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Bringing this thread back up as I am interested in the StageDiver series.
I am looking for a good in-ear headphone which I can easily take along when travelling.
My problem is that I have small ears and very narrow ear canals. So all the "normal" in-ears dont fit for me. Either I cant even put them in or they plop back out after a few seconds (even with the smallest tips). Currently I am using the Bose in-ears which only clip into the outer ear. Those I can wear but the sound depends a lot on how I place them and honestly, they dont sound that good.
I found the company InEar while looking for possible custom IEMs. But then I found their StageDiver S series for small ears. Today I had the chance to do a quick "mechanical test" if they fit at all. And yes, with the smallest tips I can actually wear them. So on Saturday I am planning to go back to my dealer and bring my laptop+DAC/Amp along so that I can test the different models with songs I know.
I was just kinda shocked when the sales guy (*hint hint*) told me that I would need to buy the most expensive SD4s if I want a system that is good in music reproduction. I was more aiming for either the SD2s or the SD3s also due to financial reasons. Did someone of you compare the SD4 with its smaller siblings? Is the mid-centric or bass-strong signature of the 2 and 3 models that bad?
What should I expect from the different models? In the world of over-ears I am using HD650 for classic and vocal-heavy stuff (singer songwriter) and Denon D5000 for electronic/rock/pop. Maybe someone can compare the sound signatures.
I will keep you updated on my decision.
Thanks a lot for your help
I am looking for a good in-ear headphone which I can easily take along when travelling.
My problem is that I have small ears and very narrow ear canals. So all the "normal" in-ears dont fit for me. Either I cant even put them in or they plop back out after a few seconds (even with the smallest tips). Currently I am using the Bose in-ears which only clip into the outer ear. Those I can wear but the sound depends a lot on how I place them and honestly, they dont sound that good.
I found the company InEar while looking for possible custom IEMs. But then I found their StageDiver S series for small ears. Today I had the chance to do a quick "mechanical test" if they fit at all. And yes, with the smallest tips I can actually wear them. So on Saturday I am planning to go back to my dealer and bring my laptop+DAC/Amp along so that I can test the different models with songs I know.
I was just kinda shocked when the sales guy (*hint hint*) told me that I would need to buy the most expensive SD4s if I want a system that is good in music reproduction. I was more aiming for either the SD2s or the SD3s also due to financial reasons. Did someone of you compare the SD4 with its smaller siblings? Is the mid-centric or bass-strong signature of the 2 and 3 models that bad?
What should I expect from the different models? In the world of over-ears I am using HD650 for classic and vocal-heavy stuff (singer songwriter) and Denon D5000 for electronic/rock/pop. Maybe someone can compare the sound signatures.
I will keep you updated on my decision.
Thanks a lot for your help