[roadrat]

Threw away the default tips with my IE900's a little too hastily.

Looking for some recommendations on something better ?

Love that this IEM doesn't require an amp for top sound quality.

I just went back to the stock silicone tips after a few months with comply foam. Sound difference is huge. Not sure which is better though.

 

[Filon]

I also finally finished with the original foam and it fits perfectly

 

[roadrat]

I also finally finished with the original foam and it fits perfectly

Edited my post to indicate that I meant the silicone tips

 

[User9876]

I just went back to the stock silicone tips after a few months with comply foam. Sound difference is huge. Not sure which is better though.

If you aren't sure which is "better", going with the most comfortable tips is essentially what I do. In my case that is usually foam.

 

[roadrat]

If you aren't sure which is "better", going with the most comfortable tips is essentially what I do. In my case that is usually foam.

In terms of SQ stock silicone are best to my ears. But they move around a lot. Foam is better to fit for me and they don't move around, but sacrifice SQ.

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

Been listening to my *AUTHENTIC* IE 900 for the past day. So far I'm glad I splurged on these to compare to my IE 600. The 600 sound awesome but the 900 have some HD 800 special sauce. The imaging feels bigger, deeper, and clearer. I'm liking the presentation quite a bit. It's cool to think this is done with just an extra resonator and perhaps some internal shaping inside the housing. The 600 had a pretty basic soundstage and presentation but I've been wanting something more immersive like my HD 800 and Organic. It has been a joy rediscovering my library with the IE 900. Love how clean and the direct the sound is from a high-end IEM.

Were you able to swap the fakes you received from Amazon?

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

In terms of SQ stock silicone are best to my ears. But they move around a lot. Foam is better to fit for me and they don't move around, but sacrifice SQ.

I also like the stock silicones. Tried a bunch including the sedna went back to stock. Everything else was a too much compromise on the SQ.

 

[Voohoo]

Were you able to swap the fakes you received from Amazon?

Yup, I'm returning the fakes soon but first I'm gonna take some photos to document the differences against the authentic pair and share it here. There are actually quite a few differences but you wouldn't really notice without looking for them.

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

Been listening to my *AUTHENTIC* IE 900 for the past day. So far I'm glad I splurged on these to compare to my IE 600. The 600 sound awesome but the 900 have some HD 800 special sauce. The imaging feels bigger, deeper, and clearer. I'm liking the presentation quite a bit. It's cool to think this is done with just an extra resonator and perhaps some internal shaping inside the housing. The 600 had a pretty basic soundstage and presentation but I've been wanting something more immersive like my HD 800 and Organic. It has been a joy rediscovering my library with the IE 900. Love how clean and the direct the sound is from a high-end IEM.

Thanks for writing this. I was thinking of picking up an IE600 just out of curiosity. I will hold off for now.

 

[Voohoo]

Thanks for writing this. I was thinking of picking up an IE600 just out of curiosity. I will hold off for now.

My main criteria in my IEM search was finding an equivalent to my Arya Organic and HD 8XX. The IE 600 sounds really nice and while it has an engaging presentation I'd say it's still just above average. Presentation/soundstaging is really important to me and is a big reason why My Arya and 8XX are keepers. The IE 900 have that extra dimensionality that lures you into the music and you don't want to leave.

However, does this make the IE 900 worth 2x the price of the IE 600? Honestly I'm struggling with this proposition right now. I will use these IEMs on the go and wearing $1k on my head and the risk of losing them makes me antsy. I plan on comparing the two over the next week and hope I can come to a decision on which to keep (the 900 has been getting the most ear time of course).

 

[Pashmeister]

The pairing with Questyle CMA18P is amazing. This competes with DAPs 3x the price.

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[mathi8vadhanan]

My main criteria in my IEM search was finding an equivalent to my Arya Organic and HD 8XX. The IE 600 sounds really nice and while it has an engaging presentation I'd say it's still just above average. Presentation/soundstaging is really important to me and is a big reason why My Arya and 8XX are keepers. The IE 900 have that extra dimensionality that lures you into the music and you don't want to leave.

However, does this make the IE 900 worth 2x the price of the IE 600? Honestly I'm struggling with this proposition right now. I will use these IEMs on the go and wearing $1k on my head and the risk of losing them makes me antsy. I plan on comparing the two over the next week and hope I can come to a decision on which to keep (the 900 has been getting the most ear time of course).

Exactly, I thought of picking up the 600 (used) for outdoor use. I might just stick with AirPods pro2.

 

[Voohoo]

Anyone know if the cable for the Meze ADVAR will fit the IE series well?
https://mezeaudio.com/products/rai-penta-balanced-silver-plated-upgrade-cables

 

[yaps66]

Anyone know if the cable for the Meze ADVAR will fit the IE series well?
https://mezeaudio.com/products/rai-penta-balanced-silver-plated-upgrade-cables

No. I tried on the IE900 and it does not fit.

 

[Premetec]

Buy ie900