keabler
New Head-Fier
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Hi all,
I'm not a huge audiophile all though I do appreciate good sound. I have even built a dot MK3 amp, however; I tend to not be all that active when it comes to keeping up with the latest and greatest in audio equipment.
*I'm not trying to provide a review for any of the products I mention. I'm just trying to use language that will get across the type of headphone I'm looking for compared to what I have used already.
Problem: I need some help with my portable set up.
I used to have a Sansa Clip (V2, rockboxed), Headstage Arrow amp, and Etymotic ER-4P, but recently upgraded to a hisoundaudio Nova N3 player (to replace the clip in my portable set up). I really love the improved clarity and soundstage of the N3 when compared to the clip; however, some of the music I listen seems to "feel" underpowered. The low end (snare, drums and guitar for metal music and EDM music in general) have lost some of the impact that I loved with my Sana Clip set up.
*Note: I love my new setup. Neko Case has never sounded better and metal does sound good though this setup, but when I'm doing something strenuous (like at the gym) I miss the "oomph" that was present in my old setup.
Failed Solution:
I read some threads here and some reviews elsewhere and thought that Future Sonics MG7 would give my back the low end in my portable set up. So I purchased some, but they aren't what I'm looking for. While it is true that they add more bass, I can't find any thing else positive to say about them. They fit terrible (I'm use to the very secure fit of my er-4p's), the bass is muddy (a kick drum sounds more like a boomy "thud" rather than a satisfying "bump"), the mids sound hallow, and the sound stage is super narrow.
To be fair I think that my opinion would be better of these headphones if they fit better, but I can't seem to get them far enough into my ears. Sometimes if I really try to jam them in my ear the ear tip gets kinked and then my headphone turns into an earplug.
What I'm looking for:
I have some Denon AH-D2000's that are hooked up to my computer (I use them mostly for games and movies). When I plug my Denon's into my new portable setup I really like how they sound. They aren't quite as clear as my ER-4P's but the bass is more powerful and the clarity/sound stage isn't sacrificed that much.
- I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an IEM that sounds similar to my AH-D2000's.
- I would really appreciate a detachable cord as I have rebuilt the cable on my ER4-P's many times (DIY oxygen free, silver plated, teflon coated cables).
* One final note: I really enjoy how PAA-1 headphones sound that came with my hisoundauido Nova N3 player. They aren't as clear as my Denon's, the mids sound a bit hallow and I would prefer a bit more isolation, but they sound surprisingly good.
My price point is less than $300.
I'm not a huge audiophile all though I do appreciate good sound. I have even built a dot MK3 amp, however; I tend to not be all that active when it comes to keeping up with the latest and greatest in audio equipment.
*I'm not trying to provide a review for any of the products I mention. I'm just trying to use language that will get across the type of headphone I'm looking for compared to what I have used already.
Problem: I need some help with my portable set up.
I used to have a Sansa Clip (V2, rockboxed), Headstage Arrow amp, and Etymotic ER-4P, but recently upgraded to a hisoundaudio Nova N3 player (to replace the clip in my portable set up). I really love the improved clarity and soundstage of the N3 when compared to the clip; however, some of the music I listen seems to "feel" underpowered. The low end (snare, drums and guitar for metal music and EDM music in general) have lost some of the impact that I loved with my Sana Clip set up.
*Note: I love my new setup. Neko Case has never sounded better and metal does sound good though this setup, but when I'm doing something strenuous (like at the gym) I miss the "oomph" that was present in my old setup.
Failed Solution:
I read some threads here and some reviews elsewhere and thought that Future Sonics MG7 would give my back the low end in my portable set up. So I purchased some, but they aren't what I'm looking for. While it is true that they add more bass, I can't find any thing else positive to say about them. They fit terrible (I'm use to the very secure fit of my er-4p's), the bass is muddy (a kick drum sounds more like a boomy "thud" rather than a satisfying "bump"), the mids sound hallow, and the sound stage is super narrow.
To be fair I think that my opinion would be better of these headphones if they fit better, but I can't seem to get them far enough into my ears. Sometimes if I really try to jam them in my ear the ear tip gets kinked and then my headphone turns into an earplug.
What I'm looking for:
I have some Denon AH-D2000's that are hooked up to my computer (I use them mostly for games and movies). When I plug my Denon's into my new portable setup I really like how they sound. They aren't quite as clear as my ER-4P's but the bass is more powerful and the clarity/sound stage isn't sacrificed that much.
- I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an IEM that sounds similar to my AH-D2000's.
- I would really appreciate a detachable cord as I have rebuilt the cable on my ER4-P's many times (DIY oxygen free, silver plated, teflon coated cables).
* One final note: I really enjoy how PAA-1 headphones sound that came with my hisoundauido Nova N3 player. They aren't as clear as my Denon's, the mids sound a bit hallow and I would prefer a bit more isolation, but they sound surprisingly good.
My price point is less than $300.
