JBL Reference 220 IEMs - initial impression with pics

[swt61]

Got mine today. They've only got 6 hours on 'em, but they're sounding great!
warrior05 didn't lead me astray. They do have a similar sig. to the Docs, a little bit anyway. I'm very impressed especially considering the price. Comfy too. They look a little silly plugged into the Darkvoice, but my Pint was already packed for the Dallas meet. Love the cable! Thanks Scott! Oh and they love your Darkvoice!

 

[episiarch]

Anybody else get a new pair of these with SEVERE channel imbalance?

Just received a pair yesterday, plugged them in, and one side was far quieter and murkier than the other. Re-seated the plug, switched ears, switched music, switched sources, switched amps, and it's the same earpiece every time. Situation unchanged after a good night's burning-in.

I'll be exchanging these for a fresh pair, but I'm curious about whether anyone else has encountered the same thing.

 

[Cooter]

Never had any problems with mine. In fact, yours is the first problem I've read about.

Exchange 'em for some new ones and report back with your impressions.

 

[nyarrgh]

I'm on my SECOND pair of 220's. I keep losing the medium ear pads that fit me. I just lost it again... Anyone know where i can get replacement ear pads?

 

[warrior05]

tips from sennheiser's CX300 fit. i ordered a 10 pack from them since i love their medium tips. i use them on my CX300s, Vibes and 220s. easy to order and they were fast in shipping them out.

 

[SONGsanmanwah]

Nice cord. I hope it becomes standard someday.

 

[ugester]

Man, i want these just for the cord alone.

 

[andersoj]

Thanks for the review, it seems like these would nicely compliment my new ER-4Ps in the fun and portability department. Darn, I thought I was out of IEM mode.

 

[zunayed]

i had the 220s for about 2 months and hated the sound and fit of them. The cloth wire was a great idea.

isolation was pretty bad on NYC trains and i found myself having to pump up the volume which really made the bass very muddy.

The earbuds fit ok for 30-45 min train rides but anything overthat it began to start hurting.

I also feel 80 for these headphones is a rip off.

 

[JB.]

STAPLES for $49


link to Staples deal til midnight tonight, $49 and free shipping if you have a Staples reward card.

 

[mminutel]

Ha! I need some nice IEMs but I might buy them just for the case

I thought about Marshmallows but I got some KSC75s instead because of all of the hype. I still have an IEM void in my life and would like to start out small in case I don't like the feel of them.

 

[urklab]

This review + their $30 price tag is what caused me to pull the trigger on them!

Been needing some iem's for a while, they're just so much more convenient.

 

[DVDIT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by urklab /img/forum/go_quote.gif This review + their $30 price tag is what caused me to pull the trigger on them! Been needing some iem's for a while, they're just so much more convenient.

Where did you find these for $30 ?

 

[mcramen]

last week, staples had them for $49.99 (only one day sale)
after applying $20 off coupon, it came down to $30.

 

[DVDIT]

I sure did miss that sale by a couple of days.