Just received my IE8s today and letting them run in for a while. I'll post a review comparing them to my Denon AH-C700s once I get some good time on them...
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Sennheiser IE8 Impressions Thread
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ManuLM
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don't forget burn-in is essential for IE8, first listening gives you muddy sound, this disappears after some -significant- burn-in.
Some folks mention 50hrs, some others 100hrs, I already saw 200hrs ! ...
Some folks mention 50hrs, some others 100hrs, I already saw 200hrs ! ...
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dynamic drivers always need burn in due to the coil inside between the magnets. its similar to starting a car in the cold. u gotta let it warm up before you try to push it.
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and do that forever. every time you listen to a dynamic, it needs to be warmed up. that can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 hours depending. for that reason, i have 5 daps constantly spinning tunes into my dynamic phones so that they are always ready to take me to bliss.
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Oh, good thing to know I'm not the only crazy person who does the exact same thing, only with less DAPs.
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You mentalists
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Hey NajoBB, did you get your IE8s yet? Since we're both coming from C700s, I am interested in your opinion.
Originally Posted by NajoBB /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh, good thing to know I'm not the only crazy person who does the exact same thing, only with less DAPs. |
Hey NajoBB, did you get your IE8s yet? Since we're both coming from C700s, I am interested in your opinion.
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Hi Shigzeo,
It was your review on the Victor FX-500s that prompted me to buy a pair. I liked them a lot, better than the C700s on the top end although the bass was less pronounced. I sold them because I wasn't happy with the cable construction and also to help pay for my IE8s.
I hope Victor releases an improved model; I would certainly try them again...
Originally Posted by shigzeo /img/forum/go_quote.gif and do that forever. every time you listen to a dynamic, it needs to be warmed up. that can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 hours depending. for that reason, i have 5 daps constantly spinning tunes into my dynamic phones so that they are always ready to take me to bliss. |
Hi Shigzeo,
It was your review on the Victor FX-500s that prompted me to buy a pair. I liked them a lot, better than the C700s on the top end although the bass was less pronounced. I sold them because I wasn't happy with the cable construction and also to help pay for my IE8s.
I hope Victor releases an improved model; I would certainly try them again...
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21 hours and counting but they already have opened up on the top end. I tried all the fittings (great assortment!) and ended up liking my trusty Comply T-400s the best, mainly for comfort.
Originally Posted by jwbrent /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just received my IE8s today and letting them run in for a while. I'll post a review comparing them to my Denon AH-C700s once I get some good time on them... |
21 hours and counting but they already have opened up on the top end. I tried all the fittings (great assortment!) and ended up liking my trusty Comply T-400s the best, mainly for comfort.
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No. Unfortunately there was a problem with shipment and now I'll probably get them in January...
I'll post my impressions out of the box when i get them, and after some burn in of course.
EDIT: Just saw you got yours right? Interested in opinions here as well. Do post some comparison/impressions (and others that have c700). I need to kill time before mine arrive
Originally Posted by jwbrent /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey NajoBB, did you get your IE8s yet? Since we're both coming from C700s, I am interested in your opinion. |
No. Unfortunately there was a problem with shipment and now I'll probably get them in January...
I'll post my impressions out of the box when i get them, and after some burn in of course.
EDIT: Just saw you got yours right? Interested in opinions here as well. Do post some comparison/impressions (and others that have c700). I need to kill time before mine arrive
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Is this a joke or are you serious? Never heard this before..
Originally Posted by shigzeo /img/forum/go_quote.gif and do that forever. every time you listen to a dynamic, it needs to be warmed up. that can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 hours depending. for that reason, i have 5 daps constantly spinning tunes into my dynamic phones so that they are always ready to take me to bliss. |
Is this a joke or are you serious? Never heard this before..
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Let me get some more time on them and then I'll do a review. Meanwhile, I'm dancing a lot which is a good sign.
With the Complys, the comfort is very good. I've had mine on for several hours with no problem. As for the isolation, they seem on par with the C700s. The spec sheet says up to 26db, so it is dependent on what tips you use and the shape of your ears. Isolation is not a big deal to me but I know there has been a lot of angst on this subject.
Shipping problem? What a holiday let down. I'll try and give you some good impressions so you can virtually wear yours until the real ones arrive...
Originally Posted by NajoBB /img/forum/go_quote.gif No. Unfortunately there was a problem with shipment and now I'll probably get them in January... I'll post my impressions out of the box when i get them, and after some burn in of course. EDIT: Just saw you got yours right? Interested in opinions here as well. Do post some comparison/impressions (and others that have c700). I need to kill time before mine arrive |
Let me get some more time on them and then I'll do a review. Meanwhile, I'm dancing a lot which is a good sign.
With the Complys, the comfort is very good. I've had mine on for several hours with no problem. As for the isolation, they seem on par with the C700s. The spec sheet says up to 26db, so it is dependent on what tips you use and the shape of your ears. Isolation is not a big deal to me but I know there has been a lot of angst on this subject.
Shipping problem? What a holiday let down. I'll try and give you some good impressions so you can virtually wear yours until the real ones arrive...
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Well, since I'm a orthodox my holidays officially begins on January 6th so there's still time...sort of. Impressions will be interesting to read, thanks.
BTW, happy holidays to you and the rest who celebrates now
BTW, happy holidays to you and the rest who celebrates now
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I don't know about the C700s isolation level, can you give an example here about them.
Originally Posted by jwbrent /img/forum/go_quote.gif .... With the Complys, the comfort is very good. I've had mine on for several hours with no problem. As for the isolation, they seem on par with the C700s.... |
I don't know about the C700s isolation level, can you give an example here about them.
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please...please advise the best tips for IE8, is it Complys??
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