[edba2000]

Just bought the Altec Lansing inMotion iM716. Where is the bass???

Is there any way to improve it?

My old KOSS PORTAPRO are far better!!

thanks

 

[John E Woven]

The bass is all there, but there isn't a lot of bass impact. It's not designed that way.

Try the bass mode on the pod.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

The IM716 requires a strong amplifier to drive them, or the bass is severely lacking. Also, I found the hard way a good seal with foam tip was the only way to get bass for me. We discuss both issues here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/any...0-ohms-315699/

 

[devilsadvocate]

Bassmode + EQ. You can get decent bass out of them. Not super.fi 5 EB or fx-500 bass, but I actually found them to be more EQable than my super.fi 5 pros.

 

[ClieOS]

A good amp is the best way for your iM716 to shine. However, if you don't have to money to invest into amp right now, try getting a US$9 FiiO E3. It won't have enough juice to power iM716 to its best, but at least it will give you a stronger bass response.

 

[tstarn06]

X2. My de-podded im716s (47ohm) sound much better withthe FiiO.

 

[Szat]

If you take the pod out and use resistors instead (you can get good bass with 47-56 ohm resistors), the overall sound (including the bass) gets noticeably better.
Here's the thread:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/im7...ectomy-200246/

It can be a seal issue as well, I found that I need perfect seal, with deep insertion to get a good bass impact (I use Comply foams, they are very comfortable, and give a lot better seal than ordinary foams IMHO).
Using an amp, the bass is tight and textured, but the IM716 is not an earphone for bassheads.

 

[edba2000]

Now I can see

I can't live wihtout bass....

I am selling it...

Anyone interested, please PM me.

 

[andychen]

You won't be disappointed with depodding and amp. You will buy an amp anyway if you stick around on this forum

. You can ask for someone to help you with the depodding.

 

[thedauntlessone]

Like everyone said you should give it another shot with an inexpensive amp like the Fiio. The Fiio only cost like 15 bucks. I cannot listen to the iM716 without an amp... the sound is thin and the soundstage is super small width wise (sounds like a hallway) on my iA7.

 

[mape00]

Just try the FiiO E3, it's cheap and I promise it will make a big improvement... Also, experiment with the seal, and give the 'phones a week or two of listening, and after that, I think you'll find that Porta Pro has very bloated bass, and that the iM716 has much tighter, punchier bass.

 

[edba2000]

Thanks for the comments. Anyway I think I will try something else, something that can work with and without an amp. I have an amp already but many times I can't carry it with me.

thanks to all

 

[andychen]

X2 on the seal thing also, try black olive tips, you will experience an instant bass improvement.

 

[nickyboyo]

You definitely need to depod them. I use and really like 47 ohm's, but amplification is also a necessity unfortunately.

 

[edba2000]

I still do not have the required 50 posts to place the FS add in the Sales forum.
Is there any other way to post there?