[wgrish7]

Why are mid-forward earphones generally not preferred?

 

[DJScope]

Why are mid-forward earphones generally not preferred?

I'm not a fan of mid forward signature. Sounds low fi to me. Like an old radio.

 

[waynes world]

Are we talkin' a71's? If so, mine don't sound like an old radio!

Edit: no, you guys aren't talking a71 for sure. I retract my comment lol.

 

[DJScope]

Are we talkin' a71's? If so, mine don't sound like an old radio!

Edit: no, you guys aren't talking a71 for sure. I retract my comment lol.

 
A71s are not at all mid forward. LOL. Just saying in general. Mid forward like.. say.. the VModa M80.

 

[waynes world]

A71s are not at all mid forward. LOL. Just saying in general. Mid forward like.. say.. the VModa M80.

Yeah lol. I'm not sure I've heard anything that is really mid-forward actually.

 

[Brooko]

I'd call the A71 a mid-focussed IEM, although it is somewhat masked by the warmth of the bass.  If you're looking for a very mid-forward IEM, the SE535 LE comes to mind.
 
Another one would be the original Ostry KC06.

 

[Dextar]

I'm on the fence between these and the Ostry KC06A's. From what I've read I gather these have quite a bit more bass but the Ostry's have better mids and highs. Just concerned with these being too muddy but also with the KC06A's being too bright.

 

[slowpickr]

  I'm on the fence between these and the Ostry KC06A's. From what I've read I gather these have quite a bit more bass but the Ostry's have better mids and highs. Just concerned with these being too muddy but also with the KC06A's being too bright.

I don't like bright phones.  To me, the KC06A's are not bright.  I wouldn't call them overly warm either.  They are perfect though for my tastes.  Have never heard the A71's so can't comment on them.  

 

[encoreAC]

The KC06A are great phones, punchy mid bass and good great subbass presence, vocals are clear and natural and the treble response is flat without any peaks and extremely well extended, more than any of my other phones. The decay is generally very fast and snappy. Sound-sig pretty neutral, a bit more on the bright side I feel but still without any hint of sibilance. Truly remarkable phones for the price.
 
The biggest downside of them is the 3d imaging though, which is a bit lacking for me. The sound is rather coming like a wall in front of you instead of surrounding you, but this doesn't affect my personal enjoyment significantly in any way.
 
edit: also below average isolation.
 
I don't have the Fidue, so I can't say much about them ;D

 

[waynes world]

  I'm on the fence between these and the Ostry KC06A's. From what I've read I gather these have quite a bit more bass but the Ostry's have better mids and highs. Just concerned with these being too muddy but also with the KC06A's being too bright.

 
slowpickr and encoreAC speak the truth.
 
I like a fair amount of bass, and I don't like overly bright iems, and I think there is more chance of you finding the a71 bass to be too much versus you finding the kc06a's to be too bright. I guess what I'm saying is that I'd go for the kc06a's - very good sound for the price (and with more than adequate bass).
 
Edit: if your budget can go as high as $100 ($80 plus $20 shipping), you should consider the Zero Audio Douza's as well - you'd like them

 

[I AM DEAF123]

Does anyone have a comparison between these and the ATH-IM70?

 

[waynes world]

$50 for a pair of A71's... awesome deal...
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/754755/selling-my-stuff-again

 

[mochill]

yes selling mine....memory wire modded

 

[waynes world]

  yes selling mine....memory wire modded

 
Yeah, I noticed they were yours... along with everything else you own it appears!
 
Do you mean "memory wire removed"? If so, that's a good mod

 

[mochill]

yes that Same exact mod ...i need money asap, and making my inventory smaller