Review of Audio Technica ATH-IM01, ATH-IM02, ATH-IM03, ATH-IM04, ATH-IM50, & ATH-IM70
Apr 2, 2016 at 9:33 PM Post #2,627 of 3,060
If you can, get the Savant. The DN2000j won't be much of an upgrade. They're in the same performance bracket. Except of course the DUNU is a hybrid, and will have much nicer bass.

The Savant is the real upgrade, though.

Thank you for the input. If I'm not mistaken, savant has dual drivers same as im02. Yes, I know that number of drivers doesn't mean anything when talking about sq.
 
Apr 2, 2016 at 11:15 PM Post #2,629 of 3,060
I agreed with you. I tried im70 before I'm really shock how good it is, really close in performance with im02.
Hmm, that would mean that the im02 are seriously underperforming for the price.
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 12:32 AM Post #2,630 of 3,060
Hmm, that would mean that the im02 are seriously underperforming for the price.


Im02 is really great for its price. I'm intoxicated with the bass of im70 although it doesn't have the upper clarity of im02. Im70 is more like a compliment to im02. If you want to relax and have fun, choose im70. For clarity and analyzing the music, im02 is the best.
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 8:38 AM Post #2,634 of 3,060
 
Im02 is really great for its price. I'm intoxicated with the bass of im70 although it doesn't have the upper clarity of im02. Im70 is more like a compliment to im02. If you want to relax and have fun, choose im70. For clarity and analyzing the music, im02 is the best.

I chose the CKR-9s as they have the clarity of the im02 and the bass rumble of a subwoofer but at a slightly higher and no detachable cable.
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 6:08 PM Post #2,635 of 3,060
I'm in deep! I need opinions here. IM04: Ive read the 3 reviews on the product page here, but I'm finding little in the way of impressions, besides the OP here. Can anyone give e me a few impressions of it again?

I'm trying to decide between the 04 and the noble savant or the asg 1 plus. Any and all opinions and impressions welcome.
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 7:11 PM Post #2,636 of 3,060
If you can, get the Savant. The DN2000j won't be much of an upgrade. They're in the same performance bracket. Except of course the DUNU is a hybrid, and will have much nicer bass.

The Savant is the real upgrade, though.


Do you know how the flc8s compare to im03?
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 11:50 PM Post #2,638 of 3,060
I'm in deep! I need opinions here. IM04: Ive read the 3 reviews on the product page here, but I'm finding little in the way of impressions, besides the OP here. Can anyone give e me a few impressions of it again?

I'm trying to decide between the 04 and the noble savant or the asg 1 plus. Any and all opinions and impressions welcome.


The Savant is said to be a brilliantly detailed, bright, super sharp sound.

The IM04 is sort of the exact opposite of that. It's smooth, warm, even dark, and quite bass-y. I wouldn't say it lacks details, but it can seem that way, with just how much warmth there is in the signature.

Do you know how the flc8s compare to im03?


Not yet. I'll be testing the FLC8s in the not too distant future, but right now I can't say how it compares.
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 11:57 PM Post #2,639 of 3,060
I'm in deep! I need opinions here. IM04: Ive read the 3 reviews on the product page here, but I'm finding little in the way of impressions, besides the OP here. Can anyone give e me a few impressions of it again?

I'm trying to decide between the 04 and the noble savant or the asg 1 plus. Any and all opinions and impressions welcome.


Out of the 3, the savant is probably the one with the least bass. The asg 1plus has a good balance and sounds the most natural amongst the given choice
 
Apr 4, 2016 at 12:25 AM Post #2,640 of 3,060
Can refer to this. Got impression for im70, im03 and im04

http://www.head-fi.org/t/746615/71-iem-brief-review-thread-incl-rhine-monitors-cleartune-customart


Why is the im03 rated so low even lower then the im70
 

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