[Punnisher]

Well I emailed Audeo World and they have shipped me a new pair along with paid postage to return my defective pair. I can't wait to get them!

I think with the high impedance and somewhat low sensitivity, and over-ear design, these might finally be my ideal earphones for use without a portable amp.

 

[my.self]

do the wire sleeves/grips or w/e u call them come with the earphones when u buy them? or do u have to buy those separately for 8 dollars? im talking about those clear/white things that lay on top or over ur ears when u put them on.

 

[Punnisher]

It comes with one pair, which is enough.

I actually don't think they are necessary for the PFE, but useful for other earphones that aren't over-ear by design.

 

[polska9]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punnisher /img/forum/go_quote.gif It comes with one pair, which is enough. I actually don't think they are necessary for the PFE, but useful for other earphones that aren't over-ear by design.

i find they just get in the way. so i never use them either

 

[shubhangam]

I've had this doubt for some days. but confirmed today that my left channel has a higher volume than the right channel..

I've checked the filters, doesn't seem to be a issue.

So is the pair defective, or is it a seal problem?

 

[karanistheone]

Did more A/Bing with my shures 210...
Its closer than I Thought it would be...
to my Ears the only place where Phonaks are clearly better is Treble extension and comfort...
Mids...It gets absolutely trounced by the shures..any vocals i would defo prefer shures
Bass...Is again a tad more defined and extended on the Phonak...
Sensitivity is a another issue with phonaks
Also i noticed how crappy these sound with Nano 2nd gen
Still happy with the purchase ...considering that these cost me less than the shures..Nice variety to have..
Ps phonaks sound wonderful filter less if u have a source with good Eq to tame the harshness(like my Zvm)

 

[kevvyboy]

And for my first post i would like to announce my purchase of the PFEs

2 days in and enjoying them immensely. Its my first foray into IEMs so have nothing of any note to compare them with, but i cant seem to put them down. Using my gfs iRiver Clix2 as source until i can decide on what DAP to buy. Kinda hoping on a spring / summer bloodbath of Sony / Cowon prices but i wont hold my breath on that, or the 32gig S9.

Anyway.

Will play with filters and tips over the next week or so, so far the Complys are the best, but cannot source the T-130s in UK, except shipped from US Comply site. Seem to remember peeps using Shure black olives, they seem easier to get and also last longer.

Got my PFEs, the one with the mic, for £100 + delivery. Wasn't sure about getting the mic as it looks huge in reviews / pics, but honestly, its tiny, and for that price i didnt think i could go wrong. Seems like i was right (so far).

 

[Bullseye]

Quote:

Originally Posted by karanistheone /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did more A/Bing with my shures 210... Its closer than I Thought it would be... to my Ears the only place where Phonaks are clearly better is Treble extension and comfort... Mids...It gets absolutely trounced by the shures..any vocals i would defo prefer shures Bass...Is again a tad more defined and extended on the Phonak... Sensitivity is a another issue with phonaks Also i noticed how crappy these sound with Nano 2nd gen Still happy with the purchase ...considering that these cost me less than the shures..Nice variety to have.. Ps phonaks sound wonderful filter less if u have a source with good Eq to tame the harshness(like my Zvm)

I do not think it is that close, and when using grey filters they sound quite different.

Did you use grey or black ones?

 

[emofruit]

Hi. Just wanted to know, is the cheapest place to purchase these earphones be from the Phonak site? Also, is there a coupon or a discount on this anywhere? Thanks.

 

[igotyofire]

the lack of quality in terms of QC is what turned me away from these, otherwise i think id be all willing to jump on the band wagon heh.

 

[soozieq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by igotyofire /img/forum/go_quote.gif the lack of quality in terms of QC is what turned me away from these, otherwise i think id be all willing to jump on the band wagon heh.

Yes. I know exactly what you mean. It's all very well having great customer service, but I'd rather the phones just worked! Having said that, I now have my replacement pair, and they're definitely an improvement on the first ones. I had the sound go off to the left with the first pair and could barely get enough volume on them with the Touch unless I set it to 95%. But the new pair are louder and I can listen at 75% which is a huge improvement. If these ones die on me too, then I wouldn't bother with a third pair... so fingers crossed

 

[imackler]

So how many of you think an amp is "necessary"? Do the phonak's sound ok w/o an amp? Better than the etymotic er6i? I'd appreciate any opinions!

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by imackler /img/forum/go_quote.gif So how many of you think an amp is "necessary"? Do the phonak's sound ok w/o an amp? Better than the etymotic er6i? I'd appreciate any opinions!

Yes, "okay w/o an amp and better than the ER6i" and they take off (like a rocket) when used with an amp.

 

[tstarn06]

X2

 

[GreatDane]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevvyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif And for my first post i would like to announce my purchase of the PFEs 2 days in and enjoying them immensely. Its my first foray into IEMs so have nothing of any note to compare them with, but i cant seem to put them down. Using my gfs iRiver Clix2 as source until i can decide on what DAP to buy. Kinda hoping on a spring / summer bloodbath of Sony / Cowon prices but i wont hold my breath on that, or the 32gig S9. Anyway. Will play with filters and tips over the next week or so, so far the Complys are the best, but cannot source the T-130s in UK, except shipped from US Comply site. Seem to remember peeps using Shure black olives, they seem easier to get and also last longer. Got my PFEs, the one with the mic, for £100 + delivery. Wasn't sure about getting the mic as it looks huge in reviews / pics, but honestly, its tiny, and for that price i didnt think i could go wrong. Seems like i was right (so far).

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