[grouchy]

Just up today. here is link:

JR.com: Altec Lansing IM716 inMotion Headphones in Corded Headphones:

Looks like they ship to Canada also.

grouchy

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

Got one. Thanks!

 

[SonicDawg]

great one!

 

[daonesteven]

do these really need an amp to drive them properly from an ipod nano? If they're just gonna be somewhat decent without an amp, I'd rather not get em.

 

[stevenjchang]

nevermind

 

[DDF]

Thanks grouchy, just picked one up myself. Looks like a good one for the plane.

 

[TheRobbStory]

Any explanation for the $150 price cut? How do these sound?

I think I'm going to grab a pair anyway. I've never used an IEM, and I'm sick of traveling with my SR-80's.

 

[eruditass]

i was about to cancel my buy order when i just checked and apparently they shipped.. *shrug*

 

[eruditass]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRobbStory /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any explanation for the $150 price cut? How do these sound? I think I'm going to grab a pair anyway. I've never used an IEM, and I'm sick of traveling with my SR-80's.

they are discontinued. they are er-4s's with a crappy pod that does degrade the sound, unless you do a podectomy.

these are prob kindof rough for a first IEM, proper fit is essential, ergonomics are ok, not sure about microphonics but they might be reduced over the ear a la shure or of course with a tacky shirt clip

 

[tstarn06]

While I am going to get the pod removed and have the 716s upgraded, I'd say they sound okay out of the box, and amped, they sound very good. Apparently the pod removal/upgrade (adding a 47 ohm resistor, for example), does make them sound even better. But for $50, they are a good deal. True, they are tough to drive without an amp, but even without the podectomy, they sound good, provided you get a good seal and find the right tips. I lucked out, and am using the very soft/comfy Atrio bi-flanges, which work perfectly with these phones oddly enough.

 

[TheRobbStory]

I'm going for it. I'll likely use them on flights with my 5g iPod and Mini3 amp.

 

[NeObliviscaris]

so are tehse defeintly ER4's, just with branding?

 

[antonyfirst]

EFN opened them some time ago and found the driver is different from ER4's.

 

[NeObliviscaris]

alright, i am curious as to why so many people snap on this IEM, whats so good about it?

 

[devilsadvocate]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoomzDayz /img/forum/go_quote.gif they are discontinued. they are er-4s's with a crappy pod that does degrade the sound, unless you do a podectomy. these are prob kindof rough for a first IEM, proper fit is essential, ergonomics are ok, not sure about microphonics but they might be reduced over the ear a la shure or of course with a tacky shirt clip

Microphonics are not great. I wouldn't wear these when I walk home. I'd wear my UE 5 EBs or 5 Pros.

But for all their problems they're an unbelievable value for the price. Even for twice the current price they would be a must buy. If you can drive them properly they really make it worth your while.