If you switch the cable from the left to the right ear housing does the problem follow the cable or that housing?
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Also, does it cut out when you pull on the jack at all? Or is it only relegated to the top of the cable like @ericpalonen said?
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When I switched the side, the problem seems to be disappeared, but I can't say for long term.
voicemaster
Headphoneus Supremus
I think it is the MMCX connection that is cutting out, but when I switched the cable side, the problem seems to be disappeared.
Is there any recommendation aftermarket cable that will fit the IE200? I hate the cable on the IE200 as it is very microphonic and quite tangled prone. I am okay with it being thin so it is very lightweight.
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Unfortunately, I'm not too familiar with cable options for the IE series as it's quite a niche connector.
What's your budget?
Dust by Monday
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There are a lot of options on aliexpress. Just search for ie300 cable and make sure it fits the 300/600/900 series.
Also, some cables can have the red and blue rings cut off to allow them to go deep enough to fit the IE 200.
They have a 2-year warranty And you are days into owning them. My suggestion is to use them for as long as the problem does not exist. My initial set of IE 300 did something similar but once I started using them the problem went away on its own and never ever returned.
If you do not feel comfortable with that then you can certainly exchange them but I don't see the problem persisting based on the information here.
voicemaster
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So, I just get rid the red and white ring on my KBear MMCX cable and now it fits the IE200. This cable is soooo much better than the stock cable. Very minimal microphonic and the MMCX connection is much grippier (doesn't swivel as much as the stock cable which I prefer).
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Just by changing the cable, the sound is so much cleaner because there is literally no microphonic from the cable. Just to show how crappy the stock cable is.
Now, into the sound itself, the IE200 has a very safe tuning. I couldn't hear any harshness nor sibilance. The overall sound is quite laid back with a slight V. Timbre is very good and technicality is quite good as well.
The bass is more in the sub bass area, but doesn't expect much impact. It is plenty enough for jazz, classical, pop, acoustic and rock/metal.
The mid is a bit recessed but doesn't get buried so it still comes out clear and detailed. It is a bit on the thin side so female vocal is really great but male vocal can sound weightless although it is not too bad.
The treble is very smooth. Still has those sparkle but never harsh.
The fit and build is a great advantage of IE200. It is light, made of entirely of plastic, but it is very very comfortable. With such a small case and round shape, it can fit many people's ears without any discomfort whatsoever. I can wear this to sleep on my side with no discomfort or pressure.
There is a little bit of sound leakage at high volume, but you have to be very close to be able to hear it.
Now, into the sound itself, the IE200 has a very safe tuning. I couldn't hear any harshness nor sibilance. The overall sound is quite laid back with a slight V. Timbre is very good and technicality is quite good as well.
The bass is more in the sub bass area, but doesn't expect much impact. It is plenty enough for jazz, classical, pop, acoustic and rock/metal.
The mid is a bit recessed but doesn't get buried so it still comes out clear and detailed. It is a bit on the thin side so female vocal is really great but male vocal can sound weightless although it is not too bad.
The treble is very smooth. Still has those sparkle but never harsh.
The fit and build is a great advantage of IE200. It is light, made of entirely of plastic, but it is very very comfortable. With such a small case and round shape, it can fit many people's ears without any discomfort whatsoever. I can wear this to sleep on my side with no discomfort or pressure.
There is a little bit of sound leakage at high volume, but you have to be very close to be able to hear it.
Dust by Monday
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How’s the weight of the Kbear cable? I like how light the stock cable is, but yeah it’s NOISY. I actually prefer the stock rubber cable of the IE 100 Pro.So, I just get rid the red and white ring on my KBear MMCX cable and now it fits the IE200. This cable is soooo much better than the stock cable. Very minimal microphonic and the MMCX connection is much grippier (doesn't swivel as much as the stock cable which I prefer).
voicemaster
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It is definitely heavier than the stock cable, but with the stock cable, the ear hook can move around easily and not sit on your ear properly. With the aftermarket cable, the ear hook barely move around at all. I've had this KBear cable for my other IEMs and it is very soft and comfortable.
Oh and I haven't had any sound cutting out since changing to the KBear cable. Imho, it must be the MMCX connector that swivel around easily with the stock cable.
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Dust by Monday
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Hmmm. My pair doesn’t swivel that easy with the stock cable and the hooks retain their shape because of the way I chose to insert them into my ears. I’d like to try that kbear cable though.
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Should give it a try. It is not that expensive cable.
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For what its worth, my view of the ie200s. Out of the box, stock cable, tips etc.
First, cards on table. I like the Sennheiser sound but the last pair of buds I had from them (I forget the number) were awful.
However these came along and I thought they would complement the momentum 2 that I also have. More pricey than any other in ear units I had purchased and in short well worth it.
I’m listening on an iBasso DX160 with he Eddict player and mostly to FLAC files, using get smallest foam tips provided. I listen to a broad range of music so let's cover some highlights. Final adagio of Mahler 9th symphony (Barbirolli and Berlin Philharmonic on EMI) sounds excellent, bass and high notes nicely separated and a good full tone. In some parts of this movement the bass must be heard as it is the only thing playing (contrabassoons and or double bass) and it is nicely present. All instruments are nicely separated.
Moving to Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, the bass on the first track is somewhat recessed. It is there but not as present as perhaps it should be. Miles’ trumpet is crystal clear as are the cymbals, drums and saxophone playing. Great clarity throughout, just let down a little with the bass. In this genre bass comes through much better on Cannonball Adderleys ‘One for Daddio’ from ‘Somethin else’.
Bass is nicely represented on Nirvanas ‘Come as You Are’ from ’Nevermind. Here the bass nicely underpins everything with Kurt’s vocal represented nicely.
On the whole, well worth the price tag. I just hope they last!
First, cards on table. I like the Sennheiser sound but the last pair of buds I had from them (I forget the number) were awful.
However these came along and I thought they would complement the momentum 2 that I also have. More pricey than any other in ear units I had purchased and in short well worth it.
I’m listening on an iBasso DX160 with he Eddict player and mostly to FLAC files, using get smallest foam tips provided. I listen to a broad range of music so let's cover some highlights. Final adagio of Mahler 9th symphony (Barbirolli and Berlin Philharmonic on EMI) sounds excellent, bass and high notes nicely separated and a good full tone. In some parts of this movement the bass must be heard as it is the only thing playing (contrabassoons and or double bass) and it is nicely present. All instruments are nicely separated.
Moving to Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, the bass on the first track is somewhat recessed. It is there but not as present as perhaps it should be. Miles’ trumpet is crystal clear as are the cymbals, drums and saxophone playing. Great clarity throughout, just let down a little with the bass. In this genre bass comes through much better on Cannonball Adderleys ‘One for Daddio’ from ‘Somethin else’.
Bass is nicely represented on Nirvanas ‘Come as You Are’ from ’Nevermind. Here the bass nicely underpins everything with Kurt’s vocal represented nicely.
On the whole, well worth the price tag. I just hope they last!
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