[porcupine]

Hey guys,

Excuse the noob question, I recently splurged on a pair of IE8's, and I've noticed that regardless of what I listen to, my music is always somewhat 'unbalanced' between the right and left earphones. There seems to be a heavier emphasis on the left so I always feel like the music is coming from my front/back left (~10 o'clock angle). Is this normal or intended? It can really bother me at times, has anyone else had this experience?

Thanks so much.

Cheers
Ted

 

[cravenz]

have you checked your source balance? though I think it might just be a fit/seal issue. I had that the last few days and it was just finding the right set of pads that work with the earphones.

Also, it might depend on the sort of music you are listening to. the IE8s soundstage is quite fantastic which might lead you to thinking the noise comes from specific sides which is intended. It's part of the sound experience. I'm more inclined to believe that this is the issue or the seal problem not a ear wax one since you only just got it in.

 

[Sennshead]

Also you might consider the position of your phones. My ear canals are slightly different diameters which allows my IEMs to fit closer to my eardrum on the left side which affects the sound and volume.

 

[mvw2]

I'm the opposite. My left side is slightly quiet. ...but then I just refit it, and it balances out.

You'll have to determine the source of the difference.

 

[krismusic]

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Originally Posted by porcupine /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys, Excuse the noob question, I recently splurged on a pair of IE8's, and I've noticed that regardless of what I listen to, my music is always somewhat 'unbalanced' between the right and left earphones. There seems to be a heavier emphasis on the left so I always feel like the music is coming from my front/back left (~10 o'clock angle). Is this normal or intended? It can really bother me at times, has anyone else had this experience? Thanks so much. Cheers Ted

I have exactly the same sensation. Don't find it too annoying but odd.

 

[earthpeople]

sometimes the sound seems quieter in my left ear. I attributed this to my smaller ear canal size on the left. With some fiddling, they become balanced again.