[Benjamin Ruan]

Any one interested in the Primo 8?

 

[phthora]

Just received the HEM6! Too early to post impressions, but the big surprise for me is that I like them best with the Sony Hybrid tips that I never thought I would use and hated them with SpinFits. What a world...

 

[SSandDigital]

I use spinfits on HEM6.
 
Also the sound changed since I last reviewed.  I took out the Etymotic filters, and put back in the original, the treble got too much weirdly.  The mids still veiled.  These are fine for my use, but I think next time I'll stick to Shure, SE535 some say are overrated, but definitely to me better than HEM6 by a good margin.
 
The sound of HEM6 I would best describe as, NuForce is at war with mids.  They made it their mission to hide mids.  Mids are their sworn enemy.

 

[cskippy]

Yeah, HEM4 is a weird one....it lacks extension at both ends but also has sucked out mids.  Kind of m shaped I guess.

 

[448561]

I use spinfits on HEM6.

Also the sound changed since I last reviewed. I took out the Etymotic filters, and put back in the original, the treble got too much weirdly. The mids still veiled. These are fine for my use, but I think next time I'll stick to Shure, SE535 some say are overrated, but definitely to me better than HEM6 by a good margin.

The sound of HEM6 I would best describe as, NuForce is at war with mids. They made it their mission to hide mids. Mids are their sworn enemy.

I haven't heard the HEM6, but I had a pair of the SE535 very nice but were to sensitive for use with my oppo dac and i heard a constant hiss,so i sold them and tried out a pair of the HEM8, just as good and not as sensitive so no more hissing noise. I have an extra pair of HEM8 brand new in the box for sale if anyone is interested.

 

[ThePeave]

I recently picked up a pair of HEM8s on a good discount. First listening to them, the bass, soundstage and detail immediately stood out as strengths, but I found them overall to be a bit on the warm side for my taste. It was a little strange as the highs and midshipmen's to some extent where recessed, but the detail was still there. Everything seemed overly smooth, especially electric guitars didn't have the bite I'm used to and vocals seemed a little distant.

I removed the stock filters as some others here suggested, and that seemed to really open up the highs bring out the sparkle. I tried the etymotic green filters, but those were too warm, similar to the stock filters. Then I tried the etymotic white filters and those tamed the highs just a little without making them too warm. I'm really enjoying these now with the etymotic white filters, I definitely recommend them if you find the signature with the stock filters too warm.

 

[nmatheis]

I recently picked up a pair of HEM8s on a good discount. First listening to them, the bass, soundstage and detail immediately stood out as strengths, but I found them overall to be a bit on the warm side for my taste. It was a little strange as the highs and midshipmen's to some extent where recessed, but the detail was still there. Everything seemed overly smooth, especially electric guitars didn't have the bite I'm used to and vocals seemed a little distant.

I removed the stock filters as some others here suggested, and that seemed to really open up the highs bring out the sparkle. I tried the etymotic green filters, but those were too warm, similar to the stock filters. Then I tried the etymotic white filters and those tamed the highs just a little without making them too warm. I'm really enjoying these now with the etymotic white filters, I definitely recommend them if you find the signature with the stock filters too warm.

Glad you found a mod that brought out the best on them for your tastes

 

[Grit]

The HEM2s are on sale at Amazon for $99, ships to Canada as well. Been eying these for a while now but was out of my budget. Can't wait to try these!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C741IVG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also saw these for $99 on another US website but forgot the name and link. If I can find it again I'll post it.

Edit: Found it: https://www.worldwidestereo.com/pro...resolution-in-ear-headphones-red-h1mf73134a90

 

[phthora]

There are these deals too at Newegg:

HEM2: $80 off with promo code, making it $100.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488010&ignorebbr=1

HEM4: $150 off promo code, making it $150.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488011&ignorebbr=1

HEM6: $220 off with promo code, making it $180.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488012&ignorebbr=1

HEM8: $300 off with promo code, making it $200.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488013&ignorebbr=1

All the promo codes are listed on the product pages.

 

[leobigfield]

What do you think guys? Are the Hem-8 worth the $200 price nowadays?

 

[shigzeo]

Crazy prices. Crazy.

 

[Rodmunch]

There are these deals too at Newegg:

HEM2: $80 off with promo code, making it $100.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488010&ignorebbr=1

HEM4: $150 off promo code, making it $150.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488011&ignorebbr=1

HEM6: $220 off with promo code, making it $180.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488012&ignorebbr=1

HEM8: $300 off with promo code, making it $200.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826488013&ignorebbr=1

All the promo codes are listed on the product pages.

Thanks, I ordered a set of HEM8. Hopefully I like them, reviews seem to be all over the place.

 

[leobigfield]

HEM8 deal is gone. So sad, just when i decided to take the jump :/

 

[pinoyman]

Check this out guys!

https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/nuforce-hem-8-copper-age-300-only.855302/

 

[Dobrescu George]

Seems like people are having quite a bit of fun with those IEMs these days!