[vlenbo]

Yes, and it seems that im03 has a very very slight veil compared to the im02

huh..

One last question, out of the two iems, which sound smoother to your ears?

 

[buihia]

  huh..

One last question, out of the two iems, which sound smoother to your ears?

IM03 sounds smoother but somehow I prefer the more upfront and clarity of the mids on the IM02
 
IMO, IM02 sounds closer to CK100PRO other than the less extended treble..
 
difference in pricing of both (im02 and im03) is also very substantial, just a thought..

 

[vlenbo]

 
IM03 sounds smoother but somehow I prefer the more upfront and clarity of the mids on the IM02
 
IMO, IM02 sounds closer to CK100PRO other than the less extended treble..
 
difference in pricing of both (im02 and im03) is also very substantial, just a thought..

Cool, thanks. I have the im-02 only and didn't know that the im-03s would sound that different in comparison. I thought the mids were clear, but also pretty smooth for a ba, almost ck10 like sometimes. 
 
Appreciate your thoughts, I hope you are enjoying your iems, and thanks for sharing your impressions.
 
I'm shocked to know that the im-03 isn't as clear though, didn't expect a veil on that earphone.

 

[MelloWatic]

Guys, if you have the IM50 and/or IM70 maybe you would like to share your opinions on them here:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/698932/audio-technica-im50-im70-appreciation-and-discussion-thread

 

[buihia]

  Cool, thanks. I have the im-02 only and didn't know that the im-03s would sound that different in comparison. I thought the mids were clear, but also pretty smooth for a ba, almost ck10 like sometimes. 
 
Appreciate your thoughts, I hope you are enjoying your iems, and thanks for sharing your impressions.
 
I'm shocked to know that the im-03 isn't as clear though, didn't expect a veil on that earphone.

 
IMO (again), the slight veil in the mids of the IM03 when compared to IM02, will make the IM03 more versatile across different genres, while IM02 is more focused on vocals and that would actually suit me more...

 

[cwk88]

agreed. ck10 also more focused on vocals compared to im03. but i still prefer im03 because it sound more balance/flexible to me (i listen mostly jpop)

 

[cwk88]

give my IM03 some color =)
 
http://imageshack.com/a/img541/3190/vz7p.jpg

 

[buihia]

Nice, what tips are those?

 

[cwk88]

AT's tips ER-CKM55M 6C

 

[Vain III]

I've lost some weight and I'm starting to have some fit issues with my IM70. Having a hard time keeping these bad boys in my ears if I don't have the smallest auvio tips on them.

 

[malifact]

One of the things I like about the IM-3s is although they are very detailed, they are not too revealing of badly produced/mastered recordings.  A classic example for me is Katy Perry's song "Firework".  It has sounded horrific on some earphones I have tried, but it is definitely listenable on the IM03s.

 

[vlenbo]

  One of the things I like about the IM-3s is although they are very detailed, they are not too revealing of badly produced/mastered recordings.  A classic example for me is Katy Perry's song "Firework".  It has sounded horrific on some earphones I have tried, but it is definitely listenable on the IM03s.

were those other earphones ba's as well?

 

[malifact]

Yes, they were.  I'm actually not a big fan of that Katy Perry song, but I've realised it's a good track for testing earphones.

 

[tomscy2000]

After a bit of examination, I found that the Audio-Technica stock tips really muddy up the bass.
 
I'm now using soft tips from RedGiant, which help clear up the bass on the IM50. Monster Foam Supertips do a nice job with the IM04, as well.

 

[quartertone]

  After a bit of examination, I found that the Audio-Technica stock tips really muddy up the bass.
 
I'm now using soft tips from RedGiant, which help clear up the bass on the IM50. Monster Foam Supertips do a nice job with the IM04, as well.

 
I noticed that immediately - I find that often tends to be the case with their stock tips. Thinner tips are better.