average_joe
Headphoneus Supremus
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Have to say I disagree as when I was using foam under silicon I had better iso than my other IEMs with silicon; I couldn't hear anything with the music playing at a low level, and no way I could make out someone talking to me right next to me with the IEM inserted. All that iso with a great soundstage!
The tips I am using now don't give as good of iso, but still decent, on par with my other IEMs with silicon tips, but give even more space.
My guess is the vent and the chamber shape.
Originally Posted by Usama /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nice summary. I am beginning to think the soundstage of IE8 is just due to poor isolation, allowing more air between your ear and the tip. But the CX6 are a great alternative that are still a bit expensive for me. I am sticking with my CX500, until I can find the CX6 sub 200$ CAD. |
Have to say I disagree as when I was using foam under silicon I had better iso than my other IEMs with silicon; I couldn't hear anything with the music playing at a low level, and no way I could make out someone talking to me right next to me with the IEM inserted. All that iso with a great soundstage!
The tips I am using now don't give as good of iso, but still decent, on par with my other IEMs with silicon tips, but give even more space.
My guess is the vent and the chamber shape.