dragion
100+ Head-Fier
Foam tips are necessary with a cable this light but I LOVE it.
I can see why...Comply's would probably be the only tips to be able to keep a tight enough seal!
Foam tips are necessary with a cable this light but I LOVE it.
Just got the Kickers unpacked and plugged in. Here's some immediate thoughts.
- I didn't realize I had EQ turned off when I had them plugged in at first and thought they had pretty nice bass bump! A good sign.
- They have that open not-stuffy sound I was missing so bad from the ASG 2.5! So happy to have these for this reason.
- Does awesome with some EQ, great fun sound,
- The MDR 7550 might be a bit more balanced but this is really fun to listen to, no question.
- Easily has taped 7550 levels of bass.
- Smoother highs than XB90EX, bass levels are comparable
- Tried a song the ASG 2.5 couldn't do the bass on (conflicting sub & mid bass turned 2.5 into a mess) - very clear, sub bass was there but low in the mix
- Warm sound is really nice and similar to the 2.5 in my opinion, not too dark at all.
I'm really happy with them. I can get really nice bass out of them without turning them too loud. I'm very happy with them.
XB90EX will still get a lot of use from me but I would not be surprised if these become my new main IEMs. I can't say yet which of the two i'd take to a desert island, probably should get a few more days in with the Kicker before making that judgement, but it's seeming like it may become a new favorite for me
Excited for the ASG B!
edit: To be clear I no longer miss the 2.5's
edit 2: Forgot to mention, small ear people like me can rejoice, because these fit my XB90EX/7550 tips, which means the Comply T400/TS400 fit these. They don't put too much pressure on my ears like the 2.5's did. I put my Linum BaX cable on the Kickers with some TS400 and these are easily my new favorite IEM! I see why Luckbad likes the Kickers so much. They're bassy even when the volume is low! I personally think they match up to the 2.5 in my experiences but maybe a bit less on sub bass. You just can't leave them 100% open like the 2.5.
Last question, does taping the vent make a BIG difference in bass levels of the MDR7550/EX800ST? Also, is the MDR7550 and EX800ST cable the same length?
Sorry for so many questions, just want to make sure I am going to be 100% confident in my purchase since these will be coming from Japan and I will not be able to return.
Did you find any noticeable difference between the APMs as their price range is quite large?
The Forte has MORE BASS and DEEPER BASS than the Kicker.
Specs, demo, buy it and one will know.This is bass talk
My 2nd language. Preach brother
@Hawaiibadboy should I get the Mojo? Still debating it.... how is it compared to ifi IDSD micro?
Mojo is just an IEM solution while iDSD will do both. I use IEM 70% of the time lately so yes for me and my listening style it was well worth it.
The Forte has MORE BASS and DEEPER BASS than the Kicker.
It's not an issue. Just keep the volume low on your phone (around 40%) and use the gain on the amp for volume.I'm leaning towards an AMP only. How iPhone handles double AMPing though?
Dude you're selling your ASG 2.5??? I bought it because you put it on the top spot of the bassy IEM list !!!