LJH01
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Hello All,
After reading way to much about these silly things I think I have narrowed my choice down to either the UE700's or the Etymotic HF5's and looking for some input.
A little History, my first pair of IEM's were the REO's and I am still listening to them and enjoy for the most part. I then went on to the DBA-02's which I absolutely loved but they crapped out after 6 weeks. I loved the DBA's for the speed and precision and their slightly fuller sound but did find them to be a bit simbiant (SP?). I really liked how the bass was not muddy in the slightest but still packed some punch....this is something the REO's are really missing compared to the DBA's.
I will, at some point, get another pair of DBA-02's but I am looking for something different, and quick, for the time being. After spending way to much time reading reviews and comparisons I have come down to the UE700's or the HF5's. The price on the two are within $25.00 of each and both are right around $100.00. I listen to a very wide range of music and I think it is easier to say that I do not listen to Rap, Hip Hop, Heavy Metal, or Opera. I am also a bit of a stickler for build quality so let that weigh in a bit as well.
Wanted to add that right now I am using a Fiio E1 amp on my IPhone 4 for mobile use and as soon as the E11 is available I will be picking up one of those.
Lets hear your thoughts.....I am going to order this afternoon so time is of the essence.
Cheers,
Jim
After reading way to much about these silly things I think I have narrowed my choice down to either the UE700's or the Etymotic HF5's and looking for some input.
A little History, my first pair of IEM's were the REO's and I am still listening to them and enjoy for the most part. I then went on to the DBA-02's which I absolutely loved but they crapped out after 6 weeks. I loved the DBA's for the speed and precision and their slightly fuller sound but did find them to be a bit simbiant (SP?). I really liked how the bass was not muddy in the slightest but still packed some punch....this is something the REO's are really missing compared to the DBA's.
I will, at some point, get another pair of DBA-02's but I am looking for something different, and quick, for the time being. After spending way to much time reading reviews and comparisons I have come down to the UE700's or the HF5's. The price on the two are within $25.00 of each and both are right around $100.00. I listen to a very wide range of music and I think it is easier to say that I do not listen to Rap, Hip Hop, Heavy Metal, or Opera. I am also a bit of a stickler for build quality so let that weigh in a bit as well.
Wanted to add that right now I am using a Fiio E1 amp on my IPhone 4 for mobile use and as soon as the E11 is available I will be picking up one of those.
Lets hear your thoughts.....I am going to order this afternoon so time is of the essence.
Cheers,
Jim
