monoblocks
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Anyone tried them yet? Noticed that both Amazon and CNET show on their sites that J&R has them in stock.
Originally Posted by Duncan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've ordered a pair - they're due in tomorrow... ...in the UK, they are priced the same as the Sony EX700, so - I'll be doing a comparison |
Each model has been tuned with an emphasis on powerful bass, as is the Sennheiser way. But the flagship IE 8s offer something unique: they come with a tiny screwdriver so you can physically alter the shape of the diaphragm inside the earphone in order to tune bass more to your liking. That's something we admitted to Sennheiser we'd have to test (the environment we played with these in wasn't exactly quiet), but our first impressions with some Ingrid Michaelson and a touch of Decapitated, was that they offer a warm voice, heavy on the bass -- without appearing too boomy, mind -- and a subtle, less-than-sparkling treble. |
Originally Posted by Duncan /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...in the UK, they are priced the same as the Sony EX700, so - I'll be doing a comparison |
Originally Posted by Duncan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Incredibly early opinions (only been with me for 10 minutes)... The fit kit is awesome, quite possibly the most comprehensive choice of any IEM (certainly that I've seen!) - The bass tuning is definitely different.. I thought it would be very gimmicky, but - it is VERY functional... Non burnt in sound is airy, very open... Isolation is good... Virtually no microphonics... So far mostly thumbs up |
Originally Posted by Bonthouse /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is this a balanced armature design or does it have a dynamic driver? If it's armature based, it won't get any better due to burn-in. But I'm very interested in a extended review! |