PeacockObscura
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Just got the ie 600 any tip recommended for boosting the bass a bit? They are sounding just a touch lacking in comparison to my acoustune 1670ss
Exceptional in Every Detail: Say Hello to the IE 600
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PeacockObscura
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That great I've just received some of them through the post 5mins ago
PeacockObscura
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Oh yes that did it! Wow those included tips don't do the ie 600 any favours
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The stock tips are pretty bad. I prefer the IE Pro tips to the Final Audio type E ones though. Bass is equally present in both imo
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Try the azla sednaearfit standard black when you can I use them on my ie300 & ie600 also on the dunu zen pro.
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Are there any EQ settings that people are enjoying with their IE 600? I feel like they could benefit from putting the mid's somewhere between the IE 900 and 600.
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Got to say I'm loving the IE 600 a phenomenal listen across the whole range nearest I've got to all genre king
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how is the EQ setting? It looks wayyyy to mid focused for me. especially with that drop in bass
I don't get it... Why in god's name would you buy a 600$$ iem, and then tune it to a Harman Curve?!?!
Just get a Kato, or a Fiio FD5 or something.... They will practically always be better because of lower THD, as they are not EQ'ed...
Ps. Would not call the Harman target mid focused...
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You are right it's not mid focused. I misread the numbers. It's got crazy gain in the 3-6k area which the 600 does not need imo but I assume is to offset the dip at 10k. Either way I 100% agree that it's silly to go through such lengths to EQ the 600 to harman
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You can play with it. I use it with the ie300, to make it less bass-heavy and a bit more harman. Decreasing the V-shaped curve. I bet it sounds a lot more like the ie600 now.
New, happy owner of the IE600. Got an unused open box item from Amazon for $570 - so I figured I'd give it a whirl. Free and easy returns from Amazon = nothing to lose on my end. And I had to try something. The only other IEM I tried prior was the Blessing 2 and I wasn't a fan at all; was very uncomfortable (i.e., too big) and didn't sound all that great. Over hyped, IMO.
So after that I initial (failed) IEM trial, I started to eye the Monarch MK2 but was swayed by a few reps from reputable online shops toward the Senns due to foreseeable fitment concerns. Apparently, my ear canals are on the smaller side of normal. And I was further told the Monarchs would most likely fit similarly to the Blessing 2 - something that I knew wouldn't work for me, unfortunately. So my journey continued...
Fast forward to me having the 600s in hand. Definitely smaller all around than the Blessings. Phew. And with the small, stock Senn silicon tips I can say I finally have a set of IEMs that fit well, sound great, and do the trick for public, out and about use (e.g., transit, office). Finally! Moving from over the ear to IEM for, say, the bus, is a complete game changer for me. Form factor and portability are right where I need it.
I also have the IE600s EQd a bit. Took the Crinacle AutoEQ profile and tweaked from there; Harman target isn' to my taste, but serves as a good baseline nonetheless. Anyhow... for those who may be on the fence; the IE600 is simply wonderful for the money! Only complaint, if I had to pick one, would be the placement of the center stage - it's simply not "wow - it's really right in front of me" good as my over the ear 'phones. But I'll take that one con for the pros I get with the IE600.
So after that I initial (failed) IEM trial, I started to eye the Monarch MK2 but was swayed by a few reps from reputable online shops toward the Senns due to foreseeable fitment concerns. Apparently, my ear canals are on the smaller side of normal. And I was further told the Monarchs would most likely fit similarly to the Blessing 2 - something that I knew wouldn't work for me, unfortunately. So my journey continued...
Fast forward to me having the 600s in hand. Definitely smaller all around than the Blessings. Phew. And with the small, stock Senn silicon tips I can say I finally have a set of IEMs that fit well, sound great, and do the trick for public, out and about use (e.g., transit, office). Finally! Moving from over the ear to IEM for, say, the bus, is a complete game changer for me. Form factor and portability are right where I need it.
I also have the IE600s EQd a bit. Took the Crinacle AutoEQ profile and tweaked from there; Harman target isn' to my taste, but serves as a good baseline nonetheless. Anyhow... for those who may be on the fence; the IE600 is simply wonderful for the money! Only complaint, if I had to pick one, would be the placement of the center stage - it's simply not "wow - it's really right in front of me" good as my over the ear 'phones. But I'll take that one con for the pros I get with the IE600.
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