[QQQ]

I'm in search for such IEM, will be using them unamped, with ipods (some of them a EU volume capped

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Any thought and suggestions are appreciated!

 

[ChroniCali]

Atrios? Super Fi 5?

 

[QQQ]

Which Atrios? There're different models afaik.
Which is easier to drive: Super FI's or Atrios?

 

[mark2410]

well dont know the hd650 but how about IE6 or 7. shouldnt have a too dissimilar sound sig i would have thought

 

[gadgetman]

I'd suggest a secondhand Klipsch X10. They should be around $200 new.

 

[ClieOS]

There is only one Atrio and different model names denote different color combination, i.e. M5 = black w/ blue ring; M8 = Blue w/ black ring, etc.

 

[pdupiano]

ugg you're baiting me. I recommend the turbines. If you're thinking atrio, you might as well look into the turbines aswell

 

[QQQ]

Actually, i don't know what i'm thinking, completely new to iems...So, atrio is leading recommendation so far?
Also, are there any disadvantages that atrio is dynamic and not BA design? How those designs respond to a weak amplification, in general?

 

[fyu]

Aside from the etymotic er4s, and maybe the phonak pfe all the other IEMs I've seen can easily be driven with ipods. Their impedance just isn't high.
The atrios are known for their bass, so unless you are a basshead I'd suggest a different pair.
The Phonak PFEs are a popular recommendation right now. A good mix of everything, though not very warm. Though its impedance is higher than most IEMs.
The sennehsier IE series is warm. (at least I think my IE8 is warm)

 

[pdupiano]

Well I'd say the IE8 sounds VERY close to the HD650's and they do remind me of my old pair of HD650 (you can drive them at about 80% on your i pod's vol but not as good as having an amp). The only problem is the IE8's are nearly twice the price range. I would stick to the turbines for the price and what you want.