[AngelOfMercy]

I think you should, as it deserves a slot to recommend sub $100 price bracket, based on some positive impressions (and joker's brief listen), BQ,accessories and as a complete package (truck load of tips).....And imo,E80 really lifted SM brand to a new level.

Joker liking them should be an instant flag that these are special.

 

[AngelOfMercy]

And yes, I'm no |joker|,but the E80 is a class act in the sub$100

 

[leobigfield]

Just waiting for them to actually make the E80S available. In silver. Anyone know when to expect them on aliexpress or elsewhere?

 
They are at penon audio, but unfortunate at $69, not $50 as in micca store so no exceptional value for us outside US 

 

[peter123]

They are at penon audio, but unfortunate at $69, not $50 as in micca store so no exceptional value for us outside US 

I still think they're an exceptional value @ $69, I got my pair from Penonaudio and I do certainly not regret.

Pretty much all stuff is cheaper in the US, that being said that Micca price is just crazy

 

[AngelOfMercy]

I still think they're an exceptional value @ $69, I got my pair from Penonaudio and I do certainly not regret.

Pretty much all stuff is cheaper in the US, that being said that Micca price is just crazy

+1 with peter, but I did get mine through Micca, but still, the price of $69 is a steal for the performance you get. They prompted me to sell my FX850 and keep my A73 and Doppio on the sidelines for everyday listening (well...I do get a lot of use out of my A73 when I'm using my computer).

 

[stilleh]

I still think they're an exceptional value @ $69, I got my pair from Penonaudio and I do certainly not regret.

Pretty much all stuff is cheaper in the US, that being said that Micca price is just crazy

I've got to ask. I have the Havi b3 pro1's and they have pretty much ruined many other of my IEMs (shure se215, B&W c5, Vsonic VSD3 and a few others). I just keep coming back to Havi's as I just am a sucker for the air and soundstage. If only they could have a bit more bass. I find the Havi's have high quality and speedy bass but the sub-bass just isn't pronounced enough for me. It's my only gripe and the only reason I fever really look for other IEMs. Would sound magic e80 be my holy grail?

 

[ozkan]

Macaw gt100s or E80? Which one would suit me more after MK5?

 

[ozkan]

I've got to ask. I have the Havi b3 pro1's and they have pretty much ruined many other of my IEMs (shure se215, B&W c5, Vsonic VSD3 and a few others). I just keep coming back to Havi's as I just am a sucker for the air and soundstage. If only they could have a bit more bass. I find the Havi's have high quality and speedy bass but the sub-bass just isn't pronounced enough for me. It's my only gripe and the only reason I fever really look for other IEMs. Would sound magic e80 be my holy grail?

 
With the right tips B3 Pro1 can be bassy. You should try tip rollling. 

 

[AngelOfMercy]

I've got to ask. I have the Havi b3 pro1's and they have pretty much ruined many other of my IEMs (shure se215, B&W c5, Vsonic VSD3 and a few others). I just keep coming back to Havi's as I just am a sucker for the air and soundstage. If only they could have a bit more bass. I find the Havi's have high quality and speedy bass but the sub-bass just isn't pronounced enough for me. It's my only gripe and the only reason I fever really look for other IEMs. Would sound magic e80 be my holy grail?

Nothing is the holy grail. I thought spending $280.00 for the FX850 was going to be the holy grail based on all the reviews and comments, and although they are stellar, with insane timbre and treble (the best ever!), the bass is bloated and unruly, and the soundstage is average. The E80, to my ears, is the love child of the Havi B3 and RE-400. It sits right in between them. The soundstage is smaller than the Havi, but bigger than the 400, but the timbre and treble is better than the Havi and RE-400. Bass is slightly better and faster than both, but only barely more pronounced. Transparency is better than Havi, but slightly less than 400. Detail retrieval is just behind both, but not by much.

 

[AngelOfMercy]

Personally I wouldn't waste my time with the Macaws. They got pretty solid reviews, but they seemed to get passed right over, even by the reviewers, which to me means decent, but not really a game changer or keeper. When something is truly outstanding, the hype train is maintained...at least for awhile. Pistons, Ostry, Tenore, FX850, IM70, Duoza, RE-400, Havi B3 ect ect. Hell...even the A73! I'd wait.

 

[ozkan]

Personally I wouldn't waste my time with the Macaws. They got pretty solid reviews, but they seemed to get passed right over, even by the reviewers, which to me means decent, but not really a game changer or keeper. When something is truly outstanding, the hype train is maintained...at least for awhile. Pistons, Ostry, Tenore, FX850, IM70, Duoza, RE-400, Havi B3 ect ect. Hell...even the A73! I'd wait.

 
I think you didn't read @twister6 's review. I don't think that they are only decent. 

 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/macaw-gt100s-hifi-with-mic-in-ear-earphone-silver/reviews/13359

 

[peter123]

I've got to ask. I have the Havi b3 pro1's and they have pretty much ruined many other of my IEMs (shure se215, B&W c5, Vsonic VSD3 and a few others). I just keep coming back to Havi's as I just am a sucker for the air and soundstage. If only they could have a bit more bass. I find the Havi's have high quality and speedy bass but the sub-bass just isn't pronounced enough for me. It's my only gripe and the only reason I fever really look for other IEMs. Would sound magic e80 be my holy grail?

I feel exactly the same as you about the Havis and I still believe that they outperform the E80's in some areas but the gap is closing

So no (for me) the E80's does not replace the Havi's but offer a very nice supplement. The Holy graal upgrade for me from the Havi's is the FAD Heaven VII's, dat price though

 

[CoiL]

But isn`t Havi B3P2 an option if more bass(sub-bass) is wanted?

 

[Baycode]

B3P2 is lacking the subbass compared to B3P1. It has slightly more midbass and that gives the impression of a more bassy character (-which is really not an accurate bass reproduction).

 

[AngelOfMercy]

I think you didn't read @twister6
 's review. I don't think that they are only decent. 

http://www.head-fi.org/products/macaw-gt100s-hifi-with-mic-in-ear-earphone-silver/reviews/13359

It's not based solely on his review. It's taken as a whole, and there's been quite a few reviews and comments, also on the discovery page, and they were tried by quite a number of solid ears, and all told, it's sees like a really decent sound, but nothing jaw dropping. Sorry.