Sn4chm0
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Lost my TF10s a few weeks ago, need to replace 'em. Spent the day at 32 ohm (Portland audiophiles must go!) checking out the JH offerings (and all the other goodies). Was using foam tips of course, but I held them in place to ensure depth/angle, best I could do. Source was my iPhone 4.
JH 5 sound like clearer versions of $50 IEMs. Not quite worth $400 and custom shells.
JH 7 sound just like my TFs with tighter bass, not as dark, somewhat less sibilance/separation in the mids and highs. Couldn't honestly recommend one over the other, but JH are a bit more colored (and more expensive).
JH 10X3 has significantly better clarity, much more present midrange and roughly the same lows and highs. Fantastic neutrality, a clinical recreation of the source. I don't think anything below is worth the money for a nonprofessional neutral signature.
JH 10 are also very clear, just a bit more fun, but...
JH 11 are like the 10's (not X3) prettier, easier to get along with sister who they'll never live up to. At the current price of $50 more you'd be nutty not to get them instead. The sound is clear and fun, with tight AND booming bass. For sheer non-analytical joy of listening at higher-than-advisable volumes, these beat everything I've heard. Needless to say they're what I'm getting... I can't go back.
JH 13 improve on the X3 in soundstage and separation. I believe the difference, while obvious, isn't necessarily an improvement. "Even more live", but unless analyzing the sound, not significant. Uncomfortably sibilant to my ear.
JH 16 truly sound like you're standing in a studio. I wont get into detail, they're the best I've heard. However, as with all neutral IEMs and the reason i'm getting 11s, the point at which the treble becomes uncomfortable is not quite satisfying for fun listening.
Ok, that's my indulgent amateur review. Was looking for something more fun than my TFs, and the 11s deliver in spades.
JH 5 sound like clearer versions of $50 IEMs. Not quite worth $400 and custom shells.
JH 7 sound just like my TFs with tighter bass, not as dark, somewhat less sibilance/separation in the mids and highs. Couldn't honestly recommend one over the other, but JH are a bit more colored (and more expensive).
JH 10X3 has significantly better clarity, much more present midrange and roughly the same lows and highs. Fantastic neutrality, a clinical recreation of the source. I don't think anything below is worth the money for a nonprofessional neutral signature.
JH 10 are also very clear, just a bit more fun, but...
JH 11 are like the 10's (not X3) prettier, easier to get along with sister who they'll never live up to. At the current price of $50 more you'd be nutty not to get them instead. The sound is clear and fun, with tight AND booming bass. For sheer non-analytical joy of listening at higher-than-advisable volumes, these beat everything I've heard. Needless to say they're what I'm getting... I can't go back.
JH 13 improve on the X3 in soundstage and separation. I believe the difference, while obvious, isn't necessarily an improvement. "Even more live", but unless analyzing the sound, not significant. Uncomfortably sibilant to my ear.
JH 16 truly sound like you're standing in a studio. I wont get into detail, they're the best I've heard. However, as with all neutral IEMs and the reason i'm getting 11s, the point at which the treble becomes uncomfortable is not quite satisfying for fun listening.
Ok, that's my indulgent amateur review. Was looking for something more fun than my TFs, and the 11s deliver in spades.