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    Yamaha EPH-100

      The EPH-100s are still one of my favorite IEMs - I like their sound better than my GR07s and possibly my XBA-3s too (both of which are quite excellent). The Yams soundly trounce the Shure SE215s and Etymotic MC3s. The M1HCs turned out to be rather competent (a step below the Yams though), but...
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    Sony XBA-3IP competitors

      I directly compared the XBA-3s and ATHCKM500s, and the ATHCKM500s sounded far, far worse. It was significantly muddier, and the highs were very muffled/muted on some tracks. XBA-3 >>>>> ATHCKM500.
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    XBA-3/ XBA-30 thread.

    Quote:   The way the MH1C drapes around the back of my neck causes the controller to hang next to my left cheek pretty awkwardly. Maybe it's just for me and my shoulder/head structure. But no matter - I used the included shirt clip to convert the J-cord into a Y-cord and it's much better...
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    Sony MH1C better than CIEMs or just another ATH-M50?

    Quote:   I haven't, but just might when I get more free time over the holidays. Thanks for the tip!
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    XBA-3/ XBA-30 thread.

    Those new JVC FXZs definitely were interesting at first, but I just can't get over their "Frankenstein" look when inserted. Perhaps I'll pick them up down the line for at-home listening, but I much prefer non-descript looking IEMs. I walk all around with my EPH-100s and plan to with my...
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    T-Peos H-100 Hybrid Dynamc/BA Earphone Loaner Tour Impressions

    Appreciate the review, Ishcabible. These piqued my interested, but I think I'll hold off on them. And you're absolutely right - "Puscifer - Indigo Children (JLE Dub Mix)" has got some crazy rumbling sub-bass going on. I can't think of any other song off the top of my head I've ever encountered...
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    XBA-3/ XBA-30 thread.

    Quote:   Ah, dang! They claim it's new and in retail packaging, so I'll be sure to look for any obvious signs that it's used or opened. It would be really disappointing if the seal was broken or there were fingerprints on the IEMs, etc. But I suppose I could live with it if everything...
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    Sony MH1C better than CIEMs or just another ATH-M50?

    Got these today, they are damn good. To my ears, they sound better than the GR07 and put up a good fight against the EPH-100 (but ultimately lose in clarity and instrument separation). Shame about the cord, I don't think I'll be wearing these outside - the mic/controller looks ridiculous hanging...
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    Shure Se215 vs Sony XBA-3 vs Yamaha EPH-100

    The EPH-100 are a tier above the SE215 for sure, to my ears. Owned both. Haven't heard the XBA-3s (ordered them recently), but it seems rather well-liked and is probably also a tier above the SE215.
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    XBA-3/ XBA-30 thread.

    Quote: Holy macaroni! Ordered! Thank you sir!
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    XBA-3/ XBA-30 thread.

    Rats! Looks like I missed the Groupon $130 train by only a few days! Was thinking of picking these up after being disappointed with the GR07. Hesitant to eBay it in case I'm disappointed again, nothing beats hassle-free (and free) returns!   On the bright side the MH1Cs I just got sound...
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    Review by 'regiapemid' on item 'Yamaha EPH-M100 High-Performance Earphones'

    Bought these two months ago, and they are my favorite IEM to date. One thing to note is that I did indeed get the condensation problem. It has only happened a handful of times, and has completely cured up, but it is something to be aware of. I had to dock a half star from the Design rating...
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    Yamaha EPH-100

    Got my Sony MH1C's today and did yet more A/Bing. I've spent almost 3-4 hours (perhaps even more) per day for the past 3 days (including today) doing A/Bing! Today's my last though! Anyways, using the medium stock tips, the MH1Cs sounded pretty good - equal to or better than the GR07s - but when...
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    Yamaha EPH-100

    Quote: No problem! Best of luck finding the right IEM for you!   Did another long A/Bing session today, and the Yams are the clear winner. Retested "Collide" and "Cosas Que Suenan A..." numerous times, which really showed how much better guitars sound on the Yams. I also A/Bed the...
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    Yamaha EPH-100

    Quote:   Thanks! They're both rather comfortable. The EPH-100 has better isolation as it seals more completely - if I insert them in very firmly, there's a very slight "grip" to my ear when I pull them out. The GR07s never generate that "grip" no matter how hard I push them in. Their...
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    Yamaha EPH-100

    Doing some more A/Bing (too impatient to do any more burning-in tonight!) and the EPH sounds better than the GR07. The guitar in "Collide" sounds muffled or dampened on the GR07. Similar effect in "Under My Bed" by Meiko - the intro sounds much clearer on the Yams. The guitar intro in Michelle...
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    [Double Review] Etymotic HF3 & Sony XBA-3, with appearances from the Vsonic GR07 MKII

    Hey, thanks for the extremely detailed comparison! Found it very useful for picking between the GR07 and XBA3 (I already know I dislike Etymotic's low bass). Ultimately chose the GR07.
  18. regiapemid

    Yamaha EPH-100

    Quote:   After 2 months, these IEMs are still amazing. Compared to all my other IEMs ($90 and under) it was like going from a 360p YouTube music video to a 720/1080p one. I did get the condensation problem though - sometimes the right or left side (usually right) would become heavily...
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    Yamaha EPH-100

    Loving this IEM so much - I have to wake up in less than 4 hours but am still listening to music. I feel like I'm "rediscovering" each track. So much more detail at all frequencies, and the instrument separation and sense of immersion is phenomenal. I remember appreciating an improvement in...
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    Yamaha EPH-100

    Got these today, sounds much better than the SE215s that I just returned. To be fair, part of that is due to how much I dislike over-the-ear (which I discovered with the SE215s). I also had Monster Turbines about a year ago (which broke), and these seem better (but that's only going on memory)...
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