[james444]

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Originally Posted by koonhua90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm, this kind of restrain me from getting the JVC right now...

The Ortofons and JVCs are just so different that I doubt one of them will end up being my unequivocal favorite. With classical orchestra I already prefer the FX700 by quite some margin, because they are so involving and timbre of instruments is unmatched IMO. But for lots of other stuff and situations I simply love the e-Q7's calm and relaxed presentation. BTW what kind of music are you listening to?

 

[koonhua90]

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Originally Posted by james444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Ortofons and JVCs are just so different that I doubt one of them will end up being my unequivocal favorite. With classical orchestra I already prefer the FX700 by quite some margin, because they are so involving and timbre of instruments is unmatched IMO. But for lots of other stuff and situations I simply love the e-Q7's calm and relaxed presentation. BTW what kind of music are you listening to?

I have quite some classicals and orchestral music in alac...I listen to Jpop, pop, rock, hip hop, few metal song, picking up trance recently, altrernatives, c-pop, blues, country, R&B, techno...basically, songs that sounds good to me

 

[koonhua90]

This thread has been lonely lately...and I have gotten myself the FX-700. Time for some wooden bling bling

but it hurts the wallet so much

 

[cn11]

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Originally Posted by koonhua90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif This thread has been lonely lately...and I have gotten myself the FX-700. Time for some wooden bling bling but it hurts the wallet so much

Congrats. Are they still in transit, or do you have them already? They are pricey, but they sound oh so good. Look forward to your impressions.

 

[koonhua90]

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Originally Posted by cn11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Congrats. Are they still in transit, or do you have them already? They are pricey, but they sound oh so good. Look forward to your impressions.

Just ordered a few hours ago...expecting to get them next week.

 

[james444]

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Originally Posted by koonhua90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif This thread has been lonely lately...and I have gotten myself the FX-700. Time for some wooden bling bling but it hurts the wallet so much

Hey, congrats! Time to revive this thread with your and Eric's impressions.

Regretfully I'm not able to listen to the FX700 as much as I want, because I need more isolation on my subway commute. But they have become my favorite bedtime IEMs and as such are surprisingly comfortable.

BTW my wallet has gone numb long ago and never recovered.

 

[koonhua90]

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Originally Posted by james444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey, congrats! Time to revive this thread with your and Eric's impressions. Regretfully I'm not able to listen to the FX700 as much as I want, because I need more isolation on my subway commute. But they have become my favorite bedtime IEMs and as such are surprisingly comfortable. BTW my wallet has gone numb long ago and never recovered.

Well, I am pretty much a newbie anyway.

Hopefully this will give me what IE8 can't give me, ie tighter bass, more forward mid, and the details that I crave for.

 

[m-p]

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Originally Posted by koonhua90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif This thread has been lonely lately...and I have gotten myself the FX-700. Time for some wooden bling bling but it hurts the wallet so much

^koonhua90

Where did you order from? seyo? I ordered mine from them last Monday and paid instantly. On Tuesday afternoon they sent me an email saying that it was going to be dispatched within 4 days (which isn't good) and I did not hear anything from them until Sunday, which is 5 days after that email (even worse

LOL). I sent them an email on the same day, asking for a follow up, they replied today (Monday morning) saying that it had been dispatched last Saturday while apologizing for the late response and providing me with the tracking number.

On April 24 the item was still in Osaka according to Japan post website and has not yet appeared in Australia Post website this morning so I guess I can only expect to receive it tomorrow or the day after

I was wondering whether or not they actually had these in stock hence the 4 days period, as if they didn't, in my opinion they should have stated it or simply the dispatch waiting period on the product page or ordering confirmation page, not after I put my order. As a comparison I purchased my FX500 from ebay 8 months ago (it was approx. A$10 more than Seyo's price) and it took less than 4 days for me to receive it.

 

[koonhua90]

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Originally Posted by m-p /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^koonhua90 Where did you order from? seyo? I ordered mine from them last Monday and paid instantly. On Tuesday afternoon they sent me an email saying that it was going to be dispatched within 4 days (which isn't good) and I did not hear anything from them until Sunday, which is 5 days after that email (even worse LOL). I sent them an email on the same day, asking for a follow up, they replied today (Monday morning) saying that it had been dispatched last Saturday while apologizing for the late response and providing me with the tracking number. On April 24 the item was still in Osaka according to Japan post website and has not yet appeared in Australia Post website this morning so I guess I can only expect to receive it tomorrow or the day after I was wondering whether or not they actually had these in stock hence the 4 days period, as if they didn't, in my opinion they should have stated it or simply the dispatch waiting period on the product page or ordering confirmation page, not after I put my order. As a comparison I purchased my FX500 from ebay 8 months ago (it was approx. A$10 more than Seyo's price) and it took less than 4 days for me to receive it.

I got mine from seyo-shop, cos i could pay using paypal. But since I ordered yesterday (Sunday), hopefully they will email me something tomorrow morning. Well, thanks to you, they should have the FX-700 in stock now

 

[kwang411]

Hey James, how would you compare FX700 to CK100? I'm particularly fond of forward mids and find CK100 to be perfect, though its a bit thin at times. If FX700 has about the same mid-forwardness as CK100, i'd definitely be interested in them. (Not to mention they look gorgeous)

I have the FX500, and i really can't stand its super recessed mids and sharp highs, but FX700 seems to fix most of those issues.

I also have ES3X, so i'm not sure if it would be worth spending another 400$ USD on a pair of universals....

Thanks in advance!

Kevin

 

[m-p]

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Originally Posted by koonhua90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, thanks to you, they should have the FX-700 in stock now

Oh do they? No no I'm joking. That'll be unfair for me but I'll pray for you, really

I've got myself a wonderful news though, checked the post websites just now and apparently my FX700 is already in Sydney and scheduled for delivery, so hopefully I can receive it tomorrow.. YAY!

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by james444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Soozieq, I'm so sorry, but due to the Eyjafjallajokull eruption and aircraft being grounded, my esteemed expert on calculating warmth percentages didn't make it in time, so you have to put up with my own rough estimate. In any case, the main difference between the IE8/Pannies and the FX700 is bass emphasis. Both of the former have an obvious emphasis on upper bass, a main ingredient of their warm sound signature. The FX700 feature a flatter distribution of bass across the lower ranges and I'd say they appear less warm to my ears, while still being clearly on the warmish side of neutral.

Oh james, your esteemed expert on calculating warmth percentages used the lame old volcanic ash excuse?? Shame on him! Well, I guess I'll find out for myself later today what they sound like because Parcelarse finally has them tracked as......

'[size=small]Out For Delivery[/size]'!!!!

It's funny, because I had absolutely no plans to get these, really I didn't. I'm happy with the Coppers. But my very sweet and kind-hearted friend, Chris, (hi Chris!) who also has the Coppers, was so convinced I'd love them, that he actually bought them for me in advance! Now that's confidence! If I like them as much as he thinks I'll like them, I'll pay him for them..... otherwise I'll sell them, stash the cash, and never tell him

Of course, that's top secret info. So nobody breathe a word.......

Anyway, thanks james, Chris and everyone else who's chimed in with reviews of the JVC. I think I have some idea of what they're going to sound like, especially since owners have been comparing them with the FX500's (which I liked except for the vocals). Now I'm going to start stalking Parcelarse and see if I can get an estimated time of delivery!

 

[cn11]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh james, your esteemed expert on calculating warmth percentages used the lame old volcanic ash excuse?? Shame on him! Well, I guess I'll find out for myself later today what they sound like because Parcelarse finally has them tracked as...... '[size=small]Out For Delivery[/size]'!!!! It's funny, because I had absolutely no plans to get these, really I didn't. I'm happy with the Coppers. But my very sweet and kind-hearted friend, Chris, (hi Chris!) who also has the Coppers, was so convinced I'd love them, that he actually bought them for me in advance! Now that's confidence! If I like them as much as he thinks I'll like them, I'll pay him for them..... otherwise I'll sell them, stash the cash, and never tell him Of course, that's top secret info. So nobody breathe a word....... Anyway, thanks james, Chris and everyone else who's chimed in with reviews of the JVC. I think I have some idea of what they're going to sound like, especially since owners have been comparing them with the FX500's (which I liked except for the vocals). Now I'm going to start stalking Parcelarse and see if I can get an estimated time of delivery!

Hey Julie-
You're welcome, I just knew these would be your cup o' tea! Post first impressions as soon as you've listened to a couple tracks and figured out which ear tips work the best for you.... Enjoy the day's listening!

....oh yeah, and cash?? ...what's that?? Heh heh. I'm used to doing without being on this site for so many years.

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by cn11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey Julie- You're welcome, I just knew these would be your cup o' tea! Post first impressions as soon as you've listened to a couple tracks and figured out which ear tips work the best for you.... Enjoy the day's listening!

Thanks Chris

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! Parcelarse just got here!! He said "I should have been here much earlier, but for some reason I drove right past your place"

Anyway, have to dash out now so will open them when I get back in about an hour. Oooooooooooooooooooooh! Excitement!

 

[ericp10]

Mine are in the mail room waiting for me also!! I'll grab them in about 20 minutes and should have some first impressions in about an hour or so later. I'm excited!!