RHA MA750i with Iphone case

[Uptothestars]

Hi!
I'm pretty new on here and after reading reviews on a variety of IEM's I decided that I was either going to buy the SHURE SE215 or RHA MA750i. I was going to by the RHA MA750i because my phone has Speck's Candy Hardshell case and SHURE'S alternate cable has a lot of negative reviews online. Plus I borrowed my friends brother's SHURE SE535 and I found that the audio jack really didn't fit with my case. But i've just looked at pictures of the RHA MA750i again and the audio jack doesn't seem as though it would fit my Iphone either. Is anyone able to confirm this ? One of the main reason's why I didn't want to buy the SHURE SE215 was because it didn't fit my phone. Thanks!

 

[Razzcal]

I think that the jack on the MA-750s is a bit slimmer than the one on the Shures, though not by a lot. I own a pair of Shures (SE425) and the jack is quite massive. I've ordered the MA-750's, but still waiting to receive them so can't really say for sure, but based on the photos it does look a tiny bit slimmer. After I get the MA-750s I'll be able to say for sure; I'm hoping to get them tomorrow, but we'll see.

 

[Uptothestars]

Hum..I emailed the company and they said it might not fit but i've asked on amazon and everyone (2 people) have said they do fit. I think i'll get them anyway. It seems every pair of IEM's I look at need an adapter. Can you tell me how the fitting goes when you get them? 

 

[Razzcal]

Sure, I can do that. Although it looks like I'll be getting them on Monday at the earliest.

 

[Razzcal]

Okay, so I got my MA750s today so I can make some observations. Just to get this out of the way: they look awesome and the build quality seems really good. The headphone jack on them is certainly noticeably thicker than 'normal', but not as thick as I thought it would be based on the photos, and it is certainly quite a bit slimmer than the one on my Shures so it may well be iPhone case compatible. Also, the thick metal part of the jack doesn't come into immediate contact with the source, so an iPhone case migh even be able to fit 'between' the phone and the metal part of the jack, in which case the thickness of the metal part of the jack would be of no consequnce.
As regards the fit, I think most people will find a decent fit, since there are 6 different types of tips included. I was actually a bit worried since the nozzle is not angled and protrudes from the centre of the IEM. An angled nozzle with off-centre placement (like you get on Shures, some Sennheisers, the RHA T10 and countless others) seems ergonomically preferable. However, I found obtaining a good fit on the MA750 about as easy as on most othter IEMs. Thery're actully rather small and you get a fairly deep insertion. I have slightly problematic ears (I think) for getting an optimal fit, and I managed fine so I think fit won't be an issue for most.
I will, however, order some Comply tips for added comfort. I didn't really like the foam ones that RHA supplied, in fact I had trouble inserting them at all, since they don't stay squished at all when you roll them in your fingers (i.e. they return to their normal shape the instant you let go). So now I'm using the silicone ones, alhough I do generally prefer foams.
My only real complaint thus far is that they're quite prone to driver flex. Especially my right earpiece does this a lot. I think it was a bit less so with the single-flange tip than the bi-flange, but I've only used them so little that hard to say for sure. I'm hoping the Complys will help with this as well, since you don't get the same vacuum with foam tips as you do with silicone ones.
While it's too early to make any thoough analysis of the sound, I must say that so far I'm quite impressed with the way they sound, especially considering the price.