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Maximun BASS from IEMs

post #1 of 16
11/26/10 at 5:04pm
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Hi everybody.

 

A week ago I ordered the Monster Turbines when it was $58 on amazon. Hoping to finally get a pair of IEM that could satisfy my hunger for bass. After 4 days of testing and burn-in, I must say these failed miserably compared to the Playaz N1 with the foam tip. On a scale of 0-10, ipod earphones are 0, turbines are 4 and the playaz are 7. I tried all kinds of tips and fittings, but it didnt help much. So this is what I want:

 

The maximun bass from a pair of IEMs.

 

The only option I had was the UE Super.Fi5 EB, I tired those for a while, the bass is amazing, but uncomfortable as hell, the earpiece is HUGE, like a hearing aid device. So no matter how good they sounded, I just couldnt wear them for more than 5 minutes.

 

So I'm looking for a pair of IEM for less than $200, with more bass than the turbines and playaz, and not huge like the UE. I dont care much about the mids and highs.

 

I mostly hear DnB, Hiphop, Raggae, Dancehall, and house.

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Gear mentioned in this thread:

Sony MDR-XB40EX 13.5mm High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbuds
Sennheiser IE 7 In-Ear Monitor Earphones
Sony Mdr-Ex700Lp Earbud Style Headphones (Black)
post #2 of 16
11/26/10 at 5:12pm

MDR-XB40EX

Or, if you live in Canada, I can sell you the Turbine Pro-Gold. Massive bass if you want.

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post #3 of 16
11/26/10 at 5:48pm

IE7, EX700, MTPG, JVC FX500, CKS90, HJE900, Klipsch Custom 3 and PFE.......

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post #4 of 16
11/26/10 at 5:53pm

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Originally Posted by ZARIM View Post

IE7, EX700, MTPG, JVC FX500, CKS90, HJE900, Klipsch Custom 3 and PFE.......


Turbines have more bass than the Pro Golds, IE7s, HJE900s, Custom3, and PFEs so I don't get these recommendations. If the OP is unsatisfied with the Turbines how can he be happy with the KC3 or IE7? 

 

The XB40EX definitely has the most bass I've heard out of an IEM (with the TDK EB900 in a close second) but overall I'd recommend the Fischer Audio Eterna or even Futuresonics Atrios. 

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post #5 of 16
11/26/10 at 6:06pm
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Originally Posted by ljokerl View Post

 

The XB40EX definitely has the most bass I've heard out of an IEM (with the TDK EB900 in a close second) but overall I'd recommend the Fischer Audio Eterna or even Futuresonics Atrios. 



Thank you for the suggestion, I've heard great things about the atrios, but the sony are at a very good price, so I will give it a try first. If I still don't get what I want, I'd probably just give up and jump to a full size can, xb700 to start with.

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post #6 of 16
11/26/10 at 6:21pm

The problem with the XB40EX aside from doing little right except for bass is the fit - it's really not very ear-friendly. not big per se but they are a bit heavy and the vertically-mounted driver is just weird. YMMV of course and they're cheap enough to try on the off-chance they will be good enough.

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post #7 of 16
11/26/10 at 8:45pm

Hippo VBs are also supposed to be very good in the bass department.

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post #8 of 16
11/26/10 at 9:04pm

radius DDM have amazing bass and not only

priced under 200 USD

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post #9 of 16
11/27/10 at 5:29am
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I'm a basshead and I want a IEM as bassy as the superFi5 EB if possible.

 

Is the Panasonic HJE900 more bassy than the Turbines or Playaz N1? They have amazing reviews. I'm also interested on the TDKs.

 

After some research I don't think I'll get the sony, because of this review. Bass is important, but so is comfort.


Edited by wtfwtflol - 11/27/10 at 6:12am
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post #10 of 16
11/30/10 at 3:30pm
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During these days I decided to test the Turbines a bit more with the Fiio E5, and while I was playing music at high volumes, the left earpiece started to make a strange noise, the "driver" cracked and now it rattles when there is bass playing. Returned it and got my refund. So after a little more research, I went ahead and ordered the TDK EB900. For $30 I can't go too wrong. Plus they look pretty comfy and durable.

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post #11 of 16
11/30/10 at 5:31pm

If you want clean bass from an IEM then it has to be Ultimate Ears i'm afraid..... although i found the 5EB's too heavy, too uncomfortable and after a couple of months i sol them. I've only owned the metro.fi 100, metro.fi 2 (now the 200), Super.fi 5EB and Triple .fi 10's. Loved them all.

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post #12 of 16
11/30/10 at 6:17pm

Maybe you could try the mod for reversing the super.fi 5's wires so that they are not worn over the ear, that might make them more comfortable.

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post #13 of 16
12/3/10 at 10:27pm
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The wire is not the problem, is the earphone itself, the superfi 5 EB earpiece is HUGE and it simply wont fit well in my ears.

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post #14 of 16
12/3/10 at 10:47pm

Try the atrios, i'm willing to bet you'll love the sub-base they give especially for dnb and dubstep.

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post #15 of 16
12/5/10 at 9:50pm
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Originally Posted by Pisn4e View Post

Try the atrios, i'm willing to bet you'll love the sub-base they give especially for dnb and dubstep.



The TDK hasn't shipped yet, but the chances it fulfils my requirements are 30%, according to the few reviews I could find. So I'm pretty sure I will end up buying the atrios. In fact I considered buying them 3 years ago when they were $150, but instead I spent the same amount buying crappy earphones.

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Gear mentioned in this thread:

Sony MDR-XB40EX 13.5mm High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbuds
Sennheiser IE 7 In-Ear Monitor Earphones
Sony Mdr-Ex700Lp Earbud Style Headphones (Black)