hojomojo96
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[size=medium]So, the kickers came in today, November 9, 2010, at 5:47 PM Eastern time. Here’s my PRE BURN-IN review:[/size]
[size=medium]Packaging: [/size]
[size=medium]Quite nice packaging, a paper box, flimsy plastic surrounding the headphones. Very good looking, and it serves its purpose. Nothing special here.[/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Build Quality:[/size]
[size=medium]This is where I was impressed. Yes, the actual buds are made of plastic, but they feel VERY sturdy. The cord is similar to rope, seems strong, and hardy. [/size]
[size=medium]5/5[/size]
[size=medium]Microphonics and Sound Isolation:[/size]
[size=medium]Due to the cord, microphonics are not a huge problem, but they are there.[/size]
[size=medium]As far as sound isolation goes, I am impressed, but not overly. The seal does not seem to take well, but they isolate outside noise quite well when using the “Comply foam tips”. I listen to my music at the bare minimum on my itouch, and can barely hear outside noise such as the TV. [/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Fit and Comfort:[/size]
[size=medium]They are comfortable, light, but not so light that you don’t realize they are there. The whole IEM DEFINETLY does not fit into your ear, but I don’t have a problem with this. [/size]
[size=medium]*Note: It has been said you need a large ear canal to wear these. I have a large ear canal, and they fit perfectly.[/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Sound:[/size]
[size=medium]*Note: This is BEFORE burn-in[/size]
[size=medium]The sound is very good. I hear crisp treble and mids, and punchy bass. There is a good amount of detail, as I heard parts of the music I had never heard before. However, these IEM’s are most definitely bass-focused. I don’t think I qualify as a basshead, but I enjoy a good amount of bass. The amount of bass on these was perfect for me. The mids are nice: They seem lush, warm, and deep. Treble is there, but nothing special. It’s good, but nothing to rave about.[/size]
[size=medium]The soundstage seems large, although this is my first review. The only other non-stock earphones I have tried out are Skullcandys (>.<) and IE-8’s. Nonetheless, I am impressed by the soundstage.[/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Conclusion:[/size]
[size=medium]I will not write up a final conclusion until burn-in is completed. However, as of now, I am happy with them, and would recommend them to others. [/size]
[size=medium]Packaging: [/size]
[size=medium]Quite nice packaging, a paper box, flimsy plastic surrounding the headphones. Very good looking, and it serves its purpose. Nothing special here.[/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Build Quality:[/size]
[size=medium]This is where I was impressed. Yes, the actual buds are made of plastic, but they feel VERY sturdy. The cord is similar to rope, seems strong, and hardy. [/size]
[size=medium]5/5[/size]
[size=medium]Microphonics and Sound Isolation:[/size]
[size=medium]Due to the cord, microphonics are not a huge problem, but they are there.[/size]
[size=medium]As far as sound isolation goes, I am impressed, but not overly. The seal does not seem to take well, but they isolate outside noise quite well when using the “Comply foam tips”. I listen to my music at the bare minimum on my itouch, and can barely hear outside noise such as the TV. [/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Fit and Comfort:[/size]
[size=medium]They are comfortable, light, but not so light that you don’t realize they are there. The whole IEM DEFINETLY does not fit into your ear, but I don’t have a problem with this. [/size]
[size=medium]*Note: It has been said you need a large ear canal to wear these. I have a large ear canal, and they fit perfectly.[/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Sound:[/size]
[size=medium]*Note: This is BEFORE burn-in[/size]
[size=medium]The sound is very good. I hear crisp treble and mids, and punchy bass. There is a good amount of detail, as I heard parts of the music I had never heard before. However, these IEM’s are most definitely bass-focused. I don’t think I qualify as a basshead, but I enjoy a good amount of bass. The amount of bass on these was perfect for me. The mids are nice: They seem lush, warm, and deep. Treble is there, but nothing special. It’s good, but nothing to rave about.[/size]
[size=medium]The soundstage seems large, although this is my first review. The only other non-stock earphones I have tried out are Skullcandys (>.<) and IE-8’s. Nonetheless, I am impressed by the soundstage.[/size]
[size=medium]4/5[/size]
[size=medium]Conclusion:[/size]
[size=medium]I will not write up a final conclusion until burn-in is completed. However, as of now, I am happy with them, and would recommend them to others. [/size]