[Erfan Elahi]

Seeking opinions for the best DAP+AMP :> I see here mostly everyone been using Fiio products. Anyone tried SE846 with any Sony Walkman NW-ZX300 or 100, or NW-WM1A or NW-A40 or 30 ? Sony products looks way expensive than Fiio. Is it just because of the 'Sony' brand ? Is Fiio making built quality DAC like sony? My ears are really sensitive for detail. I haven't tried Fiio or Sony yet, only been listening through phones and pcs. but now need to make a choice. Thanks in advance for sharing your opinion.

 

[DeeKay10]

I'm not a fan of the brand when it comes to pairing with Shure earphones. The few I tried had hiss (other than the E12A) and were either muddy or screechy. I've also noticed over time that review scores of their products are gradually declining.
All of that is in regard to sound. In terms of usability they're known to be crap across the board.

If you can afford to venture into the $700 segment, then the Chord Mojo and Shure SHA900 (which I personally recommend) are an option.

 

[cyclops214]

I am currently using the ER4-XR I was wondering How much better the SE846 Is compared to them? If someone owns Or have you tried Both Can you let me know please Thinking of picking up the SE846.

 

[JohannLiebert]

I am in love with the shure846. Best vocals I've heard in an iem
Any fullsize equivalent? With a very good soundstage and maybe just a little bit more air in the treble?

 

[csglinux]

I am in love with the shure846. Best vocals I've heard in an iem
Any fullsize equivalent? With a very good soundstage and maybe just a little bit more air in the treble?

For soundstage and air in the treble, you'd want the HD800S

 

[Karllin]

Has anyone seen an SE846 with an extra red wire in the earpiece? Look authentic, but seems to have been repaired or modified.

 

[Karllin]

 

[NiftyNicholas]

Hmm. Mine has the red wires as well. Not sure if you're referring to the same wires.

 

[Karllin]

Yours seems to have three, like my pair. Notice the one in the photo I attached has four.

 

[NiftyNicholas]

Yours seems to have three, like my pair. Notice the one in the photo I attached has four.

Oh I see. That look's interesting. Where did you find it?

 

[Karllin]

Oh I see. That look's interesting. Where did you find it?

In China for sale second hand. Everything about the iem is identical except the extra wire and a tiny bit of extra solder. I am guessing it has been repaired, possibly even by Shure. That fourth wire is making a connection that I believe was originally a flat ribbon connection. Perhaps when repairing they have to use a full wire instead of trying to replace the whole assembly or some unauthorized tech has made the repair.

 

[csglinux]

Recommending the spinfit bi-flange CP240-M eartips. I was a fan of the CP-100m for awhile and didn't realize they made this product recently. I get deep insertion with them and no fatigue/soreness in 30 minutes of owning it. I update again if it gets bad or annoying. I was annoyed with nearly all of the differfent stock eartips provided by shure(triple flange was decent but it would shrivel up and it gets annoying trying to flip them outwards every week with another set). Also it comes with 6 rubber sockets for shure or similar nozzle IEMs


https://www.amazon.com/SpinFit-CP240-M-Patented-Replacement-Headphone/dp/B06VVRXHG1/

Many thanks to @Tranman409 for the above link! These tips are quite unique in that they give foam-like isolation, but are also really comfortable and are unlikely to deteriorate and go icky within a few weeks (like many foam tips do). I see one small (possible) downside when used with the SE846, which is that they seem to share another feature of foam tips, which is to somewhat roll-off the higher frequencies:

One other surprise when I opened the box... I'd been used to SpinFits coming three pairs to a packet. These CP240 eartips come with only ONE pair in a box. At $11 a pair, these are more expensive than even Comply foam.

 

[tbritton]

Many thanks to @Tranman409 for the above link! These tips are quite unique in that they give foam-like isolation, but are also really comfortable and are unlikely to deteriorate and go icky within a few weeks (like many foam tips do). I see one small (possible) downside when used with the SE846, which is that they seem to share another feature of foam tips, which is to somewhat roll-off the higher frequencies:



One other surprise when I opened the box... I'd been used to SpinFits coming three pairs to a packet. These CP240 eartips come with only ONE pair in a box. At $11 a pair, these are more expensive than even Comply foam.

Expensive, but I gather these are built to last a while. We'll see!

I did notice the rolloff on the highs - I just previously done the "Blue-Filter Mod" and it is like it ALMOST undid the mod!

Actually, I expected a different signature with these, and will go messing with my filters all over to see if there is a sweet combo. This one actually might work well with the white filters - I'm definitely going to try that along with the other combinations, and I'll get back. I am MOSTLY liking these! In fact, they seem to better impart a 3-D quality to panning than the one's I've been using lately - an unexpected surprise! (Noticed listening to the final cut, "Bladerunner" on the Bladerunner 2049 soundtrack, which has a most amazing panned guitar-ish sound swimming around your brain.)

Terry

 

[tbritton]

Well, I returned my 8's to the normal blue filters again, with the foam material replaced, but this time with the "trishd mod" applied. It sounds very nice with the Spinfit double-flange tips. Good and punchy marvelous bass, as with the blue filter normally, but with a slight lift to the highs that works well for the Spinfits.

Have yet to try the white filters with the Spinfits. Too busy enjoying the current setup!

Terry

 

[csglinux]

SpinFit double-flange and blue filter trishd mod is what I'm listening to now also. Those new SpinFits are surprisingly comfy, given how well they isolate