[bnupy]

And it is driven well enough to sound its best?

Well you can drive it. Can't fully answer whether its to the best or not, cause thats a broad thing to answer. But Yes you can drive it well and above

 

[inego]

I tested a few IEMs (M7, plus a couple of Fiio) at addicted to audio today and ended up buying the M9 for AUD $899.

but I was pretty close to not buying them, because they were super bas heavy with a wide bore tip. It totally masked vocals and killed any crunch on guitars.

But going back to the box we grabbed a smaller bore and suddenly I was ok.

 

[GiullianSN]

I tested a few IEMs (M7, plus a couple of Fiji) at addicted to audio today and ended up buying the M9 for AUD $899.

but I was pretty close to not buying them, because they were super bas heavy with a wide bore tip. It totally masked vocals and killed any crunch on guitars.

But going back to the box we grabbed a smaller bore and suddenly I was ok.

Glad you ended up getting it. For 899 is hard to beat it. From sound and accessories.

So many fine tuning options now...tips and cables.

 

[Raketen]

I tested a few IEMs (M7, plus a couple of Fiji) at addicted to audio today and ended up buying the M9 for AUD $899.

but I was pretty close to not buying them, because they were super bas heavy with a wide bore tip. It totally masked vocals and killed any crunch on guitars.

But going back to the box we grabbed a smaller bore and suddenly I was ok.

Sounds like you are describing the effects of vacuum/excessive seal thing some people in this thread mention rather than bore size (or possibly the opening was being blocked or collapsing in ear somehow)- AFAIK narrowing the bore size should act like a low pass filter increasing lower frequencies - at least anecdotally this seems to be the case and I think that's how it works in acoustics.

Whatever the case, sounds like you fixed the issue. If you still find M9 a bit bassy or dull sounding, I think if you experiment with some different size & length wider bore tips you might be find be able to find some that work.

 

[shftommy]

Just bought myself a brand new pair of m9, its quite impressive to see how iem has progressed for the last ten/fifteen years. What upgrade cable is everyone using?

 

[inego]

Sounds like you are describing the effects of vacuum/excessive seal thing some people in this thread mention rather than bore size (or possibly the opening was being blocked or collapsing in ear somehow)- AFAIK narrowing the bore size should act like a low pass filter increasing lower frequencies - at least anecdotally this seems to be the case and I think that's how it works in acoustics.

Whatever the case, sounds like you fixed the issue. If you still find M9 a bit bassy or dull sounding, I think if you experiment with some different size & length wider bore tips you might be find be able to find some that work.

Apart from finding comply a real fail with westones I haven’t found a particular tip issue once I got a good fit. I’d been using triflanges on my AF180 for fit, but then found a good fit with olives and started loving them.

the a2a 899 is only available online even though I was in store, so anxiously awaiting delivery

 

[Quartzwald]

Just bought myself a brand new pair of m9, its quite impressive to see how iem has progressed for the last ten/fifteen years. What upgrade cable is everyone using?

I actually bought another stock cable in case the one that came in the box wore out. I don't think I've ever used a cable as comfy and pliable as the stock one.

 

[osiris1]

I actually bought another stock cable in case the one that came in the box wore out. I don't think I've ever used a cable as comfy and pliable as the stock one.

the stock cable is really good. I initially changed to SPC, and then some gold plated ones and eventually returned to the stock cable. gives the best bass imo.

 

[shftommy]

I actually bought another stock cable in case the one that came in the box wore out. I don't think I've ever used a cable as comfy and pliable as the stock one.

I do agree with that, this stock cable does feel quite a lot more comfortable than other stock cables. Im quite happy with the sound on the stocks already, just wanting to find out how far the m9 can go.

 

[ducnsh]

I do agree with that, this stock cable does feel quite a lot more comfortable than other stock cables. Im quite happy with the sound on the stocks already, just wanting to find out how far the m9 can go.

U can try kimber kable or fiio lc-re, dunu blanche. Im using fiio lc-re and very happy with it

 

[shftommy]

U can try kimber kable or fiio lc-re, dunu blanche. Im using fiio lc-re and very happy with it

Mind telling me more about the fiio lc-re? That's one of the options that I'm currently looking at.

 

[ducnsh]

Mind telling me more about the fiio lc-re? That's one of the options that I'm currently looking at.

It is hybrid cable so it improves all spectrum, this cable impress me with treble the most.

 

[Tiax]

It is hybrid cable so it improves all spectrum

"Though interestingly enough, there are cases where cables boost bass, treble and mids all at the same time, resulting in a more “forward” signature overall."
Crinacle

 

[sebek]

IER-M9 sounds good on faster, chaotic music, such as extreme metal?

I often read about slightly swollen bass, that's the only thing that worries me.

 

[bnupy]

IER-M9 sounds good on faster, chaotic music, such as extreme metal?

I often read about slightly swollen bass, that's the only thing that worries me.

I can't say that, its a laid back/ boring approach. Not really the iem for exciting and faster stuff. It's just something that carries weight