Hey james444 or CEE TEE - do you know if the DROP offering will have an option for a balanced cable with either 2.5mm or 4.4mm jack?
Thank you Christian - I hit the request for the cable. Have to do some research to see how that compares to the ISN S8/C16/H16 or the Linsoul LSC09/HC08.
So how are the mids in general? Are these an upgrade over the oxygen and kanas pro for vocals? I like vocals sounding very clear, detailed with a life-like tone and timbre.JVC FDX1 Measurements Dump...
Disclaimer: non IEC-compliant, for illustration purpose only. All graphs are diffuse field compensated.
FDX1 filter comparison:
(red = white filters, green = yellow-green filters, blue = blue filters)
Personal remarks:
- White filters are equivalent to FD01 stock tuning (all three FD01 nozzles measure basically the same). Too much upper mids and treble energy in my book. Extremely detailed, but fatiguing.
- Yellow-green filters are "reference" tuning, slightly v-shaped with a touch of warmth, yet still very detailed and pretty close to my idea of neutral.
- Blue filters are "relaxed" tuning, warmer and more easy-going than "reference". Works particularly well when you're out and about, where a little tilt towards the lower frequencies comes in handy.
FDX1 vs. ER4S:
(red = white filters, green = yellow-green filters, blue = blue filters, orange = ER4S)
Personal remarks:
- Even though bass seems close, FDX1 has noticeably more perceived punch (DD vs. BA)
- ER4S has slightly more forward mids and sounds more intimate. FDX1's slight v-shape and better treble extension create a more airy and open sound with larger soundstage.
FDX1 vs. UERM:
(red = white filters, green = yellow-green filters, blue = blue filters, magenta = UERM)
Personal remarks:
- FDX1 has better sub-bass extension in comparison to UERM's slight roll-off.
- UERM sounds a tad more intimate due to slightly more forward mids.
- UERM's highs sound harsher and more prone to sibilance than FDX1's (with yellow-green and blue filters), due to peaks in lower treble.
FDX1 vs. EX1000:
(red = white filters, green = yellow-green filters, blue = blue filters, black = EX1000)
Personal remarks:
- FDX1's slight bass-lift makes it sound a tad more punchy and "fun" as compared to EX1000.
- Mids are actually pretty similar, however EX1000's upper mids and treble peaks make it sound rather harsh, particularly on higher volume.
- FDX1's treble (with yellow-green or blue filters) sounds silky-smooth in comparison to EX1000's.
Looks to me like Brasil has a 19% VAT and a 16% duty on "accessories". So in addition to shipping, Brasil adds 35%. Is that the "some expensive fee" you mean? You can thank your government for those fees.
Thanks for this! and lastly I also hate vocals sounding recessed, thin or lazy due to too much warmth. Would you honestly say that these are a noticeable upgrade over the kanas pro and oxygen for vocals and soundstage? If so I will definitely get these as my next iems but I just need confirmation.
You're right, that goes for $100+ products AFAIK. However, when it's sent via USPS it's a gambling game and sometimes you're lucky and your parcel bypasses the customs. But for courier services (DHL, FedEx, etc..) there's nowhere to run you need to pay all those things so it'd land here costing roughly $500. So my idea is to redirect the package for some agent and then send it via USPS ePacket method instead and... try my "luck".
Well, if you don't exceed the $500 limit you don't need to pay anything. Also, it can be used as a personal item and you're free to go as well (but you need to throw away the box).
Yep, that's the default for Chinese big sites and even Brazil has a default fine for those importing smartphones since they land here listed as a $50-100 product, but even the fine makes it worth it since the product ends up being cheaper than buying here, lol. I don't mind to pay for it, but if I can try my luck... it'd be cool in not paying twice for an item.
