Looking for neutral sounding IEMs at ~250€

Dec 31, 2009 at 9:45 AM Post #18 of 27
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Originally Posted by james444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
^ Of course you're right, but as the OP likes the Shure sound signature I'd say they're reasonably/fairly balanced. BTW neither is the IE8, just look at the frequency curve. Out of all IEMs I've heard e-Q7 is the most neutral.


By no means did i say that the IE8 is neutral, the IE8 is quite a fun and colourful headphone, it brings music to life but by no means is it neutral, i was just saying that saying that if you think the SE530 is neutral, you should really check out the IE8 becuase both have quite a colourful signature, but the IE8 is much more extended and enjoyable,

i wonder if you can really get neutrality and true fidelity out of IEM given the size of the drivers and the constrains in technology, maybe a pair of good closed cans would be a better choice,
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 9:47 AM Post #19 of 27
@james444: sorry for the typo on the last page, the SE530 I found cost 220€ but thanks for posting the links.

There is one last thing: the Shures have a short cord with a longer one attached to them that can replaced with a remote-control cord - a feature that makes life with an iPod touch a lot easier. What about the e-Q7?

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Originally Posted by Aevum /img/forum/go_quote.gif
i wonder if you can really get neutrality and true fidelity out of IEM given the size of the drivers and the constrains in technology, maybe a pair of good closed cans would be a better choice,


Doesn't work out for portability reasons, I need to be able to store them in a pocket.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 9:58 AM Post #20 of 27
then you should check out the TF.10 pro, they are sharper and more neutral then the SE530, and go for around the same cash,

but a small warning, they are an aquiered taste comfort wise, i hated the fit and eventualy had to sell them.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 10:04 AM Post #21 of 27
Go for Etymotic ER4-S. As long as you properly amp them they're a very neutral IEM that blocks out an insane amount of ambient noise.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 10:14 AM Post #22 of 27
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Originally Posted by Menisk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Go for Etymotic ER4-S. As long as you properly amp them they're a very neutral IEM that blocks out an insane amount of ambient noise.


Go for the ER4P and get an impedance adapter. IMO
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 10:54 AM Post #23 of 27
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Originally Posted by me7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
There is one last thing: the Shures have a short cord with a longer one attached to them that can replaced with a remote-control cord - a feature that makes life with an iPod touch a lot easier. What about the e-Q7?


Nope, just a regular long cord on the e-Q7, but one of the best and most flexible cables I know of. Easy to roll up and stow away in a breast pocket.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 10:58 AM Post #24 of 27
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Originally Posted by Aevum /img/forum/go_quote.gif
By no means did i say that the IE8 is neutral, the IE8 is quite a fun and colourful headphone, it brings music to life but by no means is it neutral, i was just saying that saying that if you think the SE530 is neutral, you should really check out the IE8 becuase both have quite a colourful signature, but the IE8 is much more extended and enjoyable,


Sorry I misread you, I personally prefer the IE8 over the SE530, too. Still I believe out of just these two the Shures are more balanced.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 12:09 PM Post #25 of 27
me7, I'd go with the Shure SE420, since you want a truly neutral-sounding IEM and are willing to pay for it.
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Dec 31, 2009 at 12:12 PM Post #26 of 27
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Originally Posted by MrGreen /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Go for the ER4P and get an impedance adapter. IMO


For sure, it gives you the option of either and you can build it yourself for next to nothing. However once you've heard the S properly amped I think you'll struggle to go back to the P. I know I can't.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:43 PM Post #27 of 27
Using an amp is out of question, I need a portable solution that can fit in a pocket and don't want to buy an additional amp.

To sum the SE530 vs e-Q7 discussion up:
The e-Q7 are a little more neutral while the SE530 tend to roll of low and high frequencies a bit more, which makes them a better solution under optimal conditions.
The SE530 are more practical because they offer better isolation, a better fit and work better with a remote control, which makes them better for on-the-road listening.

I think the SE530 suit my needs better.
 

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