vranswer
1000+ Head-Fier
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I've finally nailed it! It actually all started very recently, this queazy, intolerant sensitivity to sibilance. I GOT IT FROM THE EX-51s!! Bought a pair from Best Buy several weeks ago, seeking a lower-cost alternative to the E5s for sweat-generating activity like lawn-mowing, etc. Used them for a few days, they seemed to have their merits. Began EQ'ing the hell out of 'em to correct this incredible grainy, scratchy, hissy, upper frequency load I was hearing more and more. Tried bumping mid-range up, and treble bars waaay down. Fussed and fooled with it.
PROBLEM: My brain was learning to hear (as I've stated in other threads) what cannot be Unheard! The sibilance monster was unleashed in my head. Since those few days of EX-51 ownership (returned them obviously), I've sold my Ety ER4Ps, Westone UM2s (which really aren't sibilant, but have nice highs), and have even begun staring at a dusty pair of Koss Plugs with some allurement. My E5s (you know, the ones with the famous "rolled-off highs") now have more than enough treble and probably never will leave my ears. OMG
, even my tinnitus is starting to sound a little bright and shrill......
PROBLEM: My brain was learning to hear (as I've stated in other threads) what cannot be Unheard! The sibilance monster was unleashed in my head. Since those few days of EX-51 ownership (returned them obviously), I've sold my Ety ER4Ps, Westone UM2s (which really aren't sibilant, but have nice highs), and have even begun staring at a dusty pair of Koss Plugs with some allurement. My E5s (you know, the ones with the famous "rolled-off highs") now have more than enough treble and probably never will leave my ears. OMG