[gnarlsagan]

  Anyone into psy-trance? I'm also a huge fan of uplifting trance. Was shopping in the very top tier of universals (600+). Considering the Sennheiser IE 800's. Anyone got any insight on this tier of IEM's?

 
Yes and I'd recommend the GR07 over the IE800 for trance. The IE800 has a mountain of sub-bass that really takes over the sound imo, and the treble is a bit abrasive to my ears. The GR07 (either the regular version or the bass edition, they're not very different) has more linear accurate bass that still has plenty of slam and definition, and the highs are emphasized without being thin or abrasive. Basically they are the perfect trance earphone imo. 
 
Also tried the ASG-2, JH13, Roxanne, the Noble range of iems, the UERM, etc... If trance is your main thing I'd go with the GR07. Get the bass edition if you want just a little more bass. It's not even overdone imo. Of course I haven't heard any Dunu or T-PEOS iems, so ymmv.

 

[NawiLlih]

Also tried the ASG-2, JH13, Roxanne, the Noble range of iems, the UERM, etc... If trance is your main thing I'd go with the GR07. Get the bass edition if you want just a little more bass. It's not even overdone imo. Of course I haven't heard any Dunu or T-PEOS iems, so ymmv.

@nehcrow disagrees with you on the ASG-2 point ;P
 
But thansk for the point on the IE800. I know a lot of people would think that they're good just because they're expensive, so it's nice to see a cool head not afraid to recommend something cheaper

 

[orthogonous]

I cannot recommend the Vsonic GR07 Bass Edition enough for this kind of music. They're around $170AUD at the moment.

 

[NawiLlih]

  I cannot recommend the Vsonic GR07 Bass Edition enough for this kind of music. They're around $170AUD at the moment.

Wow, lots of love for the GR07 today
 
I'll add them to the [Tier 1] list

 

[NawiLlih]

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[orthogonous]

I hope you pick them soon, I don't think they're still in production, my local shop is only stocking the GR07 Classic now

 

[NawiLlih]

  I hope you pick them soon, I don't think they're still in production, my local shop is only stocking the GR07 Classic now

It's easy enough to get hold of them if you don't mind importing:
http://www.lendmeurears.com/index.php?cPath=15
 
Also, I would note that the Classic has been recommended as well, so both sit on the list

 

[nehcrow]

  @nehcrow disagrees with you on the ASG-2 point ;P
 
But thansk for the point on the IE800. I know a lot of people would think that they're good just because they're expensive, so it's nice to see a cool head not afraid to recommend something cheaper

I actually think ASG-2 does psy-trance better due to the mid-bass emphasis, psy-trance is very rhythmic and percussion based, this is where the ASG-2 thrives. Also it's a pretty minimalistic genre sometimes and ASG-2 kills it with it's atmosphere
Uplifting trance is debatable, it's tough since the synths can get a little harsh on the ASG-2
But seriously I was soooo happy with the GR07BE especially for trance/EDM, it was near-perfect especially at it's price point. All trance fans should listen to that IEM, highly recommended

 

[NawiLlih]

  I actually think ASG-2 does psy-trance better due to the mid-bass emphasis, psy-trance is very rhythmic and percussion based, this is where the ASG-2 thrives. Also it's a pretty minimalistic genre sometimes and ASG-2 kills it with it's atmosphere
Uplifting trance is debatable, it's tough since the synths can get a little harsh on the ASG-2
But seriously I was soooo happy with the GR07BE especially for trance/EDM, it was near-perfect especially at it's price point. All trance fans should listen to that IEM, highly recommended

How's the soundstage on the GR07?

 

[NawiLlih]

For that matter, how's the soundstage on the BE as well? Does the extra bass compress it at all?
 
(compression pun definitely intended)

 

[nehcrow]

  For that matter, how's the soundstage on the BE as well? Does the extra bass compress it at all?
 
(compression pun definitely intended)

It's pretty damn wide but upfront, I'd say the extra bass doesn't affect the size of the soundstage much

 

[NawiLlih]

  It's pretty damn wide but upfront, I'd say the extra bass doesn't affect the size of the soundstage much

Cool, thanks
 
Anyone got any more ideas/ recommendations?

 

[orthogonous]

I know it's on the list, but just re iterating how good the GR07 is

 

[NawiLlih]

  I know it's on the list, but just re iterating how good the GR07 is

And it's that kind of recommendation that put them in the top category

 

[nehcrow]

  Cool, thanks
 
Anyone got any more ideas/ recommendations?

Westone 3 would be in Tier 2 imo. Not as much refinement as the GR07BE but extremely fun to listen to due to mid-bass emphasis. Highly recommended if you are after a fun listening experience