First Harmonic IEB6, new micro driver kid on the block! Is it better than the Tenore? [Impressions/Discussion]

[Sugarcube]

interesting

 

[Lurk650]

How much were they? If in the US, Amazon has them on Prime for $35

 

[graffy1]

How much were they? If in the US, Amazon has them on Prime for $35

It was $25 including domestic shipping.
 
International shipping fee was $4.5.
 
Lowest ever.

 

[Lurk650]

It was $25 including domestic shipping.

International shipping fee was $4.5.

Lowest ever.

Waiting for your impressions now. Lol. When I had them I couldn't stand the harshness of the "S" in songs. Just my ear probably though

 

[graffy1]

Waiting for your impressions now. Lol. When I had them I couldn't stand the harshness of the "S" in songs. Just my ear probably though

Actually I have not auditioned them, but the harshness you said is usually what they say.
 
Regardless of source, they all heard/enjoy/hate the sharp "S" sound.

 

[Lurk650]

Actually I have not auditioned them, but the harshness you said is usually what they say.

Regardless of source, they all heard/enjoy/hate the sharp "S" sound.

Ok so it's not my ears! Lol. Besides that everything else is crisp and surprising amount of bass

 

[MUSICCURE]

I was listening to the shozy zero and ieb6 last night, and was drawn more to the ieb6 for its more balanced sound. When amped with the C&C BH2 the bass remained tight. The seperation, clarity, and panning is really nice. This has me interested in hearing other micro drivers like the ie800. Although I'm hesitant of the ie800s price.

 

[graffy1]

I was listening to the shozy zero and ieb6 last night, and was drawn more to the ieb6 for its more balanced sound. When amped with the C&C BH2 the bass remained tight. The seperation, clarity, and panning is really nice. This has me interested in hearing other micro drivers like the ie800. Although I'm hesitant of the ie800s price.

As an owner of both IE800 and IEB6, I can feel more denser sound.
 
IE800 gives you a wider stage, a deeper bass and a higher high.
 
That is why some call IEB6 "IE8 junior".
 
I second it.

 

[MUSICCURE]

Does either have the advantage at comfort? Thanks for the impressions.

 

[Sugarcube]

oh i missed the drop

 

[graffy1]

Does either have the advantage at comfort? Thanks for the impressions.

Actually, I don't have any comfort issue on either, so I cannot say which is better in terms of fit.
 
But, when it comes to exercise or walking, IEB6 is better because it is inserted deeper.

 

[Lurk650]

Yeah you need a good seal or you will with get harshness, sibilance

 

[audio123]

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/first-harmonic-ieb6
 
 
there is a drop on this!

 

[Lurk650]

I will go back to them once more sometime in the next few days and do some more tip rolling. They are clear but borderline bright and a bit harsh on S's

 

[DynamikeB]

I got a nice deal for IEB6 on ebay.ca and got these.  Received them about a week ago, and they are my go to since.  I am impressed.  Nice balance, nice vocal clarity.  The bass is tight but not overwhelming.
I would prefer these in many aspects to the Tenore.  They are smaller (not a plus directly) but the fit is just fine with me.  I get a better seal (and a less annoying one) than the Tenore and I can easily sleep with these on.  I note that I need to use larger than usual stock tips (like medium large, their size is particular) to get a proper seal and bring the bass and seal to the right level.
 
Of course, they don't provide the kick and sharp detail of my Fidue A73, but at least 1/3 of the price, they are awesome.  Very nice iem, and a sound that I like very much.
 
Note:  The highs are really present and well defined for the price, but I don't consider them harsh at all.