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1. IEMs= In Ear Monitors or something similar due to the fact that they fit inside of the ear canal versus ear buds that rest outside of the ear canal.
2. You have to realize that when you purchase a high quality IEM such as Shure, Etymotics, UE, etc that they are going to make your music sound better if it has a quality source audio file and a good quality source...but if you use a low quality source (like your cell phone) and have low quality audio files, the IEMs are going to reveal the weaknesses in the gear that you are using and will have that lackluster feel to the sound. Great headphones and IEMs really need a good quality source and a decent quality audio file to sound their best...especially with IEMs as they are so sensitive. A decent amp and a good audio file (i.e. lossless) will allow you to get the most out of your IEMs. Also, make sure that you are getting a proper seal with the Shures as if you don't the bass will suffer. I don't have a background with the SE210s but I do have the E500 and the E5c. I am not saying that you need to go out and buy the best out there but the first step really needs to be upgrading your music files if you haven't done this already.
Originally Posted by Onizuka-gto /img/forum/go_quote.gif sorry for asking, but what is "IEMs"? Edit: oooooh. my shures? this amp hasn't been tested with them? well just read this review, http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=230613 and i kinda understand what he says, shures SE210 are smooth, warm, and real sharp compared to my 10yr old rp-f290 technics closed headphones. But it lacks real bass, (hence sorrow of not getting the dual driver SE310) hopefully the miniBox-D/E would put the ummp into it. personally the SE210 sounds great from my laptop, but when played from my NDSL/Mobile Phone it kinda...mmm...i can't really describe it.... Flag, fadish, slightly colour-less? it lacks something.... :/ |
1. IEMs= In Ear Monitors or something similar due to the fact that they fit inside of the ear canal versus ear buds that rest outside of the ear canal.
2. You have to realize that when you purchase a high quality IEM such as Shure, Etymotics, UE, etc that they are going to make your music sound better if it has a quality source audio file and a good quality source...but if you use a low quality source (like your cell phone) and have low quality audio files, the IEMs are going to reveal the weaknesses in the gear that you are using and will have that lackluster feel to the sound. Great headphones and IEMs really need a good quality source and a decent quality audio file to sound their best...especially with IEMs as they are so sensitive. A decent amp and a good audio file (i.e. lossless) will allow you to get the most out of your IEMs. Also, make sure that you are getting a proper seal with the Shures as if you don't the bass will suffer. I don't have a background with the SE210s but I do have the E500 and the E5c. I am not saying that you need to go out and buy the best out there but the first step really needs to be upgrading your music files if you haven't done this already.