ljokerl
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Thanks for the reply. What about the thinksound ts02? Forgot to include them in my original list.
Price cap is around $100. The Spark sounds like it might be a good upgrade given the similar sound signature to the S4.
I haven't heard the Thinksounds in a while but I am pretty sure they aren't worth the price jump from the Spark except for the whole eco angle. The Spark also has the advantage of looking like a more expensive product with its big box and machined aluminum shells. The only real concern I have with the Spark is that it's not exactly an upgrade from the S4 in comfort or cable noise (both are a bit worse when worn cable-down).
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I think I'll wait for a T15 vs PFE-121 comparo. And any worthy dynamic driver with same sound sig?
Not the same sig but the VSonic GR07 and HiFiMan RE272 can probably be considered variations on the 'neutral and balanced' theme with some minor caveats.
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Is it just me or the Kanen KM-948 isn't sold anymore? (I'm searching for a cheap earphone with good isolation and tolerable sound)
Entirely possible, I think some of the stores I used to buy these from don't even exist anymore. If you can spend $10-15 the Philips SHE3580 isolates pretty well (3-3.5 on the scale on the front page) and sounds excellent.
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Thanks for the advice. I have narrowed down to the e-Q5, GR-07 and am looking at the Yamaha EPH-100. I don't really like the shape of the dual flange tips though. How do these 3 compare to each other?
I don't have the FX-700 now, but if I have it I might think that it's slightly bassy. And I do have the Ety HF5, which have slightly less bass quantity than what I consider as natural sounding. I am also looking at the RE-272, but I am just worried about the cable hardening issue on some of the Hifiman earphones.
I really would not recommend the GR07 if you're worried about treble fatigue.
The e-Q5 is overall brighter than the EPH-100 and generally sounds wider and more airy. The EPH-100 has significantly more bass and a bit less treble. e-Q5 bass quantity is still bigger than that of the HF5 but not by a large chunk.
The only real issue I have with the RE272 - and I say this as a fan of Etys and TWFK-based earphones that many consider bass-light - is that the bass ends up too far back in the mix.