[shaked]

Ok so I'd like to say that I've more or less just began my own demise. I was at my campus bookstore buying a PATA cable for my computer, and near the checkout counter was none other than the senn CX 300 priced at $39.95. I wanted to get the black ones from Amazon, but at $70 I just wasn't biting. Anyyyyway, there's only one pair left, and the guy working there (who actually knew they were good) says he won't get anymore at that price. FINE!!

I already own the AKG K14P, and I'm pretty confident these blow them out of the water. I haven't gotten much of a chance to listen (I'm in class now STARING at them), but I am going to spend a good portion of my evening in heaven. My iPod is dead, and my laptop was on its way out (of course when I actually needed them), so I've only gotten about 20 mins of use.

I was impressed by the bass (nothing I've heard really has any) considering the size. The isolation was pretty solid as well. Aside from clarity, that's about all I've gotten to notice.

Anyway, this leads me to my real question. After I listen to these for a week, how badly am I going to want to upgrade? Am I doomed?

Rich

 

[AdamP]

For IEM, I bought the following in this order:

-Panasonic HJE-50S (fairly good bass, decent punch, recessed mids, bright but not too sibilant highs)

-Sony MDR-EX51LP (modded... lots of bass, recessesed mids, sibiliant highs which I've managed to tone down but they are not very accurate. I use these for my "i-don't-care-what-happens" workout headphones. With the mod + the iPod bassboost it sounds great for my electronica and hip-hop.

-Ultimate Ears SuperFi.5 Pro (gobs and gobs of accurate midbass kick, bass is tight and extension is OK, very very slightly recessed mids, accurate and clean highs)

-Sennheiser CX 300 (bass is very nice, good punch, output and extension. I think there is more bass than the SuperFi.5 Pro but it's not as clean but still clean nonetheless. The midrange feels neutral and the highs are very clear (if not a tad tad bit bright. I feel the UE's get this category down perfectly). I'm amazed because I got these for $40US and they sound a lot better than many headphones at twice the price.

Overall, I think I got the whole spectrum of IEMs covered. 2 entry-middle end IEMs (Sony, Pana), 1 middle end (Senn) and 1 high end (UE). If you are going to upgrade you might have to get a Shure E4c or SuperFi.5 Pro, otherwise you will be going down the wrong way of the upgrade path.

 

[Ingo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamP -Ultimate Ears SuperFi.5 Pro (gobs and gobs of accurate midbass kick, bass is tight and extension is OK, very very slightly recessed mids, accurate and clean highs)

Huh?

Oh ok, I think I may understand the context now. It's 1:22PM (that's early in the morning for me).

 

[nabwong]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaked Am I doomed? Rich

Yup.

I did the same thing as you except my purchase was on amazon.

 

[mektarus]

Damn, I just ordered a pair of CX300's from Amazon as well. It's like crack, you always want more!

 

[003]

At least until you get the HEV-90!

 

[jagorev]

You may as well just add an Etymotic or Shure to your Amazon cart now, because you're going to end up there anyway. Imagine everything your CX300 does, but with more detail, more balance, and more isolation.

 

[gsteinb88]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 003 At least until you get the HEV-90!

Nah, once youve got the orpheus, you start to play with different kinds of amps. And IC's. And everything else. It never ends

-g

 

[grawk]

My impulse buys:

er4ps
dt770s
darth woodying dt770s
emotion+
mpx3
dynahi
ps1
hf1
hp1
hf1 #2
zhalou dac
3 sacd players
um2s
hearos studiophonic 25 platinum
stumpjumper mountain bike

 

[nabwong]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagorev You may as well just add an Etymotic or Shure to your Amazon cart now, because you're going to end up there anyway. Imagine everything your CX300 does, but with more detail, more balance, and more isolation.

I don't know...iems just didn't do it for me. Hopefully the cx300 is the answer.

 

[Gino]

Stop reading about audio and you will not be doomed.

 

[skyline889]

For me it's those damn Comp USA ads. They always look so enticing, then I buy something and get screwed because I never get the rebate.

 

[skudmunky]

Only impulse buy I've done was my Saitek Gamers Keyboard. Usually 60 bucks, got it for 20 at Black Friday sales. Such a great keyboard, I'm fine.

 

[Bob Mahoy]

Buying all the parts for a cmoy at radioshack, and probably paying twice what I needed to for half the quality. But so convenient

Pathetic compared to these other listings.