[kalibur]

Hello gents, I have already posted my short experience with these headphones, and yet I want to give them the maximum chance to be in my collection... I have a problem with sibilants that I am completely uncomfortable listening to half of my music collection and especially vocals ... after burning for more than 75 hours the situation changed for the better, but did not solve the main problem ... I would like to know, relying on your experience, how many hours they need to burn up and whether the burning will give an audible result at the end, maybe someone faced a similar problem? I understand that the headphones are most likely lighter, but on many forums found that sibilants are not typical for the iT07, which is strange.
I tried different tips, changed the filters (gold and black) but slightly reduced the sibilance using tips with wide outlet... I'm already thinking of ordering a copper cable, just to check ... I will be grateful for any advice ... well, I also do not exclude the possibility of a defect.
p.s. I use DX300 and 228, with AS T-800 and Westone W40, there are no sibilants on these headphones and everything is comfortable.

Did you manage to reduce the sibilance with tip/cable rolling?

Wanted to know how these would compare to Andro 2020.. anyone?

 

[Polky74]

My IT07s aren't harshing or sibilant at all, even with the original cable. However I changed it with the Fiio LC-RE and they have acquired even more balance without losing the definition and their very engaging character. My two cents.

 

[Roman Syd]

Did you manage to reduce the sibilance with tip/cable rolling?

Wanted to know how these would compare to Andro 2020.. anyone?

Nop, and I really sad about that because I tried even the copper cable… perhaps I have defected unit or maybe I am very sensitive to this kind of sound, but again I can listen Westones W40 without issues, and they are bright…

 

[Polky74]

I would tell you that perhaps there is no synergy with the dap you use, but I cannot do it because I have used them with all my daps and they have not shown any flaws of excessive brilliance. I don't know if you can compare them to other iem apart from the Westones, or if they really have construction problems.

 

[Roman Syd]

I would tell you that perhaps there is no synergy with the dap you use, but I cannot do it because I have used them with all my daps and they have not shown any flaws of excessive brilliance. I don't know if you can compare them to other iem apart from the Westones, or if they really have construction problems.

I am using them with DX300 also compared with AS T800, as well no sibilance…
Btw even with DX228, situation slightly better but still uncomfortable…

 

[samandhi]

I am using them with DX300 also compared with AS T800, as well no sibilance…
Btw even with DX228, situation slightly better but still uncomfortable…

The best way I have found, to find where I am sensitive is to load a tone generator such as THIS one, which lets you adjust and see the frequency you are listening to. note at which frequency it is uncomfortable, and then adjust the EQ in that region. If it helps, then you are sensitive to those IEMs (or there is another hot spot). I don't always go by FR curves posted on IEMs because they can be inaccurate.

 

[samandhi]

BTW! I am also currently using the AS T800 with the DX300, and the DX160, and also find no fatigue, but on some of the older Fiio DAPs (X5, and X3II) they can become fatiguing to my ears. For me it is in the 3k(ish) region.

 

[Roman Syd]

BTW! I am also currently using the AS T800 with the DX300, and the DX160, and also find no fatigue, but on some of the older Fiio DAPs (X5, and X3II) they can become fatiguing to my ears. For me it is in the 3k(ish) region.

Exactly, fatigue, but IT07 not at all for me… do you have IT07 what filter do you use and what cable and tips please?

 

[ehjie]

The best way I have found, to find where I am sensitive is to load a tone generator such as THIS one, which lets you adjust and see the frequency you are listening to. note at which frequency it is uncomfortable, and then adjust the EQ in that region. If it helps, then you are sensitive to those IEMs (or there is another hot spot). I don't always go by FR curves posted on IEMs because they can be inaccurate.

The problematic Sibilance is along this freq. FR graph shared by the enthusiasts serve as guideline only.
Its the users sensitivity to some freq. range is more important

@Roman Syd 's case, sensitive to that 8k peak...

 

[samandhi]

The problematic Sibilance is along this freq. FR graph shared by the enthusiasts serve as guideline only.
Its the users sensitivity to some freq. range is more important


@Roman Syd 's case, sensitive to that 8k peak...

That is exactly the idea that I was trying to relay. And you are probably right. But some are sensitive to other areas (even though the 8K region looks boosted). For myself as an example; I am not sensitive to 6k-9k, but am to 2k-5k (after using this slider to check), on most headphones/IEMs. I know the FR curves are guidelines only, and use them as such.

Exactly, fatigue, but IT07 not at all for me… do you have IT07 what filter do you use and what cable and tips please?

Mine will be here Wednesday of this week. I will give them a good listen, and let you know. Hope you get it figured out...

 

[ehjie]

Nop, and I really sad about that because I tried even the copper cable… perhaps I have defected unit or maybe I am very sensitive to this kind of sound, but again I can listen Westones W40 without issues, and they are bright…

Pure Copper may not be enough in this case. there should be a plating to "arrest" that extra glare up top.
GD849, Headfi Review

 

[ehjie]

Re: Tips Sony EP-EPX11 is a Treble peak killer. It had great success in taking out the same on my 1670ss
I'll buy this after a couple of days...

 

[samandhi]

Re: Tips Sony EP-EPX11 is a Treble peak killer. It had great success in taking out the same on my 1670ss
I'll buy this after a couple of days...

Final E are some of my favorite go-to tips, and I agree with taming treble peaks. I also like to use them in IEMs that have fitment issues because they are nice and tacky, and hold well without irritation (for me anyhow).

 

[Roman Syd]

Re: Tips Sony EP-EPX11 is a Treble peak killer. It had great success in taking out the same on my 1670ss
I'll buy this after a couple of days...

Ordering them now thank you

 

[Roman Syd]

And at the same time I am negotiating with one of our local (Russian) cable manufacturers. Will see how it will help me.

I like IT07, like their sound but the peaks sometimes making me crazy