[krishnasaraf177]

how do you compair these with vsonic vsd3s?

 

[nmatheis]

Quite different. VSD3S are a more relaxed full, warm sound. S500 is quick, nimble, punchy, energetic.

 

[B9Scrambler]

Quite different. VSD3S are a more relaxed full, warm sound. S500 is quick, nimble, punchy, energetic.

 
Can't disagree with that at all. I have the regular VSD3 (no s) which is even more relaxed than the 3S. Very different earphones. 

 

[leggy]

Looks interesting.

How are those compared to the Tenore? Love the Tenore but looking for an upgrade

 

[B9Scrambler]

Popped these in tonight after not having listened to them for a while. Forgot how good they were! Great bass, lots of detail in the mids and treble, nice soundstage. Such a solid earphone. 

 

[glassmonkey]

I really like these energetic, detailed IEMs. The most surprising thing about them is how hard they like to be driven. These are tiny and comfortable. I've done some extensive comparison between these little wonders and their bigger more bodacious sister the ma750 and I couldn't pick a winner. These are different flavours, but both delicious.
 
I've put a review up here:
http://www.head-fi.org/products/rha-s500i-ultra-compact-in-ear-headphone/reviews/15043

 

[peter123]

I really like these energetic, detailed IEMs. The most surprising thing about them is how hard they like to be driven. These are tiny and comfortable. I've done some extensive comparison between these little wonders and their bigger more bodacious sister the ma750 and I couldn't pick a winner. These are different flavours, but both delicious.

I've put a review up here:
http://www.head-fi.org/products/rha-s500i-ultra-compact-in-ear-headphone/reviews/15043

+1, I also love the energy these bring to the table. Seriously good value imo.

 

[sanakimpro]

Has anyone compared them with the HF5 or ER4S? More ety sound, as that's what I got. I wonder if it's worth getting S500 since I have the ER4S or will there be loss of details?
 
Thanks.

 

[davisouzarj]

  Has anyone compared them with the HF5 or ER4S? More ety sound, as that's what I got. I wonder if it's worth getting S500 since I have the ER4S or will there be loss of details?
 
Thanks.

 
Hey buddy, remember you are comparing a IEM (ER4S) of 10X the price of the S500. Of course you cannot expect to have the same level of details, mainly considering you are talking about an Ety.
 
This being said, the S500 is undoubtly a killing choice on its price level. Many times I prefer to listen its clearer signature sound in place of my RHA ma750.

 

[sanakimpro]

Hey! Thanks for the fast reply. Have you tried both the S500 compared to the ER4S/HF2? I'm just trying to justify if I should get the S500 since I already have the ER4s. I guess not.  

 

[ItsXatu]

What eartips are you guys using on these? Stock? Foam? JVC Spiral dots?

 

[B9Scrambler]

What eartips are you guys using on these? Stock? Foam? JVC Spiral dots?

 
Stock. Love the sound with them, although, I find tips with a soft core help tone down the treble a bit.

 

[dweaver]

I was jonesing for something new and different so when at the Apple store I saw these and they were in price range I could afford at the moment and they actually had a pair I could demo.

I was actually majorly surprised by what I heard in a good way. Enough so I bought a pair and so far I am quite impressed considering their low price tag. These punch wayyy over that price point. I have reviewed the T10 and T20 models and while I liked both for different reasons I think I might like this little S500I even more.

I noticed the upper midrange when listening to Patricia Barber and do hope it settles down a bit with some use but it wasn't as bad I thought it might be and Patricia's sharp s sound is usually something that can be to much.

I actually find the bass to not be as weak as the comments were leading me to believe.

I have owned several micro driver IEM's and these are right up there with the best of them.

 

[nmatheis]

Yeah dweaver. Bass isn't weak. In fact, I found it punchy. There are some treble peaks some might be sensitive to, though. Overall I think these sound punchy, quick, and are quite small and comfy.

 

[B9Scrambler]

I was jonesing for something new and different so when at the Apple store I saw these and they were in price range I could afford at the moment and they actually had a pair I could demo.

I was actually majorly surprised by what I heard in a good way. Enough so I bought a pair and so far I am quite impressed considering their low price tag. These punch wayyy over that price point. I have reviewed the T10 and T20 models and while I liked both for different reasons I think I might like this little S500I even more.

I noticed the upper midrange when listening to Patricia Barber and do hope it settles down a bit with some use but it wasn't as bad I thought it might be and Patricia's sharp s sound is usually something that can be to much.

I actually find the bass to not be as weak as the comments were leading me to believe.

I have owned several micro driver IEM's and these are right up there with the best of them.

 
Alright! dweaver has given the S500i a whirl. They are pretty good aren't they? I find their treble presentation a little edgy, but otherwise they're great. And yeah, they have some decent bass kick. Not lacking at all.