Do you find it too warm sometimes or just gives a different flavour?
^n0str3ss: If it's me you're asking....
There are plenty of tracks (the majority) where the warmth is powerful, lively, and not a decibel too strong...in other words, ideal. (If I want extension
without impact, the very polite ZX701 is right here, lol)
Definitely think it's a flavor thing. In 12+hours, about 7-8 hours of listening, most non-critical (put music folder on random) - this is a FUN one for sure. Time for a long break (loan circuit? - just kidding). Some music has a less pleasing presentation (less forgiving due to detail/clarity or more energetic (some modern music being treble-hot - I'm getting it with Safetysuit "Someone Like You")) Detail on the H1 doesn't walk up and smack you, but more detail and more energy is what I'm hearing,vs $50-$100 IEMs.
There's brain burn-in to consider - might take a week or so to gel?
So far, have been using my Laptop. Haven't got my PMP(yet) - considering iPhone 3Gs 32GB over Cowon X9 32GB (storage a concern, iPod a no-go.) This weekend, I'll borrow my brother's iPod classic or iPhone for a quick
XBA source head-to-head - maybe 5 or 6 tracks. Source might be an issue - impedance variation?
...and those soundtracks aren't really melodic music - TDKR disc is warm, dark, and rumbly almost start-to-finish. I was experimenting - 'this is deep/low material / wonder how it sounds...'
The movie itself sounds excellent considering it's coming through an IEM.
Other owners opinions?