[cn11]

 
 
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I love how the SM3 behaves so much like a dynamic at times. I almost forget it's a triple-BA sometimes. I think the SM3 is very unique in having a distinct dynamic punch for being a BA IEM.

 
 
^^ Concur wholeheartedly.

 

[lucozade]

 
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I love how the SM3 behaves so much like a dynamic at times. I almost forget it's a triple-BA sometimes. I think the SM3 is very unique in having a distinct dynamic punch for being a BA IEM.

Yes ,its bass does have an almost dynamic quality about it 

 

[Bennyboy71]

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To think I have so much in common w/ bennyboy, not to mention iponderous.  I think I need professional help.  No luco you are not a professional....  

Its too late for help mate, sorry. And yiou aint seen nothing yet - wait till the next full moon!
 
As for the cable slider - do the sensible thing, cut the bugger off and liberate your neck.  I'd like to see George Lucas wearing the SM3, come to think of it....
 

 

[Photofan1986]

 
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I'd like to see George Lucas wearing the SM3, come to think of it....

LOOOOOL

 

[Photofan1986]

To those who have a Cowon player (I know you do, Benny) , try this:
BBE:0
Mach3bass:0
Stereo enhance: 2
eq:
80hz: 0
230hz: 0
850hz: 0
4.1khz: 3
5.3khz: 2
Yes, it's subtle, but it gives the SM3 a shimmer that's missing in the upper midrange. Let me know what you think!

What I hear now is really about perfect. Really cannot imagine how anything could be improved.

A player with a good eq can be very helpful, imo, as there are iems that only need a tiny amount of tweak to sound right. That's the case of the SM3. However, no matter how much I equalize the IE8, I cannot get them sound as good as the SM3. But now, my SM3 have about the same clarity as the RE-252, but with much better bass and immersion.

 

[Bennyboy71]

OK, will give those settings a go and let you know what I think. Those freq band settings are not available on the J3 though - nearest is 80 / 220 / 780 / 4.1 / 6.9
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To those who have a Cowon player (I know you do, Benny) , try this:
BBE:0
Mach3bass:0
Stereo enhance: 2
eq:
80hz: 0
230hz: 0
850hz: 0
4.1khz: 3
5.3khz: 2
Yes, it's subtle, but it gives the SM3 a shimmer that's missing in the upper midrange. Let me know what you think!

What I hear now is really about perfect. Really cannot imagine how anything could be improved.

A player with a good eq can be very helpful, imo, as there are iems that only need a tiny amount of tweak to sound right. That's the case of the SM3. However, no matter how much I equalize the IE8, I cannot get them sound as good as the SM3. But now, my SM3 have about the same clarity as the RE-252, but with much better bass and immersion.

 

[lucozade]

 
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To those who have a Cowon player (I know you do, Benny) , try this:
BBE:0
Mach3bass:0
Stereo enhance: 2
eq:
80hz: 0
230hz: 0
850hz: 0
4.1khz: 3
5.3khz: 2
Yes, it's subtle, but it gives the SM3 a shimmer that's missing in the upper midrange. Let me know what you think!

What I hear now is really about perfect. Really cannot imagine how anything could be improved.

A player with a good eq can be very helpful, imo, as there are iems that only need a tiny amount of tweak to sound right. That's the case of the SM3. However, no matter how much I equalize the IE8, I cannot get them sound as good as the SM3. But now, my SM3 have about the same clarity as the RE-252, but with much better bass and immersion.

Or a good amp with rollable opamps can achieve the audio bliss that the SM3 is capable off and I agree that nothing can make the ie8 sound as good as the SM3
 

 

[Photofan1986]

Oh ok, nevermind, the most important one is the 4.1 khz, and you can still increase the 6.9 khz band, too.
 
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Or a good amp with rollable opamps can achieve the audio bliss that the SM3 is capable off and I agree that nothing can make the ie8 sound as good as the SM3

Yep, I really loved the IE8 but now I'm accustomed to the SM3 and I try to listen back to my IE8, I simply cannot enjoy them the way I did. They will most probably find a new home soon
It's quite frightening how the human ear gets accustomed to good things!

 

[lucozade]

@ BENNYBOY 71 , how many individual eq bands are there on the J3 ?

 

[Photofan1986]

Let me asnwer that question ^^
There are 5 bands, and you can select two or three different freqs for each. So I'd say it's a semi-parametric equalizer.

 

[lucozade]

 
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Let me asnwer that question ^^
There are 5 bands, and you can select two or three different freqs for each. So I'd say it's a semi-parametric equalizer.

@ photofan ,thanks ,so in theory you could make about 15 adjustments to the overall sound at any one time ?

 

[Photofan1986]

No, unfortunately, you can only select one frequency for each range at one time.

 

[Bennyboy71]

it is semi-parametric on the J3 - 5 bands, three frquency choices per band, with the option of narrow, normal or wide selection for each  band. at that frequency.  You have a lot of options effectively.

 

[lucozade]

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No, unfortunately, you can only select one frequency for each range at one time.

Oh , ok thanks ,that is unfortunate 

 by the way @ photo fan ,its about time you updated your avatar picture to a pair of SM3 instead of those ie8s 

 

[lucozade]

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it is semi-parametric on the J3 - 5 bands, three frquency choices per band, with the option of narrow, normal or wide selection for each  band. at that frequency.  You have a lot of options effectively.

Thanks for the info