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BangOn · Sep 6, 2012 at 7:38 PM

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jk1 said:
The JVC HA-Fx40 has great detail if you don't mind plenty of treble. The Panasonic RP-HJe355 has a bit less detail than the JVC HA-FX40, but it also doesn't have the excessive treble of the HA-FX40.

Hm...

Earlier ( http://www.head-fi.org/t/611337/jvc-ha-fx40-vs-panasonic-rp-hje355#post_8466177 ) you said you liked the Panasonic more. It also has a better build quality. (Good point.) So now which one? If I chose only one?

By the way price comparison in Germany:
http://www.amazon.de/Panasonic-RP-HJE355E-K-In-Ear-Koph%C3%B6rer-105-schwarz/dp/B005OJY6DO
http://www.amazon.de/JVC-HA-FX40-S-E-Marshmallow-Clarity-In-Ear-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B005TZ4ESK

JK1 · Sep 6, 2012 at 10:23 PM

Do you like a large amount of treble? If so, pick the JVC. If plenty of treble hurts your ears, pick the Panasonic. I like both, however with some music that has plenty of treble, the HA-FX40 hurts my ears. With recording that are treble deficient though, the HA-FX40 really shines.

BangOn · Sep 7, 2012 at 4:03 AM

I don't know. I'm not that expert in it. I mostly listen to rock, electronic and text.

Also count the fact that here in Europe I can buy the JVC for much more expensive than the Panasonic! Also the build quality matters for me to last it long.

AstroTurf · Sep 7, 2012 at 7:50 AM

How bout an Etymotic MC5 warmed up with the NRB Mod?

Good Stuff, Jim

BangOn · Sep 16, 2012 at 6:57 PM

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astroturf said:
How bout an Etymotic MC5 warmed up with the NRB Mod?
Good Stuff, Jim

That's in a completely different price range bro. Like 3 times the price.

Thanks

AstroTurf · Sep 16, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Really???

http://www.jr.com/etymotic-research/pe/ETY_ER7MC5BLK/#productTabDetails

Have a look and tell me how?

Thanks, Jim
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bangon said:
That's in a completely different price range bro. Like 3 times the price.

Thanks

BangOn · Sep 17, 2012 at 5:23 PM

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astroturf said:
Really???

http://www.jr.com/etymotic-research/pe/ETY_ER7MC5BLK/#productTabDetails

Have a look and tell me how?

Thanks, Jim

Yes exactly. What you linked here is $60 earphones and what we are talking about here are $20 earphones.

AstroTurf · Sep 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Okie Dokie...

BangOn · Sep 22, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Thanks for your recommendation JK1!

I bought the Panasonic (HJE355). It's OK. Does it require burn in? I can't compare it to other IEM s since I usually own one pair of IEMs the one I but after the previous one is broken. I can only compare it to the Koss PortaPro: It's clearly detailed and also has a metallic feel to its sound.

JK1 · Sep 24, 2012 at 4:55 PM

The Panasonic RP-HJE355 doesn't seem to change that much with burn in.

BangOn · Sep 26, 2012 at 8:17 AM

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The Panasonic RP-HJE355 doesn't seem to change that much with burn in.

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