Sennheiser IE800 IEM's - Page 29

I do think it's an issue, but not nearly as much as you make it out to be. 

At higher volumes yes, specially with bright recordings. Any further can be taken to the EX1000 thread. I think I've seen a IE800 graph and it doesn't have a midhigh spike. 

That is because you don't hear it as I do & the spikes aren't painful for you to listen to. So of course our opinions will greatly differ. I'm in no way exaggerating either, it was literally painful for me to listen to these IEMs. Felt like being stabbed in my ear drums. Not sure if you know that feeling.

I think I've seen a IE800 graph and it does have a 5.5k spike as well ...

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll keep this in mind for my loan tour. Would be a pity if someone got hurt.

I don't have the AKG3003. I had them for a bit over 2 weeks time. IMO they were clearly an upgrade over the EX1000. Even with the treble filter they weren't nearly as harsh lol. I would have bought them if not for my Tralucent 1Plus2s. But I can say if you really love treble the AKGs are hard to beat. A very neutral sound, wide sound stage. Keep in mind the newer revised 1Plus2s are a completely different beast. Take a look at the Tralucent Audio thread and maybe even keep it in mind. If indeed this IEM is more detailed than HD800 then you can bet your dollar the treble will be killer on it. The review units won't be going out til sometime this week or the beginning of next week. :)

I have the K3003 and listen to my brother's EX1000 these days.

I'll specify from the start that I'm very sensitive to high frequencies. I think the AKGs are on another level in terms of detail and they also isolate better, but are more fatiguing. However, the Sonys have a bit more bass, not sure if the level of detail in the lows is better, but they have a bit more bass quantity, and I definitely like that (I'm not a bass head, I have the IE80s and I don't listen to them). They also have a bigger soundstage.

Going from the AKGs to the Sonys is a relaxing experience to these ears. If some find them too bright I suppose it's because of listening to high levels. I personally listen to low levels, I have very sensitive ears, and there's no harshness on EX1000 when listening at reasonable levels. They are very serious IEMs. On the other hand I rarely listen to K3003 without eq-ing the 5.5kHz peak.

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll keep this in mind for my loan tour. Would be a pity if someone got hurt.

Any other recommendation for replacing EX1000?

I am thinking about it.

replace the ex600 cable with the ex1000 cable. trust me =)

if you are already using the ex1000 cable and still has problems, then time to sell the ex1000 xD

back to topic, i will get to listen to the ie800 next week. i hope it doesnt sound like an hd700 haha

I have the K3003 and listen to my brother's EX1000 these days.

I'll specify from the start that I'm very sensitive to high frequencies. I think the AKGs are on another level in terms of detail and they also isolate better, but are more fatiguing. However, the Sonys have a bit more bass, not sure if the level of detail in the lows is better, but they have a bit more bass quantity, and I definitely like that (I'm not a bass head, I have the IE80s and I don't listen to them). They also have a bigger soundstage.

Going from the AKGs to the Sonys is a relaxing experience to these ears. If some find them too bright I suppose it's because of listening to high levels. I personally listen to low levels, I have very sensitive ears, and there's no harshness on EX1000 when listening at reasonable levels. They are very serious IEMs. On the other hand I rarely listen to K3003 without eq-ing the 5.5kHz peak.