[airomjosh]

had a chat with the a2 seller and he sent me a2's FR measurement
 

 

[eaglearrow]

Founs this at taobao. Diy Quad BA unit IEM. (shells are a shure knock-offs though). But what's interesting is that two of the BA units used are TWFK. Sounds interesting for just $92.
 
http://world.taobao.com/item/520996137552.htm?spm=a312a.7728556.1414651174895.5.HUXD88&scm=1007.10146.6070.0&id=520996137552&pvid=d5bf3d80-6059-423c-9d23-424be65a2ef2

 

[Inszy]

Shure fakes. They sometimes have only one cheap dynamic driver (although the description says about BA).
But no matter how they sound. Intended buying fakes is stupid.

 

[eaglearrow]

  But no matter how they sound. Intended buying fakes is stupid.

I might have to disagree here. Its all about the sound.. isn't it?? Though they are fakes(only the shell), if the sound quality justifies price, i believe there's no harm in buying them. But yes... I agree, the shure branding shouldn't be used on those and seller should sell them with their own brand name.

 

[Inszy]

When you buy fake headphones, it is practically the same as if they were stolen - that's why it's stupidity and no matter how they sound.

 

[eaglearrow]

When you buy fake headphones, it is practically the same as if they were stolen - that's why it's stupidity and no matter how they sound.

Logic is a very tricky thing. For everyone, their own!

 

[B9Scrambler]

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[Inszy]

Logic is a very tricky thing. For everyone, their own!

It's not logic, it's morality.

 

[B9Scrambler]

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[Inszy]

Wh

If they're claiming they are the legit item, then yes, there is an issue. If they are not, and are just using the same housing because it's a good one, like Shures are, and are not claiming to be selling a fake as an original, how is there an issue. There isn't.

Now, if you are the kinda person that buy fakes to say "oh look friends, look what I have here!!! Isn't it awesome!!??", trying to fool and impress people, well that's on you.

I am the kind a person who doesn't steal.
And hey! They have big white inscription: "Shure". So they claiming they are the legit item.

 

[B9Scrambler]

Wh
I am the kind a person who doesn't steal.
And hey! They have big white inscription: "Shure". So they claiming they are the legit item.

Congratulations for being an honest person!

Yes the housings say Shure on them. There is a reason for that. Nowhere does the seller claim they are a Shure product. It's a diy. They say it's a diy. From there it is up to the buyer to continue to be the honest party.

 

[sodesuka]

Some random observations between Soundmagic E80 and Keep SK DK80:
- DK80 is thicker sounding throughout the spectrum and smoother at the top. E80 isn't actually thin sounding though.
- DK80 has bigger midbass, E80 hit with sub-bass harder. E80 has tighter more defined bass, however DK80's bass seem to be quicker.
- E80 has better separation and positional cues. DK80 sounds like a hall with huge subwoofers with fuzzier positioning. DK80 is less airy than E80.
- DK80 has surprisingly good clarity for female vocal and upper mid, in fact it rivals E80 in this regard however it simply sounds thicker somehow.
- Both don't sound like they have overly wrong timbre, just that there are frequencies that are more dominant than others.

I don't think one is better than other, and it's nice to have both so I can switch whenever I'm bored with either.

 

[B9Scrambler]

sodesuka Nice comparison. Really want to try out some of Soundmagics products in the near future. Those E80s seem like they would offer great value.

 

[sodesuka]

They're really good, when I switch to or from R70x, things don't sound like they're all wrong although their technicalities can't be compared. The lower treble etch can be pretty bad if your playlist have them, and they can sound anemic depending on where you come from though. I have an LG Quadbeat 3 and a recabled MH1 coming my way, after that I'll probably temporary retire from buying things for a while to save for CIEM.

 

[eaglearrow]

Congratulations for being an honest person!

Yes the housings say Shure on them. There is a reason for that. Nowhere does the seller claim they are a Shure product. It's a diy. They say it's a diy. From there it is up to the buyer to continue to be the honest party.

My point exactly.. sadly, people sometimes overlook the details and comment offensively and start talking about morality nd stuff.

@inszy Im sorry, im not here to pick a fight. if u feel that the they are fakes, dont buy em. i see it as a diy since the seller quoted so. It was just a find that i posted. I think there is no need to go all moral police on them.