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Am I the Only Person Out There That Prefers Dynamic IEMs Over Armature IEMs?
Dec 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM Post #106 of 128
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austin morrow said:
Wait, the Yamaha EPH-100? Those look quite unique. Hmm, where can I get them at besides Yamaha themselves?
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They're really quite unique, probably closest to the Ety MC5 in technical design. But the Yamahas are much more fun and musical than the soulless MC5. The usual online shops didn't carry them, so I ordered from a local store.
 
Dec 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM Post #107 of 128


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james444 said:
They're really quite unique, probably closest to the Ety MC5 in technical design. But the Yamahas are much more fun and musical than the soulless MC5. The usual online shops didn't carry them, so I ordered from a local store.
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Awesome James! I'm guessing you'll be reviewing them? I'll be curious to see what they sound like.
 
Dec 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM Post #110 of 128
Yea the EPH-100SL's look like they might be one of the best micro drivers out there.  The way james described them in the Yamaha thread makes me want to give them a go.  I've heard some people say they have a somewhat BA sound with more bass as they're very detailed and analytical which appeals to what I'm looking for in a dynamic driver.  At $150 looks like a good deal and while I'm broke at the moment my Xmas cash will hopefully be enough 
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Dec 18, 2011 at 11:41 PM Post #111 of 128
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kunlun said:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EPH-100SL-Inner-Ear-Headphone/dp/B00591GIMY
hmm, another micro driver design.
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Yea the EPH-100SL's look like they might be one of the best micro drivers out there.  The way james described them in the Yamaha thread makes me want to give them a go.  I've heard some people say they have a somewhat BA sound with more bass as they're very detailed and analytical which appeals to what I'm looking for in a dynamic driver.  At $150 looks like a good deal and while I'm broke at the moment my Xmas cash will hopefully be enough 
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Their tiny 6mm driver is pretty fast for a dynamic (probably due to less mass), but other than that they're unmistakably DDs in my book.
 
Dec 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM Post #113 of 128


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james444 said:
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Their tiny 6mm driver is pretty fast for a dynamic (probably due to less mass), but other than that they're unmistakably DDs in my book.
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I have a dyadic as well that competes and goes just as fast as all my BA's and MA's, and I'm pretty sure everyone hear knows exactly what IEM I am talking about. I'll give you a hint, it starts with a G and ends with a 7. 
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Dec 23, 2011 at 7:02 PM Post #114 of 128
are the Ety kids a micro driver as well, like the same principal as the yamahas? or the cc51? because i am very interested in the ety kids and i love micro drivers
 
Dec 24, 2011 at 2:58 AM Post #115 of 128
Most people would use balanced armature for professional use because of the better detail, clarity and separation. Balanced armature also seems to be able to be more neutral than dynamic at times, so I would see people using it more for professional use than "fun" listening. 
 
Dec 24, 2011 at 3:03 AM Post #116 of 128


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jaqueh said:
are the Ety kids a micro driver as well, like the same principal as the yamahas? or the cc51? because i am very interested in the ety kids and i love micro drivers
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If you like the Ety sound, you'll love the EtyKids...  My review of them: http://www.ifans.com/blog/34809/ 
 
They are like the Etymotic HFs, except with slight tweaks in the bass to create a slightly larger body (which leads to presence) and increased impact.  However, some texture is lost so it becomes a wash.  The high end of the HFs are more refined and less fatiguing, but both can still be stringent/fatiguing.  Midrange is an entire wash.  They both have Ety mids which are lively and fun.  Like most Etys, they are mid-heavy (then high end, then lows).
 
Although I haven't heard the new Yamahas, I have heard the CC51 and they are nothing like it.  The CC51 has a relatively deep V in it while the Etymotics focus mainly on mids :p
 
Dec 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM Post #118 of 128
nice, i think im going to get one of those headphones once i make enough money again
 
Dec 24, 2011 at 3:07 PM Post #119 of 128


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tinyman392 said:
If you like the Ety sound, you'll love the EtyKids...  My review of them: http://www.ifans.com/blog/34809/ 
 
They are like the Etymotic HFs, except with slight tweaks in the bass to create a slightly larger body (which leads to presence) and increased impact.  However, some texture is lost so it becomes a wash.  The high end of the HFs are more refined and less fatiguing, but both can still be stringent/fatiguing.  Midrange is an entire wash.  They both have Ety mids which are lively and fun.  Like most Etys, they are mid-heavy (then high end, then lows).
 
Although I haven't heard the new Yamahas, I have heard the CC51 and they are nothing like it.  The CC51 has a relatively deep V in it while the Etymotics focus mainly on mids :p
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your link isn't working, but still, thanks for the impressions, they really are helpful
 
 
Dec 24, 2011 at 3:18 PM Post #120 of 128


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jaqueh said:
your link isn't working, but still, thanks for the impressions, they really are helpful
 
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Sorry about that...  Try this: http://www.ifans.com/blog/34809/ or this: http://www.ifans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363880
 
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