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Need help deciding on my first IEM (MG7, Eterna, GR06, Crystal)

post #1 of 8
2/12/12 at 6:08pm
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Hey Everyone,

 

So like the title says, I'm trying to decide on an IEM around $100 or less. I have read SO many reviews and spent wayyy too much time on this, so I thought I would just go ahead and ask for help haha. I know there are a lot of topics like this, but any help would be greatly appreciated as I have absolutely no experience in this. Here are my thoughts/impressions:

 

I listen to mostly rock, hip hop, rap, and pop. I feel I would like a warmer or bassier IEM more than one that has crisp highs.

 

Isolation and comfort are important. I would like to wear these during long study sessions in the library.

 

 

Atrio MG7: Seems like a great value with the 50% off coupon. Supposed to have great bass. Worried about comfort and finding the right tips?

 

Fischer Audio Eterna: A little bit cheaper. Supposed to be fun/bassy. Read a lot of positive reviews.

 

Visonic GR06: Couldn't find much information on these but they are supposed to be a great value. Lots of tips included so comfort would be ok, but I'm worried about isolation.

 

Hisound Audio Crystal: These seem good all-around, but I am surprised how little information I could find. Seem to be slightly bassy but balanced. Good comfort and isolation.

 

 

So there you have it. These are the ones I have narrowed down to, but if you guys have any other suggestions please let me know. If any of the impressions I have drawn aren't exactly true, please feel free to correct me. I guess I need to know if the Crystal and MG7 are worth spending $100 on. To sum it up, I'm looking for bass/mids, isolation, and comfort.

 

Thanks!

 

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post #2 of 8
2/12/12 at 9:30pm

I own 3 of these IEMs (MG7, Eterna, GR06). I can tell you right away that the GR06 is not for you. Between the MG7 and Eterna, both have excellent bass but neither have a crisp treble. The MG7 has one of the best sub bass extension in universals. The Eterna has more mid-bass and a wetter midrange. I think both are great, but the MG7 is quite a steal with the 50% coupon. 

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post #3 of 8
2/12/12 at 9:59pm

Eterna's or MG7's (MG7's with the sale right now). Crystal's are really good but they don't seem to fit your tastes.

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post #4 of 8
2/12/12 at 10:20pm

My vote's for the MG7. At 50% off, they've got amazing value. 

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post #5 of 8
2/12/12 at 10:42pm
Thread Starter 

Thanks for all the responses! I will order the MG7's and let you know what I think when they get here. You guys are awesome - really appreciate the help.

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post #6 of 8
2/13/12 at 5:28am

MG7, if you don't like them sell them on for the same price u bought them at :)

 

As that discount won't last forever, this is what I did, and will post u impressions soon enough!

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post #7 of 8
2/13/12 at 2:11pm
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Originally Posted by Totally Dubbed View Post

MG7, if you don't like them sell them on for the same price u bought them at :)

 

As that discount won't last forever, this is what I did, and will post u impressions soon enough!


Good point. You can always sell them for what you paid so there's nothing to lose. Hope you like them though!

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post #8 of 8
2/13/12 at 3:07pm
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Originally Posted by kckc View Post


Good point. You can always sell them for what you paid so there's nothing to lose. Hope you like them though!


cheers :)

Oh and FYI, I don't mean flipping, as that's 2 things:

-unethical

-against forum rules

 

I mean selling at the same price, if not a little lower of what I bought them at

 

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