my-2000
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So, Is there a general consensus on any SQ changes with the latest firmware update ?
I don't want to upgrade if there is a negative impact on the sound and would love to read more opinions on the differences if any.
I would imagine they are very subtle if there are any.
If you enjoy the sound signature of 1.15, personally I wouldn't recommend you upgrading to 1.16. The difference is quite obvious.
After listening to it for an evening, so far I notice:
- lower volume, i.e. need to turn up the volume to have the same loudness as before at same volume levels
- further to the point above, lower volume levels now somewhat make the whole piece of music "lighter" too. Not sure if that's my subjective feeling but I just heard it that way
- lighter bass, comparing to the heavier bass of 1.15 vs previous versions. While that's welcome for IE800 because 1.15 was a little bit too heavy for it previously, I don't think I like the new sound signature on SE846