sonic32
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I think the E4c is bass shy, but this is compounded by the very forward midrange too. If you pair them with a good source/amp combo they really improve in this respect.
Originally Posted by PiccoloNamek Wow, I never had to go through any of that to get great bass from my E4Gs. Perhaps we all just hear bass differently. |
Originally Posted by afobisme i have an iaudio X5L/e4c setup myself... the sound wasn't that great for the first 24 hours or so, but it got better for me. i can definitely tell you that e4c + X5L combo = pretty good, as in there IS bass. i only have the bass setting set to 4/10 too. you might be getting a good seal.. the problem is that you might be expecting too much. or maybe they arent broken in yet. |
Originally Posted by Turner_Brown possibly. It also depends on what you are used to. If you are coming from etys or stock buds you will more than likely be thrilled by the E4's bass. If you are coming from e71's or full size cans...you may find yourself wanting more. (I'm speaking about unamped/un'EQ'd) |
Originally Posted by PiccoloNamek I have a pair of Grados and I still think my E4Gs have more than enough bass. |
Originally Posted by Turner_Brown Turn your bass setting down to 0/10. That is how the unamped/un-EQ'd ipod owners are hearing them. |
Originally Posted by Turner_Brown Are you using them unamped/un-EQ'd? |
Originally Posted by raccoon Oh man I am going crazy! I can't open it because the store I bought it from said if I open my E2cs I can't return them. Anybody have an opinion? |