Sennheiser IE80 vs. Fidue A83?

Feb 25, 2016 at 3:12 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 6

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Hi,
I am searching for IEMs under 300 €.
 
What I want:
I appreciate clear high resolution sounds and a dynamic listening experience. A wet noticeable base would be preferable. I really like a wide open soundstage, where the music isn't just coming from my earphones but from the space around me. A clear seperation o the different sounds and a distinct location of each would also really tickle my fancy. All in all I want to pop in my headphones and be taken to a new wide world of clear vivid lively sound thats is layerd on an engaging base. An experience where I am rather in the music than just with it, while being surpised by all the details in the soundscape. An exciting and immersive experience. I guess a warm or v shaped sound signature would be best?
I mainly listen to electronic music, but want to be able to listen to every genre, as I am lfexible in my taste of music.
 
After I searched for a long time and these are my top candidates.
 
I think the
 
Sennheiser IE 80
wins over the
RHA T20
 
and the
 
Fidue A83
wins over the
XBA-H3 or UE900s
 
(Btw if you don't agree with that statement, pls. comment)
 
So how do my two last contestants compare?
 
For the Sennheiser there is a tape mod, which clears up the bass and releases its impact on the mids
Also new tips seem to be highly impactful for both IEMs
If this could be included in the review, that would be phenomenal.
 
 
Otherwise how does the immersiveness, soundstage, intimacy, clarity (mids, highs) impcat of the bass,... compare?
Any experience with them, any comparative review would be highly appreciated.
 
Thanks in advance.
 
Feb 26, 2016 at 1:48 AM Post #2 of 6
Dunu 2000j or the 2000?
 
Feb 26, 2016 at 10:47 AM Post #3 of 6
Nice IEM, but no replaceable cable, looks really fragile. I am prone to breaking stuff, dont wanna spend 250 just to break it and not being covered by warranty. (Yes there is warranty on them, but I am not sure wether or not they cover everythingI accidently do)

AWould rather go with XBA-H3.

This IEMs are thought to be used in everyday life, not just for silent intimate moments between me music and a whiskey.
 
Feb 26, 2016 at 6:17 PM Post #4 of 6
The XBA-H3 would be my recommendation.
 
The only caveat is that they are largish and fitting them the first time takes some fuss.
 
They are otherwise really nice kit.
 
Feb 26, 2016 at 6:31 PM Post #5 of 6
Not enough isolation. Any review I read/saw said they re no everyday headphones, just for inside use, so thats a KO point for me. The bass would be more impactfull than the Fidue, especially in the sub-regions, but I think the Fidue shines in clarity, detail over the H3 and still has a nice bass. But thats just a guess I listened to neither of them.
The UE900s would also be a candidate from the 2Ba +1 dD Hybrid Series, but from what I read the idue just win out.
(I would prefer the Dunu 200 over the Fidue, but that tiny attached cable is a nono for me. I break that baby in an instant.
Thanks for the reply.
 

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