[ClieOS]

Oh? The filter is visible from the nozzle. All you need is looking into it with a bit of light.

 

[razzer001]

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I've read that early B2s are really bright, and the production models are tamed. Is it possible I got a pre production model?

No, we only got a few made and they look totally different to the final version.
 
Check your seal, make sure you really get the tips into your ear and sit well, if you have smaller ear canal then trimming or getting smaller size comply tip could help.
 
If you are sure its not a seal issue then it could just be that the B2 don't match well to your songs, especially is there is already a lot of sibilance in the music you listen to. One thing i might suggest is to check the quality of your music files, low bit rate files with lots of artifacts will not sound good on more detail reproducing earphones like our B2. Lastly a good DIY tip i read from other users here is to place a bit of saran wrap type material over the nozzle and make a small hole with a pin then place your tips back, the saran wrap type material will act like an acoustic filter taking the treble highs down a little more.

 

[-y0-]

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Oh? The filter is visible from the nozzle. All you need is looking into it with a bit of light.

You know what, I don't ever remember seeing any filters and thinking how weird it was. That must've been the cause of the harsh treble. I wish I would've read about this before I sent it back.
 

 

[ClieOS]

Here is a picture just for reference.
 

 

[-y0-]

I definitely don't remember seeing that. Well I guess that explains the harsh highs, thanks for the picture.

 

[razzer001]

The filters are something that most people do not notice unless they look for it, even looking into the nozzle they are easy to miss.

 

[sphinxvc]

While I've been enjoying my B2s for the most part, I find that in places w/ high ambient noise (anywhere crowded outside) the bass has a tough time getting through.  In places of low ambient noise the bass is just enough, but outside, it's attenuates further.
 
I'm yet to try the Comply P-tips, but the stock / included-comply tips don't alleviate this.

 

[Brooko]

I've found the Shure olives (which are a perfect fit) tame the highs a bit, and also isolate a little more.  YMMV.  Worth trying.

 

[my2crazy]

When you say tame the highs a bit, do you mean compared to the included medium sized comply tips? I am disapointed in the comply tips as far as durability goes and have heard shure olives last longer. If they tame the highs and have more isolation on top...well then they might be much better for me.
 
Any recomendation for sizing with the shure olives? I really don't feel like buy a set of each size.
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I've found the Shure olives (which are a perfect fit) tame the highs a bit, and also isolate a little more.  YMMV.  Worth trying.

 

 

[Brooko]

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When you say tame the highs a bit, do you mean compared to the included medium sized comply tips? I am disapointed in the comply tips as far as durability goes and have heard shure olives last longer. If they tame the highs and have more isolation on top...well then they might be much better for me.
 
Any recomendation for sizing with the shure olives? I really don't feel like buy a set of each size.


 

The Olives are definitely longer lasting.  They also tend to expand more in my experience.  Sizing will depend on your ear canal size, and how deep you insert.  I'm a big guy 6ft - I use the large.  Everyone will be different though.  There's a photo on this review of my B2s with the large Shure Olives.  Not sure if it helps.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/brainwavz-b2-dual-balanced-armature-earphones/reviews/5477
 

 

[my2crazy]

The description on amazon doesn't say olive. Are these the tips we are talking about?
 
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-PA910S-Replacement-SE530PTH-Earphones/dp/B000NDMJVW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314045753&sr=8-2
 
The PA910S/M/L (depending on size, the letter changes) I was looking at a forum post somewhere else that said they might fit alittle loose on the B2. Do you think they are looser on the B2 than the comply tips? Thanks a ton for all the help.

 

[buffalowings]

that's it

 

[Brooko]

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Do you think they are looser on the B2 than the comply tips? Thanks a ton for all the help.

I found that the fit was exactly the same as it is on the Shures (quite tight).  If it is any looser, it would be very marginal.

 

[cruizin caleb]

i just ordered these last night. where can i buy the 'shure olives' for these that people seem to be talking about?

 

[-y0-]

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i just ordered these last night. where can i buy the 'shure olives' for these that people seem to be talking about?

http://www.earphonesolutions.com/acforallwemo.html
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