[PoVarR]

Sorry for my English, I'm from Russia and not very well know the language.

1) Need a good strong bass, but to avoid blocking other frequencies.
2) The space, volume - apparently it is called stage
3) Do not hush the upper frequencies, without sibilant
4) A good middle, lively and bright

I listen to Trance, NewAge, Alternative. Can you suggest anything else (except better) to $ 100

P.S: I am the owner of FA Eterna - bass in them overrides the other frequencies, not enough life on vocals and live instruments (piano, guitar)

 

[jleewach]

I'd stay away from the C710. The bass floods the midrange, which in turn falls off a cliff, and the treble is painfully sibilant. Isolation sucks. Image S4 is ok, but the highs are a bit harsh, still not as bad as the denons.

 

[ljokerl]

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Originally Posted by PoVarR /img/forum/go_quote.gif 1) Need a good strong bass, but to avoid blocking other frequencies. 2) The space, volume - apparently it is called stage 3) Do not hush the upper frequencies, without sibilant 4) A good middle, lively and bright

Well, that rules out the S4 although many will disagree with me.

 

[ZARIM]

Highely recommended JVC FX500 based on your preferences then S4 is better but for soundstage and overall clear sound CKS70 are good too.

 

[PoVarR]

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Originally Posted by ZARIM /img/forum/go_quote.gif Highely recommended JVC FX500 based on your preferences then S4 is better but for soundstage and overall clear sound CKS70 are good too.

FX500 cost $ 150 - this is more my budget

 

[okur]

Cks70

1- Very good at bass, maybe over your expectations from such valued thing. But cuts others. Still good overall.
2- Very very good soundstage i think.
3- Yes, it hushes again unfortunately. And little bit sibilance exist, however, not too much for my ears and i dont care about.
4- Simply i like it. Cant give a detailed analyse. But i can assure you that Audio Technica is REALLY not bad in mids-highs at all.

 

[ethan961]

If your bass is overpowering on the Eterna, try Comply tips or Sony Hybrid tips, they help a lot.

 

[Enanthate]

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Originally Posted by jleewach /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd stay away from the C710. The bass floods the midrange, which in turn falls off a cliff, and the treble is painfully sibilant. Isolation sucks. Image S4 is ok, but the highs are a bit harsh, still not as bad as the denons.

With a good amount of burn-in(100+hrs.) and the proper tips(bi flanges), I really enjoyed these phones. No problems with siblance and bass is still big but not nearly as overpowering as when I unboxed them.

 

[heishiro]

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Originally Posted by Enanthate /img/forum/go_quote.gif With a good amount of burn-in(100+hrs.) and the proper tips(bi flanges), I really enjoyed these phones. No problems with siblance and bass is still big but not nearly as overpowering as when I unboxed them.

do you find C710 aggressive?

 

[Enanthate]

^^ Yes the frequency response is aggressive. Forward bass, forward mids and forward highs= aggressive (in my book at least)

 

[heishiro]

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Originally Posted by Enanthate /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^^ Yes the frequency response is aggressive. Forward bass, forward mids and forward highs= aggressive (in my book at least)

thanks! how was the over all SQ? do you got/felt fatigue after hours of use?
of you tried to control the aggressiveness via EQ?

 

[Enanthate]

^^ Sound quality is to be expected for the price, just don't expect RE0 micro detail. Haven't experienced any fatigue after burning-in these phones. The fun nature of the C710 actually lets me listen at lower volumes. Lastly, I don't EQ my phones. If the sound signature isn't for me, I avoid them completely.

 

[heishiro]

^ glad to know that Enanthate! so surely you really love the C710
btw how was the isolation? is it good enough going around on noisy busy city?

 

[Enanthate]

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Originally Posted by heishiro /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^ glad to know that Enanthate! so surely you really love the C710 btw how was the isolation? is it good enough going around on noisy busy city?

A good part of that depends on the tip used. With comply foams isolation is very good and about average with silicons. I'm sure a deep inserting tri-flange would work well also.

 

[heishiro]

^ using the bundled silicon tips of the c710 are they good enough?
im already happy with my Pk2's SQ, but the isolation is very poor since its earbuds
thats why i want a new iem