[kelv]

You're vey welcome, it was a pleasure doing so.
I just realised MDR7550 has a gold plated screw thread for its cable like the EX800ST too.

 

[chromatic]

Well, if the MDR-7550 are MADE IN JAPAN then probably they will be exactly same as the 800ST... but if they are made somewhere else there might be some slight differences i think. 
 
 
 

 

[kelv]

Well, if the MDR-7550 are MADE IN JAPAN then probably they will be exactly same as the 800ST... but if they are made somewhere else there might be some slight differences i think. 


 


 


 

Ya agreed, just like how Mdr e888 Jap, Thai & Phil versions differ in sound, though specs are similar, that is somehow inevitable.

 

[DjAmTraX]

Man...  I can't wait till the MDR-7550 hits the streets of U.S.

 

[Uncle00Jesse]

Man...  I can't wait till the MDR-7550 hits the streets of U.S.

 


Is there any indication of when that might be? I'm dyin for top of the line Sony iems.

 

[matto]

Just had a look on sony U.S. site it's said to be released in a couple days... You can preorder them now.

 

[Uncle00Jesse]

I had a look on the Sony site, it lists the ex1000 on preorder shipping on 2/15 for $500. There's no mention of the 7550 or 800st or anything in the $350 price range. With such a limited amount of reviews and impressions on the ex1000s, I'm not sure I can justify 500 bones on iems that may not be fantastic. Ex1000 vs 1964Q vs westone 4 vs sm3..... Hmmmmmm

 

[DjAmTraX]

That is a recent update because there were no ship date 24 hrs. ago.  I can't wait till Amazon gets it.

 

[DjAmTraX]

I just placed an order for the EX1000 from Sony at $499+tax.  I figured I could return it if I don't like it within 30 days so not much loss.  Look for my unboxing and impressions in the near future.  The headphones are scheduled to ship tomorrow.  

 

[kelv]

Congrats on your purchase. Hope you like them as much as i do.

 

[Inks]

I'm guessing the EX800ST/7550 doesn't use the same high quality components of the 1000s? Speaking of the magnesium alloy housing and polymer film diaphragm. 

 

[chromatic]

Quote:

I'm guessing the EX800ST/7550 doesn't use the same high quality components of the 1000s? Speaking of the magnesium alloy housing and polymer film diaphragm. 

I think so but they also are made with a different purpose.
The magnesium alloy and polymer film give of course a different sound but i doesnt mean a better soundl.... it depend what you are looking for.
I have the 800st and FOR ME they are the best earphones i ever had. i wanted a sound close to the one i have in my recording studio for when iam on the go, and to my surprise i finally found that... i didnt try the 1000 so i cant comment but my feeling is that they are not Better, but different... probably a bit more bass, and high frequency... the 800st are very well balanced like studio monitors...

 

[Inks]

That's too bad I'm sure there would've been away to implement those materials and still manage a neutral sound with fine tuning. It will give a better timbre but I'm sure the 800s will still do them well. 

 

[hanes]

@chomatic
 
Could you pleeeease write a little review of the 800st and compare them to other headphones you have heard?
Thank you so much!
 
 
hanes

 

[DjAmTraX]

I got my MDR-EX1000 from JR.com today. Stay tuned for my Unboxing video.