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post #1 of 13
2/14/12 at 4:07pm
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Hello all!  I just picked up a pair of UE TripleFi 10's.  After a bit of listening, I find that the bass and mids are great but the treble is way too harsh.  Is there a similar IEM that has the same tight bass without the harsh high end?  I know eq'ing is an option but if another set of IEM's is available which would work without having to EQ I'd like to give them a go.


Cheers,

J

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post #2 of 13
2/14/12 at 4:33pm
I have pair of TF10s & I also dislike it's highs.

Take a look at Yamaha eph-100 which I also have.

Better dynamic bass, warm forward MIDS & treble with detail but no harsh highs at all.
Excellent separation that helps to create 3d like immersive sound with trance/EDM in particular.

£80/$125 delivered. See thread.
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post #3 of 13
2/14/12 at 4:48pm

+1 for Yamaha EPH-100's

 

Also think Klipsch Image X10's are worth considering though they have a different sound signature.

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post #4 of 13
2/14/12 at 4:54pm

IMHO, with a better cable the highs calm down.

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post #5 of 13
2/14/12 at 5:15pm

I hear using comply foam lessens the highs

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post #6 of 13
2/14/12 at 5:20pm
Yep. And I find they lessen bass & clarity as well with IE7s I have.
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post #7 of 13
2/14/12 at 5:32pm
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Originally Posted by Fimbulvetr View Post

I hear using comply foam lessens the highs



Ah... yeah.  I'm trying the foam now and it is markedly better on the highs.  I'm going to listen to them for a bit and report back.  I'm very sensitive to high frequencies; my main home stereo is all planar magnetic / ribbon stuff so I'm used to a very airy smooth treble range.  

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post #8 of 13
2/14/12 at 6:05pm

+2 Try using comply's theyll reduce HF

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post #9 of 13
2/15/12 at 6:10pm
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After some more listening, I've decided the TripleFi 10's are a no-go for me (even with the comply's).

 

What I'm looking for compared to the TF10's:

More bass, more mids, less treble, smoother treble

More open soundstage

 

Any thoughts?

-J


Edited by RockGuitarDude - 2/15/12 at 6:14pm
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post #10 of 13
2/15/12 at 6:32pm

maybe a custom?

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post #11 of 13
2/15/12 at 6:35pm
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I'd like to stay in the sub $150 range if possible...

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post #12 of 13
2/15/12 at 7:07pm

*GASP* the highs on these are AMMMAAAAZING

try the vsonic gr07 maybe?

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post #13 of 13
2/15/12 at 7:14pm

Hmmm. Turbine Coppers mostly meet those requirements but I don't know if you could get it for less than $150 with a warranty, and you definitely want a warranty with those due to QC issues. Perhaps ebay plus a Squaretrade warranty.
 

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Originally Posted by RockGuitarDude View Post

After some more listening, I've decided the TripleFi 10's are a no-go for me (even with the comply's).

 

What I'm looking for compared to the TF10's:

More bass, more mids, less treble, smoother treble

More open soundstage

 

Any thoughts?

-J



 

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