[hatefulsandwich]

I really enjoy my R1s, but I wouldn't say that they sound a heck of a lot like the S500s. Which is good, for me, since the S500s are too aggressive for my ears. In fact, lately I have been enjoying them far more than the S500s. People say that mids are recessed but I wouldn't say they're any more recessed than the S500. It does have a lot of bass, which again some have complained about, but I enjoy them immensely.

That said, I have absolutely no experience with the others you mentioned so can't give a particularly informed or unbiased opinion 

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I do know a few people have complained about driver flex, but I guess I was lucky enough not to receive a unit with that problem. Brainwavz QC does sound like it can be a little spotty, but they are apparently really good with sending replacements.

My only complaint with the R1s is that the wire is a real pain, but of course they now offer an updated model with memory wire in it. Some also complain that the shape isn't exactly ergonomic, but I never found it an issue.

 

[CapitaFK]

Thanks, sandwich. I'll definitely keep the R1 in mind. My main concern with it was the wire, but if that was fixed, then it's looking mighty attractive.

 

[sofastreamer]

mh1c

 

[hatefulsandwich]

Given the mhc1's infamously bad cable, I doubt they'll be a very good IEM for working out and running. They are touted for their excellent sound, though.

 

[Lifted Andreas]

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Given the mhc1's infamously bad cable, I doubt they'll be a very good IEM for working out and running. They are touted for their excellent sound, though.

 
+1
 
No way MH1c are good for exercise lol

 

[CapitaFK]

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Given the mhc1's infamously bad cable, I doubt they'll be a very good IEM for working out and running. They are touted for their excellent sound, though.

Aye. It's the only reason I left it off my list.
 
The GR02 BE's also get a ton of praise sound-wise, but I'm not a fan of that form factor. Reminds me of the AKG IEM's I had, and those were not comfortable at all and kept falling out.

 

[kova4a]

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So now that I'm set with my portable on-ear for studying, I need a good IEM for running and working out. Which IEM, out of these four, would have a similar sound signature to the S500's? Something that has similar bass, good mids, and maybe a little easier on the highs of an out-of-box S500.
 
MEElec M6
Shure SE215
Soundmagic E10
Brainwavz R1
 
I'm leaving out the FX40 since I hear it has even crazier highs than the S500. Comfort is also a big plus. I'm a huge fan of the SE215's form factor, though I don't mind the bullet-like E10.

i have to sat the jvc ha fx3x. I just git the fx3x and and the fxd70, which dsnuts sais is closer to s500

 

[7S Cameron]

To me the closest sounding IEM to the S500s are the FX40s. The sharpness and harshness definitely smooth out with burn in.

 

[kova4a]

Well, ds said that fxd70 is the closest to s500, so I got it and I still think that fx3x is closest to s500

 

[7S Cameron]

Well, ds said that fxd70 is the closest to s500, so I got it and I still think that fx3x is closest to s500

I haven't heard the 70s, but I wasn't a huge fan of the 80s.

 

[kova4a]

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I haven't heard the 70s, but I wasn't a huge fan of the 80s.

Well. I see how some people may like it but it'd prefer a  relatively mid forward signature. The fxd70 is more mid-forward but pretty engaging still

 

[Dsnuts]

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I haven't heard the 70s, but I wasn't a huge fan of the 80s.

How can you not be a fan of the 80s?

 

[kova4a]

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How can you not be a fan of the 80s?

Add to that Metallica and Iron Maiden and I'm in

 

[7S Cameron]

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How can you not be a fan of the 80s?

What about Manowar?! Iron Maiden is also one of my favorite bands lol. I love Kiss as well, but I thought they were more 70s.

 

[esmBOS]

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What about Manowar?! Iron Maiden is also one of my favorite bands lol. I love Kiss as well, but I thought they were more 70s.

Hail Gods of war!