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These supposedly do someone said said https://www.head-fi.org/threads/akgs-new-flagship-iem-n5005.869344/page-20#post-14147565
Thanks, might look into this one.
These supposedly do someone said said https://www.head-fi.org/threads/akgs-new-flagship-iem-n5005.869344/page-20#post-14147565
I have one for my S-EM9, great ergonomicsThanks, might look into this one.
That's sort of my impression as well, or rather calling it V shape, I say the mids are more recessed compare to K3003. At the end of the day it just didn't win me over from the K3003, so RMA requested and will be going back to AKG. At least their return policy is really good.
Never really tried the 3003, couldn't fit them. They must have been quite good.Same here. I had these for a day and felt they're pretty much on par with the K3003, but their design is less ergonomic and comfy for me. Personally, I'd say the reference tuning represents a slight v-shape. Treble seems a little less spiky to my ears than the graph that's been posted might suggest (possibly a coupler resonance?). But tbh, I didn't hear a noteworthy upgrade in treble quality vs. my old K3003.
Overall, a decent pair of IEMs and a very complete package with all the cables, bluetooth and stuff... but still a little underwhelming imo, considering how much time has passed since the launch of the K3003.
Same here. I had these for a day and felt they're pretty much on par with the K3003, but their design is less ergonomic and comfy for me. Personally, I'd say the reference tuning represents a slight v-shape. Treble seems a little less spiky to my ears than the graph that's been posted might suggest (possibly a coupler resonance?). But tbh, I didn't hear a noteworthy upgrade in treble quality vs. my old K3003.
Overall, a decent pair of IEMs and a very complete package with all the cables, bluetooth and stuff... but still a little underwhelming imo, considering how much time has passed since the launch of the K3003.
Do you think the bass is similar at all to 2000J? Did you find 2000J more spiky than 3003?
I'm also very interested in this comparisonAnyone had a chance to compare them to the N40?
Thanks. What size tips are you using? S/M/L???
What is the balance between Bass/Mids/Treble with these?
Soundstage?
Is it possible to purchase these FiiO F3 ear tips separately somewhere?
So far the best ear tips for me overall are still the Sony Medium White Silicone tips (with green/teal tube in the photo below).
I REALLY like these as far as overall tonal balance & staging. They are a tight fit on the N5005 IEM tube though. The fit, seal, and comfort in my particular ear canals are good with these, but the tiny ridge around the perimeter of the outer flange from the molding/manufacturing process does cause some discomfort, as was mentioned with some others previously.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RB24V4/
Using the "Reference" Filters, for my ears and preferences, I've found that most of the tips with a 1/16" (~1.5875mm) or slightly smaller opening always have the best overall FR and tonal balance along with great sound stage.
So while the Comply TSX-500 tips are really comfortable and seal well, the large bore or opening doesn't provide a good frequency response for me...there's no low end or low-mids.
But I am interested in trying those Medium Comply SmartCore Audio Pro Premium memory foam tips, so thanks for the suggestion.
And regarding the Cable Cinch, I've just temporarily wrapped it with electrical tape so that the cable on the one side doesn't keep coming out anymore. But I'm planning on replacing the tape with a section of Heat Shrink Tubing over it, or perhaps separately instead.