[raptor18]

Hey everyone.

I'd like to know if someone could compare the Shure E5c with the Sennheiser IE8. I have the Shure E5 and would like new IEM's

How is the soundstage in the IE8 compared to the E5?

I just want to add that i've asked this question in the ie8 appreciation thread but have not received any replays. That is why i started this thread, to expose this question a bit more.

Raptor

 

[fungus amongus]

Based on what i've read here the IE 8 has the best soundstaging of all the other high-end universal IEMs (triple.fi, westone 3, se530). Cannot really comment based on experience as I do not even own one of them

 

[pdupiano]

soundstage:

se530<W3<IE8

from exp

 

[rsatmans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdupiano /img/forum/go_quote.gif soundstage: se530<W3<IE8 from exp

X2 this is also my experience

 

[raptor18]

Cool. I still however only have the E5 and not the SE530

Raptor

 

[K_19]

Quote:

Originally Posted by raptor18 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cool. I still however only have the E5 and not the SE530 Raptor

Forgive the masses here, they probably thought that being grouped with W3 and IE8, that they're the E500's/SE530's. And owners of the E5c's are pretty rare in this forum, IIRC, and are rarely talked about.

If they're anything like the SE420's I've tried in the past (and specs wise, they should be), then the W3 and IE8's would definitely have superior soundstage. You'll also find the two to be much more exciting and extending on both ends of the frequency.

 

[Rip N' Burn]

I have the SE530 and the IE8. If the E5 sounds anything like the SE530, the IE8 would be a far better choice for soundstage. Out of all my iem's, the IE8 has the best soundstage by a wide margin.

 

[VoLTaG3]

Yea the Sennheiser IE8 kick ass in the soundstage area...

 

[Pianist]

In terms of soundstage size, IE8 will be much better. In terms of imaging, I think IE8 will also be better, but probably not by much. In terms of imaging (accuracy of instrument placement in the soundstage) I prefer Shure SE530 and Westone 3 to IE8. With IE8 imaging is a bit blurry by comparison IMO.

 

[Dobber65]

I have found the imaging of the E5 good, but moving to the SE530 to be more focused/coherent, probably due to a better crossover circuit and improved driver matching.

That said, I have found the Monster Turbines (I know, follow my detour for a moment) to have very good imaging, especially at the price. I believe this is due to (again) a more phase-coherent image presented by a single dynamic driver instead of using a crossover with multiple balanced armatures. Therefore, I believe that the IE8 will have an improved soundstage relative to the E5 you are used to today.

 

[wolfen68]

Quote:

Originally Posted by raptor18 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cool. I still however only have the E5 and not the SE530 Raptor

IMO, the E5 plays second fiddle to the SE530 due to a lower level of detail, and a little too much lower end emphasis.

 

[ChroniCali]

I heard the IE8 has one of the best soundstages around.

 

[zuopuming]

i have both e5c and ie8, soundstage for ie8 is better, also for classic music, but for pop music, i still prefer e5c.

alex