[Sp12er3]

  And according to the Audio Technica website, it is not included. Only the E70 comes with them. So that information is wrong :x i'm sorry, I will try to know if the nozzle on the E70 is the same size as the E40.

Does it come with a case tho? Comply T500 does not fit my ear that good... too big. really hoped they give all three size of it.

 

[pedronet]

According to them, yap 

 

[thepooh]

precisly why Im curious why @thepooh
dont think it is recessed

If you are comparing the T20 with mid centric iems, I would say yes it is recessed but within the whole $200 crowd I would say neutral but surely not for a vocal head. Overall IMHO the sound is much more enjoyable than many iems I tried in this range.

But again not the signature I'm looking for

 

[HiFiChris]

Technical capabilities aside, I also don't find T20's mids to be recessed, neither when doing sine sweeps nor when actually listening to music. On the other hand, the mighty upper bass along with the somewhat unevenly measuring treble could be the reason for that "recessed" perception.
 

(http://frequency-response.blogspot.de/2016/02/rha-t20-reference-filter.html)

 

[audio123]

If you are comparing the T20 with mid centric iems, I would say yes it is recessed but within the whole $200 crowd I would say neutral but surely not for a vocal head. Overall IMHO the sound is much more enjoyable than many iems I tried in this range.

But again not the signature I'm looking for

i think aurisonics rockets and re600 will do well in the range

  Technical capabilities aside, I also don't find T20's mids to be recessed, neither when doing sine sweeps nor when actually listening to music. On the other hand, the mighty upper bass along with the somewhat unevenly measuring treble could be the reason for that "recessed" perception.
 

(http://frequency-response.blogspot.de/2016/02/rha-t20-reference-filter.html)

that can be true but both @keanex and me found mids recessed!
 
 
in all honesty, rha is going for build > sound

 

[rgieg]

  And according to the Audio Technica website, it is not included. Only the E70 comes with them. So that information is wrong :x i'm sorry, I will try to know if the nozzle on the E70 is the same size as the E40

thanks.  and for the person askin if it comes with a case it does. and with 4 pairs of silicone tips and adapter  

 

[pedronet]

I contacted Audio Technica via e-mail and they said the comply T-500 will work on the E40:
 

ATH-E40 Professional In-Ear Monitor Headphones

Your Question: “Will the Comply T-500 foam tips work on these? Is the nozzle the same size as the E70?”   Answer: “Indeed they will! The Comply tips can be purchased through our Parts department by contacting them at Parts@atus.com” ATUS_Specialist4 from Audio-Technica

 

[rgieg]

  I contacted Audio Technica via e-mail and they said the comply T-500 will work on the E40:
 

Thank you.  I actually contacted them myself they never answered which size would fit but the representative just said they would send me some so hey free tips!

 

[pedronet]

  Thank you.  I actually contacted them myself they never answered which size would fit but the representative just said they would send me some so hey free tips!

Nice

 

[chompchomps]

The E40 is praised as the direct upgrade over the IM70, I suppose that the sound won't be ''thin'' and sibilant, I'm still waiting for my pair of E40 arriving from Soundprofessionals, I shall give a better impressions when comparing both.

The EX1 was sibilant on first usage, but within 10-15 hours of burn in + the proper tips for your ears, it won't be sibilant on warm daps but can still have some harshness on neutral to bright sources. I believe that 100 hrs + of burn in is necessary to get it right.

If you have 200 bucks to spend, you have better options ! I would suggest the RHA T20 as the best in this range (for sound and built quality), some runner ups :

a. Mee Electronics Pinnacle
b. Audio Technica IM02
c. Hifiman RE600
d. Aurisonics Rockets
e. Sleek Audio SA7
f. Venture Electronics Zen 2.0 (if you like earbuds)
g. Audio Technica CKR9LTD

Now it's up to you 

I think i would take the IM02 out of the equation, it sounds a bit more analytical and can sound boring after awhile.

I would like to consider the rockets, CKR9ltd (although i like the 10s).

The pinnacle is good for money, but some report of peaking highs/treble.

I think you can give the musicmaker TK12/TK13 a chance as its been getting raving reviews

 

[Sp12er3]

I think i would take the IM02 out of the equation, it sounds a bit more analytical and can sound boring after awhile.

I would like to consider the rockets, CKR9ltd (although i like the 10s).

The pinnacle is good for money, but some report of peaking highs/treble.

I think you can give the musicmaker TK12/TK13 a chance as its been getting raving reviews

Missing on quite. alot of quality mid tier IEM these days... Local Jaben hadn't had restock in a while...

 

[chompchomps]

Missing on quite. alot of quality mid tier IEM these days... Local Jaben hadn't had restock in a while...

I was just at jaben yesterday.. gave the e40s a go. Sounds a bit like the ckr10s that i like but the fit was a bit fiddly. Well its more comfortable than the IM50/70

 

[seanwee]

I recently compared the T20s (treble filter) to my CKR-9s and find them about the same in treble but the treble of the CKR-9s are noticeably less grainy, clearer, more detailed ,have slightly better instrument separation and is airier . The T20s are more sibilant too. The CKR-9s is more intimate, fuller and richer in the midrange . The bass of the CKR-9s is tighter , deeper and has more rumble. Soundstage is pretty similar in width but the T20 seems to have deeper soundstage.

Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.

 

[ThickT]

That's cool. Thanks for sharing. I am a happy owner of the t10, so its cool to see how the t20 stacks up to some of AT's very good offerings.

 

[audio123]

That's cool. Thanks for sharing. I am a happy owner of the t10, so its cool to see how the t20 stacks up to some of AT's very good offerings.

definitely mate!