tseliottt
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How do these two IEMs compare? I'm going to buy FX700s in a couple of months when I visit Japan, but I need a new pair of IEMs to keep me occupied until then. Right now I have ER4Ps, and though I love their amount of detail, their lack of bass keeps me unsatisfied. Some people have suggested buying a ZO, but I don't like the idea of lugging an amp everywhere even if its quite small.
The three main considerations for me are:
The first two points are especially important.
For what it's worth, I listen to mostly Dubstep (like James Blake, Jamie XX, and SBTRKT), Hip-Hop, and a bunch of indie rock (like Fleet Foxes, NMH, Best Coast, etc.)
The three main considerations for me are:
- Well defined bass that hits hard when needed. More emphasis on sub bass, not on mid bass. Something comparable to D2000 or DT770 bass.
- Exceptional detail. I'm looking for Etymotic type ability to separate instruments and retrieve minute details. I like to have that holograph effect where you can mentally visualize where each instrument is at.
- Following the last point, the mids and highs can't be muddy. I don't really require much from the upper frequencies, but I don't want them to sound veiled and muddy like XB500s. They just need to sound realistic enough.
The first two points are especially important.
For what it's worth, I listen to mostly Dubstep (like James Blake, Jamie XX, and SBTRKT), Hip-Hop, and a bunch of indie rock (like Fleet Foxes, NMH, Best Coast, etc.)