[Teerawit]

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Originally Posted by Oistrakh Now save up for the Shure e500 er-6i apparently doesn't have a good review on headphonereviews.org http://headphonereviews.org/headphon...headphoneId=43

How are the reviews here at head-fi?

 

[The_Duke_Of_Eli]

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Originally Posted by DieInAFire Now that you've had your first eargasm, it'll take more $$ to get that same feeling. Sorry.

Well, that is unless you don't move to full sized cans. Pretty much square the cost of your first eargasm and that'll be the cost of your next one.

 

[jSatch]

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Originally Posted by The_Duke_Of_Eli Pretty much square the cost of your first eargasm and that'll be the cost of your next one.

Ha, ha.

Well put.

Would be funnier if it weren't the truth.

 

[kugino]

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Originally Posted by DieInAFire I can show you the world Shining, shimmering, splendid tell me princess, when last did you let your heart decide? A WHOLE NEW WORLD (Dont you dare close your eyes) A WHOLE NEW WORLD Now that you've had your first eargasm, it'll take more $$ to get that same feeling. Sorry.

you also missed the most important line pertinent to this thread:
(Hold your breath, it gets better)


i'm one of the few "downgraders" here on head-fi...went from rs-1 to sr200/hf-1; went from er4p/s -> er6i. i think the er6i are perfectly fine out of the ipod...they don't live up to the er4s with a good source and good amp, but that's not what i use my er6i with. now i'm looking at the e500 as a portable amp...but i want to see what the amp synergies are before purchasing...i'm hoping it sounds great with a PINT...

 

[mypasswordis]

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Originally Posted by jSatch Ha, ha. Well put. Would be funnier if it weren't the truth.

Quoted for truth.

 

[Okigire]

As for my finding of "lack of bass" doesn't mean I necessarily miss them. It's like McDonalds... great to splurge sometimes but not too much.

I tested them today during a sound check (100+ db) for a concert-like thing at an arena tomorrow... wow, awesome sound isolation! I was able to listen to my own music without being annoyed by all the other sound going on. I could still hear the outside music, but it didn't bother me at all.

I'm thinking of the iM716s... they are midrange between the 6i and the E4s and have a crazy bass-switch that might work out well. Otherwise, the "High Def" response I'm thinking would be similar in an accurate flat response?

 

[TheMarchingMule]

hmm...im beginning to be more and more intrigued by these lil guys...

 

[glac1er]

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Originally Posted by Okigire I'm thinking of the iM716s... they are midrange between the 6i and the E4s and have a crazy bass-switch that might work out well. Otherwise, the "High Def" response I'm thinking would be similar in an accurate flat response?

The "crazy" bass switch is pretty much useless for me. It does not add bass, but rather let loose of the bass, making it booming all over

The bass is not bad on the HD mode.

 

[Anarchy965]

Quick try the foamies to get rid of veil and add a little bass!

 

[Okigire]

I've tried the foamies, but honestly don't really fit/seal better than the flanges. I find the flanges easier to work with even if not as comfortable (but I'm used to them anyway).

 

[jSatch]

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Originally Posted by glac1er The "crazy" bass switch is pretty much useless for me. It does not add bass, but rather let loose of the bass, making it booming all over The bass is not bad on the HD mode.

I don't find the Bass mode so egregious. In fact, I really like having it. Something I was surprised about.

I’ve noticed with much of the newer, overly bassed Hip-Hop, it does take it over the top. Boomy, just as you say. Perhaps you've observed this in other recordings as well. But other genres can fare differently. Particularly in older recordings where bass was not so prominent, it is a pleasant addition. Vocals that may sound a little thin, some opera recordings, can flesh out with the bass mode employed.

Also, in areas with high background noise (airplane, gym, bus), it is also more likely a welcome addition than not. As least in my experience.

I was initially considering removing the vol/bass/hd pod from the phones, but I’ve grown to appreciate its convenience. For true Hi-Fi such a switch would be heresy. But these phones, at least for me, are primarily used with an iPod, the McDonalds of audio devices.

 

[Okigire]

The McDonalds of audio devices?! Nice line!

Anyways, I'm going to try them out and see how they go. These days, some song in some genres of music (rock/pop/hiphop) are all bass. There's so little leftover after the bass, that without it drives the song down the drain.

 

[jagorev]

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Originally Posted by Oistrakh Now save up for the Shure e500 er-6i apparently doesn't have a good review on headphonereviews.org http://headphonereviews.org/headphon...headphoneId=43

You did notice that the score is based on only one review, right?

This is completely insignificant compared to the large number of satisfied users on head-fi.

 

[spyrius]

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Originally Posted by Okigire Wait a second... what decision?! Since when did I start debating on buying a et of IEMs?!

Yeah, I find that happening a lot whenever I read this forum.
I just decide to read up on a new amp, and suddenly I'm shopping. Wait a second ... when did that happen?

 

[Okigire]

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Originally Posted by jagorev You did notice that the score is based on only one review, right? This is completely insignificant compared to the large number of satisfied users on head-fi.

Yeah, that's what I noticed too. At first I was really worried, but then I noticed the review isn't necessarily from a true audiophile.

As for the magical decision... hm, perhaps it's trying to tell us something? Oh well, I'm very happy with my purchase. In the large picture, it's not that bad. I'm not going to go out and buy a whole audio system now though!

Saweeeet... there's an ETYsmiley??