[truthless]

 
You can try comply foam tips as well, although they are expensive, and they get worn out in a relatively short time. They are the most comfy and best isolating tips I tried. (But it is expensive using them.) Some people do not like the sound with comply tips. I did like it. Or if you really love your IE80 and want to keep it for at least 3 years, you can have some custom tips made. Custom tips have perfect isolation and fit always, forever. But they cost half of the IE80s.

Well. I'm actually not really impressed with the Comply's... I also don't want to spend money on that each and every time. And the custom tips are way too expensive for my taste.

I will just order the Spinfit Tips on Ebay from that Japan Ebay reseller. Any ideas which size? I'm using the foam ones from the IE80's right now (The big ones). Which size are they? I think they fit the best with my ears. 

 

[betula]

  Well. I'm actually not really impressed with the Comply's... I also don't want to spend money on that each and every time. And the custom tips are way too expensive for my taste.

I will just order the Spinfit Tips on Ebay from that Japan Ebay reseller. Any ideas which size? I'm using the foam ones from the IE80's right now (The big ones). Which size are they? I think they fit the best with my ears. 

To give exact recommendation we should know the size of your ear canal.
If the large foam tips fit quite well I would go for "L" size.
Good luck with finding the best tip.

 

[truthless]

 
To give exact recommendation we should know the size of your ear canal.
If the large foam tips fit quite well I would go for "L" size.
Good luck with finding the best tip.

I have no idea how to check the size of my ear canal .
 
Anyways. I ordered the spinfits with the L size. Thanks!

 

[159650]

If anyone is looking for a good price, I got a sealed IE80 for sale on the forum: http://www.head-fi.org/t/771110/sealed-sennheiser-ie80-ie-80

I should have waited for some other stuff to sell before purchasing it... Something has to go  

Why you do dis to me!?

LOL

 

[159650]

Well. I'm actually not really impressed with the Comply's... I also don't want to spend money on that each and every time. And the custom tips are way too expensive for my taste.


I will just order the Spinfit Tips on Ebay from that Japan Ebay reseller. Any ideas which size? I'm using the foam ones from the IE80's right now (The big ones). Which size are they? I think they fit the best with my ears. 

I second that the complys are NOT that good. They kill the highs and treble extension. They also muffle the mids. I'm just not a fan.

I also have a question regarding the Spinfit size. I read in one review that the medium Spinfit is actually a tad smaller than regular M. But I'm not sure if my ears can take a LARGE even if it was smaller than the average LARGE tips. So how much smaller are the M Spinfits assuming they indeed are smaller than the usual M? I'm a M user, so should I stick with M Spinfits?

 

[3083joe]

I second that the complys are NOT that good. They kill the highs and treble extension. They also muffle the mids. I'm just not a fan.

I also have a question regarding the Spinfit size. I read in one review that the medium Spinfit is actually a tad smaller than regular M. But I'm not sure if my ears can take a LARGE even if it was smaller than the average LARGE tips. So how much smaller are the M Spinfits assuming they indeed are smaller than the usual M? I'm a M user, so should I stick with M Spinfits?

I have the same question.

 

[gilver]

I've listened to the ie8's ( previous iteration of the 80) for many years.
I'm enjoying them very much since getting an app which enables me to EQ out the dreaded midbass hump.
IMO there is nothing to be gained by using a separate amp.
Certainly with an iPhone and I expect the HTC.
Any improvement is tiny and not worth carting extra gear about for.
An additional amp makes you feel more audiophile, if that's your thing!

Custom tips are way cool. Especially if you have issues getting a good deal.
As to TOTL CIEM's, I'll let you know.
I'm waiting for a pair but I listen to my '8's and wonder just what I am expecting to be improved.
There are many ways to spend a lot of money in this hobby but if you have a nice set of IEM's and a decent source then you are all set. Again, IMHO.

 
So how would you compare ie80 to CIEM's ? was it worth the price for the improvements ?

 

[Eugguy]

I second that the complys are NOT that good. They kill the highs and treble extension. They also muffle the mids. I'm just not a fan.

I also have a question regarding the Spinfit size. I read in one review that the medium Spinfit is actually a tad smaller than regular M. But I'm not sure if my ears can take a LARGE even if it was smaller than the average LARGE tips. So how much smaller are the M Spinfits assuming they indeed are smaller than the usual M? I'm a M user, so should I stick with M Spinfits?

Comply's are great for isolation but that is about it. The medium spinfits are what I have. They are a bit bigger than the average mediums in comparison. There is slightly less isolation but MUCH better sound. I ordered mine on eBay. The upgrade in tips are WAY more practical and noticeable than any change in cabling.

 

[raiderkilo]

For me IE80 & Comply a better combination than with original tips

 

[krismusic]

So how would you compare ie80 to CIEM's ? was it worth the price for the improvements ?

I'm still getting used to my CIEM's. I may have a fit issue if it doesn't settle down.
The CIEM's are good. Very good.
Am I enjoying my music more than I was with the IE8's (EQ'd)?
Probably not.

 

[3083joe]

I'm still getting used to my CIEM's. I may have a fit issue if it doesn't settle down.
The CIEM's are good. Very good.
Am I enjoying my music more than I was with the IE8's (EQ'd)?
Probably not.

Interesting. Have thought about ciems but I have ie80s and se535s and don't see how I could have better then them.

 

[Dobrescu George]

Interesting. Have thought about ciems but I have ie80s and se535s and don't see how I could have better then them.

You could have better with ie800 for example. Beats both. By a considerable margin, inclusive the price. 

 

[krismusic]

More detail more presence better separation of frequencies...
Don't get me wrong. If I get the CIEM's comfortable I doubt that I will listen to the 8's very often.
However. There is an inference in audio that the true enjoyment of music lies in the last few, very expensive to achieve, percent of performance.
I do not believe this to be true. As I have said before, if you have the equipment 90-95% right, you are golden. IMHO.
I could not have resisted trying some TOTL stuff to test this though.

 

[3083joe]

You could have better with ie800 for example. Beats both. By a considerable margin, inclusive the price. 

Might have to sell both to get them then.

 

[james444]

Just to provide a second opinion on SpinFits and no offense to anyone who hears differently, but ime they're among the worst tips I've ever tried (and I've tried a lot).
 
YMMV.