[LouisArmstrong]

Wonder how it would compare with the SE846 which is at a similar price range.

 

[KingCharizard]

Wonder how it would compare with the SE846 which is at a similar price range.

This is the one comparison I’ve seen:

http://majorhifi.com/akg-n5005-vs-shure-se846-earphone-comparison-review/

I’ll be getting my N5005 early next month, but the best I can do is a comparison by memory since I haven’t heard the SE846 in a while (FWIW, I found them too dark with almost no treble, though the bass was exceptional). Hopefully someone else can help you out better

 

[ouyangx]

just pulled the trigger and started waiting for shipping notification, which should be around July 14th

Have to say I`m a little bit regreted that I canceled the first order.

By the way, are there any recommendations of desktop DAC/AMP at similar price range, that is suitable for n5005? Options with neutral tuning are more preferred.

Thanks!

 

[Scblacksunshine]

Go back couple of pages and check out my impression of SE846 vs N5005. I didn't come away with the same conclusion as the comparison you linked. TO me, the SE846 is not even in the same class, honestly I personally think SE846 is overhyped for the price. It lacks the clarity and really on the warm side in comparison to N5005. If I have to choose between the 2, I would say N5005 is miles ahead.

 

[KingCharizard]

Go back couple of pages and check out my impression of SE846 vs N5005. I didn't come away with the same conclusion as the comparison you linked. TO me, the SE846 is not even in the same class, honestly I personally think SE846 is overhyped for the price. It lacks the clarity and really on the warm side in comparison to N5005. If I have to choose between the 2, I would say N5005 is miles ahead.

I’d believe it - I personally thought my Andromedas and the K3003i were much better than the SE846 - the treble roll-off on the Shures is too severe for me. Obviously I can’t compare to the N5005 since I don’t have mine yet, but the impressions so far give me confidence that I’ll like the AKGs more. Sorry, I didn’t remember your comparison since I hadn’t been on this thread in a while - appreciate it

 

[tracyca]

K3003i on sale direct from AKG for 599usd. Great price.

 

[Colors]

I demo’d these in-store (Headfoneshop) and they sound incredible.

Amazing resolution and detail. The voices sound life-like and breathy. Bass was controlled and non-sibiliance from treble despite amazing detail. They can stand toe to toe with my EE Bravados + custom pure silver cable.

And this was with the Bluetooth cable on.

O_O

 

[Signal2Noise]

I demo’d these in-store (Headfoneshop) and they sound incredible.

...

And this was with the Bluetooth cable on.

O_O

I received my set from Headfoneshop. Charles was excellent to e-communicate since I live way out in western Canada. Although I have not bothered trying the BT cable yet Charles did inform me that it is the first BT-capable IEM he's tried that actually sounds very good.

Did you buy the N5005? Or plan to now that you've demo'd?

 

[Colors]

I received my set from Headfoneshop. Charles was excellent to e-communicate since I live way out in western Canada. Although I have not bothered trying the BT cable yet Charles did inform me that it is the first BT-capable IEM he's tried that actually sounds very good.

Did you buy the N5005? Or plan to now that you've demo'd?

If my income ever allows me to haha.

 

[Signal2Noise]

I just downloaded (Zinio) the latest June 2018 issue of Hi-Fi News magazine. It includes a well written and very positive 3 page review of the N5005. Worth a read if you own, or are considering, these IEMs.

 

[ericp10]

Finally hooked up the N5005 Bluetooth to my Shanling M3s (high-quality level)! First time I've heard BT that equal some cable levels I've heard (good cable levels). Job well done - again - AKG!

 

[digitalallstar]

Got an email last night from Headphonebar in Vancouver. They're offering -$300CAD if you preorder by May 31'st. They ship June 1st. List price is $1,499CAD. Really wish I had the money to pull the trigger. Just wondering what kind of price are you guys finding it for and if I can get them at a decent price later on down the road.

 

[Signal2Noise]

Got an email last night from Headphonebar in Vancouver. They're offering -$300CAD if you preorder by May 31'st. They ship June 1st. List price is $1,499CAD. Really wish I had the money to pull the trigger. Just wondering what kind of price are you guys finding it for and if I can get them at a decent price later on down the road.

Since you're in Toronto you should take the opportunity to talk to Charlie @ Headfoneshop. I ordered mine through him and got at an equally discounted price a month or so go.

On another note, I decided to finally try different filters in the IEM and opted for the Bass Boost. Wow! The overall "brightness" I was experiencing from the "Reference" filter prior with most DAPs: gone. The bass isn't at all overwhelming despite the hint of "boost" and everything sounds richer and warm. I am even happier now than when first listening to these.

 

[digitalallstar]

Thanks for the referral.

Since you're in Toronto you should take the opportunity to talk to Charlie @ Headfoneshop. I ordered mine through him and got at an equally discounted price a month or so go.

On another note, I decided to finally try different filters in the IEM and opted for the Bass Boost. Wow! The overall "brightness" I was experiencing from the "Reference" filter prior with most DAPs: gone. The bass isn't at all overwhelming despite the hint of "boost" and everything sounds richer and warm. I am even happier now than when first listening to these.

 

[suyuzhou]

Thanks for the referral.

I am also in Toronto. Ordered mine early April through Razordog Audio in the US. Came in the mail really quickly in about 4 days. Paid 899 USD (they had 800-100 promotion), and no tax was charged. Might be an option for you too!