| Originally Posted by timmyGCSE /img/forum/go_quote.gif Out of the box the 530's blew me away with its powerhouse mids. The FX500's with its ridiculously low bass. The ety's there is nothing for me that immediatley jumped out and said hey look at me, you could say the highs but they also felt very inline with everything else, its all very balanced, yet as more listening goes on I realise these are not cold like the RE0's. They feel very romantic, they are soft and incredibly inviting into the music but at the same time ridiculously detailed, its not immediately obvious but with each song I felt more and more taken by what I was hearing. |
| Originally Posted by Little Bob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Timmy, I notice you have SE530's as well as the HF5's - how would you say they differ? Is it worthwhile having both 530's and HF's in the quiver? Also, any comparisons between HF5's and er4s? I guess the HF5 bass is more pronounced but anything else? Apologies for all the Q's. |
| Originally Posted by DeTrun /img/forum/go_quote.gif So the HF5's arrived at my door. €115+15 shipping costs. but they asked €40 import tax. I didn't have any cash money, so they'll deliver on another day. Etymotic won't refund it, right?
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| Originally Posted by busstonedfx /img/forum/go_quote.gif they charge you tax at the door in cash? are you sure that's not the delivery person just asking for a tip?
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| Originally Posted by bcpk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Importing from where? With what website? |
| Originally Posted by ibis99 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry to jump in but as a former owner of the SE530 and current owner of ER4s I might be able to help. Having both the SE530 and HF5 would work well. The SE is much more mid and low end centric while Ety is a more balanced sound through out the spectrem. The SE is a nice change from the Ety while the Ety is a nice change from the Shure, if that makes sense. Two different animals but very good at what they offer. |
| Originally Posted by timmyGCSE /img/forum/go_quote.gif couldn't have said it better myself. I flip flop between the two |
| Originally Posted by Little Bob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks Ibis & Timmy - I may give them a try. I found them at £68 somewhere on-line, must be worth a punt for that. Although I have always fancied the ER4s...decisions, decisions... |
| Originally Posted by DeTrun /img/forum/go_quote.gif So the HF5's arrived at my door. €115+15 shipping costs. but they asked €40 import tax. I didn't have any cash money, so they'll deliver on another day. Etymotic won't refund it, right?
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| Originally Posted by CENTRAL /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well that 's a pity and a lot of money as well. Try to contact etymotic and ask for a refund... The amazon uk deal sounds great! |
| Originally Posted by xguntherc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys.. I recently didnt enjoy my ne-7m and sold em for the OK2.. but then i tried the im616 and they sound amazing. the im616 were very good for my ears but not enough bass.. hardly any unless u achieve the perfect seal. I also only have the triple flanges to try. and my small ears have a burning sensation after removing the IEMs. is this because they are to large n hurt my ears? I was recommended the er4 if I like the sound but want more bass. So what about the HF5.. how do they compare in sound sig to the im616. and is the bass noticeably improved? Ive never tried the shure olives, but these phones with the small might work for me. I cant use iem's like the ne-7m as the soundtube is to large. any comparison of these hf5 and im616? thanks! |
