heavyharmonies
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I'm new to the world of IEMs. I bought 2 Sansa Fuze mp3 players for my daily walking routines (1 Fuze to keep at my office and 1 for at home). I bought a pair of Atrio M5s for the home Fuze, and after upgrading from the included flanges to Shure olives, I was quite pleased with the sound.
So once budget permitted, I decided to buy a good set of IEMs for the office Fuze. Rather than being boring and simply getting another M5, I decided to get a different set to compare. I did some reading here, and it came down to the Sleek A6 vs. the Klipsch Image. I opted for the latter.
I've only had the Images for about 3 days. While the medium gels are comfortable, they seem to work themselves out of my ears over the course of time. Compared to the M5s thus far, I'm giving them a resounding "meh." Bass is not nearly as impactful as the M5. Of course I haven't A-Bed them side by side, and I've not tried olives on the Klipsch yet.
The microphonics on the Klipsch are driving me insane. As I walk it sounds like there's a perpetual wind blowing, in conjunction with my stride. When the music is loud, I don't hear it, but during soft or medium passages, it's QUITE noticeable.
Contrast with the M5, which have ZERO microphonics.
Thus far I'm underwhelmed, especially considering the Klipsch cost $40 more than the M5.
Suggestions?
So once budget permitted, I decided to buy a good set of IEMs for the office Fuze. Rather than being boring and simply getting another M5, I decided to get a different set to compare. I did some reading here, and it came down to the Sleek A6 vs. the Klipsch Image. I opted for the latter.
I've only had the Images for about 3 days. While the medium gels are comfortable, they seem to work themselves out of my ears over the course of time. Compared to the M5s thus far, I'm giving them a resounding "meh." Bass is not nearly as impactful as the M5. Of course I haven't A-Bed them side by side, and I've not tried olives on the Klipsch yet.
The microphonics on the Klipsch are driving me insane. As I walk it sounds like there's a perpetual wind blowing, in conjunction with my stride. When the music is loud, I don't hear it, but during soft or medium passages, it's QUITE noticeable.
Contrast with the M5, which have ZERO microphonics.
Thus far I'm underwhelmed, especially considering the Klipsch cost $40 more than the M5.
Suggestions?