AKG's New Flagship IEM - N5005
Feb 13, 2019 at 1:09 PM Post #814 of 1,541
thanks mate also ordered even though I have the snuggs custom fits for these
I only ordered yesterday afternoon and they turned up at lunchtime! Just taken them for a spin and they're very impressive - definitely easier to insert than the Comply tips and a far better balance to the sound. They're keepers!
 
Feb 13, 2019 at 1:48 PM Post #815 of 1,541
I only ordered yesterday afternoon and they turned up at lunchtime! Just taken them for a spin and they're very impressive - definitely easier to insert than the Comply tips and a far better balance to the sound. They're keepers!
So Zeos wasn't wrong and I wasn't imagining it, they don't alter the sound in a negative way like some foams like Comply do. Glad they are working for you as well
 
Feb 16, 2019 at 12:44 PM Post #816 of 1,541
Thanks for suggestion for buletz. I have just ordered one. I am getting great seal with included spinfits M and L. I will also try comply 500, when I get them.
I am also using included spinfits with Xelento and like them better then xelento asymetric tips. Better seal...
Listening on LG V30.
 
Feb 18, 2019 at 6:50 PM Post #819 of 1,541
I had my K3003 stolen in November and just bought an open-box N5005 on ebay for under $500 USD.

There's an old Chinese saying, "When bad things happen, good fortune will follow."
Can't wait to check out this baby with my favorite classical tracks! :L3000:

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Feb 18, 2019 at 10:01 PM Post #821 of 1,541
Time to update the sig :D

Done :smile:

I played with different filters and found "Bass Boost" sounds the best to my ear. My big can AKG K812 still has better bass but everything else is pretty close: clarity, tonal balance & sound stage. Probably not sounding 2x better or worth 2x more over the K3003 but for $150 more it's definitely worth it!

This may be important to some, but the N5005 is very comfortable against the pillow for a side sleeper like me.

Q: Is burn-in necessary for the N5005?
 
Feb 18, 2019 at 11:30 PM Post #822 of 1,541
Done :smile:

I played with different filters and found "Bass Boost" sounds the best to my ear. My big can AKG K812 still has better bass but everything else is pretty close: clarity, tonal balance & sound stage. Probably not sounding 2x better or worth 2x more over the K3003 but for $150 more it's definitely worth it!

This may be important to some, but the N5005 is very comfortable against the pillow for a side sleeper like me.

Q: Is burn-in necessary for the N5005?
Only if you believe in burn, ive not noticed any big changes and don't believe I burned them in other than just listening
 
Feb 20, 2019 at 5:52 AM Post #823 of 1,541
Huh?

Broke my second N5005 set (Eartip end with two balanced drivers came of again)
Harman replied today with: Sorry, Out of stock?
Does anyone knows what happend to the "new 2018" flagship (Samsung build) N5005?
When it works its a brilliant piece of gear so i would like a new set again.
But Harman wants to return my money? What to buy next?
 
Feb 20, 2019 at 9:30 AM Post #824 of 1,541
Huh?

Broke my second N5005 set (Eartip end with two balanced drivers came of again)
Harman replied today with: Sorry, Out of stock?
Does anyone knows what happend to the "new 2018" flagship (Samsung build) N5005?
When it works its a brilliant piece of gear so i would like a new set again.
But Harman wants to return my money? What to buy next?

Call Harman directly on their Harmanaudio.com number. Ask for warranty. They should have stock or a date when there will be more.
 
Feb 20, 2019 at 2:38 PM Post #825 of 1,541
Or see if RazorDogAudio does international shipping and take the refund and buy the Open box from them for $819
 

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