The JVC HA-S500.. Appreciation, fan thread. - Page 314

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Originally Posted by Tamirci 

Just received mine and I must say that this is way too good for a V shaped sounding heaphone :) Even at point zero it displayed its capabilities.

Yeah, these S500 are the budget Trance kings for me. 

So now that I'm set with my portable on-ear for studying, I need a good IEM for running and working out. Which IEM, out of these four, would have a similar sound signature to the S500's? Something that has similar bass, good mids, and maybe a little easier on the highs of an out-of-box S500.

MEElec M6

Shure SE215

Soundmagic E10

Brainwavz R1

I'm leaving out the FX40 since I hear it has even crazier highs than the S500. Comfort is also a big plus. I'm a huge fan of the SE215's form factor, though I don't mind the bullet-like E10.

I really enjoy my R1s, but I wouldn't say that they sound a heck of a lot like the S500s. Which is good, for me, since the S500s are too aggressive for my ears. In fact, lately I have been enjoying them far more than the S500s. People say that mids are recessed but I wouldn't say they're any more recessed than the S500. It does have a lot of bass, which again some have complained about, but I enjoy them immensely.

That said, I have absolutely no experience with the others you mentioned so can't give a particularly informed or unbiased opinion  .
 

I do know a few people have complained about driver flex, but I guess I was lucky enough not to receive a unit with that problem. Brainwavz QC does sound like it can be a little spotty, but they are apparently really good with sending replacements.

My only complaint with the R1s is that the wire is a real pain, but of course they now offer an updated model with memory wire in it. Some also complain that the shape isn't exactly ergonomic, but I never found it an issue.

Thanks, sandwich. I'll definitely keep the R1 in mind. My main concern with it was the wire, but if that was fixed, then it's looking mighty attractive.

Given the mhc1's infamously bad cable, I doubt they'll be a very good IEM for working out and running. They are touted for their excellent sound, though.

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Originally Posted by hatefulsandwich 

Given the mhc1's infamously bad cable, I doubt they'll be a very good IEM for working out and running. They are touted for their excellent sound, though.

+1

No way MH1c are good for exercise lol

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Originally Posted by hatefulsandwich 

Given the mhc1's infamously bad cable, I doubt they'll be a very good IEM for working out and running. They are touted for their excellent sound, though.

Aye. It's the only reason I left it off my list.

The GR02 BE's also get a ton of praise sound-wise, but I'm not a fan of that form factor. Reminds me of the AKG IEM's I had, and those were not comfortable at all and kept falling out.

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Originally Posted by CapitaFK 

So now that I'm set with my portable on-ear for studying, I need a good IEM for running and working out. Which IEM, out of these four, would have a similar sound signature to the S500's? Something that has similar bass, good mids, and maybe a little easier on the highs of an out-of-box S500.

 

MEElec M6

Shure SE215

Soundmagic E10

Brainwavz R1

 

I'm leaving out the FX40 since I hear it has even crazier highs than the S500. Comfort is also a big plus. I'm a huge fan of the SE215's form factor, though I don't mind the bullet-like E10.

i have to sat the jvc ha fx3x. I just git the fx3x and and the fxd70, which dsnuts sais is closer to s500

Well, ds said that fxd70 is the closest to s500, so I got it and I still think that fx3x is closest to s500

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Originally Posted by 7S Cameron 


I haven't heard the 70s, but I wasn't a huge fan of the 80s.

Well. I see how some people may like it but it'd prefer a  relatively mid forward signature. The fxd70 is more mid-forward but pretty engaging still

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Originally Posted by Dsnuts 

How can you not be a fan of the 80s?

Add to that Metallica and Iron Maiden and I'm in