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12/24/11 at 11:12am
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Welcome to the new and improved. Discovery thread..


 



I have given some thought into what this thread should be about. If anybody that feels they have something to contribute to this thread as in. It is something new for you or the community I welcome any and every impression of anything that is new to you..If I feel it is something the community should take a good look at it will be posted on the front page and a change in the title with that particular product..I think this thread should be about encouraging something new for all of us to consider as well as letting the rest of us know how you feel about a product. Your impressions matter.



 



As there are so many products out there in headphone land that just goes unnoticed. I hope this thread will uncover some gems that should not be missed by this community. Everyone on this thread should feel at home and no one is going to judge you based on your experience with said new products. I welcome everyone's take on anything they feel is a discovery for them. Remember this is not just a discovery for the community but should be about a discovery for you. Thanks for reading and supporting the thread .






 



 



 




 



Now for the Philips SHE 3580 31vjy+86lHL._AA300_.jpg



Specs:




Frequency response: 12 - 23 500 Hz


Impedance: 16 ohm


Maximum power input: 50 mW


Sensitivity: 102 dB



 



 



I would first like to thank Joe Bloggs for his review and JupiterKnight who insisted I take a listen to these $9-$14 iems. Please visit this thead and read the review by Joe Bloggs



http://www.head-fi.org/t/561951/philips-she3580-iem-review-10-giant-killers-er-4p-gathering-dust



 



Oh here we go yet another Fotm.. No pindexter!! You better read his review as I agree with evete about these. These not only compete with the MP8320 easily they compete with the Isurus as well..These put the other cheaper iems in their respective places and simply leaves them behind. The sound quality on these are simply mind blowing.. I was originally going to do a Thermaltake Isurus thread but I had to throw these in here as well..



 



Anyone that hears these will have nothing to complain about. The size of these little iems are so small they will fit an infant. The only complaint I have is they do have a build quality of a cheaper Iem the cord has memory and is a stiffer rubbery material which does emit some microphonics.  But it was the sound quality that floored me. Without a doubt in my mind these are the best sounding headphones Philips makes. I truly doubt they have anything better and to test this I went ahead a purchased these.



 



Introducing the newest JVC earphone HA-FX40



So I have been impressed with cheap stuff in the past. These? WOW fellas. These are unreal! Introducing the new JVC HA-F40 41ugFs-RCYL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Utilizing Carbon Nanotubes for drivers. I literally just opened these not 5 minutes ago and quite frankly. I am blown away. These sound nothing like a $20 earphone. NOTHING like it at all. These have a clarity and detail level I am not used to at this price point..Not a single aspect lacking. Not in the sound not in the very comfortable build..These make all of the Panasonic earphones seem cheap sounding. These to me sound better than the isurus. Better than the SHE3580.. These should not sound this fantastic. These should not exist at this price range. This is with absolute no burn in what so ever..My mind is BLOWN fellas. Forget the previous cheapos. Try a pair of these. Lol!! WOW.



 



These remind me of the much more expensive CKM AT earphones I have been reviewing..Rich extended highs. Fully detailed mids. Full tight clean bass end with very nice extension to sub bass. I have no idea how JVC can bring out an earphone that sounds this good so damn cheap. It is just simply amazing..



 



Very nice detail  Check     Aha yea so the detail level of these are shocking!



Very clean balanced sound  Check     No sibilance with plenty of sparkle, smooth liquidy mids and a solid punch.



Good solid depth and width to sound  Check     Instruments and vocals just POP. Unreal..lol!



Very comfy and small size means these will fit everyone  Check



Solid bass end tight and not bloated w great sub bass     Double Check.



 



Lol! These sound fantabulous I have no other way to describe them. I can't believe how good these sound for $20 or so. Check em out fellas. Want to be impressed by yet another fantastic cheapo. These have now raised the bar. If you guys thought the previous cheapos on this thread was impressive. Wait till you guys hear these. I eagerly wait for peoples take on these.



 



bjaardkers DnB burn in link http://www.bassdrivearchive.com/flashme/



 



Discoveries.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




 



Danny Bais take on the fist Sony MDR-XB90EX. http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-the-jvc-ha-fx40-page-83-jvc-ha-fx101-page-96/2715#post_8558228



Nohotoman take on the XB90EX http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-fad-adagio-iii-ericp10-take-pg-242-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182/3945#post_8797939

 



Ericp10s take on the Final Audio Design Adagio III http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-fad-adagio-iii-ericp10-take-pg-242-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182/3615#post_8753783



 



The New JVC HA-FX31 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-fad-adagio-iii-ericp10-take-pg-242-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182/3795#post_8781451



 



Sony XBA-3 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-fad-adagio-iii-ericp10-take-pg-242-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182/3915#post_8793220



 



Ericp10s take on the Brainwavz R1 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-fad-adagio-iii-ericp10-take-pg-242-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182/4005#post_8803972



 



Danny Bais Martin Logan IEM impression http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-brainwavz-r1-ericp10-take-pg-268-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182/2970#post_8613817



 



SHE9550 Page 8



SHE9700



SHE9501 Page 37



SHE9620 Page 41



Pro2 E132



Panasonic HJE350 Page 42,49



HJE180 Page 57,58



HJE450 Page 61



ATHCKM77Vs Isurus Page 65



Pioneer CL-721



New Philips SHE5105 Page 70



 



JVC-FX40  Page-83



JVC-FX101 Page-96



IMPRESSIONS:

AD900X, DannyBai http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-ath-ad900x-pg403-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/6060#post_9075183

Somic EFI82- MT CashNotCredit. http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-ath-ad900x-pg403-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/6120#post_9078997

Incase Pivots JiggaD369 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-cashs-take-on-the-somic-efi82-mt-pg409-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/7095#post_9168103

Tribeca wood studio headphone. ericp10 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-cashs-take-on-the-somic-efi82-mt-pg409-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/7095#post_9168136

ATH-CKN70 Ghost http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-cashs-take-on-the-somic-efi82-mt-pg409-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/7290#post_9193883

ATH-CKN70 Dsnuts http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-ghosts-first-take-ath-ckn70-pg487-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/7410#post_9202985

ATH-CKN70 vs XBA-30 Mugen3 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-ghosts-first-take-ath-ckn70-pg487-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/7755#post_9221208

ATH-CKN70 vs FXZ200 sfwalcer http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-ghosts-first-take-ath-ckn70-pg487-dannybs-first-take-ath-ckn50-pg383/8400#post_9294409

Zero Audio DX210 Dannybai http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-zero-audio-carbo-basso-pg-601-ghosts-first-take-ath-ckn70-pg487/9225#post_9401019

ATH-CLR100 Jant71 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-jant71s-take-on-the-new-ath-clr100-pg-618-zero-audio-carbo-basso-pg-601/9270#post_9403583

GR07 BE sfwalcer http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-jant71s-take-on-the-new-ath-clr100-pg-618-zero-audio-carbo-basso-pg-601/9285#post_9404471

ATH-COR150 Tekerugburn http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-jant71s-take-on-the-new-ath-clr100-pg-618-zero-audio-carbo-basso-pg-601/9780#post_9446719

Zero Audio DX210 D marc0 http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-jant71s-take-on-the-new-ath-clr100-pg-618-zero-audio-carbo-basso-pg-601/9645#post_9433954

ATH-CKS77X n Zero Audio Tenores DannyBai http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-jant71s-take-on-the-new-ath-clr100-pg-618-zero-audio-carbo-basso-pg-601/10680#post_9517877

VSD1 vs CKN70 Kamakahah http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-ath-cks77x-solid-bass-revision-pg-714-zero-audio-carbo-basso-pg-601/10710#post_9521762
Edited by Dsnuts - 6/13/13 at 6:05am
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post #2 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:24am

Purchased for $23, snipped.

 

I trust you, Dsnuts. The Monoprices were a killer deal, the HTF600 was a solid find, and it seems like you're even more confident about this one. 

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post #3 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:24am

I just ordered a pair directly from amazon

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post #4 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:28am
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Wait till you guys here them philips. I mean the isaurus is one thing as it actually has higher end drivers and sound just like them. WAIT TILL YOU HEAR THE PHILIPS!! OH MAN!!!

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post #5 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:37am

Just purchased the Phillips for $9.99 shipped.

 

I will report back with my findings on both earphones when they arrive around the New Year. 
 

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Wait till you guys here them philips. I mean the isaurus is one thing as it actually has higher end drivers and sound just like them. WAIT TILL YOU HEAR THE PHILIPS!! OH MAN!!!


 

 

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post #6 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:52am

Thanks dsnuts for your review. Can you confirm that SHE 3580/3581/3582 are the same model and they sound the same? And maybe you know are there available any clones of this philips? Don't want to buy one:/

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post #7 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:55am
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They are all variation in color but are indeed the same phones.  Black blue pink purple red.. The SQ of these are simply over the top.. Oh and take those Amazon reviews with a grain of salt, many on there have no idea what they are talking about. Read Joe Bloggs review..He is not exaggerating and I am not either I back up everything he wrote on that thread 100%.


Edited by Dsnuts - 12/24/11 at 11:57am
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post #8 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:55am

Another review...http://www.motherboards.org/content/thermaltake-isurus-ear-gaming-headset-1

 

I like the red and the case so I'm gonna grab a red one for $20 shipped off Amazon.

 

Thanks Dsnuts! Though I know Sony uses the 13.5mm 106 sens. driver while the AT use 13mm and 14mm in the CKM77/99. Maybe someone who has either the AT or an EX510(sounds like your description as well) will try them as well and compare the sound quality levels.

 

edit: Okay $20.73 shipped! Chose the VA seller since it is about 5 or so hours from NY and should come sooner. The case and better build are worth the extra $$ plus it seems they sound at least a bit better.


Edited by jant71 - 12/24/11 at 12:03pm
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post #9 of 11030
12/24/11 at 11:57am

But you don't know about fakes one available at the market? Or maybe there isn't any.

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post #10 of 11030
12/24/11 at 12:02pm
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I wouldnt worry about fakes. Who is gonna clone a $10 iem? Lol! Seriously just get one and all will be clear..

 

@ jant71. .I know the specs don't match up but believe me I own 4 AT headphones and I can clearly tell the house Audio Technica sound is in full effect on the Isaurus. I read Jokers review on the CKM99 and I had no doubts in my mind he was describing the Isaurus iems. IT was a V8 moment. I know the Isaurus says 13.5 vs the CKM99 14mm but I think the specs were changed on purpose..If I was AT and made these for Thermaltake I wouldn't want the general public to know I am using the same driver I am using on a $200 IEM.. Who would buy that when you can spend a whole lot less for the same sound?

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post #11 of 11030
12/24/11 at 12:05pm

Well, there are a lot of CX300 clones, so this is why I am worried about. And because I am going to order them from HK :) How would you compare phillips to MP? Which one has better instrument separation & wider soundstage?

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post #12 of 11030
12/24/11 at 12:11pm

I've had a few AT myself. Six and currently only the ES55. I should be able to tell if it has the AT house sound. I just had that happen to me yesterday. I'm thinking my PMX680 and the Blox M2C share a Fosters driver though the Blox has better mids and the PMX has better bass(prefer the PMX, btw) they sound like they come from the same house, possibly Foster.


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post #13 of 11030
12/24/11 at 12:16pm
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I think the MP has a bit wider stage instrument separation and detail is better on the SHE3580, the sound is so buttery smooth so balanced and clean with bass quality that is unbelievable.  There is literally no weakness in anything on them. Everything on the sounds are so satisfactory. The sound dynamics on these are magical for how small these are.. They are shockingly great at any price..

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post #14 of 11030
12/24/11 at 12:20pm

Uh oh. Comparing these to $200 IEMs, more specifically the Audio Technica CKM99? Them's fightin' words if I've ever heard them. tongue_smile.gif

 

Well, once again, my curiosity has gotten the better of me and I've ordered a pair to try out for somewhere around $21 shipped. I hope these impress me as much, if not more, than the Monoprice 933 (8320) has.

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post #15 of 11030
12/24/11 at 12:51pm

Thanks again Nutman, I already have the 3580 after reading Joe Bloggs take on them and agree with him, although I have not played with eq, it scares me.  I ordered the Thermaltake Isaurus from amazon and will post impressions when I get them.  This sort of team work is what makes a community better.

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