Future Sonics Atrio MG7 Review and Appreciation thread

[scohen158]

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I have FXT90 and MG7 and after more listening, I decided to keep the MG7 and sell the FXTs.
IE80 vs MG7:
1. Atrios do not have a mid bass hump, the Senns have one depending on the track. The highs and mids on the Senns have more detail, have greater clarity and IMO a better sound. Neither are
    harsh or sibilant.
    The soundstage on the Senns are huge and spacious. It's like a full headphone.
2. I prefer MG7 for hard rock, electronic and especially dubstep and much prefer the Senns for jazz, pop (B.Joel, Eagles) and classical.
3. Neither
4. Never looked inside.
5. No complaints thus far with both, but the Senns are definitely built better and should be for their price.
6. Clip+ and iphone.  Love the Clip
 

+1 Clip with the Atrios are a great match for portable sound.
 

 

[eat2na]

I decided that the Atrios are not for me. I am also coming from the Pro-coppers like another person here that did not like the Atrios after coming from the coppers. I found the Atrios sounding too much like earbuds while the Pro-coppers sound like full size headphones. I gave them a 52  hour burn and tried several tips. They still feel too constricted in their presentation.  I didn't realize that their presentation would be so confined to my ears only. My source is the iPhone 4 using lossless files and the Equ equilizer. I found that I could not get a proper Eq that I liked and had to settle for mostly a flat sound. Some harsh sounding albums like Metallica's Kill' em all that I can listen on the coppers became too fatiguing after just a few songs on the Atrios.

 

[Totally Dubbed]

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I decided that the Atrios are not for me. I am also coming from the Pro-coppers like another person here that did not like the Atrios after coming from the coppers. I found the Atrios sounding too much like earbuds while the Pro-coppers sound like full size headphones. I gave them a 52  hour burn and tried several tips. They still feel too constricted in their presentation.  I didn't realize that their presentation would be so confined to my ears only. My source is the iPhone 4 using lossless files and the Equ equilizer. I found that I could not get a proper Eq that I liked and had to settle for mostly a flat sound. Some harsh sounding albums like Metallica's Kill' em all that I can listen on the coppers became too fatiguing after just a few songs on the Atrios.

interesting, so the MG7's you felt weren't "chilled back" and were a little too aggressive?
Is that a good way of describing it?
 
I'm really intrigued what Nav got me into
I wonder if these will beat the TFTA 1XB's especially in bass - it has a LOT to live up to.
 

 

[Kunlun]

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I decided that the Atrios are not for me. I am also coming from the Pro-coppers like another person here that did not like the Atrios after coming from the coppers. I found the Atrios sounding too much like earbuds while the Pro-coppers sound like full size headphones. I gave them a 52  hour burn and tried several tips. They still feel too constricted in their presentation.  I didn't realize that their presentation would be so confined to my ears only. My source is the iPhone 4 using lossless files and the Equ equilizer. I found that I could not get a proper Eq that I liked and had to settle for mostly a flat sound. Some harsh sounding albums like Metallica's Kill' em all that I can listen on the coppers became too fatiguing after just a few songs on the Atrios.

Hmm, that doesn't sound like what most people hear. Much like the coppers, the atrios require one to get the right fit and relieve any air pressure in order to have a more spacious sound, so it may be partially a fit issue. As for the treble, most folks found the coppers to have more treble energy. However, the Atrios do have a lower treble bump. I would try other tips.
 
I came from the coppers and liked the Atrio.
 
 

 

[Totally Dubbed]

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Hmm, that doesn't sound like what most people hear. Much like the coppers, the atrios require one to get the right fit and relieve any air pressure in order to have a more spacious sound, so it may be partially a fit issue. As for the treble, most folks found the coppers to have more treble energy. However, the Atrios do have a lower treble bump. I would try other tips.
 
I came from the coppers and liked the Atrio.
 
 

 
how would you compare the two?
And by interest do the foam tips, such as comply tips bloat the bass and drown out the highs/mids in your opinion?
 

 

[scohen158]

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I decided that the Atrios are not for me. I am also coming from the Pro-coppers like another person here that did not like the Atrios after coming from the coppers. I found the Atrios sounding too much like earbuds while the Pro-coppers sound like full size headphones. I gave them a 52  hour burn and tried several tips. They still feel too constricted in their presentation.  I didn't realize that their presentation would be so confined to my ears only. My source is the iPhone 4 using lossless files and the Equ equilizer. I found that I could not get a proper Eq that I liked and had to settle for mostly a flat sound. Some harsh sounding albums like Metallica's Kill' em all that I can listen on the coppers became too fatiguing after just a few songs on the Atrios.

Interesting as I am listening to Kill' em all right now on the Atrios via my Sansa Clip + and I think it sounds great. I am listening pretty loud using a flat eq (I find with the right headphones EQ isn't necessary). Using the Black Foam tips.
 

 

[zeitfliesst]

Interesting. Although I'm much of a Megadeth fan, I do have the Kill 'em All album an I think it sounds alright. Metal in general sounds good with the atrios, although certainly not exceptional. I totally understand the "constricted in presentation" comment, which is not just in terms of spaciousness and sound stage, but might also be due to recessed mids and abundant bass.

 

[Rip N' Burn]

Similar experience with me. I got the coppers again because of the price drop with the sales over the holidays and I got a great fit this time with the black foam tips. I got the Atrios after and I generally find the coppers to be better at everything except for the sub bass. The main difference being that the coppers give a much better sense of space and air.
 
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I decided that the Atrios are not for me. I am also coming from the Pro-coppers like another person here that did not like the Atrios after coming from the coppers. I found the Atrios sounding too much like earbuds while the Pro-coppers sound like full size headphones. I gave them a 52  hour burn and tried several tips. They still feel too constricted in their presentation.  I didn't realize that their presentation would be so confined to my ears only. My source is the iPhone 4 using lossless files and the Equ equilizer. I found that I could not get a proper Eq that I liked and had to settle for mostly a flat sound. Some harsh sounding albums like Metallica's Kill' em all that I can listen on the coppers became too fatiguing after just a few songs on the Atrios.

 

 

[Bcool06]

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Interesting as I am listening to Kill' em all right now on the Atrios via my Sansa Clip + and I think it sounds great. I am listening pretty loud using a flat eq (I find with the right headphones EQ isn't necessary). Using the Black Foam tips.
 

I've found the Atrios sound much better with the flat eq, as well. It stays truer to how the song was originally recorded, too. Flat is good.

 

[olear]

Trying to get more of the FS medium silicone tips. It doesn't show on their website: Atrio.me
 
Anyone know how to order more tips?  Or, an aftermarket version?   Thanks

 

[scohen158]

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Trying to get more of the FS medium silicone tips. It doesn't show on their website: Atrio.me
 
Anyone know how to order more tips?  Or, an aftermarket version?   Thanks

Have you looked at Future Sonics main website? http://futuresonics.com/
 

 

[Totally Dubbed]

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Trying to get more of the FS medium silicone tips. It doesn't show on their website: Atrio.me
 
Anyone know how to order more tips?  Or, an aftermarket version?   Thanks

 


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Have you looked at Future Sonics main website? http://futuresonics.com/
 

 
Well spotted:
Saving you time:
http://www.mcssl.com/store/futuresonics/earfills0153-silicone-sleeves-medium
 
 
Also:
http://www.officeship.com/products/Future-Sonics-Ear-Fills-Silicone-Sleeves-812220.html

 

[olear]

Very much appreciated!

 

[Red Chromosome]

wow  just checked and the coupon code still works.
 
Does any body have an idea how i can get my hands on these ?
 
I live in Turkey and dont have any pals coming from the U.S. to Turkey anytime soon.

 

[Sinocelt]

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wow  just checked and the coupon code still works.
 
Does any body have an idea how i can get my hands on these ?
 
I live in Turkey and dont have any pals coming from the U.S. to Turkey anytime soon.

You could try a forwarding service. I've had bad experience with Shipito, and MyUS is too expensive, as they have monthly fees. Next time I really want something I can't order directly, I'll try VIAddress, as they seem to offer the best deal, but don't take that as an endorsement -- Shipito also looked great, until I actually tried their service. First time I ever had to enter into a PayPal dispute.
 
[Edit:] If you try VIAddress, be careful to type https://www.viaddress.com/