[goodvibes]

I used to own 530s and liked them. I don't own JH5s but on familiar stuff I'd say the mids are not behind the shures. I would say the shures were perhaps airier in the mids but the JG5 perhaps cleaner. Both are very seamless.

 

[ovo]

where do u find IEM's 2nd hand?

 

[ovo]

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You should give JH Audio's impression spec sheet to your audiologist and make sure they follow it. Mouth open with a one inch bite block. Mine fit perfectly first time. It really helps if your audiologist has done this before specifically for in-ears.
 
I will do that for sure.
 
I thought the 5's and 7's were very similar, but to me, the 7's bass was too much. And based on what I see of the product lines, it seems that almost every model has a counterpart with more bass. (5 and 7. 13 and 16, etc.) Obviously bass amount is pretty subjective.
 
Yes it is subjective, I dont suppose you have ever heard the sennheiser CX300's? If you have id be interested how they compare in 'having to much bass' compared to the JH7's, after my last pair of RE0 by hifiman I dont want to get another pair with not enough bass

 

[migsev]

Thanks for the comments on universals vs JH5s. Looks like I'll just save up for the JH5s instead of universals.
 
Another question though. How long exactly is the 48" cable in real life terms? Would it be too long if I pair it with something like a Fiio E1? Not really looking to amp it, I'd just like the remote feature to control my iPod.

 

[Michiyo-Fir]

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where do u find IEM's 2nd hand?

In the For Sale section of head-fi.

 

[SolidSnake3]

I now I'm reviving a bit of a dormant thread here but I'm currently looking quite seriously at the JH5's and wondering about ordering a pair. I right now have some CK10's and while I really do love the incredible detail, clarity and soundstage they are missing a bit of the "fun" and natural aspect of music. I don't feel myself just tapping my foot and singing along. 
 
I'm wondering if the JH5 will have what I'm looking for. To anyone that own's the JH5's, are they fun and natural? In that does everything just sound "right"? I know thats a hard thing to determine but basically what I'm wondering is if all of the aspects of sound just come together to produce a complete song?
 
With the CK10's I feel like I'm analyzing music more than really enjoying it, are the JH5's very different from this? Are they more "fun"?
 
Sorry to ask about 100 questions, hope someone has at least a bit of experience here and can help a guy new to the idea of customs out 

 

[pizzafilms]

"Warm" and "Natural" are definitely two words I'd use to describe my 5's. "Fun"? That's a more subjective call, but I wouldn't call them cold or analytical.
 
I can tell you that every time I put them on, I think the $399 that I spent was more than well worth it...and yes, the music sounds great.
 
Hope that helps.
 

 

[Thecoolguy]

I have a really tough decision to make and was wondering if anyone could help me decide.

Should I reshell my Triple Fis and add a mid driver?
Or
Should I go for the jh5 pros?

 

[SolidSnake3]

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"Warm" and "Natural" are definitely two words I'd use to describe my 5's. "Fun"? That's a more subjective call, but I wouldn't call them cold or analytical.
 
I can tell you that every time I put them on, I think the $399 that I spent was more than well worth it...and yes, the music sounds great.
 
Hope that helps.
 

Thanks for that impression, natural is what I am looking for. I would like the music to be enjoyable and just sound correct. I know this is a pretty hard thing to attempt to quantify and portray to another person but it seems like you got the idea. 
 
Helps to know that you really are enjoying them and that you felt/feel the money was well spend as well. 
 

 

[Bokyung]

Just a question on JH5...
 
Is JH5 neutral? How would you describe JH5 as?
Hows the instrument separation? 

 

[Vegeta55555]

the JH5 is a little bit like the TF10, he has a little peak in the mid bass. (= fun peak) Without this very neutral, technical like the top two way iems. (and you can boost the bass very well!)

 

[goodvibes]

JH5 is way more neutral and linear. Mids line right up with the top and bottom. I fact, you'd never guess it a multi driver device. The sig is one of a VERY slightly warm mid but that's splitting hairs and everything else pretty linear and extended. That minor warmth (less than a se535 or TF10) does not limit clarity or speed in any way.

 

[SolidSnake3]

So this bit of warmth to the signal does not negatively impact the mids at all? I'm just a bit concerned about vocals possibly being a bit recessed if there is a bit of a bass bump. 

 

[rawrster]

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I'd look at the HJA website and look at their recommended audiologists. If any of them are within traveling distance for you I would give them a call and see if they have a demo available for you to listen. If you are lucky like me you will have a couple of places to call up. The JH5 is the only JH earphone that interests me for some odd reason however but I won't be getting another custom for a while.

 

[Michiyo-Fir]

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Just a question on JH5...
 
Is JH5 neutral? How would you describe JH5 as?
Hows the instrument separation? 

It's not that neutral.  It's more towards the warm side and quite pleasant to listen to.  I agree with whoever said not as much as the SE530s.  It's definitely not nearly that warm with regards to mids.  I don't find the mids recessed at all, in fact the JH5s have great mids.  Overall, I find them to be a bit laid back. 
 
Instrument separation I would probably give 8/10.  Does a good job but doesn't quite have enough speed for some songs for me.  Soundstage isn't as wide as some may like which makes it harder to define exactly where the instrument is on the stage.