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I tried stuffing some folded tissue in the same format as shown. I don't know if its placebo, my audio memory is bad. But I do feel that the highs are a bit tamer, the distance from the driver seems to help as well. I think the balance is slightly better. I also modified my equalizer to this ...

I quite like the sound of the stock, unequalized sound, except for a certain powerful, shouty "beaming" somewhere in the high frequency. It comes across in some recordings, and a lot of music I listen to has a lot of energy in the upper registers. Based on what people said in a few previous...

I see, thanks! I have been playing with that and settled on Medium for the HE400I, I wasn't aware it was called damping factor. Any hints as to how it affects the "euphonic" nature of the mids?

That's great to hear, and I'm really looking forward to it. How do I change the damping factor anyway? Would that require major mods?

I've been using the Polaris for a week, and I absolutely love it! I compared it on the HE400I to my O2 and Schiit Vali 1, and it's definitely better than both of them - with much sweeter mids, control over bass, and non-harsh highs, and separation. The differences are relatively small, but I...

I just wanted to say I'm finally in the owner's club after buying these from a forum member! :) I'm powering them off a Project Polaris amp through a Schiit Modi, running Equalizer APO to tame the sibilance and boost sub-bass. They sound absolutely fantastic! The bass especially, on good...

Thanks, I do have an Objective2 Amp. Will that sufficiently drive the Q701? I'll keep an eye out for the 598 as well.

Thanks Serman, added that to the list. Adding a different angle to the question here - If I were to include full-size headphones to the list, up to $130, which would suit the sound signature I'm looking for? (Great mids, clarity, neutral and natural) Would the AKG Q701 be a good fit?

Hi all! I'm still in the hunt for new IEMs, with my Etymotic HF2 cables breaking (purchased used, not under warranty - don't know how to recable). I purchased the Magaosi K3 Pro as a gamble, used on this forum, but don't like anything except the bass on it. So here are my choices : I don't...

I would add Etymotics ER4/HFseries to the list - even though I haven't heard the others. Very detailed, and pretty flat across the board.

I just got a used pair of these from a forum member : and wanted to post initial impressions (Still an amateur in IEMs), if it helps anyone trying to make a decision. At best, I can compare it to the Etymotic HF2, which I used the most. Quality : Build feels good, even though I will use the...

Hi all! I broke the cables (split open in several places) on my favorite IEMs, the Etymotic HF2. I bought them used, I suppose there is no warranty any more. I bought the Magaosi K3 Pro from a forum member, but though they are better in the bass department, they can't come close to the...

Hi all! I need suggestions for a new pair of earphones! I loved my Etymotic HF5 (which I purchased used) a few months ago. The earlier user had used them well, and I took reasonable care of them as well, but the cable split open in several places. I would buy the HF5 again blindly for sound...

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