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You're really hitting the nail on the head as far as my ears can tell from the limited burn in with the JVCs.I think they also have more bass weight than the IE8s (on minimum dial ) and seem to be distributed over a larger area. More experience users like yourself haha may have to clarify this: I think the IE8s and W3s bass may be more focused and have a greater impact but in terms of definition/accuracy and producing the sub bass that you really feel; I'll give that to the JVCs. The JVCs bass just comes out of no where and punches you in the stomach!! haha
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The IE8s did the same thing to the C700's. In fact what prompted me to purchase the IE8s was when you "jokingly" said something of the nature that the IE8's kicked the C700s out into the street and into the dustbin!! haha Couldn't have said it better!
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I've only had the IE8s for a few weeks and love them to death so might be some element of bias
I have just over 10 hours on the JVCs so impressions may change.Here's my noobish look as to why I prefer the iE8s overall SQ.
The IE8s have a much better focus and higher resolution, in that they possess greater timbral accuracy in which each instrument in an ensemble can be more distinctly defined. This to me leads to better instrument separation/Imaging within its more expansive headstage and soundstage. Despite having a smaller soundstage than the IE8s theres something about the FX500s that I haven't yet put my hands on that makes them appear very open sounding though. I also think that the IE8s are more coherent in that everything just comes together to form one nice engaging musical bonanza!!
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I also have a predilection for forward/upfront vocals and the IE8s are much more forward than the JVCs. I really dig the way vocals are presented on the IE8s, they're very organic, smooth, full bodied and breathable. The vocals of the JVCs are much thinner and perhaps ( note that I didn't say "anemic" as that of the iE8 may be a bit too rich for some folks haha).The vocals on the IE8 as of now seem to also possess greater "textural range" which I like as well.
P.S I hope I didn't sound as if I was bashing the FX500s as I think they're great phones, just that I prefer the IE8s.
Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey HONEYBOY, nice description of the bass and I totally agree with it. Today, when I was going back and forth between the W3 and JVC today, I tried to 'measure' the extra JVC bass in my head |
You're really hitting the nail on the head as far as my ears can tell from the limited burn in with the JVCs.I think they also have more bass weight than the IE8s (on minimum dial ) and seem to be distributed over a larger area. More experience users like yourself haha may have to clarify this: I think the IE8s and W3s bass may be more focused and have a greater impact but in terms of definition/accuracy and producing the sub bass that you really feel; I'll give that to the JVCs. The JVCs bass just comes out of no where and punches you in the stomach!! haha
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EDIT: HONEYBOY, I meant to add that when I got my Triple.fi, I listened to them for a couple of weeks exclusively, and when I went back to the C700's, they'd become unlistenable in comparison. I kept fiddling with the fit because I couldn't work out where half the music had gone, it was weird! Would love to know what the C700's sound like to you after a week or two's exclusive listening to the JVC |
The IE8s did the same thing to the C700's. In fact what prompted me to purchase the IE8s was when you "jokingly" said something of the nature that the IE8's kicked the C700s out into the street and into the dustbin!! haha Couldn't have said it better!
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HONEYBOY- If you don't mind me asking, what specifically is it about the IE8's sound that you still prefer over the FX500? I do like hearing that they reach lower than the IE8's, because, I do like me some bass. |
I've only had the IE8s for a few weeks and love them to death so might be some element of bias
The IE8s have a much better focus and higher resolution, in that they possess greater timbral accuracy in which each instrument in an ensemble can be more distinctly defined. This to me leads to better instrument separation/Imaging within its more expansive headstage and soundstage. Despite having a smaller soundstage than the IE8s theres something about the FX500s that I haven't yet put my hands on that makes them appear very open sounding though. I also think that the IE8s are more coherent in that everything just comes together to form one nice engaging musical bonanza!!
I also have a predilection for forward/upfront vocals and the IE8s are much more forward than the JVCs. I really dig the way vocals are presented on the IE8s, they're very organic, smooth, full bodied and breathable. The vocals of the JVCs are much thinner and perhaps ( note that I didn't say "anemic" as that of the iE8 may be a bit too rich for some folks haha).The vocals on the IE8 as of now seem to also possess greater "textural range" which I like as well.
P.S I hope I didn't sound as if I was bashing the FX500s as I think they're great phones, just that I prefer the IE8s.