Phonak Audeo?

[gadgetman]

Here's one way to improve Phonak's bass response (and fit, and overall sound stage, and details, and clarity...), without adding any additional components to your chain:

 

[koven]

^ where did u get that and how much did it cost? any details?

 

[gadgetman]

@koven: It's at the local audiologist division of a nationwide optic chain. It cost $12.50 for everything

 

[bakhtiar]

Cool... custom PFEs ... Great... What filter are you using?

 

[gadgetman]

@bakhtiar: I use the black filters. I've found the grey to be too bright for my tastes.

 

[koven]

Does anyone know how the PFE's compare with the SCL4's? Are they on the same level or no?

 

[cassiohui]

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Originally Posted by gadgetman /img/forum/go_quote.gif @koven: It's at the local audiologist division of a nationwide optic chain. It cost $12.50 for everything

$12.50

thats cheap

 

[abitdeef]

Yes I'm really liking these little pfk, it's just a nice change from the ie8 sound- which is excellent also. Listening through the little 8 dollar fiio E3 they sound wonderfully clear and balanced. I like the comply with these, seems to improve the bass. I can see myself likeing the t4 and then lusting for a d10.

The trick is to quit while you're ahead. I'm like bond in that respect, never quite learned that

 

[tstarn06]

Just finished listening to some tracks with the T4 and the PFEs, via the Clip (silicone tips, black filters) and yes, I agree that it's a nice change from the IE8s and W3s (both excellent), with the focus on crisp mids and highs, with just the right amount of accurate bass. I used the bass boost on the T4, and also a very little bass EQ nudge on the Clip, and they sound fantastic. I realize that the PFEs aren't universally loved, but with the right setup/settings, they perform way above their price.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here's one way to improve Phonak's bass response (and fit, and overall sound stage, and details, and clarity...), without adding any additional components to your chain:

Looks like genitalia to me - I'm not putting that in my ears!

 

[imackler]

I'm hearing a lot of negatives about the qc of the pfe. Would you recommend I cancel my because so many people have sent thier's back? Or do you think they'll be ok when they are shipped out? I just ordered on Friday...

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I haven't had problems with mine; and while it seems they recently had a few escape with a dead left channel I am supposing they should have that sorted fairly soon - and the customer service is good. I'd probably keep the order and use the return period or warrantee should they not be up to expected standards.

 

[HiFlight]

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Originally Posted by imackler /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm hearing a lot of negatives about the qc of the pfe. Would you recommend I cancel my because so many people have sent thier's back? Or do you think they'll be ok when they are shipped out? I just ordered on Friday...

Perhaps you will be more fortunate than I was. The left device was DOA. I guess you won't know until they arrive.

The failure rate is either 100% or 0%... yours will either work or they won't when they arrive.

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by imackler /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm hearing a lot of negatives about the qc of the pfe. Would you recommend I cancel my because so many people have sent thier's back? Or do you think they'll be ok when they are shipped out? I just ordered on Friday...

Mine were fine. People are being awfully female about them...sheesh, folks. If they show up defective, send them back for a new pair. If the left channel dies within a few months (or whatever), send them back for a new pair.

 

[abitdeef]

Quote:

Originally Posted by imackler /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm hearing a lot of negatives about the qc of the pfe. Would you recommend I cancel my because so many people have sent thier's back? Or do you think they'll be ok when they are shipped out? I just ordered on Friday...

Mine were defective but I have to say, they overnighted a new pair to me with return shipping. That's some good customer service, so I think you'll be alright.