Danz03
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The IE80 sounded more balanced than my IE8, I like them, maybe I'll try out the IE60 too tmr.
I think the IE8/IE80's isolate well enough in loud environments unless you have the volume a bit below half on the iPhone.
AFAIK there are two versions of SF5: SuperFi 5 Pro uses the same tips as TripleFi 10, the newer SuperFi 5 version has different ones. I'm also using the SF5pro/TF10 silicon tips on my IE8/80, but added some foamies underneath for slightly better isolation:
I think the isolation on the IE8/80's isolate rather well as long as you shove the earbuds in as deep as you can
do you think sennheiser will release a ie80i for iphone-users soon? What was the delay form ie8 to ie8i?
I think the IE8/IE80's isolate well enough in loud environments unless you have the volume a bit below half on the iPhone.
First Impressions of the IE80/ Comparison to IE8
After plugging them in for the first time my thought was: “OMG, even more bass than on the IE8?!?”
In the end it´s hard to tell whether the sub bass quantity increased or sub bass just comes to life after the reduction of the mid bass hump.
Overall, the bass is really nice now, deep, full and most importantly, it doesn´t mess with the midrange anymore.
I would prefer a tad less bass on some tracks but they are the minority.
I guess the bass hump shifted way down to the lower frequencies as james444 already said.
What I love most is the clear separation between midrange and bass, one of the weak points of the IE8.
Midrange really shines now! The main reason is the reduction in mid bass, but there´s also a slight improvement on tracks without bass due to the change in presentation.
Mids are a bit less laid back, more upfront. The veil may not be gone completely but it was lifted a bit.
However, the soundstage got smaller in order to get this more intimate presentation, which is ok for me.
Tremble didn´t change. This is a good thing, since the IE8´s tremble was known for being smooth, non-fatiguing, with no sibilance at all.
The IE80 is just more fun to listen to than the IE8. The sound is warm, smooth, more detailed, doesn´t lack clarity and is even more involving because of the more intimate presentation and clearer midrange.
I´m very pleased overall
OK some initial impressions.
Bass: On the lowest setting it is too light for me (but lets face it, everything is too light for me), but it is still there. On the max level bass is right where I want it to be and it doesn't cover the mids. Bass is well controlled and deep.
Mids: Better than OK I guess, can't really compare them to any IEM I've owned as they haven't had quality sound
Treble: Good extension, not glaring but bright. Just on the border for me for being too bright, but as this is new soundsignature I think I'll need to get more burn in to my ears to get adjusted.
Funny thing is that I've noticed that I can hear new stuff in my songs. Like in First Of the Year there is crowd on the background.
Well, well, if we contrast this to previous IE-8 reviews which have described the Mids & Treble as veiled, or recessed, or laid back, then the IE-80 is a clear improvement (pun intended).
Love this: "...I've noticed that I can hear new stuff in my songs." I agree, the IE-80's make me want to re-listen to everything in my library.
It's like the first time all over again...
OK some initial impressions.
Bass: On the lowest setting it is too light for me (but lets face it, everything is too light for me), but it is still there. On the max level bass is right where I want it to be and it doesn't cover the mids. Bass is well controlled and deep.
Mids: Better than OK I guess, can't really compare them to any IEM I've owned as they haven't had quality sound
Treble: Good extension, not glaring but bright. Just on the border for me for being too bright, but as this is new soundsignature I think I'll need to get more burn in to my ears to get adjusted.
Funny thing is that I've noticed that I can hear new stuff in my songs. Like in First Of the Year there is crowd on the background.