[elbrickodaviso]

I noticed that a few of the better IEMs come with 1/4" adapters (like the triple.fi 10 pro). I also understand that IEMs are pretty efficient and even if they aren't sounding their best through, say, an iPod headphone jack, they still sound pretty darn good and retain the majority of their sonic quality and potential. Basically, I have the rig in my signature (that I would describe as quite neutral and very detailed for it's price) and I have a stock 5.5g 80gb iPod. Anyone know if IEMs like the TF10P or the Westone 3 will sound good through my home rig as well as the stock iPod?

I promise this will be my last topic about IEMs for a while. It's just that I thought this particular talking point might deserve its own new thread

 

[webbie64]

As always, it'll depend on the rig and the IEM (synergy is always an issue) but, overall, the short answer is 'Yes'.

 

[elbrickodaviso]

Cool. Anyone have a detailed 'yes,' perhaps an example of experience? I need some encouragement

 

[GreatDane]

My best IEM is ER4 and it sounds good straight from my 5.5 G iPod but there's a very nice improvement when using my Central Station as DAC & amp.

 

[facelvega]

IEMs sound better with good amping the same way that highly sensitive full-size headphones sound better: fuller, more engaging, but not the night and day difference you get with high-impedance, low-sensitivity headphones that really need the juice to shine.

 

[tbonner1]

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but not the night and day difference you get with high-impedance, low-sensitivity headphones that really need the juice to shine.

Very true