Firstly, can I say a huge thank you to Jehutyset for bringing this update to our attention, it was very much appreciated!
Secondly: Wow, wow, wow!
I wasn't going mad, after all that, my A306 obviously
DID have the -10db bass defect!
What a difference the update has made - My much maligned Shure SE425 IEMs have absolutely come alive!
The bottom end has not only come to life, but the middle range also and even recordings taken from band sound desks at shows, just in Direct suddenly have full body and a richness to them with bass drums thumping as they should.
Those that didn't have the issue will never know just how different this is, I can barely put into words how happy this has made me.
Ironically, the Etymotic ER3SE (Studio Edition) IEMs sound....no different! That is how it should be, they are meant to convey a flat sound for studio use and the sheer difference now between those and the Shure is remarkable.
I spent yesterday researching new IEMs and was about to drop $600-700 on another set in the hope my ears would finally come alive with a nice rich all round sound.
While I would love to try some higher end IEMs, for now, I am going to relish listening with the Shure SE425s which have improved in spectrum by 50-60% following the system update.
This whole experience has been exciting, frustrating, interesting and a big learning curve for me, but this forum has been utterly brilliant throughout, so thank you all for your support, advice and suggestions to someone who came in with no knowledge of this area of technology.
Cheers everyone!
