EagleWings
Headphoneus Supremus
Can you compare to ASG - 2.5?
I am sorry. I don't have/nor have I tried the 2.5.
Can you compare to ASG - 2.5?
So I'm looking at getting an after market cable for my A12's. is there anything out there in the $100-$200 range? What are you all using?
Not posted anything here since I received my U8 a few weeks ago, so thought I'd share some thoughts.
Just before I start I'd like to say that I actually wasn't in the market for a new pair of earphones. This only materialised when I transitioned from my tried and trusted ipod classic to Fiio X7. You guys know how it is - new improved gear, new cans/IEMS
My IEM of choice for last few years have been the Westone 4R, which have been good, but that veiled sound seemed to become more apparent once I started using the X7. After much deliberation on what to go for, I was pointed in the direction of 64Audio and after originally eyeing up the A8, I decided to just got for U8. I listen to a lot of electronic music, a lot of drum & bass, hiphop and rock.
First things first I was impressed by the speed it took between placing the order and receiving - 6 days to UK! Opening the box, I was impressed with the carry case - so much better than the one that came with my Westones especially as I had to buy 2 replacements due to breaking the flimsy plastic latch. This U8 case feels a lot more solid and I like the way there is also space for extras. The earphones also feel solid with a good weight to them.
I was a bit dubious about buying the U8 in the first place. I love bass and clarity, but looking at the levels on the 64audio website, I was worried that the bass may overpower the mids/treble. Hawaiibadboy actually helped put me to ease about that prior to purchasing.
My initial impressions of the sound weren't great. I found the bass powerful, but flabby and lacking punch. I knew there would be an emphasis on bass, but not this much. I was using the small tips, but then deiced to try out the medium ones. Jackpot. Probably obvious, but a good seal with any IEM is essential and these are no different. Not sure why overlooked this at the start. Maybe so excited to play with my new toy.
A proper seal made all the difference. The bass tightened up with a really nice punch. Bass extension is great. Prior to these the only other bassy IEMs I have owned are the Future Sonics MG7. They're good, but these are a different beast. Bass so thick, deep and textured. On songs like Angel Duster by Run The Jewels, the bass packs so much slam - it's almost like a sledgehammer upside your head.
It's not just about the bass though. the mids and highs are crystal clear and are not overpowered by the bass. As I said I love clarity and detail in sound and certainly wouldnt be happy if these were drowned out by the bass.
Anyway I didn't intend this to be so long, so I'll stop here. Overall I'm overjoyed with my purchase of U8. Just need to get round to EQing them this weekend.
The seal is the exact reason why I went with the A8 Custom. I always don't like Universal iems cause of the silicone tips don't seal properly, and if you don't seal properly, the sound will not be what the iem is intended to be.
I suppose the spreecast in 3 hrs time will provide insights on how the existing U-series ADELs can be fitted with the inflatable bubble (active ADEL). That could be a game changer for those dealing with seal issues.
The seal is the exact reason why I went with the A8 Custom. I always don't like Universal iems cause of the silicone tips don't seal properly, and if you don't seal properly, the sound will not be what the iem is intended to be.
I got the MAMs today.
Shipped USPS first class. Package arrived without any tracking notifications so you guys might want to start checking your mail.
I got the MAMs today.
Shipped USPS first class. Package arrived without any tracking notifications so you guys might want to start checking your mail.