[MrEleventy]

I agree. The TE-05 is neither cold/analytical or super warm. It's somewhere in the middle. Yet, it has terrific bass (especially sub bass) for a neutral earphone and a very natural sound. And it's far more detailed than the Tenores (don't get me wrong, I like the Tenores -actually use them on my commute to work today). I think the TE-05 is overall technically better than the Tenore, but you can't go wrong with the ZA if you don't want to spend over $60.

+1. They're really susceptible to tip rolling. Using complys, they're smooth and almost neutral w/ great bass & sub-bass. Just tried some meelectronics double flange tips and it turns into a V-shape "fun" phone. Treble isn't as smooth as the complys but the bass is outta this world. It's like having 2 totally different IEMs.

 

[Change is Good]

Anyone here have any impressions with the Audio Technica RE700s? I like the retro style... but can't seem to find any reviews about the sound, anywhere...

 

[jant71]

I know there are some Yamaha fans in this thread. Did you know they have a new $99 portable...
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/headphones/hph-m82/?mode=model

 

[ericp10]

Well, I'll tell you the Tenore and all $100 and below have to take a backseat again to the RE-400, especially with these Spiral Dot tips on it. It's like I have new version of this Hifiman earphone (with bass this time). Very nice!

 

[waynes world]

  I know there are some Yamaha fans in this thread. Did you know they have a new $99 portable...
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/headphones/hph-m82/?mode=model

 
I'm not sure if I love or hate the looks yet, but very interesting! I do appreciate their originality. I will be looking forward to some reviews on SQ.

 

[ericp10]

Now I have to find time to compare the RE-400 with the TE-05 (I already know the latter wins in bass).

 

[mr.khali]

  Now I have to find time to compare the RE-400 with the TE-05 (I already know the latter wins in bass).

Months ago I remember you liked the RHA MA 750.  How does it compare to the TE-05 and Tenore?  Not even in the same ballpark?

 

[twister6]

  Well, I'll tell you the Tenore and all $100 and below have to take a backseat again to the RE-400, especially with these Spiral Dot tips on it. It's like I have new version of this Hifiman earphone (with bass this time). Very nice!

 
Do you have a link where I can find these Spiral Dot tips?  I'm very curious to try it with both RE400 and RE400B (balanced wired) that came bundled with HM700.  RE400B sounds much better than RE400 with any other DAP; wider, more detailed, and with higher bass quantity.  Just imagining how much better it would sound with new tips considering improvement with regular RE400.

 

[mikaveli06]

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B00JSLXNOC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1402451825&sr=8-1 is the mediums.

 

[twister6]

Oh, I see now, these come with FX850/750/650.

 

[ericp10]

  Months ago I remember you liked the RHA MA 750.  How does it compare to the TE-05 and Tenore?  Not even in the same ballpark?

 
I still do like it. It's not as transparent or as clear as the TE-05, but I would have to compare it to the Tenore to see how the two rank. The MA750 also isn't neutral at all.

 

[ericp10]

 
Oh, I see now, these come with FX850/750/650.

 
mikavali06  gave you the link.
 
Yes, they come with the FX850 but you can buy them separately.

 

[twister6]

Was going through my tips collection trying different ones with Tenores, and decided to try Comply tip (from UE900, I guess TS-200) and WOW, took the sound to the next level!!!  A deeper sub-bass, more controlled punch of mid-bass, overall a bit more details, and I really feel by sealing my earcanal with these foamies the width of soundstage got improved..

 

[Change is Good]

I would love if someone can trade me a pair of those mediem JVC spiral tips

 

[cylpol1]

Same if i could get one pair please pm me to discuss prices and stuff