[Lifted Andreas]

One thing is certain, the EPH-100 slays the FTX90. Grabbed some complys I'd bought in advance, did a sterilizing job on the IEMs and gave them a spin. Whoah!!!

So, I returned the JVCs and opted for the Yamaha EPH-100s. The Yamaha's are simply fabulous right out if the box and getting better daily. The JVC FTX90 can't touch them. There's just no comparison.

I just bought a second pair of EPH100s after selling the first. I just missed the sound too much, plus they are on offer right now at Audio Affair..

Guys, I still have my pair of red FXT90 for sale of anyone is interested. I can do a good deal.

 

[H T T]

Yeah I remembered after posting that they were dirt cheap brand new

Funny, I dislike the sound I get from them on any of my IEMs.They seem to give me a midbass hump and distorted highs with them...

Comply tips do that to me.

 

[Hifihedgehog]

I am seriously considering this IEM since my junk pair that came with my Galaxy phone went south and has only one working channel at the moment. (Why in the world would an audiophile subject himself to such cruel and unusual punishment and even listen to stock IEM's is a puzzling mystery even for myself. At least life found a clever way to save me from the sonic torture I was subjecting myself to every time I hit the gym.) My question is whether or not this is a reputable seller for these JVC's. If they are, I am taking the plunge as quick as you can say "Speedy Gonzales", no two ways about that! If no one is sure or the answer is no, I will bite the bullet and get it in the fancy, shmancy retail packaging from Amazon.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-JVC-HA-FXT90-Twin-Drive-System-Inner-Ear-Earbuds-Earphones-Headphone-BK-/251547425470?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item3a91651abe

 

[Lifted Andreas]

I am seriously considering this IEM since my junk pair that came with my Galaxy phone went south and has only one working channel at the moment. (Why in the world would an audiophile subject himself to such cruel and unusual punishment and even listen to stock IEM's is a puzzling mystery even for myself. At least life found a clever way to save me from the sonic torture I was subjecting myself to every time I hit the gym.) My question is whether or not this is a reputable seller for these JVC's. If they are, I am taking the plunge as quick as you can say "Speedy Gonzales", no two ways about that! If no one is sure or the answer is no, I will bite the bullet and get it in the fancy, shmancy retail packaging from Amazon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-JVC-HA-FXT90-Twin-Drive-System-Inner-Ear-Earbuds-Earphones-Headphone-BK-/251547425470?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item3a91651abe

I personally wouldn't trust that seller, he has bad feedback about malfunctioning earphones. Also the price seems too good to be true, you'd likely get a fake pair.

 

[Hifihedgehog]

I personally wouldn't trust that seller, he has bad feedback about malfunctioning earphones. Also the price seems too good to be true, you'd likely get a fake pair.

Well, that answers that. New from Amazon it is!

 

[Lifted Andreas]

Well, that answers that. New from Amazon it is!

Or you can buy my red ones off me haha

They are definitely not new though.

 

[Hifihedgehog]

Or you can buy my red ones off me haha

They are definitely not new though.

I'll send you a PM to see if it's what I'm after. As long as it's in very good condition and not corroded and clogged by ear wax, it's a valid option for me. I buy used when it's cheaper, anyway. (And it isn't cheaper on Amazon at the moment.)

 

[Lifted Andreas]

I'll send you a PM to see if it's what I'm after. As long as it's in very good condition and not corroded and clogged by ear wax, it's a valid option for me. I buy used when it's cheaper, anyway. (And it isn't on Amazon at the moment.)

Okay cool.

Yeah they are in good condition, and I've only used them a handful of times.

 

[BENETNATH]

Hi folks,
an old reader but new poster.
I'm the owner of a Sony NWZ-A816. The IEM died recently and i decided to buy a new set and choosed the JVC.
 
Question, i like the form factor of my nwz, but i would like to upgrade a bit capability and audio quality.
i was wondering if a fiio x1 or a sansa clip plus would help, knowing that i 'm planning to rip my cd in a adequate format and use when available high def sources (qobuz eg.)
 
my budget is around 100 €, any advices ??
 
or sticking to the nwz would be sufficient with mp3 at 320?
 
thanks a lot

 

[Lifted Andreas]

Hi folks,
an old reader but new poster.
I'm the owner of a Sony NWZ-A816. The IEM died recently and i decided to buy a new set and choosed the JVC.

Question, i like the form factor of my nwz, but i would like to upgrade a bit capability and audio quality.
i was wondering if a fiio x1 or a sansa clip plus would help, knowing that i 'm planning to rip my cd in a adequate format and use when available high def sources (qobuz eg.)

my budget is around 100 €, any advices ??

or sticking to the nwz would be sufficient with mp3 at 320?

thanks a lot

I'd say if you just play mp3s then you don't really need anything more than a Sony or the Sansa. I'd you want to move into playing more flac/aac/wav files then you could either get the X1 or wait for the X3 v2.

 

[BENETNATH]

Thank you for your reply.
 
How does the Sansa score against the Sony ? 
I mean, Is it NWZ-A810 < Sansa clip << Fiio X1 ?
 
For the X3 v2, i don't think it will be in my price range, correct ?
 
the Fiio X1 is listed around 90€ in france, that seems to be the best bang for the bucks, will it be a good companion for the JVC ?
any guys there have played with them together ?
 
I'm listening a lot of different things, from ska to big beat, through jazz and classical

 

[Lifted Andreas]

Thank you for your reply.

How does the Sansa score against the Sony ? 
I mean, Is it NWZ-A810 < Sansa clip << Fiio X1 ?

For the X3 v2, i don't think it will be in my price range, correct ?

the Fiio X1 is listed around 90€ in france, that seems to be the best bang for the bucks, will it be a good companion for the JVC ?
any guys there have played with them together ?

I'm listening a lot of different things, from ska to big beat, through jazz and classical

I'd say the X1 goes above both of those. To be honest I'd save and get the X3, even if it's just for the hardware treble and bass controls, plus a powerful amp.

It should be a good pairing for the X1. I ran them from my X3 quite happily.

 

[BENETNATH]

ok, x3 is twice the price, will look for a used one may be

thanks

 

[Lifted Andreas]

ok, x3 is twice the price, will look for a used one may be

thanks

Good idea. It will be totally worth it over the X1.

Read this review if you don't believe me:
http://www.headfonia.com/fiio-x1-99-dap/2/

 

[BENETNATH]

Ok, i saw this review and few others. 
But still X3 is still too expensive for me atm, and it seems that nobody wants to sell it.