freedomflyer
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Hi everyone,
I recently got my first pair of nice IEMs - a pair of Super.Fi 5 Pro's. I also have a pair of ~$70 Maximo iMetal earphones that I used and enjoyed, but wanted something a little extra special. Currently, I listen to all my audio with 320kbps mp3.
I have conducted listening tests between my two pairs of earphones, and although they weren't scientific per se, they were fairly objective and fair. While I could tell that the Super.Fi's were just a little more "full" and I'd prefer them over my Maximo's, if both of the products were packaged into the same form factor, it wouldn't be too easy for me to tell the difference. I suppose I could after listening very carefully, but it wasn't something that really took me aback. Now, from my understanding, the Super.Fi's aren't considered "cheap" by any means, and although there are certainly pairs of IEM's that are a little nicer, most would agree that the SF's aren't exactly deadbeats.
I currently don't have a DAC/AMP (I'm using it straight out of iPod and Laptop).
So I'm wondering what materials I can read/listen to to train my ear to hear these differences and appreciate the difference of high quality vs medium quality earphones. I want to take the next level in my audio, but if I can't hear the difference, what's the point?
Hopefully you guys understand
Thanks for the help!
I recently got my first pair of nice IEMs - a pair of Super.Fi 5 Pro's. I also have a pair of ~$70 Maximo iMetal earphones that I used and enjoyed, but wanted something a little extra special. Currently, I listen to all my audio with 320kbps mp3.
I have conducted listening tests between my two pairs of earphones, and although they weren't scientific per se, they were fairly objective and fair. While I could tell that the Super.Fi's were just a little more "full" and I'd prefer them over my Maximo's, if both of the products were packaged into the same form factor, it wouldn't be too easy for me to tell the difference. I suppose I could after listening very carefully, but it wasn't something that really took me aback. Now, from my understanding, the Super.Fi's aren't considered "cheap" by any means, and although there are certainly pairs of IEM's that are a little nicer, most would agree that the SF's aren't exactly deadbeats.
I currently don't have a DAC/AMP (I'm using it straight out of iPod and Laptop).
So I'm wondering what materials I can read/listen to to train my ear to hear these differences and appreciate the difference of high quality vs medium quality earphones. I want to take the next level in my audio, but if I can't hear the difference, what's the point?
Hopefully you guys understand
Thanks for the help!