I received the SM64 last week while on vacation so I've only listened to them for a couple hours. Earsonics has just released information that future SM64s will have an impedance of 95 ohms which is less than the original units sold over the past month or two. I don't know which version I have. Please take the following brief review with some skepticism as my time with them has been short.
On initial listen I am very impressed. This is a really impressive headphone. It is a surprise to find Earsonics producing an analytical sounding phone that retains the amazing mids and lows of the SM3 & putting some sweet icing on the top end.
It is not an SM3+ but rather a new offering all together. The fit is the the usual Westone/Earsonics shape and the build quality appears excellent. It is somewhat heavier than previous offerings and the clear back is very transparent.
The bass is well extended and sounds almost like a good dynamic. The mids are full and very detailed. The highs are extended with a somewhat airy presentation. Soundstage is excellent. As it is rather analytical and bright it may be more fatiguing for long listening periods, but so far I'm really enjoying it.
Is it better than my W4 & SM3? Without hesitation, I think it is technically better. Is it better than my TG334? God no, but what is?
I will post more once my brain has adjusted to the new toy.
On initial listen I am very impressed. This is a really impressive headphone. It is a surprise to find Earsonics producing an analytical sounding phone that retains the amazing mids and lows of the SM3 & putting some sweet icing on the top end.
It is not an SM3+ but rather a new offering all together. The fit is the the usual Westone/Earsonics shape and the build quality appears excellent. It is somewhat heavier than previous offerings and the clear back is very transparent.
The bass is well extended and sounds almost like a good dynamic. The mids are full and very detailed. The highs are extended with a somewhat airy presentation. Soundstage is excellent. As it is rather analytical and bright it may be more fatiguing for long listening periods, but so far I'm really enjoying it.
Is it better than my W4 & SM3? Without hesitation, I think it is technically better. Is it better than my TG334? God no, but what is?
I will post more once my brain has adjusted to the new toy.