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    Klipsch X11 or something else?

    With some EQ, these things can sound decent; however there is way too much leakage in that 100-500hz range where it just sounds muddy out of the box.  These things take fairly well to EQ, so you should come close to the sound you're looking for with these if you're willing to put in the work...
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    Ortofon e-Q5 Impressions Thread

      My opinion on the eq5 is the opposite, they aren't bassy enough with the mids overemphasized for my liking.  Some eq settings got these things sounding great though, so no worries!
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    Ortofon e-Q5 Impressions Thread

    Welp, just got my set of eq5's in today.  Using a flat EQ, they seem almost etymoticy in sound with the mids overemphasized.  Awesome sound stage, might even be better than my old SE530s.  On that topic, the top end doesn't roll off nearly as badly as the SE530s, which is nice. But the low end...
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    Ortofon e-Q8 Impressions Thread (new 2014 successor of the e-Q7 / e-Q5)

    I can't find these E-Q8's on either ortofon.jp or ortofon.us.  Are they discontinued already?  I do see a set up for sale on eBay for $420   I'm only curious about these because I just bought a set of e-Q5s NIB for $150 shipped.  
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    What's your favorite brand?

    Quote: Originally Posted by hyyam85 how does ipod classic compared to cowon d2 in terms of SQ? cowon D2s drive headphones so much better than any ipod i've ever used... and I've owned a 1G mini, 5G classic and 3G nano. FLAC support, true drag and drop, and SD expandability are...
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    Help: New earphones for iPod Classic

    How about the Sony MDR-EX71 or 81? They can be had for less than $50 online. Deep bassy earphones with decent mids and highs. Very under-the-radar, but give them a shot.
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    Going to new york in april what headset and where I own denon ah-700 already

    Go to the airport tech store (airport wireless) to demo the high end stuff. If you're nice and the managers there, they can cut down the price for you too. Also check out inmotion at the airport, they have all the ultimate ears phones and archos players at reasonable prices, if again, you ask...
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    The Best All-Around IEMs for $150 or under

    Wow... no love for Shure earphones here at all... Although for the $150+/- pricepoint, the sf5p is probably your best choice. I hate the fit of UEs with a passion though. Consider the Klipsch custom-2's if you can go over $150 a little. VERY comfortable, admirable performance, plenty of bass...
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    Is bass of Shure SE530 really too much compared to SE420 ?

    You really have to try hard to make SE530s distort. They take well to EQ adjustments better than any IEM i've ever tried.
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    Is bass of Shure SE530 really too much compared to SE420 ?

    The SE420s have nearly the same quality mids of the SE530, but due to the lack of the third driver, it just doesn't sound as full. The low end is present in the 420s and isn't necessarily missing, its just... eh. For the cost of the SE420s, I'd either spend more and get the 530s or look into...
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    Review: Shure SE530

    My backup cans are starting to give me a headache... (super.fi 5 eb) I might just return them. They sound like a lot of noise and no quality. Before really getting into the high-end stuff, I was a bass head, I would attempt to attach a big sub to almost any output source possible, but either...
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    Review: Shure SE530

    They are head and shoulders above the black olives or silicone tips for sound quality. The only drawback to them is they get dirty quickly and eventually don't expand anymore. If you can afford SE530s, you can afford the foamies for the best sound! FYI, I've "rented" a set of E4Gs from where...
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    Help me choose (SE530, UM2 or Klipsch Image)

    the Klipsch Image has a nice easy fit, but the sound quality is not worth $350 dollars. Go with the Shure SE530.
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    Best In-ear Headphnes $300-$350 Price Range

    Quote: Originally Posted by Asr The new Klipsch IMAGE merits serious consideration! I really enjoy mine, they're eartastic! Every time I listen, it's like getting a little slice of their ProMedia v.2-400! They sound very similar to UE's TF10... without the crystal clear highs...
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    New to forum is the Sennheiser HD555 any good?

    I just received my HD555 this morning. After leaving it on close to max volume for 10 hours while I was at work, I finally gave it a test run. Sadly, on my hip-hop and trance selections, the low-end bass was a bit of a disappointment. Granted, I was running it unamped through my PC line-in, but...
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    shure SE420 or Westone UM2?

    the SE420s are good, but severely lacking on the low end. The SE420s have the superior mids over the UM2, but you made a good choice with the UM2.
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    Best In-ear Headphnes $300-$350 Price Range

    Quote: Originally Posted by Audiophilehi How do the Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Pro compare with the Shure SE 530 and UM-2? Tried both the TF10 and SE530. The TF10 sounds a bit muddy on the low end IMO, the solid, warm mids of the SE530s are what you want if you listen to...
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    Mark-ups of Monster Cable

    Welcome to the world of retail. Everything's marked up about 70-80%. Do you honestly think any retailer out there can cover overhead, wages and still make a profit netting $20 dollars for an item that cost them $150 wholesale?
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    Need 1/4" Stereo Jack To 3.5mm Stereo Plug Adapter help...

    Quote: Originally Posted by gritzcolin Thats what you need.$5 shipping in the US and it takes some time usually but ive had orders come in a week. Link was dead, but I found my way to the item. Many thanks!
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    Need 1/4" Stereo Jack To 3.5mm Stereo Plug Adapter help...

    Hi, I am looking for a 1/4 to 3.5mm adapter that isn't a 2 inch log... I'm specifically looking for one that has the 1/4 plug on one end, with a short cable to the 3.5mm plug. I am planning on using a set of Senn HD555s on my laptop, dap and tv, but I don't want to use the small log adapter that...
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    Yellow Foams + Shure SE series = Awesome!!!

    I have tried every single set of plugs for my Shure SE530s, and hated all of them. The only one that came close to providing decent bass response was the Medium Silicone Tips. I bit the bullet and spent 16 bucks on the old school Yellow Foamies, and man, it's like listening to a new set of...
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    SHURE E4C - too good to be true??!

    Fake. #1 hint should be the pouch these come in. There is a guy on craigslist selling them for $60, same make and model and description too. I am still waiting for the day when they bootleg the E500/SE530.
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    Klipsch IMAGE impressions... from a non-audiophile

    Ok, so the shop I work in just got the shipment of Klipsch Custom1/2 and IMAGE headphones, and I had the honor of test driving the IMAGE. My phrasing or terminology may be a bit "off", but I am still a newb around here, so bear with me. My baseline is the SE530 (high standards, I know) and...
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    Shure se210 question and advice needed

    If you can get them under MSRP, they're a good deal. However, if you listen to lossless or 256+ kb mp3s, do yourself a favor and jump to the SE530s. Your ears will thank you.
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