Quote: Ok, I just tried them all. The difference for me was that in step 4, there were crackling noise and low volume for a couple of seconds, but everything gradually went back to normal without noise. However, just to make sure, after that I stopped playback, unplugged everything, and...

Quote: I asked you sometimes ago if you have tried your mx1 with other computer? other usb ports (particularly the ones at the back as they provide full current)? different usb cable? I think this will help you to know whether or not the mx1 is defective.

Quote:   I meant quiet as outputting crystal clear sound, and since mine always sounds good from the very first I don't think burn in will solve the problem..   So have you tried it with any other computer?

In my opinion something is definitely wrong, my mx1 is totally quiet, clear, and doesn't sound like how you described yours. I don't have the capacity to comment on what went wrong, but have you tried it with any other computer? how about contacting Audinst? Where did you get your mx1 from?

I'm in Sydney, Australia. I ordered mine on Friday 17 September, was already around 4.30pm in Korea so they shipped it the next day (Saturday 18 September), and I received it on Tuesday 21 September. That's pretty quick actually.

Quote: I see! thanks for that

Quote: I was going to put a couple of my IEMs for sale but couldn't find the button as well

  Quote:   At the moment I've got a bit of dampening inside the cups, have removed the felt plugs (as seen here) and stuffed the pads a little bit. I tried the "balance mod" here, but did not sound right to me.

Quote: I felt so, didn't sound good to me as well. At the moment I've got a bit of dampening inside the cups, removed the felt plugs, and stuffed the pads a little bit though.

Quote: No need to worry, there is a plastic grill with holes in between, check out this balance mod thread for photos. I have even opened and disassembled the cups several times before to apply the felt removal mod, experiment with dampening, etc. and everything is fine. However I think...

Quote: Actually out of curiosity I just bought one and paid immediately using credit card via paypal, sent a message to them asking if somehow they would be able to ship it on Friday (it was around 4.30pm on Friday the 18th and post offices close at 6pm in Korea I believe), and they...

Quote: Hmm I'm not sure about that one as I didn't experience it, but I'm thinking it's more like processing or memory problems with your laptop and definitely not your FX700s.   If I were you I would highly consider trying an external soundcard/DAC just like I did, they should also...

Quote: I used to experience that too with my FX700s plugged directly to my macbook pro's output. Sometimes it sounded like that robotic beep-beep sound (imagine R2D2 sound from star wars), beside constant background hiss. The noises were not loud but noticeable (not with my IE8s), and...

I received my pair of FX700s today , and overall, I'm happy. I might be simplifying too much, but from initial impression, in my opinion the FX700s with fake Sony EX tips' sound signature is very similar to my IE8s with the same tips except with less upper bass hump, more controlled bass...

Quote: Originally Posted by koonhua90 Well, thanks to you, they should have the FX-700 in stock now Oh do they? No no I'm joking. That'll be unfair for me but I'll pray for you, really I've got myself a wonderful news though, checked the post websites just now and apparently...

Quote: Originally Posted by koonhua90 This thread has been lonely lately...and I have gotten myself the FX-700. Time for some wooden bling bling but it hurts the wallet so much ^koonhua90 Where did you order from? seyo? I ordered mine from them last Monday and paid...

@Kun You might have checked these threads but in case you haven't: Top-Tier Universal IEM Comparison Chart, Frequency Response Charts, & Discussion (First Post Updated Often) and Impressions of the Ortofon e-Q7 versus the IE8, CK100, SE530, FX500 and X10 (plus CK10 discussion from post...

Quote: Originally Posted by koonhua90 Congrats on your new FX-700, I will be following your footstep soon enough, when my buyer pays me... Quote: Originally Posted by mark2410 erm no no, i haven bought the fx700 Quote: Originally Posted by koonhua90 I was commenting...

Haha it's almost 2am in Sydney and I just bought a pair from Seyo.. Hope I made the right decision as it's difficult for me to choose between these or the Coppers to complement or even replace my IE8..

So where did you guys get these the cheapest? Is it still seyo-shop or else? does anyone know how to get one at even lower price (discount coupons, etc perhaps )?

Quote: Originally Posted by average_joe I too chose the IE8 over the W3, SE530, and Turbines. If you check my post history, I was an IE8 fanboy for a while. Until the sound quality of my IE8 degraded. I know because the nozzle broke and I had them replaced. Also, I preferred the IE8...

Quote: Originally Posted by cn11 Hello there and welcome to HF. You're sure choosing between some fine IEM's. I feel like my FX700's are still burning in, so bear that in mind. I will also just offer brief thoughts so far. What I hear with the FX700's in comparison to the IE8's is a...

Quote: Originally Posted by koonhua90 Personally, I think IE8 has quite good treble quality, but its mids is slightly laid back due to the big soundstage, and the hump at around 100-200Hz really overshadows everything (on my ipod nano it's even worse, as I feel that it also has a...

@average joe & javajive many thanks to both of you for the insights! I am fully aware of the mid to upper bass emphasize on the IE8 although I can live with it and in fact I love my IE8 in overall (I auditioned W3, SE530 & normal Turbines and personally still prefer the IE8), but also...

Finally my first post in head-fi, been a long time faithful observer for more than a year.. @average_joe & cn11 From your initial impressions, would you mind giving some thoughts on how would you compare the sound quality (bass, mid, treble & soundstage) of the FX700 with Copper Turbines...