toughnut
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U doing it wrong
The circular metal loop is actually for cleaning the tips.
The circular metal loop is actually for cleaning the tips.
Originally Posted by tstarn06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I had the same cracking sound with the IE7s and my Touch 2G. I think it went away, will let you know. |
Originally Posted by toughnut /img/forum/go_quote.gif U doing it wrong The circular metal loop is actually for cleaning the tips. |
Originally Posted by toughnut /img/forum/go_quote.gif U doing it wrong The circular metal loop is actually for cleaning the tips. |
Originally Posted by LFC_SL /img/forum/go_quote.gif Q: What's the durability been like for long-term owners? |
Originally Posted by walkingman You can call Sennheiser CS and ask them. At least one head-fi'er here has succeeded in getting spare tips by calling their CS department. They come in packs of five pairs in different sizes. You can get the individual part numbers from here: |
Originally Posted by toughnut Get yourself familiar with IE8 sound first and only then find a suitable amp to shape to your preference sound. Let it burn around 400+ hours to settle down. |
Originally Posted by gameboy115 I stop burn in when it hits 350 hrs. From my experience, it will have another great change between 250-350, less veil especially low end, more control at bass and more forward |
Originally Posted by LFC_SL In particular I am wondering about confidence in build quality... |
Originally Posted by koruki I went from under the tip sliding it in and just going in a circular motion so free all the edges and slowly wedged them out as I know silicon has a characteristic to stick a bit. |
Originally Posted by h.rav I own both. IMO, they sound similar, the HD650 is very airy though. I'm using the HD650 w/ WA6. |
Originally Posted by walkingman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Despite being made of plastic, the IE 8 doesn't seem to suffer from any potential defects or issues that may arise later on. They are very very light too. I use to keep them in a case, but lately I just hang them when not in used or stuff them in my jacket pocket. Naturally I am a bit more careful with them. At the price, who wouldn't? I certainly would not let them get near my keys, or indeed my cat (if I had one). |
Originally Posted by Incognito73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey, thanks for that. Much appreciated. Only question is what's the part number of those small double flange black tips. I don't recognise the names from the part list (and there are no pictures) ... hmmm. Lamella ?! |
Originally Posted by Surrealsky /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry to say mine had it's sennheiser logo dropped off from one of the side, it's a small piece of plastic if you observed. I couldn't find it nor locate it since i didn't even know when it dropped till i just saw it. |
Originally Posted by walkingman /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I'm going to check mine now... Still there! |