[Bdon]

Hmm could I get some recommendations on earphones at the ~$100 mark? Currently have ckn70s but feel like a change and have also had enough of the asymmetrical cord. So basically whats the hype about at the moment?
I listen to mainly  mainstream, dance, R&B, pop and alternative rock

 

[nihontoman]

  Just got my Sony EX650 and listening - very solid bass, quite big but tight and controlled, and I expect it will get a bit more so with further hours. One factor in my purchase was also the ergonomic aspect, and it absolutely lives up to my hopes in that department: light, comfortable and forgettable once in. Similar to the RE400, but without the slight tendency towards vacuum thanks to the angled nozzles. Came to about $100 with the customs added.

how's the cable?

 

[quartertone]

 

  Just got my Sony EX650 and listening - very solid bass, quite big but tight and controlled, and I expect it will get a bit more so with further hours. One factor in my purchase was also the ergonomic aspect, and it absolutely lives up to my hopes in that department: light, comfortable and forgettable once in. Similar to the RE400, but without the slight tendency towards vacuum thanks to the angled nozzles. Came to about $100 with the customs added.

how's the cable?

 
Very nice - light and smooth, but doesn't seem to tangle or stick to itself. 

 

[ericp10]

Dsnuts, the FX700 had the best natural timbre of any earphone I've ever heard. I would still on it if for one thing: the mids were too recessed for me. If they've fixed the recessed mids, it will be one heck of an earphone as the FX850. The FX700 had slamming clear bass (basshead levels) and highs that started off too sharp, but tapered down with burn in and the right tips (I used the monster hybrids). I hope you get it before me and report on those mids.

 

[nihontoman]

   
Very nice - light and smooth, but doesn't seem to tangle or stick to itself. 

another question: can it be worn over ear? 

 

[quartertone]

Sure, no problem.

 

[Bdon]

 
i would go for Audio Technica IM50 for $60. But dont except big upgrade to CKN70, because they are one of the gratest iems under $100. Im50 has better treble and are natural sounding unlike CKN70 harsh treble and coloured sound.

 
Hmm what if i were to go to around $200? Come to think of it, i may as well invest in a bigger upgrade considering the ckn's are already awesome rather than spend the same amount on a negligible upgrade...but thanks for your advice

 

[MuZo2]

 
Anyone tried this Toshiba In-ear Headphones RZE-S70

http://tlet.co.jp/pr/rze_s70.htm

Dual Driver + Dual separate chamber
Driver Unit – φ5.8mm＋φ13.6mm
Sensitivity 100dB / Impedance 16 ohm

 

[ericp10]

Love the IM70 over the CKN70, but the CKN70 is a very good earphone to me. I just hate that cable it's connected to.

 

[ericp10]

   
Anyone tried this Toshiba In-ear Headphones RZE-S70
 
http://tlet.co.jp/pr/rze_s70.htm

Dual Driver + Dual separate chamber
Driver Unit – φ5.8mm＋φ13.6mm
Sensitivity 100dB / Impedance 16 ohm

 
 
On Amazon.jpn it gets good reviews for sound, but seems to be some questions about the build as best as I can translate via google. Also, one of the reviewers expressed disappointed about the OEM of this product, but I couldn't figure out why.

 

[ericp10]

 I'm totally enamored with the sound of the Heaven V!! It's full, lush, natural and rich sounding to my ears. And horns on jazz albums just take transport me to another realm. And I find it very detailed. On top of all all of that, I don't think I've ever heard a single BA with this much bass! And I once thought the Ortofon e-q7 had bass. Ha!
 
DannyBai, my friend, what have you done to me!!!? lol
 
 
P.S. The Mikros is here. I need to go to thee mail room and pick it up.

 

[DannyBai]

Yeah man, Heavens are something else. BA taken to another level. Happy that you like them.

 

[mochill]

Fx850 is $485.99 on eBay from ace_of_bicycle2004 with his ultra fast shipping

 

[mochill]

Very very tempted

 

[ericp10]

Yeah man, Heavens are something else. BA taken to another level. Happy that you like them.