dfkt
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I've searched this thread for the keyword 'sibilance', and most results are about how the IE8 aren't sibilant at all, compared to Westone 3, Sony EX700, etc.
Lately I've started to realize that my IE8 actually suffer quite a bit from sibilance - not so much with cymbals, hi hats, and such, but rather almost all male and female voices sound like they're in dire need of a de-esser.
So I'm pondering if it's just me, if it's because the novelty/wow factor of the IE8 has worn off and I see them without rose colored glasses, or if there's indeed a magical burn-in fairy that sends the IE8 on a sonic rollercoaster ride. I can't remember hearing any sibilance with the IE8 right out of the box - they sounded just excellent from the first minute on, none of the "sounds like crap" as many people seem to experience their fresh IE8.
Lately I've started to realize that my IE8 actually suffer quite a bit from sibilance - not so much with cymbals, hi hats, and such, but rather almost all male and female voices sound like they're in dire need of a de-esser.
So I'm pondering if it's just me, if it's because the novelty/wow factor of the IE8 has worn off and I see them without rose colored glasses, or if there's indeed a magical burn-in fairy that sends the IE8 on a sonic rollercoaster ride. I can't remember hearing any sibilance with the IE8 right out of the box - they sounded just excellent from the first minute on, none of the "sounds like crap" as many people seem to experience their fresh IE8.