EarSonics SM3 Appreciation, Discussion, & Review Thread - Technically Best Universal? (see first post for reviews and info)

[rawrster]

don't blame the camera for user error

I must admit that this is the most creative way of making tips for a phone.

 

[zenpunk]

I don't understand why people bother posting such bad pics.

 Those days camera are digital and you can have as many go as you want (until you get it right, which doesn't require a Phd in photography).
Might want to cut down on the vino to help with the shake. 

 
PS: apology if the shake is the result of a neurological condition.

 

[helljudgement]

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I am using the core of the long stock comply foam tips with  the large ortos tip placed on the bottom of the core and the small ortos tip placed on the top to form a duel flange tip

In terms of isolation, are they any good? Was thinking of trying these tips with my Ortofons.

 

[average_joe]

@ lucozade2 - if you haven't already, turn on macro and see if the pictures come out better.  Thanks for taking the pictures and making the attempt

 

[koonhua90]

An advice from some amateur here, always make sure the subject you want to shoot is in focus/you desired focus state, before you press the shutter. Joe's comment were under assumption that you're using a point and shoot, but with dslr it's a different story. Another way is to stand at a further distance, and then zoom in a bit.

 

[Kunlun]

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hello kunlun buddy, it is me the real lucozade in disguise and my cat is back in the avatar 

 

I was worried!

 

[Kunlun]

 
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First I have to clarify that although we agree to some extent, I don't think that I am hearing exacly the same how @average_joe hears SM3. Because @avergae_joe is using better tips, and I am using stock tips. @average_joe is so generous that he sent me some Sensorcom tips, while I like those tips my SM3 has broken so I didn't spend much time with them.
 
Okay, I sent out my SM3 today, for repair. And there was much space left inside the parcel carrying SM3, so I throw in a pair of ear impressions.  And I have sold my e-Q7
 
Now I don't have them in my hands.
 
I was using stock tips with my SM3 when I did my comparison between SM3 and e-Q7.
 
SM3 with stock tips compared to e-Q7 with Sony hybrids, all based on memory:

1. SM3 is a little bit veiled in the midrange, as compared to e-Q7.
2. Instrument separation is better on SM3. By the way, I don't really think that e-Q7 has good instrument separation.
3. Vocals, especially female vocals on e-Q7 is magical, and actually in some sense, more musical. I really like female vocals on e-Q7. Vocals on SM3 is more accurate, natural, has a fuller body, and warmer.
4. SM3 has more bass qunatity compared to e-Q7.
5. SM3 has a more laid back treble compared to e-Q7.

 
As for bass and treble, I don't dare to comment much, as I don't have a strong audio memory and I am getting used to Radius DDM Actually I double check by listening to the phones when I write comparison. Since they are not with me anymore, ...The points above are those that strike me the most when I compared the two of them.
 
I think I shall refrain from commenting further until I get back my SM3 and try them with some Monster triple flanges

Interesting comparison!
 
The SM3 has a more laid back treble than the e-q7?! I heard the e-q7's treble as already being a bit laid back!
 

 

[KLS]

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Interesting comparison!
 
The SM3 has a more laid back treble than the e-q7?! I heard the e-q7's treble as already being a bit laid back!
 

 
This is my reference chart for instruments and frequencies
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/main_display.htm
 
I am pretty sure that in the high mids, SM3 (with stock tips) is more laid-back compared to e-Q7. Not sure about the high freqs though.
 

 

 

[lucozade2]

the SM3 treble is not as laid back as the ortos ,it is has a greater presence and is brighter with more sparkle than the ortos using most tips except for maybe the stock comply and monster triple flange in my humble opinion

 

[lucozade2]

Maybe these picture's are a little better 

 

[lucozade2]

@ rawrster, yes you are right rawrster buddy ,it was user error i admit it

, im no david bailey thats for sure  and i was in a hurry to get them SM3 back in my ears and sit down  after a long hot day at work with back ache so i was not in the best frame off mid to play around with a camera 

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don't blame the camera for user error

I must admit that this is the most creative way of making tips for a phone.

 

[koonhua90]

Just when I want to get it from handheldaudio, Mick said it's out of stock and I need to wait 10 days. And I don't feel like getting it from earsonics.com, with the tax and 30 euro shipping. Wonder if this is a sign for me to just get custom...any suggestion on good websites to get them?

 

[dfkt]

Lucozade - the KODAK DX4900 camera you use has a MACRO button. Use it to make sharp images of subjects close to the camera.
 

Macro focus range

7 cm - 70 cm (2.7 in - 27.5 in)

 
It's the button with the flower and mountain:

 
It's active when you see the flower in the display:

 
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/kodakdx4900/page5.asp

 

[lucozade2]

@dfkt , Wow how did you know what camera i have ? ,ill give it a try thanks

 

[Photofan1986]

It's called EXIF