[Pinny]

First post (although I have been reading these forums for a month now)!

Ok, so I decided to get a Senn PX200. My reasons being that it seemed to be the cheapest pair of "good" closed phones.

I'm thrilled with it, but I have a complaint: (Although I never would have noticed this before coming to these forums and learning all about this stuff), the highs all seem to be a little, um, "not-so-sharp."

What would be a nice upgrade for me? I'm thinking er-6's because they're so small (I actually like the in-ear form factor) and the isolation would be wonderful. My only question before I buy them is: how much better will they sound then the px200's.

My source is undecided right now, but I plan on getting a flash player or MD player. And I don't plan on buying an amp. Later on, I think I'll buy an amp, but I don't see it happening in the near future.

In summary: Can someone recommend an in-ear (so I can sleep in them) major upgrade from the px-200's that can be easily driven without an amp (but would sound much better with an amp (for home use))?

Or should I just be content with the PX-200's and save my money?

Edit: Spelling corrected.

 

[iamdone]

I bought a pair of px200 for me girlfriend. I use ety er-4s and thought the px200 just sounded like cheap headphones. But now she's used them for over a month, they sound so much better. Most headphones need burn-in time to really sound good. I would either just keep using your headphones and see how they sound or you can try just letting them run for a day or two straight and medium level and see if that improves them.

As for the er-6, I returned and got er-4 and haven't looked back. I thought the er-6 was a bit too harsh and not enough bass, but good detail.

 

[Pinny]

Thanks for replying!

I'm wondering, now that your g/f's px-200's are broken-in, how do they sound compared to the Ety's?

Does anyone use the px200's for jogging?
Also, does an amp make a big difference with the PX-200's? I'm thinking maybe instead of getting better phones, I should just get an amp instead, and for jogging, just assume these will break in eventually. I only have 20 hrs tops on these cans.

Thanks in advance for reading and replying!!!

 

[iamdone]

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Originally posted by Pinny Thanks for replying! I'm wondering, now that your g/f's px-200's are broken-in, how do they sound compared to the Ety's? Does anyone use the px200's for jogging? Also, does an amp make a big difference with the PX-200's? I'm thinking maybe instead of getting better phones, I should just get an amp instead, and for jogging, just assume these will break in eventually. I only have 20 hrs tops on these cans. Thanks in advance for reading and replying!!!

I think the px200 sound better than the er-6, much more bass and not as harsh. Using an Ipod, they really don't need an amp. I've tried them with a Meta42 and it just doesn't improve them enough to justify the amp. I don't think you need an amp on any headphone under $100.

The er-4s are in a completely difference sound category. I have the er-4p with a 4p to 4s converter cable and the Headsave Transit (Meta42) www.headsave.com This just incredible sound. Too hard to explain without hearing it. But the heaphone are $270, the amp $160, and the converter cable $50, so it should sound that much better.

You might try the Shure E2 for about $100. Most people like it better the er-6 and it doesn't need an amp. The er-4p without an amp is the the way to go if you want to spend the money. Then you can follow the upgrade path I took without replacing your headphone.

 

[Pinny]

The Shure E2 can easily be had on ebay for $80 shipped. So do you think I should sell my PX200 and get these. I paid $52 for my px200 and I assume I could prolly get 35 for them. So should I pay $55 to upgrade from px200s to a Shure E2? Or pay another $20 and get the Er-6? Do these phones have crisper highs?

Sorry if I'm annoying with all my Q's but I'm really new at this.

 

[Kirium]

As a generalisation, Give the PX200's some burn-in time. at least 48hrs. then see how you feel. if you like 'em, great, if you don't get something else.

In general, most cans get better after 48-100 hrs burn in.

that said, i'm not familiar with the PX200's.

 

[Pinny]

Ok I'll try "burning them in." I'll attach them to my cd player, cover it with blankets, and let it sit for 2 days. I'll get back to you with how it sounds.