[HAMS]

How many faithful years did 112 serve you?
Mine still going fine, but I used it lot less compared to 232

very surprised to know driver's are available, can you please pass on the link.

4 years I think, still my favorite IEM. Yeah I just looking up the driver few days ago on aliexpress after mine failed and I found it, I think the driver is sonion 2354.

 

[harry501501]

Yeah, it's a great iem... Let down by horrific microphonics. Still enjoyable for home use

 

[rockphantom]

I have just discovered that my PFE 232s have cracked around the earphones and cabling. They have been safely stored in a hard case in a drawer in my climate controlled home. I purchased the 232s in 2014 when Phonak were liquidating them. I don't use earphones/headphones much these days because I work from home, but this is a major bummer. Can anyone recommend a suitable replacement for the 232's? Thank you!

 

[mobbaddict]

I have just discovered that my PFE 232s have cracked around the earphones and cabling. They have been safely stored in a hard case in a drawer in my climate controlled home. I purchased the 232s in 2014 when Phonak were liquidating them. I don't use earphones/headphones much these days because I work from home, but this is a major bummer. Can anyone recommend a suitable replacement for the 232's? Thank you!

The great thing about the Phonaks was their speed and overall transparency. I would say planar iems would be a logical step up now that they have become affordable. Take a look at something like the 7hz timeless, I think you'll be amazed.

 

[rockphantom]

Thanks for replying. I'll definitely check out the Planar IEMs.
I primarily listen to 80s guitar driven rock. Prince/Van Halen/Journey/Toto etc.
Could you please recommend over the ear portable headphones that would fit my needs?
I would like to give traditional headphones another chance. I feel that many years of using IEMs has damaged my hearing.

Thank you again!

 

[Francisk]

Thanks for replying. I'll definitely check out the Planar IEMs.
I primarily listen to 80s guitar driven rock. Prince/Van Halen/Journey/Toto etc.
Could you please recommend over the ear portable headphones that would fit my needs?
I would like to give traditional headphones another chance. I feel that many years of using IEMs has damaged my hearing.

Thank you again!

For headphones, you might want to check out the Hifiman Edition XS for about $499. I still own the PFE232 but it is no compare to the awesome sound of the Edition XS.

 

[harry501501]

For headphones, you might want to check out the Hifiman Edition XS for about $499. I still own the PFE232 but it is no compare to the awesome sound of the Edition XS.

Not the best portable option

 

[rockphantom]

The Hifiman Edition XS is out of my budget. In all of 2022, I have spent around 6 hours listening to music/podcasts with earphones. When I return to the office, whenever that may be, I would like to invest in a portable, comfortable, headphone solution.

 

[musicinmymind]

My new DIY cable

 

[Ufanco]

Don’t use the phonak 232 much since I upgraded to better iems. Used mostly for when walking hiking etc I had mine recabled to 4.4 the custom cable connection was their weak spot.

Hard to believe there over 10 years old and people are still talking about the phonak Brand.

 

[musicinmymind]

I did not get many IEM’s last decade, was mostly interested in fullsize headphones. Only Z1R which I got last year was added into my collection.

PFE-232 was catching dust till I got Hugo 2, now I use them very often, sounds more 3D with Hugo 2.

 

[Tom22]

i noticed after picking up my pfe 022 with gray filters there seems to some distortion in the left ear in the midrange especially obvious when listening to dialogue. i swapped out different yips and different gray black or green filters. i seesm the green and the black filters hide this. anyone notice this?

 

[pumba62]

Courtesy of ItsFit Labs I have immortalised PFE 232 and 022 in custom form. They even accommodated filter. I'm truly speechless.

 

[musicinmymind]

Wow, they look amazing.

What was the cost?
New housing changes the SQ?

 

[pumba62]

Wow, they look amazing.

What was the cost?
New housing changes the SQ?

It was $700 for 3 pairs as I got AKG n40 done too and some premium faceplates. 232 sounds identical but 022 has elevated bass to a degree I don't use any filter