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  1. Russell Tan

    Apple Earpods Review

    Anyway, my stand on burn-in is that it really exists. Have done an A-B test with burned vs unburned before, difference is apparent.   I agree that these are extremely picky. Plugged into a Fiio E6 and needed some BB to get along and even then they sounded muddy.   Hahah, Jim why don't you...
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    Apple Earpods Review

    I agree with the whole fit thing. Maybe it's because I've been listening to nice meaty Denons and that slightly hollow soundstage sounds cheap and artificial to me. Having done an A-B comparison of the old and the new, it is evident that these are a huge step up. Oh, and I fully agree that...
  3. Russell Tan

    Apple Earpods Review

    Hahah, the iPhone 5 hasn't been out for 50 hours yet. !!
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    Apple Earpods Review

    The Apple Earpods are packaged wonderfully. A step up from the cheap plastic wrap that Apple used to use. These are packaged in a wonderful plastic box, expertly wound to exhibit all of the plastic craftsmanship and quirky design. These definitely are better than the old Apple earbuds. For...
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    Fischer Audio Falcon - Review

    Hey,   Just an amateur head-fi er. First review, so cut me some slack. Loaner set.   Impressions   Falcons are well built, with novel cloth wiring. Length of cable is just right (about 1.2m), and I can see these as a pair I can throw in my bag just before going out.  ...
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    Etymotics mc5

    I think I'll just take the plunge. Will update my comments January after christmas  
  7. Russell Tan

    Etymotics mc5

    Understand your concern, thanks so much! What do you recommend that is good?
  8. Russell Tan

    Etymotics mc5

    Hahah, err really keen on experiencing the ety sound that so many people rave about 
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    Etymotics mc5

    Nah... Am not really keen to pay too much.  What is the closest in my list that etys sound like? Just want a general idea for the sound signature...   I headed down to adelphi but was in a bit of a rush the other day so I couldn't scrutinize everything there.   I hope to be able to...
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    Etymotics mc5

    Hey Guys,   My first post on head-fi! Greetings from Singapore!   1) Shure SRH240 2) Klipsch S4 3) Sennheiser CX870 4) Philips SHN4600 5) Fiio E6 Portable Amp 6) Pailiccs LOD   to go with my iPhone.   Was thinking of giving myself a little Christmas present, the...
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