[kostalex]

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[nengerlf]

 
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Looking for a little more guidance from some of you more seasoned earphone users. I have been enjoying the OK3's with my iPod 4th Gen. Nano. I like their reproduction of more stripped down music (She & Him, singer/songwriter stuff), but they seem veiled/suffer with rock music (White Stripes, Blindside (melodic hard rock). Vocals seem recessed and the imaging isn't as good. However, they seemed to improve with the FiiO E5 amp on more demanding music.
 
Sadly, my FiiO just bit the dust. As a result, I am trying to decide how to use my hard-earned dollars. My thoughts are:
 
1) Replace the FiiO and keep my OK3s
2) Upgrade to the OK2s (Head Direct is willing to let me upgrade for $70)
3) Buy a higher quality/more durable amp
4) Look into the PK line
 
I am not wanting to spend more than $70 - 80 on this upgrade, which would allow me to do most everything on the list.
 
I would appreciate your thoughts on which way to go. Let me know if there needs to be any more details on my situation. Thanks!!

I would recommend to go for another option: Upgrade to MX 880. Should be available for your price range and will give you really good sound quality.
MX 880 has very good reproduction of human voices (both female and male) and they are also good for rock music.

 

 

[ndurantz]

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I would recommend to go for another option: Upgrade to MX 880. Should be available for your price range and will give you really good sound quality.
MX 880 has very good reproduction of human voices (both female and male) and they are also good for rock music.

 

I appreciate the input, but what exactly are you meaning using the term "upgrade?" In relation to the OK3's, I presume, but not over the OK2's?
 
Also, have you compared the OK2's (or the OK3's) with the MX 880's? If not, I am wondering on what basis (other than personal preference) you are recommending them. Thanks!
 

 

[ndurantz]

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Thanks for the feedback. If anyone would have a good perspective on my situation, it would be you!

 

 

[kiteki]

 
Anyone know of a legit online retailer of ATH-CM700 (bronze finish) or CM700Ti's please?
 
Any recs on which portable amp pairs well with them as well?
 
 
I listen mostly to electronic (synthpop, EBM, ambient, noise) female vocal (celine dion, j-pop etc.) and classical (piano, violin, fast/detail) music.  I don't mind sibilance or harshness and I love surround sound i.e. concert hall, club atmosphere.
 
If you think I should get a different pair of earbud/IEM's, objections are very welcome, I also like anything that's not made out of plastic, thanks in advance to anyone that answers =)

 

[Szadzik]

@kiteki
 
Where are you located, this might be a factor in recommending an online retailer

 

[kiteki]

I'm in Australia, the only local retailers that seem to have them are http://www.minidisc.com.au/audio-technica-athcm700ti-titanium-earphones-p-1487.html
 
As you can see they're overpriced and took a very lazy picture there's also this one which show the wrong picture.
 
I'll order from anywhere as long as the price is good and they're not fakes...

 

[kiteki]

Looks like my search is over, found a pair for $3.50!  Jeez, you guys all got ripped off.  http://www.china-direct-buy.com/v/4/product_detail/5718021/ATH_CM700_Earphone_in_Box.html

 

[ethan961]

I think you're the one getting ripped off

 

[rawrster]

lol c'mon now..isn't that a bit too obvious here

 

[penartur]

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I think you're the one getting ripped off

 
Why do you want to pay as much for an "audiotechnica" label on the box?
These, branded as "powerman", are selling for about $2 here from major electronic retailers like MediaMarkt. I've purchased a pair to replace lost rubber ring on my genuine CM700.
The sound of "powerman" is like that of $1 earbuds (another $1 you're paying for stolen design; and, in your case, another $1.5 for "audiotechnica" label on the box).
It seems you're getting ripped off, $3.5 is too much!
Whysf do you want to pay as much for an "audiotechnica" label on the box?
These, branded as "powerman", are selling for about $2 here from major electronic retailers like MediaMarkt. I've purchased a pair to replace lost rubber ring on my genuine CM700.
The sound of "powerman" is like that of $1 earbuds (another $1 you're paying for stolen design; and, in your case, another $1.5 for "audiotechnica" label).
Why do you want to pay as much for an "audiotechnica" label on the box?
These, branded as "powerman", are selling for about $2 here from major electronic retailers like MediaMarkt. I've purchased a pair to replace lost rubber ring on my genuine CM700.
The sound of "powerman" is like that of $1 earbuds (another $1 you're paying for stolen design; and, in your case, another $1.5 for "audiotechnica" label).fdgg

 

[ethan961]

Oh, I'm not interested in them at all, I'm just joking about obvious fakes.

 

[penartur]

Me too

 

[colgatetotal]

Is this roundup going to include the Koss KDE250 anytime soon? It's a $250 dual-driver earbud (though Amazon lists it for $140) and is Koss' most expensive current offering after their electrostatic headphones. I can barely find any reviews of it, so I think it should be given a shot.

 

[kostalex]

It is an interesting idea, thx. I would try to get them.