Recent content by kickin81
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JBM earphones
I totally agree with you. For some reason I can't post any pics from my work computer. Here are my EQ settings: 100: +9 200: +6 400: +4 600: +0 1k: +0 3k: +10 6k: +11 12k: +8 14k: +6 16k: +8- kickin81
- Post #29
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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JBM earphones
I would like to give the JBM MJ710 IEMs the proper credit they deserve because they reproduce music much more different than what I'm used to. Keep in mind that use a music equalizer for all of my music and I have a different EQ setting for each of my IEMs & headphones. With that said, early on...- kickin81
- Post #27
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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JBM earphones
Nice recommendation. The sound that that comes from a shallow fit takes away the boomy bass, but allows for vocals and strings to come through noticibly more refined. As of today, I haven't yet compared the MJ800 to the ES800M thoroughly, but they are both my top picks for budget IEMs.- kickin81
- Post #24
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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JBM earphones
I like the MJ800 more than the 8320. I warn you though, they sound better after some burn-in time. If your location allows you to buy them at $10-15 each, I suggest you buy both and compare for yourself. And get the Awei ES800M while you're at it.- kickin81
- Post #23
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
Quote: The stock pads will be fine as they do what they were put there to do but larger pads provide added benefits to SQ (they seal better) and comfort (they don't rest on your ears). I can only speak for myself but using larger pads allows me to wear my Somics for a few hours at a...- kickin81
- Post #247
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
Quote: So you haven't yet found a way to tighten the three external screws? If they really are stripped and you just want them put back together, properly align the holes and use small dabs of superglue around the inside where the driver housing and the cover contacts. This prevents you...- kickin81
- Post #246
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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open back
I throughly enjoy my modded Somic EFi-82 Pro "opefi" headphones. They are sold as closed back headphones but the mod truly opens them up. They're highly detailed and very airy but won't have the big bass you'd find in headphones considered more "fun". Still, they're not heavy and will accomodate...- kickin81
- Post #14
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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JBM earphones
I got myself a pair of the ES800M and I must admit that it is the better earbud with regard to clarity and sound stage--two important factors I depend on for my overall rating. The JBM MJ800 is overly bassy in comparison and provides a noticably narrower sound stage. The clarity is overshadowed...- kickin81
- Post #20
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
Pics. Who wants pics?- kickin81
- Post #225
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
Quote: I bought the EFi-82 "Pro" on impulse the night I ripped out my MT's wires. Sad I know but I thought I really was doomed with a dead MT. Anyway I listened to them for a few nights now and let me tell you... if you think you like the Somic EFI-82 MT, you're going to LOVE the Pro...- kickin81
- Post #224
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
Quote: You concluded your statement saying you have reverse engineered yours. I'm interested in what proof you have to back that up. I don't want to go around repeating what you said without understanding why. Quote: Eh, don't worry about it. We're all busy one way or another...- kickin81
- Post #218
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
I'm not sure about the red/black filter material. I took them off mine but I am using Shure 840 pads which has it's own cloth filter material and the sibilance is quite tame using that alone. I've reconnected the wires that snapped off and it turns out an incorrect wiring job just gives...- kickin81
- Post #210
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
Quote: Yes, a picture would be great! The left ear cup has wire connections from both the primary cable and from the right ear cup so it could turn out worse if I accidentally blow out my headphones as a result of improper wiring.- kickin81
- Post #208
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
As I was molding new caps for these, I bumped the headphones and they crashed to the floor. Unfortunately the impact ripped out the copper and blue connections from the left ear cup. I didn't take pictures before the accident so could one of you post or send me a picture showing the wire...- kickin81
- Post #206
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Somic EFi-82 MT: Believe the Hype
I think you're right. I was quite tired at 1AM last night. Half awake actually. After I screwed in the caps, it sealed making these somewhat open. Still better than OEM but not exactly as open as before. I have since punched out the vents using a small flathead screwdriver (ones designed...- kickin81
- Post #201
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)