khaytsus
New Head-Fier
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Same or look for the L or R markings on the side that so many people seem to overlook
erm, much faster and easier to just feel for the bump, the markings are small
Same or look for the L or R markings on the side that so many people seem to overlook
I haven't even thought about the Pana's lately how's everybody doing with them are they still getting eartime? Or have you found something different or better.
Are you kidding?? I have become the HJE900! I'm thinking of getting myself a tattoo of these babies! I have them since August last year and I couldn't even imagine a better suited IEM for me. All of my friends are wowed just as much and I got Panasonic two new clients.
I'm also looking for a fullsize headphone upgrade because the Panny just killed the HFI-780 for me!
And as it seems, I have to increase my budget by quite a number because even the PRO 750 or Denon D2000 won't cut it!
I feel very very sorry for Panasonic for not getting the appreciation they deserve. Meanwhile, since my import from UK, the prices have even dropped in Germany by 35 € to 115 €. Nobody expects high quality at that price and those that are willing to spend that little, usually prefer muddy bass crap in-ears like the CX500. Sad but true.
I also find it very sad that there's no Apple headset cable available for the HJE900... I haven't even seen replacement cables in Europe yet! Probably because of the poor sales.
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If you love them so much, why don't you marry them?
Haha actually you might wanna try to get a 2nd pair to store away, since they are discontinued...
It's hard to believe but I actually love my wife even more!
Does anybody have the Asian version? It looks a little different (not the metal finish on the end of the cables but black rubber, also available in white) and supposedly the cable is longer (1,2m opposed to 1,0m). It also has a nicer carrying pouch and more stock tips.
Judging by the looks, I'm pretty sure we're missing the M sized tip. I've never seen as small tips as the smallest one that came with the HJE900. I usually use M sized tips but with the HJE900 the middle ones are too small and the big ones too large.
Also, Asians have bigger heads!
I actually prefer the metallic finish of the Western version over the all black design. I will try to get the white ones, though. I just hope they're not too feminine.
I'm a little confused by all the comments on bass for these. I really enjoy the splashy treble and actually find the upper mids forward of the bass. Distortion guitars sound really special on these. However the bass is very lean. Don't get me wrong, I hear the extension and the slight mid bass hump but the overall bass presentation is really lean. It makes the music sound thin to my ears and doesn't carry the robust note I prefer.
I bought the used. Previous owner says they have 75+ hours and I've put 40+ on them. Instead of a V signature I hear a signature like this: _/
it's like the gain on upper mids and treble are higher than the bass presentation. I suspect it's my ears. I've read a few others have heard these the same way but most seem to hear more bass presentation. Any ideas? How much burn in do these need to sound their best? I have tried my whole arsenal of tips. I think complys and the old Shure e2c tips sound best.
I'm a little confused by all the comments on bass for these. I really enjoy the splashy treble and actually find the upper mids forward of the bass. Distortion guitars sound really special on these. However the bass is very lean. Don't get me wrong, I hear the extension and the slight mid bass hump but the overall bass presentation is really lean. It makes the music sound thin to my ears and doesn't carry the robust note I prefer.
I bought the used. Previous owner says they have 75+ hours and I've put 40+ on them. Instead of a V signature I hear a signature like this: _/
it's like the gain on upper mids and treble are higher than the bass presentation. I suspect it's my ears. I've read a few others have heard these the same way but most seem to hear more bass presentation. Any ideas? How much burn in do these need to sound their best? I have tried my whole arsenal of tips. I think complys and the old Shure e2c tips sound best.
You must be a basshead, but I can't say you are entirely wrong on that... I am not a basshead and find the bass quite fine. It is solid, tight and controlled, but not heavy. It has a V shaped curve, but not one that would be favored by a basshead. To call them analytical however is pushing it. Analytical in my mind is flat and transparent. The HJE900s are not flat, and are more readily described as musical imo. I don't know what to tell you other than putting on bassboost which the HJE900s do respond well to. And if that doesn't work... Sell them and look for something with more bass impact. I'm not sure which IEMs have that, but I'm sure you can use Joker's review thread to find one that fits your criteria in your price range. They are highly sought after right now since they are not sold in the states for the price they were a few months ago, so, give them a fair price, and you're guaranteed a fast sale.
Different ears. To each is own.