[Dobrescu George]

 
We have one of those jerks in my city too.
This guy thinks people come in, find what they want then go order online for cheaper.
What's crazy is his prices match what's online so why would anyone go elsewhere?
 
I wanted to see if there was something in my price range that I'd prefer over my 650's.
They were just a little veiled for me.
I was especially interested in the Beydynamic line since I've never heard one.
I asked if I could hear two models off the wall of demos.
He told me to come back once I sold my Sennies and had the cash in my pocket.
 
Needless to say I've never been back and would rather give up listening to music before I do.
 
 
Do you have an Amazon in your area?
They know we need to hear for ourselves so they offer a full refund if not satisfied.
Just be wary of third party sellers on Amazon who charge you the shipping back costs and sometimes a substantial restocking fee.

 
Amazon does not exist in Romania 

 
Some Amazon sellers don't even deliver to Romania, though most do. 
 
We have a store that has Senn, Audeze, Audio Tehnica, Akg, and many others brands, and I go there and listen for long periods, totally recommend them (AVstore - they are also the official FIIO dealer in Romania). 
 
But I really want to try other brands now, especially Ultrasone models and Grado models. 
 
I generally avoid ordering online, since I'm okay with ordering with the shop that lets me demo their many units. 
 
I'm sure there are many other great stores in Romania, but I'm still searching for Grado to test to my full heart's pleasure. 

 

[Koukol]

 

 
We have one of those jerks in my city too.
This guy thinks people come in, find what they want then go order online for cheaper.
What's crazy is his prices match what's online so why would anyone go elsewhere?
 
I wanted to see if there was something in my price range that I'd prefer over my 650's.
They were just a little veiled for me.
I was especially interested in the Beydynamic line since I've never heard one.
I asked if I could hear two models off the wall of demos.
He told me to come back once I sold my Sennies and had the cash in my pocket.
 
Needless to say I've never been back and would rather give up listening to music before I do.
 
 
Do you have an Amazon in your area?
They know we need to hear for ourselves so they offer a full refund if not satisfied.
Just be wary of third party sellers on Amazon who charge you the shipping back costs and sometimes a substantial restocking fee.

 
Amazon does not exist in Romania 

 
Some Amazon sellers don't even deliver to Romania, though most do. 
 
We have a store that has Senn, Audeze, Audio Tehnica, Akg, and many others brands, and I go there and listen for long periods, totally recommend them (AVstore - they are also the official FIIO dealer in Romania). 
 
But I really want to try other brands now, especially Ultrasone models and Grado models. 
 
I generally avoid ordering online, since I'm okay with ordering with the shop that lets me demo their many units. 
 
I'm sure there are many other great stores in Romania, but I'm still searching for Grado to test to my full heart's pleasure. 

Another thing you can do is buy one used from someone here and just resell if you don't like it.
Grados will always sell.

 

[cathare34]

Finally received this beautie....

  Very nice box with all the the tools inside including the plastic case.
 
I am very pleased what a great build quality and more heavy than i tought but i like that you see it's great quality.
 
I now got to read how to maximize the settings.
 
I AM VERY HAPPY
 
 

 

[cathare34]

I am currently listen to the DOORS (the perception box 24-96) and wow only 2 hours op play i can say the x5II with the grado sounds wonderfull very clear sound, very good instrument separation, detailled and airy (only 2 hours of play with minimal adaptations.
 
Further testing this week will do some comments... I like the sound of the grado' really is a killerwith the x5II.
 
So since i search a good pair of in-ear for my travels what do you think of the grado's in-ear GR8e or GR10e ??

 

[cirodts]

grado and fantastic coupled x5.
with sr225e I tried iBasso dx 80, ak Jr. and onkio dp x1, with x5ii grado mates wonderfully.

 

[cathare34]

  grado and fantastic coupled x5.
with sr225e I tried iBasso dx 80, ak Jr. and onkio dp x1, with x5ii grado mates wonderfully.

 
Do you know an in-ear for my travels that sounds as good of the grado's (budget max 400 euros ?
 
I have the gr8e in mind but there are not too much reviews on it so any help is welcome. 

 

[Dobrescu George]

   
Do you know an in-ear for my travels that sounds as good of the grado's (budget max 400 euros ?
 
I have the gr8e in mind but there are not too much reviews on it so any help is welcome. 

 
 
To sound as good doesn't mean much. Are you looking for a generally similar tonality? 
 
There are a few, including Grado's own IEMs, if you want a Grado signature. If you can test, Fiio EX1, Senn ie800, Echobox Finder X1 are worthy of a listen before deciding. But ie800 for one goes a bit above your budget. 

 

[cathare34]

   
 
To sound as good doesn't mean much. Are you looking for a generally similar tonality? 
 
There are a few, including Grado's own IEMs, if you want a Grado signature. If you can test, Fiio EX1, Senn ie800, Echobox Finder X1 are worthy of a listen before deciding. But ie800 for one goes a bit above your budget. 

 
Yes the ie800 is above my budget.....
 
Yes i look for similarity sound of the grado maybe a touch more warmth.
 
I have found a shop in Brussels where they sell some grado's GR8e (300 euro) i gonna see.
 
I have also seen on amazon fr the fiio Ex1 for 77 (euro) but i have read some comments that they are not so comfortable to wair.
 
 
At last i have listen today with my old phonac pfe012 and they still sounding not bad at all but are lacking a bit of power and air so maybe an external (E12a) could improve those things like i said it's more for my travels outside that i need the in-ears.

 

[cathare34]

I also confirm that if you want to realy benefit of the quality from the X5II the quality of the source must be good and makes listening very very high for me crappy mp3 are a waste in this player. 

 

[cirodts]

Next week I'll try x5ii with ex1

 

[freddy315]

Have you tried any of DUNU earphones?   Wide variety of prices and signatures.  Really like my DN-2000J and comes with a variety of tips to enhance comfort and tune the sound.

 

[Koukol]

One of the best places for information on the net.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/category/in-ear

 

[cathare34]

  Next week I'll try x5ii with ex1

 
 
I will try next week the grado's GR8e (300 euro) i gonna see...

 

[Dobrescu George]

  Next week I'll try x5ii with ex1

 
That's a great idea! I hope you will find them fun! 
 
They sound warm and musical, most people fall in love with them easily. 
 

  Have you tried any of DUNU earphones?   Wide variety of prices and signatures.  Really like my DN-2000J and comes with a variety of tips to enhance comfort and tune the sound.

 
I completely forgot about DUNU IEMs, they are very very good. It's just hard to find them to test them, not a single pair in entire Romania 

 
But DUNU should totally be on everyone's list if they can test it! 
 

   
 
I will try next week the grado's GR8e (300 euro) i gonna see...

 
 
I'm also looking forward for more impressions about those, was interested in getting a pair myself, but never got around it 

 

[cathare34]

   
I'm also looking forward for more impressions about those, was interested in getting a pair myself, but never got around it 

 
I will try them in the week i keep you up to date