[Vendetta]

A while back I bought Grado RS2is. Love em. Love everything about them, crystal clear and airy.
 
Anyways,
 
My HF5s sound muddy now. I don't know if I just got used to my Grados or there is something wrong with them.
 
I got new filters, got new ear tips but it sounds muddy.
 
I've had them for over 2 years.
 
Am I out of luck? Do I need to upgrade my IEMS?
 
If so what would give me the most clarity and similar sound to my Grados for under $200?
 
Thanks

 

[Gozzer]

Have you tried to change the filters?

 

[Peculier]

Muddy is possibly the last word i would use to describe HF5s.. You mentioned you changed the filters, perhaps that has something to do with it?
 
If you liked the HF5, go look at the PFE 121. I believe it's around $160 (could be wrong)

 

[soundstige]

$400 RS2i with boosted treble compared to $100 Etymotic HF5 with neutral treble...? I mean, apples and oranges...

 

[Vendetta]

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$400 RS2i with boosted treble compared to $100 Etymotic HF5 with neutral treble...? I mean, apples and oranges...

Guess I better get something that's a little hot on the top end...Brainwavs B2?

 

[ZARIM]

The CK10, DBA-2, B2, GR01 are highly recommende because they are bright and highly resolving IEMs.