[azncoduyen]

I just received my IE8 on monday and been listening to it. Today I compared it to my blackberry iem and I almost can't tell the difference between the two. Is there something wrong with my IE8? I received my IE8 from ecost.com. From the pictures in the FAKE IE8 section, my IE8 looks like the real one. The R on the right iem is angled, and also the Sennheiser logo S shape are super close to each other instead of far apart like the fake ones.

When I did a comparison between the blackberry iem, the 2 sounds similar. The only different is that my blackberry iem needs to be louder, other wise they sound the same. I even try playing the same song with one iem plugging into the laptop while the other plugging into my zune hd. I use the same side for comparison. any idea??? thanks

 

[nyjets28]

afaik, ecost is a reputable seller and i don't think you have a fake IE8. if you can't here the difference, then good for you - you won't need to upgrade and spend a fortune on IEMs.

but if you aren't sure, maybe you can post some pics. and i'd also call sennheiser and ask if ecost is an authorized dealer.

 

[dweaver]

Plug your IE8 in to a music source playing music at slightly louder than comfortable volume and let them play for 1-2 days and then have another listen. I'll bet they sound a little bit different than they do now. They really do sound not very good for the first 20-30hrs of use. 2 days will start to get them into a zone where you will really start noticing a difference.

 

[azncoduyen]

I ll try to take your advice dweaver.


And I don't think something is wrong with my ears. I got a triple.fi and comparing it to the blackberry is like a different between night and day... I just didn't get the same affect as the IE8.

 

[earthpeople]

eCost is an authorized Senn dealer, I've asked Sennheiser myself.

Regarding not hearing the difference with the IE8s when you heard it with the TF10s; The IE8s are a laid back, relaxed IEM, so it might just be harder to tell how detailed they are. Some people say they require burn it, so consider giving that a shot.
Also, try just listening to the IE8s for a week or two exclusively. After that time, try listening to the other IEMs and see if you hear the difference.

 

[azncoduyen]

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Originally Posted by earthpeople /img/forum/go_quote.gif eCost is an authorized Senn dealer, I've asked Sennheiser myself. Regarding not hearing the difference with the IE8s when you heard it with the TF10s; The IE8s are a laid back, relaxed IEM, so it might just be harder to tell how detailed they are. Some people say they require burn it, so consider giving that a shot. Also, try just listening to the IE8s for a week or two exclusively. After that time, try listening to the other IEMs and see if you hear the difference.

I didn't know that the IE8 was laid back. And this is the first time I understand what laid back means. Thanks for the clarification. When I bought the IE8 I thought that it has similar clarity in the highs like the triple.fi but with a big difference in the bass. I guess I had too much expectation and didn't like it as much. I will be letting my friend borrow my IE8 for the weekend. Hopefully when I get it back on monday, i can tell the difference in the sound quality.