[PhonoPhi]

If you guys like classical music why mess with the BA timbre. Just grab the NF Audio NA2 or the NM2 and call it a day on searching.

How do NF Audio IEMs compare to CCA16 (and CA16, if you have them)?

 

[Sam L]

Yes, but bear in mind that I'm a classical music guy. Maybe they won't be right for you. For example, you'll see guys here praising IEMs for having bass with "slam" and sub-bass extension, but I don't care about those things because classical music doesn't really benefit from those capabilities. I've bought a number of IEMs since I got the BA5, but those have only made me appreciate the BA5 more. For example, I got the A6 mini hoping to hear even more resolution and detail, but I thought they only had comparable resolution at the very top of the frequency range that I can hear. They are nice but overall I don't think they are as technically proficient. I initially had reservations about the BA5 because of issues with tonal accuracy, but I don't think that's a serious liability anymore since I started using the TempoTec Sonata HD Pro and flipped Starline tips. But my search continues. I just ordered the TRN VX.

Aside from the BA5, what else do you recommend for classical? (under $100, under $300). I find that I eq every iem I have to my tastes, with the exception of my etys and re400

 

[backdrifter]

If you guys like classical music why mess with the BA timbre. Just grab the NF Audio NA2 or the NM2 and call it a day on searching.

Maybe I will! I'll see what the reviews/impressions look like over time. Thanks!

 

[backdrifter]

Aside from the BA5, what else do you recommend for classical? (under $100, under $300). I find that I eq every iem I have to my tastes, with the exception of my etys and re400

Someone else will have to chime in. BA5 is my favorite so far. I ordered a much more expensive all-BA set (which will go nameless for now), thinking better drivers would mean a better IEM, but they weren't so good, imho.

 

[PhonoPhi]

Aside from the BA5, what else do you recommend for classical? (under $100, under $300). I find that I eq every iem I have to my tastes, with the exception of my etys and re400

If I may amplify on this question, in a $150-200 range what are good IEMs for the treble with classical music?

In particular, how do TRI I3, BQEYZ Spring 2 and Se...er MT300 compare?

 

[tgx78]

How do NF Audio IEMs compare to CCA16 (and CA16, if you have them)?

I will do some comparison between the NA2 vs CCA C16 for you as I don’t have the CA16

 

[IEMusic]

Aside from the BA5, what else do you recommend for classical? (under $100, under $300). I find that I eq every iem I have to my tastes, with the exception of my etys and re400

This typically wouldn’t belong in this thread, but given your price ranges, I strongly recommend the Drop+JVC FDX1 for classical music (JVC FD01/FD02 are equivalents). The timbre is very natural, and important for acoustic instrument sound reproduction. The technicalities are also excellent, including transients and micro detail. The Tin T4 is also great for classical music, and thus the Tanchjim HANA probably is excellent for classical music as well.

 

[tgx78]

How do NF Audio IEMs compare to CCA16 (and CA16, if you have them)?

Ok I just did few back and forth and it’s not even a close fight. NA2 is miles better for classical music or any other genre for me than the C16. Don’t get me wrong, I actually really appreciate the C16’s technicality when it is extensively EQed in UAPP to fix its tonality, but in stock foam, it is no go for me. Too honky (massive 2khz elevation), off timbre, BA bass, Ear pressure build up (no vent)... Only advantage is C16 isolates slightly better than the NA2.
Amazing thing about the NA2 is that there are really good sense of speed and micro details usually associated with multi BA setup.

 

[tgx78]

This typically wouldn’t belong in this thread, but given your price ranges, I strongly recommend the Drop+JVC FDX1 for classical music (JVC FD01/FD02 are equivalents). The timbre is very natural, and important for acoustic instrument sound reproduction. The technicalities are also excellent, including transients and micro detail. The Tin T4 is also great for classical music, and thus the Tanchjim HANA probably is excellent for classical music as well.

Oh yes. JVC is more expensive than $100, but love their timbre especially some of their woodies.

 

[Nimweth]

I just watched a review yesterday where the guy said he put on Starlines, different cable, and did a tape mod to one of the vents and was very pleased with the results (as far as bass).

I think that's the review I saw, and I tried the Starlines after that. I switched to a Senlee hybrid cable. I haven't tried the tape mod.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Oh yes. JVC is more expensive than $100, but love their timbre especially some of their woodies.

Which woodies are you referring to? Do you know how good this is?

 

[tgx78]

Which woodies are you referring to? Do you know how good this is?

It was fx something. I heard in yodobashi camera while I was visiting my brother in Japan. I probably tried 80-100 IEMs that day and thought JVC and Sony single dynamic driver IEMs were the best in terms of classical music for me.

 

[brsdrgn]

It was fx something. I heard in yodobashi camera while I was visiting my brother in Japan. I probably tried 80-100 IEMs that day and thought JVC and Sony single dynamic driver IEMs were the best in terms of classical music for me.

Any chance they might be Fx850 or Fx750?

 

[tgx78]

Any chance they might be Fx850 or Fx750?

FX-850!

 

[harry501501]

Aside from the BA5, what else do you recommend for classical? (under $100, under $300). I find that I eq every iem I have to my tastes, with the exception of my etys and re400

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The BA5 is technically good but they are giant earphones. The closest I could get to a decent tip was a Comply sports one. I sold mine. I did prefer the t90