[Rip N' Burn]

You're welcome. I like how easily the sound signature can be changed with just a few tweaks.
 
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Loool, I tried this one more time and it really turned my IE8 into new phone! Thanks again!
 

 

 

[Kaffeemann]

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You're welcome. I like how easily the sound signature can be changed with just a few tweaks.
 


 

It´s like upgrading to the IE80 for free. However, I´m affraid this tweak is unknow to most IE8 owners.
 
So everybody: Spread the good news

 

 

[Azathoth]

 
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I really think your next purchase should be the GR07. I can't praise these things enough. They're incredibly versatile, and I think you'll love them. There was also a member who went from the IE8 to the GR07, and has never looked back. Below are the links to his posts, and my review of them. Have fun. It also does not  have a vacuum seal, which is something I hated on the TF10 and EPH-100.
 

 
I used to own the IE8 myself, and I really loved their sound until the wee bit overbearing bass (even on the lowest bass setting) got too much for me so I sold them. I then went for the GR07 and their overall balance for all genres is quite something. The GR07's are keepers for me, I'd buy them again if they ever broke.
 
 

 

[madtone11]

Phonak Audeo 1xx/2xx? With the grey and black filters you can easily customize your sound. Easily found in EU too.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/phonak-aud%C3%A9o-perfect-fit-earphone-and-perfect-bass-earphone
 

 

[Kaffeemann]

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I used to own the IE8 myself, and I really loved their sound until the wee bit overbearing bass (even on the lowest bass setting) got too much for me so I sold them. I then went for the GR07 and their overall balance for all genres is quite something. The GR07's are keepers for me, I'd buy them again if they ever broke.
 
 

I guess I will try the GR07 soon.
 


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Phonak Audeo 1xx/2xx? With the grey and black filters you can easily customize your sound. Easily found in EU too.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/phonak-aud%C3%A9o-perfect-fit-earphone-and-perfect-bass-earphone
 

 
Thanks, may give them a try, too.
They were actually the first pair of higher quality IEM´s I wanted to buy. There was a great offer at the audeo shop where they sold the 112 and the 012 for just the price of the 112.
I couldn´t decide wether to buy these or not.
Decided to get them but the offer was already gone

 
 

 

[Burgerri]

Tape?? Just gave it a try...very interesting tweak. Although it did rob the IE8 of most of its bass unfortunately. But interesting all the same, thanks

 

[Kaffeemann]

Don´t forget to poke a hole into the tape.

 

[lostid]

I wouldn't want to wear these taped in public. Why don't try to tune the iem's with tips? I think in theory they are probably doing the same thing by tuning the natural frequency with mass and damping characteristics.
 
 
 
 

 

[Rip N' Burn]

I've tried a plethora of tips with the IE8 and none of them significantly reduce the mid-bass. I cut two small pieces of clear tape, enough to cover the dials, and it's not that noticeable.

 

[lostid]

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I've tried a plethora of tips with the IE8 and none of them significantly reduce the mid-bass. I cut two small pieces of clear tape, enough to cover the dials, and it's not that noticeable.

Don't know anything about the ie8, but for the ie80 it took me three pairs of tips (all fit nicely on me) to find the ones which provide the most balanced and non-fatiguing sound. I am talking about long hrs of music everyday like the working hrs of a full-time job.

 

[lee730]

Yeah the IE8 mid bass is ridiculous when compared to the IE80. Its just so thick and overpowering. The IE80 just got it right. Think of your IEM having so much mid bass that is overshadows the sub bass, mid range and even treble. That is the IE8.

 

[lostid]

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Yeah the IE8 mid bass is ridiculous when compared to the IE80. Its just so thick and overpowering. The IE80 just got it right. Think of your IEM having so much mid bass that is overshadows the sub bass, mid range and even treble. That is the IE8.

I guess I was lucky listening to my ibuds when the ie80 was not available.

 

 

[lee730]

Or unlucky.

 

[Shoulon]

Ive used Double flanged tips to reduce Bass which works also

 

[Burgerri]

Did you punch a small hole in the tape? from this I presume the venting hole is located under the dial, does anyone have any pictures of how it would look minus the dial?