Yamaha EPH-100 - Page 42

For the ones with the Clip+ rockboxed, get this: JUST FORGET IT. The original Sansa firmware gives a better sound with these IEMs. TIGHTER bass and BETTER treble. It's a very noticeable difference to my ears. Oh boy, have I figured this out earlier...! Whole new sensation, treble's better now and WHAT a bass!!! (rockbox distorts at these bass levels and highs sound really bizarre with these IEMs, thats why I did not like them much before). Can't wait to try them out on a Cowon tomorrow ; )

 

NOTE: for the UM3X I prefer the sound of rockbox, no way. So you have to find the perfect marriage for your EPH-100. Fortunately rockbox allows you to go to the original Sansa firmware, so you can compare them and take your own conclusions. For me, nomore rockbox for the EPH100s.

Edited by miow - 2/3/12 at 6:23pm

Oh you are such a trouble maker..

 

And i was wondering how someone could be so upset with the treble. Sounded so fine to me with X1060 & even better  with Essence STX card. In fact as well as greater sub bass the Essence STX gave sense of increased sound stage & airiness - Memoirs Of Geisha OST sounds particularly brilliant.

 

I will be watching your signature for any signs of movement ...

 

 

Don't give up mate as i got the impression you really loving the IEM's sound wise.

 

I have yet another suggestion for you. Get hold of the Tips used on Monster Miles Davis TRUMPETS. Same driver design so should fit like a glove.

 

I have no idea how to source these but they look sooooo comfortable that i would be very tempted to try them out. I emailed Monster but no reply

 

Maybe you can chase this up for yourself & others. I would really appreciate it if you got a result

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by archy121 - 2/3/12 at 4:17pm

Eureka! I think I may have found the solution to my vacuum seal issue by using the large Meelec M6 triple flange tips (well, tip. I can't find the other ). Until I order a new set of tips, I'll be using one side stock, the other side triple flange.

 

 

 

I imagine you'l be raising the score again 

 

Nope, this score  is fair as the UM3X treble is better. If they had the same treble quality, I would give them the 9.5, but it's not the case. : ) Treble is better without rockbox (RB really modifies it in a way I don't like), but still not at the same level of the UM3X and SM3.

 

I'm glad you have fixed your vacuum issue, man

Edited by miow - 2/3/12 at 8:14pm

Ah well I suppose that's not too bad.... I just really want to hear these things!

lol

 

Cool! Because I have to use some in-ear in my work "open space" 3 voices, and 1 radio at the same time ...... If i use a iem with a signature more colder and more treble, it  hurt my brain, after some time, so I been used most time, a mere cheap warmth and bass iem.

But of course, also like very much to hear these colder iem at night, in the quiet of house, and more voice\acoutics tracks.

From what you say, should be a fantastic signature for me (warmth, neutral treble, detail and 3D effect).

 

From my understanding will always be an iem, much less stressful than the GR07,  that foreshadow some Sss's for my taste.

thx

Edited by pack21 - 2/3/12 at 6:36pm

False alarm. I'm considering punching small holes in the sides of the tips to allow some air in.

As far as the Monster Trumpet tips, I think it would be best to call them, I keep meaning to do so, but forget to every day. That is how I scored the beats solo cable with the control talk to use with my TMA-1s (before AIAIAI came out with their own). The rep on the phone took down the cc info and shipping address and I had the cable in my hand about a week later.
I still intend to get the monster tips and will post my findings once I do, but if someone beats me to it: please let us know the good and the bad.

As far as the Monster Trumpet tips, I think it would be best to call them, I keep meaning to do so, but forget to every day. That is how I scored the beats solo cable with the control talk to use with my TMA-1s (before AIAIAI came out with their own). The rep on the phone took down the cc info and shipping address and I had the cable in my hand about a week later.
I still intend to get the monster tips and will post my findings once I do, but if someone beats me to it: please let us know the good and the bad.

thats what I did, eased the pressure with ease.

 

I'm in the UK so if someone like you in the US (?) could chase this up it would be wonderful.

The Monster supertips packs are rather expensive ($40) so I'm hoping they can be had in a smaller packing such as the sampler.

 

 

 

Oh drat. Looks like I was hoping for a miracle

Edited by archy121 - 2/3/12 at 5:07pm

How goes EPH amp?

 

 

@Eke, pierces inside the opening tip, near the mesh with a pin heated with a lighter....just to never be covered by the pressure of the ears

Edited by pack21 - 2/3/12 at 5:15pm

Ok, managed to equalize rockbox treble in such a way that it is now close to the sansa original firmware. Same for bass. It comes close now (but still not there). A/Bing them for about an hour now. I think most people will prefer it not rockboxed, since treble is more laid back (and still sounds more realistic), bass is tighter and mids are a bit less "agressive". It's really up to personal preference. Just be careful with rockbox, it can really make your EPH-100 treble sound weird. Man, was I wrong about this treble...! It is good.

Edited by miow - 2/3/12 at 8:03pm