Focker
Headphoneus Supremus
I haven't heard nearly as many as you have, but I just have no real desire to search for anything better. I smile every time I use these little guys...they are just a blast to listen with.
It's this damn website. Every time a new product comes out, things get hyped up and upgrade-itis kicks in. A couple weeks later, I'm selling another set of phones. No more. I'm saving all the wasted cash and Going with customs from Future Sonics. I was actually thinking about trying the FX700's but for the price I want something that I can use anywhere without having to worry about a fragile wood housing, having them fall out of my ears because of their weight, or lack of isolation. I think I paid $90 for my Atrios and they take a beating daily and keep going. When I do finally kill them, there is always a pair or two in the for sale forum.
I'm with you on all points, I've got to many IEM's that I don't even use and its not worth spending $400 on an IEM that might not even sound better than my current favorite IEM (the R-50). I going for a custom or a what I like to call a C/UIEM (Custom Universal IEM) like the Fitear To Go 334, Heir Audio 4.Ai or ASG-2. I was looking hard at the MG6 Pro but the UM Merlin look like the best of both world as its a hybrid and I love the detail of BA's and the bass of dynamics.
I considered the Merlin, but with all the customer service nightmares and long shipping/wait times have swayed me towards an American company. I'm still looking at the AS-2, but I'm waiting to see what aesthetic options they come out with. I really just want solid black customs. Nothing flashy. I'm sure as hell not going to pay $600 dollars for Black Rhodium plating on the faceplate. I'm also sensitive to treble so I tend to find most BA's harsh in the high end. That's mostly why I think I'll end up with Future Sonics. Their sound sig matches best with my preferences.
made a chaoice to read this thread, that could lighten my wallet
I've never thought about buying an amplifier to use with my Atrio, but it seems that it's the way forward with big improvement in sound. I mainly use my Atrio with my iPhone 4 and sometimes my MacBook Air. Do you think that a Fiio E11 is the right purchase for me?
Does the FiiO just work on a rechargable battery? Is this battery easily replaceable?
How much use will a charge typically hold?
Is sound quality vastly improved?
made a chaoice to read this thread, that could lighten my wallet
I've never thought about buying an amplifier to use with my Atrio, but it seems that it's the way forward with big improvement in sound. I mainly use my Atrio with my iPhone 4 and sometimes my MacBook Air. Do you think that a Fiio E11 is the right purchase for me?
Does the FiiO just work on a rechargable battery? Is this battery easily replaceable?
How much use will a charge typically hold?
Is sound quality vastly improved?
Bought the Atrios MG7 and wasn't overly wowed to be honest. The bass goes low without distortion but it certainly isn't earth shattering bass. The clarity again, not something to fawn over. The build quality isn't that great either. The wire turned into VERY hard plastic after a couple of months and rubber protective "pads" that cover the wire's entrance into the speakers, came off too.
Overall I bought into the hype and somewhat regret spending £115 on them. I wish I could've bought the Hippo VB instead but they've been discontinued.
The hunt for good bassy earphones continues!