Quote: Originally Posted by midoo1990 I don't find it bass heavy at all....at least In comparison to the fx500.I also don't insert them deep which makes the bass significatly reduced. I concur, only that out of the box, the headphones had so much bass, albeit slightly muddy. Now...

Quote: Originally Posted by imackler Is it important to keep the IE8s in their case? It is really tricky getting them to fit! Yet, I've never seen iems that have a little pack of that drying agent they always remind not to eat and a little secret compartment for the aforementioned...

Quote: Originally Posted by dfkt You can hardly improve on the IE8 stock cables, IMO. They're pretty much the best quality cables I've seen/felt/used on IEMs yet. I don't believe in cables being able to make a difference in sound quality, so I'm only talking about real perceived build...

Quote: Originally Posted by jedi_edward007 it happens to australian stock too from what ive read But does the burn-in fix it?

Quote: Originally Posted by 4moreyearsboys Look a few posts up, I mentioned you in my first post Good luck with your 3rd pair - if my replacements are still faulty, I'll find something else. I've just tried all my tips again - 17 pairs. It's not a seal problem! Same problem...

Quote: Originally Posted by 4moreyearsboys I'd read the "how-to-spot-fakes" thread before I bought them. I also bought them in-store, full retail price in Switzerland - short of making them myself, I cannot be any more sure that they're genuine! I noticed the volume imbalance right...

Quote: Originally Posted by HONEYBOY Hi virgil woods did you purchase the IE8s used or were they brand new when you got them? Purchased brand new from Amazon. They are not fake, since I checked the thread with the pictures of a fake Sennheiser. Also, I doubt Amazon would list an...

Quote: Originally Posted by moseboy Just download the foobar2000 audio player. Go to File -> Preferences -> Playback -> DSP Manager, and choose "Downmix channels to mono" from the "Available DSPs" list and move it over to the "Active DSPs" list. Then anything you play will be in mono...

Any update or info on after-market cables for the ie8?

Quote: Originally Posted by thechungster I noticed this thing bugging me for a couple of days.. It seems as if some recordings, the vocals are pushed the left slightly away from centre. If I swap sides, the sound is just made the same but on the right this time... Could this happen...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zalithian The cable gets hard relatively quickly and is prone to cracking. Should be okay if you wipe it down after each use.. I hope. Mine got really hard near the earpieces after a short amount of usage, and finally cracked earlier this week. Hmm...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zalithian I'm sending mine back for a refund shortly. Loved them, as well as their sound, but until they reformulate their cable I will stick with other options. On the plus side, the sound was great and their customer service seems unmatched. Why...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bilavideo I'll echo that. I was able to drive my PFEs straight off an iPod. That's what I'm going to do for now, but in the PFE appreciation thread, people have been stating that they get a huge boost from an amp.

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl The PFEs arent particularly hard to drive. Something like a T4 should do fine. Depends on your budget, of course, just like everything else on head-fi. That's the issue, I'd love a T4 right now, but it's a bit out of my budget.. I figured a...

So I just ordered the PFE, it'll get here in the morning, so I'll have enough time to test it then I'll let you know my impressions.. I just need to order an amp too, any suggestions? I want a cMoy but Im probBly not getting that in time..

Still considering either IE7, or PFE w/ cMoy Amp. Maybe will get a cMoy for the IE7.. but probably going to end up with the E5 if I don't find any pre-made ones that will ship out tomorrow.

Woops, looks like I'm going to go with the IE7.. I guess.. I'll just pick up a pair of foam tips or check out the appreciation thread. Thanks for all your help.

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl Keep in mind those are the V.1 vibes, which are far superior to the later model(s). Also, that chart is pretty subjective. It showcases general trends, but things like soundstage width are hard to measure quantitatively, especially when we are talking...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl I guess I'm just a fan of that treble extension that lower-end Shures are missing. Mid-range is great, I agree, but there are plenty of more balanced options at the price range. Also, dfkt's chart has two of them (UE5 and PFE). Could be helpful...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zalithian SF5 pro's for $190 is a great deal? This is all from what I've read so take it with a grain of salt, or maybe a handful! Sennheiser IE7 - Fairly bassy but the most neutral of the IE series. Great soundstage, poor isolation. Phonak PFE...

Quote: Originally Posted by billybob_jcv You could get the ER-4P and a P->S adapter, that way you could amp them or not as you like. But, I was with you until you started talking about caring what they looked like and wanting people to compliment you on their appearance. With that...

Quote: Originally Posted by wuwhere You want to get notice, get these 204 diamonds at 1.65 carat set in 18 karat gold. No thanks... The HF5 Ety looks nice though.. Do you have any recommendations as far as any IEMs I've mentioned previously?

Quote: Originally Posted by wuwhere Must be a redeye. Vacuum tubes are even much older, a lot of us here still listen to them. Probably around 15 hours total of time I'll be spending getting from city A to city B :/ And vacuum tubes are retro awesome, don't get me...

Decisions, decisions >.< Way too many choices here... I've also looked at the Klipsch X10, Sennheiser IE7, and Phonak PFE. What do you think of those? I think my final decision would end up between IE7, PFE, or ER-4S, though probably not the Ety's because they are old and I don't like...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zalithian I'm assuming your budget is $200? Need some quick info from you. 1. Source 2. Types of music 3. Kind of sound you like, although if you're new and don't know how to describe, genres will probably be helpful enough. 4. Budget - Is your limit...