Love everything about these except the FR bump in the upper mids. Wouldn't mind a bit more extension above 8khz either. What should I try next? The FH7?
I have not heard the FH5 myself, but based on its FR I'd take a look at the Sony XBA-N3 or the Drop JVC FDX1
(I listened to the N3 several times and I own a moded FD02 which should be near identical to the FDX1. Will get the FDX1 in a few weeks)
The Sony has more low/sub bass but a smoother and more extended mid and treble FR, and maintains the Hybrid configuration
The JVC is a DD and tunable with the 3 included nozzles. Being a DD it has a smoother treble, it's really silky smooth. Makes me think of "liquid glass"
I do consider it an upgrade. I like it quite a lot actually. The lack of the upper mid-forward sound and the way they resolve much higher is all-around more pleasant. If anything, I'd appreciate a touch of the midrange back and a bit less of the 10k peak. But overall it's an obviously better sounding IEM.
I do consider it an upgrade. I like it quite a lot actually. The lack of the upper mid-forward sound and the way they resolve much higher is all-around more pleasant. If anything, I'd appreciate a touch of the midrange back and a bit less of the 10k peak. But overall it's an obviously better sounding IEM.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
I went back to Crinacle's frequency graph comparison and started looking again at what I know, and came again to the conclusion that the XBA-N3 and FDX1 would be candidates.
But take it with a grain of salt, my experience is limited, especially with BA IEMs, where I only listened to the higher end ones at the stores, never owned one.
Cheers!
And as the the story often goes... I quickly went from checking out some cheap chi-fi stuff to buying the FH5 to scoring a used set of FH7’s and now I’m researching the JH Audio stuff. Sorry wallet!
it’s different for me as I work in the audio industry and after doing A LOT of research I’m understanding Jerry’s designs. I’m also realizing a used set of universal JH’s can be had for less than Shure 846’s. He can get outta here with that $2,500 crap though.
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