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I removed some plastic to expose more of the mmcx end of my Estron-Linum Superbax cable and was able to fit it solidly on the ie900.What cable is in a 2nd picture?
I removed some plastic to expose more of the mmcx end of my Estron-Linum Superbax cable and was able to fit it solidly on the ie900.What cable is in a 2nd picture?
Suspected it might be one of Linums. Been eyeing them for a while just for portability.I removed some plastic to expose more of the mmcx end of my Estron-Linum Superbax cable and was able to fit it solidly on the ie900.
Update: nope, not for me. Medium is just a touch too small, have to push it right in for a seal and it doesn't pass the yawn test. Large is just a touch too big, and doesn't seal as well as the M, which is to say not much.Now I'm going to have to try out the medium stock again. Stop messing with my head @Precogvision!
With the small tips, the fit goes much much deeper.
Small Tip being really deep. Notice the Senn Logo
Using medium/large tips. Note the Logo positioning
I really think the second photo is a much more natural position for the IE 900. The first is too forced and deep.With the small tips, the fit goes much much deeper.
Small Tip being really deep. Notice the Senn Logo
Using medium/large tips. Note the Logo positioning
Try the medium on the outer position. I thought the large were too small and so all but gave up with the included tips too but then I tried the medium and to my great surprise got a perfect seal at a particular insertion depth, which is perfect for me and easy to find.So I got these in last night and started listening this morning. Well, the factory tips are not an option because Large is too small for me to get a good seal. I am having success with various large Sednas and Epro, so I'll have a tip-rolling challange in front of me.
I think they sound good out of the box, though nothing I would call drop dead amazing.
Edit: I may have spoken too soon. I started running my bass test tracks through it and I would say it's sounding more than good. Definitely a keeper.
Try the medium on the outer position. I thought the large were too small and so all but gave up with the included tips too but then I tried the medium and to my great surprise got a perfect seal at a particular insertion depth, which is perfect for me and easy to find.
Out of curiosity, how do you think these compare to the VE8? I noticed you have them in your signatureWith the small tips, the fit goes much much deeper.
Small Tip being really deep. Notice the Senn Logo
Using medium/large tips. Note the Logo positioning
Out of curiosity, how do you think these compare to the VE8? I noticed you have them in your signature
Just took my first plunge into “expensive IEM” territory and bought the IE 900’s last night! Upgrading from the IE 80 S which I know had a very mixed reception, especially compared to these, so I’m super stoked!
Being less familiar with IEM’s of this category, is a DAC/AMP necessary to drive them effectively and get the best sound? I’m using an iPhone and that’s likely where I’ll listen to all my music with these IEM’s so I ordered a FiiO BTR5 as well. Thoughts on if this is worth it to go alongside these IEM’s or if they’d sound just as good using the lightning dongle?
What Scuba said. They'll be fine off an iPhone with the BTR5, but will scale up nicely if and when you decide to spend on some higher-end sources. Congrats and enjoy!Congrats! In my experience, they perform better as you scale the source - in my case, Sony NW-WM1A uncapped with custom firmware and high gain is the best, followed by L&P W2 and Sony ZX507 not far behind. The 1A gives me the best details and stage without sacrificing bass in anyway. W2 can be a touch cold for my taste but retains more detail vs 507... a warm signature DAP anyway.
I suspect a higher end DAP would do them even more justice and now researching options.
Anyway, my 2c - plenty of other pairings here which I've no doubt people will contribute their experiences.