SonicDawg
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Ok, I have had the senn PX100 for a long time. I did the form replacement pod by Lisa and did enjoy them for a while. But it's come to me that the lack of details and (still) overblown bass are finally getting me restless again with my credit card
Over a long time of research, I have basically come down to two choices:
PK1 and IM716.
The buds can be had for $139 plus s&h, and the IEM for $87 with free shipping plus tax. Now I am willing to put up with the difference in price, but here are few things that I cannot decide:
I will be using them out of my iRiver H120. I know that they both "require" amp, but I really don't like the idea of extra bulk with me, as the H120 itself is pretty bulky already. How much do they compare unamped? In other words, which ones are more amp dependent?
From all the impressions I gather that the PK1 are like mini HD580s, with tone leaning towards warmth and musicality, while the im716s are more like ER4-S(which I've never heard) that sound more on the clear and analytical side. Are these correct assertions about their respective SQ? I personally like more "musical" sound, but are the im716s too lean and cold?
lastly, I am not too critical about sound isolation.
Thanks for reading (or not) through my long babbling. Any input will be appreciated
Over a long time of research, I have basically come down to two choices:
PK1 and IM716.
The buds can be had for $139 plus s&h, and the IEM for $87 with free shipping plus tax. Now I am willing to put up with the difference in price, but here are few things that I cannot decide:
I will be using them out of my iRiver H120. I know that they both "require" amp, but I really don't like the idea of extra bulk with me, as the H120 itself is pretty bulky already. How much do they compare unamped? In other words, which ones are more amp dependent?
From all the impressions I gather that the PK1 are like mini HD580s, with tone leaning towards warmth and musicality, while the im716s are more like ER4-S(which I've never heard) that sound more on the clear and analytical side. Are these correct assertions about their respective SQ? I personally like more "musical" sound, but are the im716s too lean and cold?
lastly, I am not too critical about sound isolation.
Thanks for reading (or not) through my long babbling. Any input will be appreciated