He's posted a couple of times (I deleted the first one because it was a duplicate). He's new to the site so can't post links - his posts go into a validation queue) By the time their validated. the thread might be moving a little quick, and his post goes un-noticed. So I'm just hoping the team here will help a new user out
HBB - thanks. Someone else directed him to you guys - so he may not have read the first post.
@Hawaiibadboy I think some of the pros and cons on the top 10 impact list are mismatched. I didn't know the EX1000 had a bass dial and is available as custom only =P.
@Hawaiibadboy I think some of the pros and cons on the top 10 impact list are mismatched. I didn't know the EX1000 had a bass dial and is available as custom only =P.
+ 500mW max input. Studio tuned,mids stay relatively clean with elevated bass - Need to tape vent, stock cable SUCKZ * I own this
2. Sony Z5
+ Massive upper bass and crisp highs - un tuned bass will bleed into mids (needs EQ) *I own this
3. Aurisonics ASG 2.5 *100% open port
+ Bass tune able via dial - mids get clouded with 100% open port,treble roll-off *I owned this
4. Sony xb90ex
+ great bass,stage, mids,price - Needs an amp,no earhooks *I own this
5. Kumitate Lab KL-REF
+ tuning bass dial, hybrid design best of it's kind - Very expensive, hard to find, custom only *I demo/toured this
6. 1964 Audio U8
+ 4 Bass BA drivers, smooth mids and early treble - expensive, rolled off treble *I own this
7. Audio Technica ATH-CKS1100
+ huge stage, extreme eq and amp ability with minimal effect on mids - Fit is difficult (tips), must use an amp and must use EQ *I owned this
8. Sony MDR EX1000 <<<<Personal favorite
+ huge stage, extreme eq and amp ability with minimal effect on mids - Fit is difficult (tips), must use an amp and must use EQ *I own this
9. JVC HA-FX1100
+ bass, stage,mids - Fit is difficult *I owned this
10.Yamaha EPH M200
+ bass ,mids - N/A * I owned this
Gear used:
ifi Micro iDSD (Full turbo mode)
Eq's Used:
All IEM
EX 1000 only
About Me:
Came from car audio and am an SPL freak. I use a iFi Micro in "Turbo" mode which is rated at 4000mW @16 ohm. I use the eq's in the images above. I love Hip Hop but am also a big classic rock fan. The Ex1000 are my "go to" set for their ability to play my 2 favorite genre' exceptionally. If you use different gear and different settings your results will be different.
I love bass and I love mids and I love clarity and staging
Bass>>staging>>mids>>clarity in that order.
Vapman's Top 10
1.ASG 2.5
2.ASG 2.0 and taped MDR-7550/Ex800ST and ASG-B
3.Kumitate Labs KL-REF
4.KZ ATE and XB90EX. Silver ATE and ATE-S do not qualify.
5.Westone W50
Bonus entry for non-amping people: Aurisonics Kicker (but don't bother if you amp)
I would own KL-REF if Kumitate was taking orders. I really do want to own it again and try it more. I loved it when I had it more than the 2.5. The W50 I do not own but I have a friend who owns it and I've used it many different times. The KZ ATE is good but the ATE-S and the silver ATE are both garbage - too bright and not enough bass. Not sure the size of the DD in the ATE but it RATTLES like a pair of subs in the trunk. ASG 2.0 and KZ ATE are the only IEMs I know of that have thunderous sub bass rumble that actually feels like a sub is rumbling around, not in a bad way either. KZ ATE-S has actually more bass but it's really bloated & does not amp well as opposed to the black ATE which I have owned 4 pairs of and they all are on par with the XB90EX when amped.
Jmills Top 10
1.Aurisonics 2.5,
2.Sony Z5 (A3) ,
3.ASG 2.0
4.Future Sonics MG6 Pro (sub bass impact),
5.Sony 90EX(Sub bass),
6.Aurisonics Forte/Harmony ( extended treble so beware if you dislike treble),
I'll add my partial list, but you guys know I'm waiting on more stuff to come in. It's just a list for now, I'll do all my settings as soon as I complete my list. Pmed to HBB.
@Hawaiibadboy btw I wasn't ignoring the request for a list, I just don't have 10 IEMs sitting around or even in the memory banks to make a list. Right now I own a pair of AS-2.5, ASG-2.5, and AD01. Everything else I returned to Amazon after a few days because I didn't like them. I also don't have the need or desire to EQ so my list would look hella boring. Thanks for the invite, though.
jmills sent me his list via PM so other folks I asked please PM me the lists as i have to change font and stuff and this thread filled with lists will get bizarre
A non member might confuse a posted list with the main collection in post #1 so to save that confusion just PM the lists and pics of gear and any comments. The list is for new members and general public.
The members lounge has a basshead thread which is great chit chat spot. It could use the injection of chatter. This thread is really for the lists and discussion of and opinions about new candidates.
Cool. PM me the comments ,pictures, your bio of music tastes and listening style or whatever you like and i will add it. If you change your list at any time just send me the new updated version
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