Taz777
1000+ Head-Fier
The Jabra Elite 85t wireless IEMs haven't got a thread of their own and are mentioned quite a few times in the 'Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too Soon?...' thread here:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/goi...e-we-there-yet.861024/page-2315#post-16430013
Some of the posts about the 85t can get lost in that thread, hence why I'm creating this thread. I'm sure there are quite a few people who have the 85t wireless IEMs and they do seem to be underrated and the underdogs in comparisons with the 'big guns' of the true wireless IEM market. I got these recently and they are my first proper wireless true IEMs. My initial impressions were posted in that general thread:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/goi...soon-or-are-we-there-yet.861024/post-16419975
The more I listen to these for extended periods of time, the more impressed I am with them. Here's a few things that I've noted in my short time with the Jabra Elite 85t true wireless IEMs:
1. When inserting them into your ears, don't try to force them in! They are designed to be just placed lightly into your ears. My procedure is simple: with the pointy bit pointing directly downwards, place them lightly in your ear and then rotate them slightly forward so that the pointy bit (where the mic is) points to your mouth.
2. Use different sized eartips if you need to. Always use the MyFit test in the Jabra Sound+ app. I was a bit surprised when my right earpiece didn't pass the test and I had to go one size up on the eartip. I do have a set of Spinfit CP360 tips on the way, but I'm not sure I'll need them as the stock tips are just fine.
3. A/B the sound against your favourite wired IEMs. I compare then to my Beyerdynamic Xelento wired IEMs. Of course, the Xelentos are noticeably better in sound quality overall, but, and it's a BIG but, I don't get that 'ears plugged' feeling when I'm active and wearing the Jabra Elite 85t IEMs. This is the most underrated feature of the 85ts in my opinion. Being able to walk and exercise with them with you ears being able to 'breathe' adds to the enjoyment of using them in a very large way.
4. I barely ever feel the urge to adjust them! Once again, this cannot be understated in terms of the wearability of the 85t IEMs. Every IEM I've ever owned felt like it had to be adjusted regularly, even though the fit was spot on. With the 85t IEMs, they just 'vanish' after a while and I only notice the music.
So, feel free to post your impressions and, in particular, any tips that you may have for getting the best out of the 85t IEMs.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/goi...e-we-there-yet.861024/page-2315#post-16430013
Some of the posts about the 85t can get lost in that thread, hence why I'm creating this thread. I'm sure there are quite a few people who have the 85t wireless IEMs and they do seem to be underrated and the underdogs in comparisons with the 'big guns' of the true wireless IEM market. I got these recently and they are my first proper wireless true IEMs. My initial impressions were posted in that general thread:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/goi...soon-or-are-we-there-yet.861024/post-16419975
The more I listen to these for extended periods of time, the more impressed I am with them. Here's a few things that I've noted in my short time with the Jabra Elite 85t true wireless IEMs:
1. When inserting them into your ears, don't try to force them in! They are designed to be just placed lightly into your ears. My procedure is simple: with the pointy bit pointing directly downwards, place them lightly in your ear and then rotate them slightly forward so that the pointy bit (where the mic is) points to your mouth.
2. Use different sized eartips if you need to. Always use the MyFit test in the Jabra Sound+ app. I was a bit surprised when my right earpiece didn't pass the test and I had to go one size up on the eartip. I do have a set of Spinfit CP360 tips on the way, but I'm not sure I'll need them as the stock tips are just fine.
3. A/B the sound against your favourite wired IEMs. I compare then to my Beyerdynamic Xelento wired IEMs. Of course, the Xelentos are noticeably better in sound quality overall, but, and it's a BIG but, I don't get that 'ears plugged' feeling when I'm active and wearing the Jabra Elite 85t IEMs. This is the most underrated feature of the 85ts in my opinion. Being able to walk and exercise with them with you ears being able to 'breathe' adds to the enjoyment of using them in a very large way.
4. I barely ever feel the urge to adjust them! Once again, this cannot be understated in terms of the wearability of the 85t IEMs. Every IEM I've ever owned felt like it had to be adjusted regularly, even though the fit was spot on. With the 85t IEMs, they just 'vanish' after a while and I only notice the music.
So, feel free to post your impressions and, in particular, any tips that you may have for getting the best out of the 85t IEMs.