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Say, joker, is the GR07 responsive with EQ? I'm thinking to get it just for the soundstage and just play with EQ for what I need.
Yes, quite responsive.
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Okay, that might be a problem. I'm not against bright-sounding headphones (heck, I sold off my PX 100-IIs within a month cause I found them too boring), but I do have issues with treble. At times it can be too shrill for me. Hmmm.
Is there any other option in the same category? What about the new JVCs, the FX40? Head-fi's gone crazy about them lately. Have you had a chance to try them out yet?
Yes, I have had an FX40. It did not sound right to me - too recessed in the lower midrange and too aggressive in the treble. It's very detailed and clear but I'll take the GR02 any day.
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Any chance of a rockit sounds r 50 review in future?
Yes! (for once I can say yes to one of these)
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I just want to say that I have immensely studied this thread with a couple headphones I was interested in, awesome work. Would you consider checking out a set of the JVC HA-FX1X? There is already a large discussion thread on them here.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/577508/jvc-ha-fx1x-xtreme-xplosive-impressions-hopefully-fan-thread
I actually have heard the FX1X recently but was very disappointed by how bloated the bass was. I have an FX101 here that I will review soon if I can find time.
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I just recieved my GR04 Pro/Flagship and all I can say is WOW.. except one thing.. like the GR02, harsh 6k-10k band and "ssss", I hope they settle in after first hundred hours or whatever, it's not an issue with all songs but when it is, it's a little disturbing, anyway I think I'll try foam tips which should absorb some of the "s" quantity, right? ..and play a little with the eq on my sansa.. Overall, incredible sound for 50$.
Sibilance seems to be a house thing with VSonic dynamic drivers. Only the GR99 doesn't really have any.
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Which of these is best for casual listeing (all same price)
JVC ha fxt90l2
Rockit sounds r 50
Jays q jays
acs t15 (used)
yamaha eph 100
radius hptwf11k (used)
panasonic hje 900
brainwavz b2
Those are all over the place in terms of sound - you really need to figure out what kind of signature you are looking for. The EPH-100 and TWF11K would probably be the safest choices if you really don't know what you want.
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Which IEM comes closest to the sound of the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II?
I´m looking at the Meeceltronics A161, Yamaha Eph-100, REO....do any of these have a similar sound presentation to the HD 25?
If not, any recommendations?
Thanks
They all have their pros and cons but I wouldn't say the A161P or RE0 are particularly reminiscent of the HD25 - both have less bass (the RE0 even less than A161P), more forward mids, and smoother treble. That's not to say you won't like them, though, especially if you're just looking for balance, clarity, and detail. The EPH-100 is closer in being similar to the HD25 in bass response - still not a great match for the Sennheisers' signature overall with its darker tone but not bad. The JVCs in that price range (FXT90 or FX500) may be an even better match.
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@DEZ: I dumped my HD25s for a pair of Meelec CC51s and I'm still not regretting it, and I loved the Sennheisers. Great bass, lively highs and crunchy but a bit distant midrange. Clear and very engaging sound, in short. They're about $50 so you don't really have much to lose by trying them.
Which brings me to my next point: I wanna upgrade. I have the CC51, love them, but have a bit of a fit issue (small canals). I also ordered the Meelec A151 on a whim, don't really care for the sound, too warm and a bit smudged, IMO. What I'm looking for is an upgrade to the CC51, with maybe a better midrange, while keeping the clarity and engaging sound (read slight V-shape). My first target is the A161p, but I'm a bit reluctant, as it's a BA and might be lacking in bass and treble. Budget is a factor - around $100, as is availability, since I live in Europe and things here are expensive and hard to come by.
Sorry for the long post. TL;DR version: upgrade to the CC51s, 100$. A161p yes or no? Thanks for tuning in.
The CC51 is a good match for the HD25. The A161P isn't v-shaped but it definitely is a step up over the A151 - much more balanced and clean, with deeper bass and better treble extension. The A151 is lacking a bit on both ends of the spectrum and the CC51 is a bit overzealous with midbass but the A161P is closer to 'just right'. Clearly not 'it' if you're looking for a v-shape response but one of the better IEMs in the price range IMO.
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YO i just got the jvc fxt90 and they sound very nice considering i got them for 112$ including tax but as mentioned, their shallow fit doesn't allow for much isolation. These also have very large nozzles and none of the tips from my other earphones fit these. Anyone know of some longer tips that would fit the fxt90?
MEElec bi-flange tips worked for me, especially the shorter ones from the M11+.
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joker, i have fx500 and tf10, i'm planning to save-up for new iem
just wanted to ask you, if the miracle is massive upgrade from these?
i love my fx500 due to its sub bass, timbre, soundstage and airy highs
and i also love my tf10 due it's midbass, details and mids
can i get the best of both worlds in miracle?
or any iem you may suggest?
thank you,
The Miracle is not midbassy - it's definitely a large upgrade over both of your earphones but perhaps not the right upgrade for you. The AKG K3003 seems like it would be closer to what you want and I'm sure there are a bunch of customs out there that I haven't heard with bassier sound than the Miracle.
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Just bought a pair of etymotic hf5 which I thought is brand new but in fact is opened box and am not even sure if it is used or not for $130 in a store, I was pretty upset when I find out about it but not anymore when I put them in my ear, they isolates quite good which is one of the reason why I bought them, and they sounds very balanced and detailed, nothing seems to be missing from them unlike the jvc fx40, which also sounds pretty detailed but has a v-shaped frequency response with quite a few peaks and dips.
I won't be purchasing anymore earphones until my hf5 stops working.
Mine has a I plug instead of the 45 degree plug that joker has reviewed, I suppose mine are the older version?
Congrats on the HF5
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Probably he haven't got the tips/insertion right yet, it took me quite a while to get the triple-flange on the right depth, in the begining it was too shalow(and so didn't isolate), then I tried it too deep(yes, it was dumb, at least I stoped before I did any damage), and finaly I got the depth right, and well, half of the world around me was gone.
It may be wishfull thinking, but is it possible to get the same level of isolation with the Westone 4(using some magical tips?) as I get with the HF5 + triple flange( I (sadly) accept that I won't be getting the same type of isolation I get with the ety-foam tips........)
You can get pretty close with Westone triples on the W4 but the shape of your ears will play a bigger role than with the straight-barrel HF5s.
