Inks
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try oval klipsch tips.
So I've had these puppies for almost a week now. I had never tried Etymotics before, and they are the most $$$ I've ever spend on ear/headphones, being a non-audiophile. At first, both sizes of tri-flanges made my left ear canal HURT like a MOTHER!!!! (However, they fit very comfortably in the right. I must have some asymmetrical ear canals...) While I found Comply tips and the Ety foams to be much more comfortable, I am DEFINITELY not willing to pay to continually replace them every few weeks. I absolutely LOVE they way these phones sound, yet the pain in my left ear was just too much. I had almost resigned to return/exchange them at headroom....that is until a couple days ago. It's almost like my ear canal adjusted to the small tri-flanges overnight, and now I have no trouble keeping them in my ear canals for extended periods of time. SO HAPPYHas anyone else experienced this sort of adaptation to uncomfortable IEMs before? Is this unusual?
Also, on a side note, I'm wondering if anybody can testify to the longevity of the Glider tips. Despite their ugliness, I find them very comfortable and like the subtle way they alter the sound. I could see myself using them for certain types of music. However, if they need to be replaced anywhere near as often as foams, I'm not even going to bother. Thanks for any response.
So I've had these puppies for almost a week now. I had never tried Etymotics before, and they are the most $$$ I've ever spend on ear/headphones, being a non-audiophile. At first, both sizes of tri-flanges made my left ear canal HURT like a MOTHER!!!! (However, they fit very comfortably in the right. I must have some asymmetrical ear canals...) While I found Comply tips and the Ety foams to be much more comfortable, I am DEFINITELY not willing to pay to continually replace them every few weeks. I absolutely LOVE they way these phones sound, yet the pain in my left ear was just too much. I had almost resigned to return/exchange them at headroom....that is until a couple days ago. It's almost like my ear canal adjusted to the small tri-flanges overnight, and now I have no trouble keeping them in my ear canals for extended periods of time. SO HAPPYHas anyone else experienced this sort of adaptation to uncomfortable IEMs before? Is this unusual?
I haven't heard the RE-Zero but HF5 is very different from the triple.fi! The triple.fi has great bass slam/impact and really sparkly treble; it's often described as a V-shaped frequency, some people say with recessed mids. The HF5 (of HF2) does less emphasizing of either highs, mids or bass. Lots of people call it bass light, but I really don't think so as long as you have a good seal, which is pretty easy to get with the etymotic brand because of how deep they insert. The HF5 go in deeper and have really good noise isolation. I loved the triple.fi for Radiohead or stuff like that; the HF5 I really enjoy for classical, jazz, world, but it does a surprisingly good job at rock, even though it doesn't have that same bass slam. I've heard details on In Rainbow I had never heard before. The only thing I'm dissatisfied with the HF5 is that it can take a while to find a comfortable tip (for some people); the Klipsch double flange gels work like a charm. It also has a smaller soundstage, which I find it can compensate for with its really engaging detail.
In that case would you call it a good complement to the TF10 then? I'm wondering if the HF2s will sound similar to my RE-ZERO now. Relative to the TF10 they are more forward and maybe slightly more detailed, but are lacking the bass (in terms of impact and quantity) and wide soundstage which I enjoy on my TF10 now. Curious, curious.
Quote:In that case would you call it a good complement to the TF10 then? I'm wondering if the HF2s will sound similar to my RE-ZERO now. Relative to the TF10 they are more forward and maybe slightly more detailed, but are lacking the bass (in terms of impact and quantity) and wide soundstage which I enjoy on my TF10 now. Curious, curious.
From my experience, the hf5 cannot compare to the TF10 in any category except maybe isolation. TF10s are shallow insertion, while the etys are obviously deep with the triple flange.
The multiple drivers in the TF10 make every part of the spectrum more clear, and allow for more bass impact. The hf5 are fine, but the single drivers get bogged down in reproducing the entire spectrum, and clarity is lost. If you like the cold, antiseptic sound (most people would call this neutral haha), then sure, go for the Etymotics. But if you prefer that sound signature, you have better options. The Etymotics are really good at reproducing mids however, even better than the TF10s. Vocals are very nice.