[lee730]

 
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My IE80s have over 100 hours of use, but I still feel that there is grain in the treble.. My DT770/600 actually sounded less bright on music that normally would sound bright, like Rock. The DT770 sounded much cleaner. The track was Fire & Ice, by Poison.

 
What source are you using to drive them? That can be a contributing factor. I don't find the IE80s treble to be grainy but silky smooth.

 

[itsderpxd]

Are there fake IE80's ? 
 
noob question : what's burning in? 

 

[tinyman392]

 
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Are there fake IE80's ? 
 
noob question : what's burning in? 

 
I haven't heard of any fake IE80s yet. 
 
Burn in refers to the idea that a driver will change with time as it is run.  Essentially, it's believed that the driver will "loosen" up as it is used more and can impact the sound.  Break in is another word that is also thrown around, this can refer to the breaking in of other things (tips for example, pads for headphones, etc).  Brain burn in is the idea that the brain will adapt to a pair of headphones with time. None of this has been proven true or false.

 

[itsderpxd]

 
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I haven't heard of any fake IE80s yet. 
 
Burn in refers to the idea that a driver will change with time as it is run.  Essentially, it's believed that the driver will "loosen" up as it is used more and can impact the sound.  Break in is another word that is also thrown around, this can refer to the breaking in of other things (tips for example, pads for headphones, etc).  Brain burn in is the idea that the brain will adapt to a pair of headphones with time. None of this has been proven true or false.

 
awesome quick response. thanks a lot ! 
 
 
edit : so IE80s are definitely the preferred vs the IE8's ? 

 

[lee730]

There are fake IE80s out so don't be fooled. Buy from an legit dealer to avoid scams. If its too good to be true it just is.
 

 

[ProjectDenz]

There were fake IE80s lurking around since just after the IE80 was released. They work fast, avoid eBay for those at all costs.

 

[lostid]

Tons of ie80 fakes are available for sale at China's Taobao.com. What we don't know is how many of those were sold.

 

[tinyman392]

 
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awesome quick response. thanks a lot ! 
 
 
edit : so IE80s are definitely the preferred vs the IE8's ? 

 
 
 
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There are fake IE80s out so don't be fooled. Buy from an legit dealer to avoid scams. If its too good to be true it just is.
 

 
 
 
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There were fake IE80s lurking around since just after the IE80 was released. They work fast, avoid eBay for those at all costs.

 

I apologize for my ignorance on this subject.  I guess they are out there (I didn't hear about them though).  As always, I think the last statement Lee makes is one that is worth mentioning again, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.  Go with an authorized retailer so you also get warranty support.

 

[ProjectDenz]

Unfortunately, the IE80 cheapest in Australia is about $529 with local warranty support. So ultimately these are way overpriced here.

 

[WoahReQQuiem]

 
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What source are you using to drive them? That can be a contributing factor. I don't find the IE80s treble to be grainy but silky smooth.

 
I am using an iPod classic as a source, and the Meier Porta Corda III as a portable amp (through iPod LOD) / DAC. 
The IE 80 was bought from Sharaf DG for $408. 

 

[kellj]

does anyone come up an idea to improve the isolation problem 
It is pretty annoying when u wear them on a bus or tube

 

[lee730]

They aren't meant to give the best in isolation. If you want that you should opt for BA such as Shure, Westone, or better yet Custom IEMs.
 

 

[lee730]

 
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I am using an iPod classic as a source, and the Meier Porta Corda III as a portable amp (through iPod LOD) / DAC. 
The IE 80 was bought from Sharaf DG for $408. 

 

Is the seller an authorize dealer? I really don't know what to say if you are finding it grainy. What tips are you using with them?

 

[soullinker20]

 
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does anyone come up an idea to improve the isolation problem 
It is pretty annoying when u wear them on a bus or tube

 
raise the level of the bass knobs, that should help a bit

 

[lee730]

OMG the sound stage with the IE80s and DX100 (EQ Flat) is to die for. I just can't get over how it surrounds you . Two excellent songs with the IE80s.