raxa
New Head-Fier
Hey guys,
I'm looking for either an IEM or closed back for both listening and gaming (competitively). I would prefer a bit more bass than neutral, but I don't need a ton.
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The room I'm usually in is pretty hot so I have a standalone AC unit; this unit is extremely loud. Additionally, I am near a busy road and ambient noise is very high.
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I currently own:
HD650 (which I can't really use due to noise; fairly content signature wise, could use more bass)
AKG K702 (same)
Shure SRH1540 (trialing; not recommended for loud volume listening; bass gets a little too hectic as well; isolation sub-par)
Pinnacle P1 (trialing; imaging/soundstage lacking; not extremely clear)
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I am a fan of IEM's in terms of size but soundwise the 1540's obviously win out compared to the P1's. Additionally, I have slightly strange? ear canal shapes so I am forced to use Comply tips (isolation is better as well).
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Purchase-wise, I would like to find an IEM or even potentially CIEM that can exceed the 1540's in terms of imaging and come as close as possible for soundstage (gaming-wise).
Sound-wise, I am open to different sound signatures but would prefer something that is not overly light on bass. My typical genres would probably be hip hop and edm.
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Essentially, I'm looking for the best I can get for around $800.
Currently, I'm leaning towards a CIEM because of my ear shape and the wearing convenience (rolling foam tips is pretty annoying). I would still be open to a universal regardless.
I'm also considering a closed back for around the same price range, but strong isolation is necessary. The 1540's don't isolate super well.
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks for helping and reading my wall of text!
Also- for IEM's phone-derivable is preferred, but I'll usually use it at home with a Fiio E10k.
I'm looking for either an IEM or closed back for both listening and gaming (competitively). I would prefer a bit more bass than neutral, but I don't need a ton.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The room I'm usually in is pretty hot so I have a standalone AC unit; this unit is extremely loud. Additionally, I am near a busy road and ambient noise is very high.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I currently own:
HD650 (which I can't really use due to noise; fairly content signature wise, could use more bass)
AKG K702 (same)
Shure SRH1540 (trialing; not recommended for loud volume listening; bass gets a little too hectic as well; isolation sub-par)
Pinnacle P1 (trialing; imaging/soundstage lacking; not extremely clear)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I am a fan of IEM's in terms of size but soundwise the 1540's obviously win out compared to the P1's. Additionally, I have slightly strange? ear canal shapes so I am forced to use Comply tips (isolation is better as well).
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchase-wise, I would like to find an IEM or even potentially CIEM that can exceed the 1540's in terms of imaging and come as close as possible for soundstage (gaming-wise).
Sound-wise, I am open to different sound signatures but would prefer something that is not overly light on bass. My typical genres would probably be hip hop and edm.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Essentially, I'm looking for the best I can get for around $800.
Currently, I'm leaning towards a CIEM because of my ear shape and the wearing convenience (rolling foam tips is pretty annoying). I would still be open to a universal regardless.
I'm also considering a closed back for around the same price range, but strong isolation is necessary. The 1540's don't isolate super well.
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks for helping and reading my wall of text!
Also- for IEM's phone-derivable is preferred, but I'll usually use it at home with a Fiio E10k.