JVC HA-FXT90 Appreciation Thread [User-Info/Buying Guide/Reviews on Page 1] - Page 79

I've been following this thread for a while and noticed more people have driver flex on right earpiece than left.  I've also got it on the right side exclusively.  just kinda weird

Tip update: Sennheiser double flange work very nicely for me - as good, if not better, than any other tip I've tried thus far. They are very short - perhaps as short as the short Meelec bi-flange I have on order - but have boreholes as wide as the stock tips. Very comfortable, perfect seal and excellent balance which compliments the signature well.
 

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Originally Posted by Flahbah 

Received my pair today and really enjoying them :) Only problem is that as I am used to the snug Shure SE215 foam tips I'm having a little problem getting a comfortable fit. Would these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Memory-Foam-Replacement-Ear-Tips-Ear-Buds-Comply-T-400-Compatible-Size-Small-/320839525259 be satisfactory? Or would I be better off getting genuine T-400 tips? Thanks :)

Although I can't say what'd be best for you (your ears being different to mine), I'd personally go for genuine Complys, namely the TS-400s. The TS series effect treble less than other Complys and work very well for a number of FXT90 users, myself included. 

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Originally Posted by Painful Chafe 

I got my replacement set today after I dragged my old set 1/4 down the road hanging out my car door.

 

Yeah. These are pretty awesome.

 

One question. My original set had 0 driver flex. These have a bit. Not too bad. Only hear it when I insert them. What is the reason the some of these have driver flex and some don't?

 

BTW, I got these brand new from a ebayer in Japan for $115. Shipping took only 5 business days.

Glad that you're enjoying them.

In my experience driver flex is affected by the tips being used, and how those tips fit my ear canals. I get it in both ears with stock tips, as well as certain other silicon tips, but not with the remaining 75% of my after market tips.

JVC's High End In Ears will certainly do well, considering that B&H wants me to email the model numbers. I'll do that today.

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Originally Posted by MonsieurJambon 

Old Classic iPod and a Lenovo W520 laptop.

 

Also, I listened to a friends HD 598s, and I really liked them. I found the highs a touch harsh at times in certain songs, and felt they had enough bass for my tastes (a little more would be ok, just no thump) but otherwise loved the clarity and soundstage. So I guess soundstage/headspace is very important, in case that helps anyone with a recommendation. 

     Sounds like you love the open and vast soundstage of the HD 598. Remember a Closed back In-Ear Vs. an Open Back Full Size Headphone in terms of soundstage is like comparing the size of Earth to the size of the Solar System.

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Originally Posted by Nulliverse 
In my experience driver flex is affected by the tips being used, and how those tips fit my ear canals. I get it in both ears with stock tips, as well as certain other silicon tips, but not with the remaining 75% of my after market tips.

Same observation here too.

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@Robius: does the tip feel comfortable in your right ear? Or does it feel like you have a lot of pressure, or a vacuum seal?

It's possible that the latter 2 could cause unwanted sounds, but I've not heard of "prr"ing before. Try the right earpiece in your left ear. Also, try experimenting with different tips.

Why do you not have a warranty?

Wow, I just found this thread today off of a quick recommendation off |joker|'s thread, and the impressions you guys are giving sound AWESOME. A forward, fun sound that's versatile but an edge in metal? Count me in.

Just a question, how do these fare with really fast/heavy percussion ala drum 'n bass, technical death metal? Though I love me a slab of distorted guitar, I am a drummer at heart!

EDIT: I know that IEM-portable comparisons are really difficult, but can anyone with an hd 25 shed some experience with these and the JVC's? That would be much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by vaed 

Wow, I just found this thread today off of a quick recommendation off |joker|'s thread, and the impressions you guys are giving sound AWESOME. A forward, fun sound that's versatile but an edge in metal? Count me in.

 

Just a question, how do these fare with really fast/heavy percussion ala drum 'n bass, technical death metal? Though I love me a slab of distorted guitar, I am a drummer at heart!

 

 

 

As a long-term enthusiast, I can say with confidence that the FXT90 truly excels at genres such as of d&b (particularly dark/neurofunk), black/death metal and grindcore. Like the GR07, they're very versatile, but their coloration seems gives them an additional edge with more extreme forms of music. Their presentation borders on aggressive, giving guitars real bite, crunch and enough 'VOMP' at the bottom end to force even the most reserved of listeners to blow the dust off their trusty air-guitars.

Drum reproduction goes to the Vsonics I'm afraid. Nothing I've heard beats them in this regard. However, this is by no means a shortcoming on the JVCs part. They've enough speed, clarity and impact to ensure that double bass work, bombastic d&b percussion and blastbeats are felt as much as they're heard. No complaints here at all.

Another interesting thing I've noticed is that the FXT90 is at home playing primitive, badly produced or low-fi recordings as it is more contemporary, meticulously thought out material. They represent transients and details very well, but not at the expense of the wall of sound (though I'm aware of how contradictory that must sound!). I hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Nulliverse 

 and enough 'VOMP' at the bottom end to force even the most reserved of listeners to blow the dust off their trusty air-guitars.

 

 

This really made me smile. You've been an immense help, thank you, and it really helps that you're able to relate to a metal head's...ermm...tendencies (the bit about the lo-fi recordings was comforting, as well). I look forward to these mobile moshpits, then!

I don't suppose that the forward, aggressive presentation would hurt softer genres, such as piano ambient or chill-electronic genres, do they?

The crunch & sheer visceral nature of how the FXT produced guitar distortion is something else.. I don't even listen to metal (aside from Tool.. who's more prog rock than unadulterated metal) but the FXT made me want to.. it was awesome.  Crisp but wrapped in a touch of warmth to add a weighty tone.  The GR07 equally impressed.. albeit on a cleaner fashion.. guitars on the GR07 sounded so natural, effortless, and detailed.  I don't have the FXT or the GR07 anymore.. but still adore & recommend both phones quite a bit.. how they both produced such rich texture in guitars (and drums) is something I'll never forget.

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Originally Posted by vaed 

This really made me smile. You've been an immense help, thank you, and it really helps that you're able to relate to a metal head's...ermm...tendencies (the bit about the lo-fi recordings was comforting, as well). I look forward to these mobile moshpits, then!

 

I don't suppose that the forward, aggressive presentation would hurt softer genres, such as piano ambient or chill-electronic genres, do they?

 

You're welcome. I looked up your Avatar pic and found a band that I really should be listening to, so it's I that should be thanking you

The FXT90 handles ambient, psybient, and chill very well. Imaging, dynamics and depth of soundstage make for a very engaging listen, particularly with regards to atmosphere, mood and emotion. Rhythmic, slow paced music (downbeat, trip-hop, dub etc) is reproduced excellently. Although I've not listened to any piano based music through them yet, but they do seem to reproduce strings and brass beautifully. Timbre is really quite impressive. Upping the ante a little yields good results also - blues, prog and psych-rock have real depth and energy.

Although I think the EPH-100 definitely has the edge with electronic forms of ambiance, as well as faster paced electronic music such as deep house or psytrance, the JVCs are still very impressive (besting all other IEMs I've owned). They're also much more versatile than the Yamaha's (to my ears at least), which are too warm and relaxed to present extreme music in a convincing manner. Yamaha fans would disagree no doubt, but I'd probably put that down to them listening to heavy music, as appose to extreme music.

It's amazing how this IEM has eluded me. From your description it has all I can ask for, and more! Definitely looking forward to them. I go searching for IEMs/portables with the presumption that I'll have to settle for something that compromises between the different genres I listen to, but it seems that the versatility presented here is in the EXACT mold of the idyllic IEM I'm looking for. Thanks once again.

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I'm glad you found/enjoyed Thy Catafalque!  I won't really describe their sound, since I'll never really do what Kátai Tamás does justice. I heartily reccomend all their albums (besides maybe Sublunary Tragedies). Most of the sound I've been describing is represented in "Vashegyek" in my avatar's album Rengeteg, a true monster of a song. The climax induces desk-destroying headbanging. 

I think the FXT90 eluded a lot of people for a while, myself included. I'm glad you've found what you're looking for and hope they meet your expectations. They certainly met mine, perhaps even exceeded them. I look forward to your impressions.

Thanks for the band info - will PM you.

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Originally Posted by vaed 

This really made me smile. You've been an immense help, thank you, and it really helps that you're able to relate to a metal head's...ermm...tendencies (the bit about the lo-fi recordings was comforting, as well). I look forward to these mobile moshpits, then!

 

I don't suppose that the forward, aggressive presentation would hurt softer genres, such as piano ambient or chill-electronic genres, do they?

 

I just can't put a solid definition on theses JVC FCT90. Not until I read what Fly rights. First off, I'm not into Electronic too much, but I do have a flair for real good classical Piano or some Jazz Piano. I would have bet the farm that the JVC's would not do well with this also, but they also do the softer stuff very well. However, not as well as the Vsonics GR-07's. I had the JVC's up for sale last week, and pulled them down as they are still magnetic too me

But in general, I do love the heavy stuff, sometimes very much, but I more prefer the Phone to bring out the music, or let me search for it, and find surprises, rather than have everything in front of me, (although still done really really well) Speed wise the Vsonics have the edge but not by too much