Hey joker!
Does your Westone 3 impressions/score still stand?
Wondering how well they would do with EDM now that they are discounted pretty heavily... Or do the EPH-100 outperform them is that regard?
I don't have the unit anymore but I don't have a reason to think it's gotten worse over time. The W3 is the better performer but specifically for EDM I'd be tempted to get the EPH-100 with that juicy deep bass.
Excellent review ljokerl
One of the most beautiful sets available today.
Among the top tier which would be the best for some classic rock and jazz?
Depends on your preference, really - could be the neutral 4S, the slightly more exciting JH13, or the warm, bassy, and extremely smooth Heir 8.A. For me it's the 4S or JH13, or even the more laid-back UM Miracle, depending on my mood.
Hey joker, any plan to add Tralucent 1Plus2 in your list?
Sorry, don't have access to one.
Hi all, I was wondering if you can recommend me a set of really good IEMs that on with a warm signature in the style of the LCD2, I am not familiar with that sound signature and I would like to try it before jumping into really expensive earphones or IEM/CIEM, but I am willing to spend some money to listen IEMs with clean and detailed warm signature.
I've only heard the LCD-2 a couple of times. It really depends on how much you want to spend but the Shure SE535 and Sony MDR-7550 come to mind for that type of sound.
Keep in mind that the LCD-2 will have an advantage in bass "feel" - rumble and impact and all that - because it can move lots more air. To get that from an IEM you would need a significantly bassier one, like an SE215 or RBH EP1 or something. Of course those won't have the clarity or overall refinement of the SE535 or 7550. Point is, if you try either of those keep in mind that you'll get more tactile bass from an LCD-2.
Joker,
Thanks again for the V6-Stage review (and comparison to the SM64). With 1964ears offering 15% off for BF I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair of these. My only concern is sibilance, which I don't tolerate well. I'm not treble sensitive though and appreciate bright / detailed highs (if realistic / natural). My first higher-end IEM was the Denon C700 (aka 751) and as nice as they were compared to the cheap phone I had been using the sibilance was annoying. The SM64 is very good in this regard (maybe due to the 5k dip).
I don't need the phone to cover bad recordings - but no emphasis of sibilance is important.
Any thoughts regarding the V6-s and sibilance?
It's not that bad but compared to my other customs, most of which have super-smooth highs, it's noticeable. To be fair, after my review went up I got an email from 1964EARS saying that they should be able to resolve that issue, but we'll see what happens when I get them back. The V6-Stage is certainly nowhere near as forgiving as the SM64, though.
It may hurt the feelings of Re-400 owners a bit..
Well, I'm one of said RE-400 owners
. It's one of my favorite universals.