[divineness]

Same with me. I cannot make a secure fit with spirals (M, ML or L) due to the shallow shape. Needed tips with a bit longer barrel length, like sony hybrids. The unfoamed green one fits my ears like a glove.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

I need to add that if you want to slightly lessen the bass and have a less V shape sound, making it a more neutral IEM that has good punch and controlled bass that you guys try Monster Foam tips. They're $10 for a 6pk in medium shipped if you have AMazon Prime. The mediums will fit anywhere from small/medium fit to large fit so buying in large and small is not needed (which save you money!).

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Foam-SuperTips-Replacement-Kits/dp/B003TFEHLG/

 

[Daniel4IEM]

Anyone aware of replacement cables which include Microphone (and potentially buttons/controls like mute) for phone calls?

 

[H20Fidelity]

  Anyone aware of replacement cables which include Microphone (and potentially buttons/controls like mute) for phone calls?

 
El Cheapo, take your A83 to the limit.
 
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=low20101020&hash=item4870a0ce28&item=311127232040&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xshure.TRS0&_nkw=shure&ghostText=&_sacat=0

 

[fumobs]

  I need to add that if you want to slightly lessen the bass and have a less V shape sound, making it a more neutral IEM that has good punch and controlled bass that you guys try Monster Foam tips. They're $10 for a 6pk in medium shipped if you have AMazon Prime. The mediums will fit anywhere from small/medium fit to large fit so buying in large and small is not needed (which save you money!).

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Foam-SuperTips-Replacement-Kits/dp/B003TFEHLG/

 
Hm??  I'm confused. :O  I've been under the impression that foam tips add more bass...but no?  Or is there something about the Monster foam tips?  And those foam tips are advertised as more bass (and clarity...but I can't quite figured out how adding more bass adds more clarity, unless they mean bass clarity???).

 

[Midgetguy]

   
Hm??  I'm confused. :O  I've been under the impression that foam tips add more bass...but no?  Or is there something about the Monster foam tips?  And those foam tips are advertised as more bass (and clarity...but I can't quite figured out how adding more bass adds more clarity, unless they mean bass clarity???).

In my experience foams have lessened the bass response (in quantity) due to the sound absorbing characteristics of foam. They create amazing seal though so it's understandable how one would think they'd make for more bass. The ad terms there say improved bass response; doesn't necessarily mean more bass, but better controlled bass so there would be more clarity to be heard in the rest of the range.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

The monster tips are built slightly different than comply "foam" and most foams. If you look closely there's hard silicone (plastic?) from 1/2 the face of the tip all the way inside to where the nozzle will be. What this does is create a hard surface for the sound to reflect off while keeping the foam properties of sealing on the outer half of the face and surroundings of the foam. It doesn't however allow the foam to absorb the sound like they would with Comply, at least not to the extent.

I highly suggest a set for the A83 to experience it.

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Hm??  I'm confused. :O  I've been under the impression that foam tips add more bass...but no?  Or is there something about the Monster foam tips?  And those foam tips are advertised as more bass (and clarity...but I can't quite figured out how adding more bass adds more clarity, unless they mean bass clarity???).

 

 
In my experience foams have lessened the bass response (in quantity) due to the sound absorbing characteristics of foam. They create amazing seal though so it's understandable how one would think they'd make for more bass. The ad terms there say improved bass response; doesn't necessarily mean more bass, but better controlled bass so there would be more clarity to be heard in the rest of the range.

 

[d1sturb3d]

Wow, $230 is a steal.  While my first set had a cable/connector issue, the replacement set has been perfect.  I have rolled a few tips and now have settled on the JVC Spiral Dot medium-large.   They both seal well and love what they do for the sound.   

 


I got them..now I know what is the fuss about the tips..I always go for deep insertion tips and I am used to it using the FA DBA-02 mkII..the tips provided I think don't provide the seal I want and its kinda shallow I think that is given with this kind of housing..I tried the triple flange of my DBA-02 mkII and looks I will use it for now..I would like to try the recommended tips here..

so far loving what I am hearing

 

[fumobs]

Originally Posted by Soundsgoodtome /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
 
The monster tips are built slightly different than comply "foam" and most foams. If you look closely there's hard silicone (plastic?) from 1/2 the face of the tip all the way inside to where the nozzle will be. What this does is create a hard surface for the sound to reflect off while keeping the foam properties of sealing on the outer half of the face and surroundings of the foam. It doesn't however allow the foam to absorb the sound like they would with Comply, at least not to the extent.
I highly suggest a set for the A83 to experience it.
 
 

 Originally Posted by Midgetguy 
 
In my experience foams have lessened the bass response (in quantity) due to the sound absorbing characteristics of foam. They create amazing seal though so it's understandable how one would think they'd make for more bass. The ad terms there say improved bass response; doesn't necessarily mean more bass, but better controlled bass so there would be more clarity to be heard in the rest of the range.

 

 
 
Hmm!  I like what I'm hearing (with regards to explanation)!  I always like better controlled bass these days.  I've been such a huge fan of the rubber tips, but I guess if it means a more enjoyable sound I can learn to live with foams.
 
I've liked the Comply foam tips so far, but I'll certainly try the monsters and see how they go.  Thanks for the "tips". 

 

[yellojello]

Just got in my A83's after returning the DN-1000 and GR07 BE. Initial impressions in the first few minutes was the feeling of a little less fun due to less bass than the previously mentioned, but this was with stock silicone tips. After several hours and tip testing, the soundstage, mids, and highs, and clean fairly north of neutral bass really impressed.
 
The highs are fairly high close to sibilant at first, but  are actually really smooth and quite comfortable that its very enjoyable and desirable. The mids are clean and forward. The bass is less deep than DN-1000, but is still north of neutral and very tight and clear, but not punchy. The best part is how all of it actually all comes together with a great soundstage. I just seemed very engrossed into the music not just audibly, but emotionally, if that makes sense. At $279, I'd say this is an upgrade in sound and clarity with a slightly warmer signature from the mids than the DN-1000 while being as "fun", if not more, than the GR07 BE.
 
Not sure if I would have paid MSRP $350 though, but I've never bought any IEM's this expensive or more expensive, so wouldn't know how they would compare in this price range.
 
The stock silicone tips seemed ok, but too deep insertion. The Comply T-400 medium I usually use didn't fit too well. Now using the Comply TS-500 medium which fit really well, very comfortable, and doesn't insert deeply. 
 
I'm 99% sure I'm keeping these A83's, but bringing in the Tenore for a budget one to toss around, and still contemplating testing the Titan as a 2nd toss around. Still trying to figure out this price/performance thing.

 

[olddude]

The Comply's often bring down the highest highs a bit.  
 
The A83 is smooth across all frequencies.  That's one of its selling points.  It's well worth the money.  

 

[mikesduc]

First post. Long time lurker. I have had the A83 because of this thread for 3 days and am very pleased with it. My small collection consists of Senn Momentum, Shure 1540 and 1840 and now A83 all run with iPhone or iPod Classc through Centrance Hifi M8.
I'll try to add value to the conversation as I'm not an experienced iem guy. Thanks to all in this thread for the helpful information that led to this purchase!

 

[Midgetguy]

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First post. Long time lurker. I have had the A83 because of this thread for 3 days and am very pleased with it. My small collection consists of Senn Momentum, Shure 1540 and 1840 and now A83 all run with iPhone or iPod Classc through Centrance Hifi M8.
I'll try to add value to the conversation as I'm not an experienced iem guy. Thanks to all in this thread for the helpful information that led to this purchase!

Welcome to the club. I agree that these sounds really good and I'm not too experience either (you can see how few IEMs I've listened to on my profile). I'm terrible at describing musical representation, but you don't have to be good at that to enjoy a good set of IEMs!

 

[Spacedeck]

I need some new earphones for walking and work so I'm jumping into the big market.  Are these good for those who walk often?  Whatever I buy should in theory, should be much better than the Samsung earphones which came with my Note 4.
 
In the UK these can be bought for £269.99.  Just a little over budget.  Someone elsewhere recommended these, although that currently is the only reply.
 

1. I will have the wire running up between my t-shirt and my cardigan (sometimes a coat on top of that)
2. I will be using these every day for work
3. I often walk places, so they will need to be excellent quality with good noise isolation
4. Needs to be in-ear
5. Will need to be a snug fit
6. I listen to a lot of Classical music and Metal
7. Going to be using Google Music to access and play my music. The potential to hear things like FLAC which I can store on my phone is nice too though.

 
With this, does anyone think that these earphones could cause me problems?  One issue I find is that the earphones tend feel like they get dragged down, but this could either just be my fault or the Samsung wire being too short.  All the cheap earphones I've used keep losing sound in one or both ears.

 

[H20Fidelity]

For those interested, Fidue A83 made it 4th in this line-up of "best in-ear for 2015"