alone $20. Fischer Audio Eterna has more bass but similar all-around sound quality with more extended treble, it has good but not stellar isolation, and will cost around $60-$70.


I just thought I'd post it. I emailed monoprice and asked that if they work closely with their manufacturers, and it was possible, that they perhaps redesign the 8320 very slightly. First, a smooth back to the case. It can be the same shape internally, but remove the sharp edges, and replace the microphonic cable with something slightly nicer. They said they would compile user feedback and consider a redesign!
 
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM Post #7,378 of 16,931
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I just thought I'd post it. I emailed monoprice and asked that if they work closely with their manufacturers, and it was possible, that they perhaps redesign the 8320 very slightly. First, a smooth back to the case. It can be the same shape internally, but remove the sharp edges, and replace the microphonic cable with something slightly nicer. They said they would compile user feedback and consider a redesign!

What? A company that actually listens to it's customers? First V-Moda and now Monoprice, awesome.
 

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