Future Sonics Atrio MG7 Review and Appreciation thread

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I think it would be pretty hard to argue that there is no burn in, at least with the mg7. I've gotten around 15 hours or so on them, and already there's a huge improvement from the out of box state, mostly in the bass department.

Agreed, although no improvement just yet for me


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I have about the same and it seems the treble has gotten a little more crisp. The bass is still making scrambled eggs outta' my brain.

I have XB bass on, ie bass boost...and I still feel something is missing
True basshead talk right there!
 
 

 

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Another update on the MG7's
 
Put them in on my commute to work:
Microphonics are present, soundstage is closed due to not having vents but on the flip side isolation is brilliant.
 
I would love a mix of the TFTA 1XB's and the MG7's dammit

 

[Sinocelt]

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Microphonics are present

Uh?? Even when I purposefully rub the cable close to the ear, I don't get any microphonics. Are you sure that's what you hear? 
 

 

[RealSlimSeto]

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Another update on the MG7's
 
Put them in on my commute to work:
Microphonics are present, soundstage is closed due to not having vents but on the flip side isolation is brilliant.
 
I would love a mix of the TFTA 1XB's and the MG7's dammit

If you wear them over-the-ear microphonics should disappear. Or at least subdued.

 

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Uh?? Even when I purposefully rub the cable close to the ear, I don't get any microphonics. Are you sure that's what you hear? 
 

I am sure.
I don't purposefully do it, it just rubs on my jacket...
 
First time i've heard microphonics like this since the super fi4's...
 


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If you wear them over-the-ear microphonics should disappear. Or at least subdued.

yeah over-the ear is fine
 
 

 

[Sinocelt]

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I am sure.
I don't purposefully do it, it just rubs on my jacket...

OK then. So weird. The lack of microphonics is one of the reasons I really like the Atrio.
 

 

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OK then. So weird. The lack of microphonics is one of the reasons I really like the Atrio.
 

Yup...all microphonics disappeared after i put them over-the-ear.
 
Still worth mentioning.
And I'm still feeling the atrios have a closed soundstage....it keeps making me: "I miss my TFTA's soundstage"
But then i hear the clear mids, and I'm undecided as to which i prefer

 

[scohen158]

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Another update on the MG7's
 
Put them in on my commute to work:
Microphonics are present, soundstage is closed due to not having vents but on the flip side isolation is brilliant.
 
I would love a mix of the TFTA 1XB's and the MG7's dammit

Weird the only time I get any type of cord noise is if I flick the cable like a few inches from the ear besides that jacket etc the cable hits no issues at all. I am curious have you been able to compare the Denon 2000's to Ultrasone HFI 780's?

 

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Weird the only time I get any type of cord noise is if I flick the cable like a few inches from the ear besides that jacket etc the cable hits no issues at all. I am curious have you been able to compare the Denon 2000's to Ultrasone HFI 780's?

Never had the ultrasones mate, so no
 
 

 

[scohen158]

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Never had the ultrasones mate, so no
 
 

I like my HFI-780's but as with many of us there is always that curiosity to try something else and see if we prefer it or not and how it compares to what we have. The two on my list to try next in Full Sized cans are the D2000 & Ultrasone Pro 900. How I wish there was a physical store with the inventory of Amazon.com so I could try everything out.
 
Back on topic I do use a clip to hold the cable on the Atrios so possibly that is reducing the microphonics to near nothing.
 

 

[KillTheNoize]

Strange question, but would it be possible for any of you MG7 owners to take a picture of the iems in your ears?  preferably with the cable running over the ear?  Im just trying to get an idea of the size before pulling the trigger on them

 

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I like my HFI-780's but as with many of us there is always that curiosity to try something else and see if we prefer it or not and how it compares to what we have. The two on my list to try next in Full Sized cans are the D2000 & Ultrasone Pro 900. How I wish there was a physical store with the inventory of Amazon.com so I could try everything out.
 
Back on topic I do use a clip to hold the cable on the Atrios so possibly that is reducing the microphonics to near nothing.
 

I asked about the 2, even 3 as I was asking about the XB1K's too.
 
Worth checking out my thread possibly?
http://www.head-fi.org/t/587699/sony-mdr-xb1000-vs-denon-ah-d2000-coming-from-xb700s

 
 
 

 

[Bcool06]

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I have XB bass on, ie bass boost...and I still feel something is missing
True basshead talk right there!
 
 

Hah, no kidding. I do have to turn the volume way up to get the desired effect.

 

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Hah, no kidding. I do have to turn the volume way up to get the desired effect.

yeah atrio's need to be driven...they are less loud than my TFTA's
 
 
 

 

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Ok, had these on almost at all times now.
 
I find the bass is great, and I can add more if I want via my ZO2 now (mainly mid-bass that "lacks") its got enough quantity and quality as "stock" but for some songs I feel its lacking, especially vs the TFTA's
 
Now the thing that I love, is their mids, they are a little laid back, a little rolled off, but I love it like that - not too in-your-face, in other words it doesn't hurt your ears.
The thing that makes me seek for "more" is definitely their soundstage.
 
It feels very closed in. And i find this due to the fact that they have no vents.
Having no vents, is brilliant for isolation, but the trade off is their soundstage being very...closed
 
Like being on the PC, and EQ'ing your environment to "room" whereas it should be "living room" - and where the IE8's sound like "concert" -> hope this is making sense.
 
Long story short:
I love them, that being said, i really love the openness and soundstage of my TFTA 1XB's -> I will be making a "bass showdown" thread soon.
1XB's vs MG7's.
 
Also believe it or not, I have EQ'ed these and they sound MUCH better - instead of being "lifeless" on a flat EQ, the added mids and highs I have make them "come alive"
I also have to say an amp really helps these too. They aren't as "loud" as my TFTA's, they are....well imagine like trying to drive the D2K's, but in IEM terms.
This is how I feel about them.
 
I might be trying some ASG-1's but atm these are my main earphones.
I might switch between the TFTA 1XB's and these from time to time, but both earphones in my eyes are great.
 
People who found the TFTA's "lacking in mids" are partially right, when compared to the likes of the se535's or the MG7's - but you have to remember, if you are buying the TFTA's expect some exquisite bass response.
I still rate my TFTA's very highly, especially for their price (RRP being $50 cheaper than the MG7's) - Although I might drop some of the mids ratings of my TFTA's in my reviews, I can't go without saying, the TFTA's are the best present I've ever gotten
MG7's are the best "on deal" earphones I've ever bought.
$95 shipped? God damn great deal for these. I could see myself paying the RRP of $200, but if it wouldn't be for other earphones there, I would hesitate over its soundstage.
 
Hope this helps a little
If the atrio deal is still on, your a basshead, with no real soundstage expectations - the MG7's are a no brainer - what are you doing still reading this? GO NOW