It's not huge, but the newer batch sounds noticeably louder than the older batch. I had to dial down the volume. Safe to assume that the ASG1 I tested is an ASG1.2 with the new ASG1.3  drivers but old shells and accessories? It looked exactly like the one currently on ASG web store.

Quote:   The store received the new batch ASG 1.2 with the new logo about 2 weeks ago. I don't think it's the new ASG 1.3 since it doesn't have the new shell, new drivers, new nozzle, new tips, and new case that Aurisonics said the 1.3 is supposed to have. The difference in sound was...

I've just compared the older batch ASG 1.2 (with the old ASG logo) and the newer batch ASG 1.2 (one with the new logo). I should call the newer batch ASG 1.2 as the 1.25.   The 1.25 strangely sounded noticeably brighter and IMO better because of it. I didn't like the 1.2 much since it was...

I don't think the Beyer and GR07 sounds alike at all too. The Beyer has better transparency and clarity but has a trade off in its slightly artificial sounding treble. Something sounds off and dry between the mids and treble. The GR07 doesn't have that problem but tends to be more sibilant. 

Just noticed this. Thanks for the review, Eke. Great read.

Quote:   Different stroke for different folks. Sometimes I don't get the re262 hype, considering they have such an awkward treble drop-off. Back to the GR07 for me. Would love to listen to the 7550 one day.

Quote: I'm wondering if you'll say the same thing if you have them side by side, given your preference for bass.. Some days I think that the R50 is great or 'objectively better' is, but when i line it up against good dynamic IEMs, my hands seems to reach for the dynamics. 

Quote:   SM3 has excess forward treble  The SM3 never sounds fatiguing and actually has proper treble sparkle, If anything, some people call them too polite because it's not sparkling enough. What people complain about the SM3 is their unique presentation and sometimes too aggressive...

Not much of a surprise really,..., two IEMs with completely different soundsig. 

Quote:   Get a used ER4S and a suitable (not necessarily expensive) setup. Will save you a lot of money, and I personally don't think they are that far-off the F111, though YMMV. ER4S is already a high-end single BA and will give you a seamless midrange as well.

Quote:   That's a lofty praise to even put the BA200 in the same sentence as the HD600.   I personally didn't find the BA200's mids to be nearly as seductive as the HD600's, heck even among full-size headphones, HD600 mids is quite special (I'm a fan). Though I agree the BA200 is a...

If only the BA200 has better treble sparkle.. That lack of sparkle really bugs me with some tracks. Had less problem with the SM3.

The gr07 is in my experience the most durable iem in that list. The plastic is of high quality. Also for the music you stated, they are my overall favorite of the list due to its bass quality. The x10 is quite good, but I prefer the ue700's livelier presentation. As for the se215, it's a very...

This thing sounded like a slightly more fleshed out and optimally-drived ER4S to my ears, which is very good. Unfortunately the price tag is high, but it might be worth it if you have been looking for a high-end single BA.

Quote: I would have to listen to it a bit more to give a definite answer. I was using my Ipad and Samsung Yepp but listening condition was just ok (kind of a standard JCPenney's in the morning). At the time, the 200 bass was relatively booming to my ears (compared to the gr07 and fxd80, and...

I auditioned the FXZ100/200 recently. Maybe this can be a help for some people on the fence.   The 200 is a basshead IEMs for sure, if not the bassiest popular/FOTM IEM in head-fi. The bass is powerful but not the cleanest or the best controlled and bleeds a bit into the midrange as well...

Quote:   I personally found the dba02mk2 to still be quite clinical and somewhat lacking bass impact (not quantity) for some music. The only dual TWFK that is not too clinical IMO is the UE700. But really YMMV.

I recommend either the TFP10 or the GR07 for your music. TFP10 if you want a toe tapping experience, GR07 if you like your guitars and drums.   The R-50, dba02mk2, and GR01 are best if you are going for optimum clarity, which helps you to listen to details easier, but I personally would like...

If you love dynamic range and prefer a dynamic driver IEM to the feeble BAs, I think the 4-SUI is worth a try.  It actually fits me better than the GR07 (with GR07's silicone tips).

I always feel that ER4's timbre is off, not talking about the body, but just tonal color exclusive of the FR, even in the treble area. For a mid to high-end IEM, it's quite average in that regard, same with its so-so frequency extension. The lack of tactility/air movement on the lows is also a...

For a relatively budget choice: UE900?

My R-50 broke without much abuse. I think it has something to do with the tropical weather humidity. Similar to dba-02, I think the filter system could have been implemented better. The cabling looks similar to the original dba-02, which lacks some strain reliefs and can break under heavy usage...

I have a feeling you'll like the ortofon e-Q5 a lot since you seem to like airiness.     I personally think the hf5 (with the white triflange) is more detailed across the frequency range, clearer, and has better instrument separation than the Phonak (amped) due to its forward character...

Gnarlsagan, I wonder if the RE0 will get substantial listening time with you having the ER4S and the dba02. Also interesting that besides the GR07, everything you listen to are heavily analytical IEMs (close to Ety's DF reference).

It's all relative. I don't think the SM3 sounds closed-in at all relative to most BAs out there (I'm using the Sensorcom or the supplied double flange silicons). The stage size is fairly big, not short like the ER4 (with the triflange), and bigger than all dual TWFK IEM's I've heard, though not...