Partlys4int
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These handle the rapid drums of the Cure's The Hanging Garden so well. Amazed.
Because they don't have that kind of energy to make you say "wow" right out of the box. It's said to be more an acquired taste.Again; no conclusion as things will change (burn-in), but right now I cannot understand why these IEM's have gotten so much negative publicity. Very enjoyable right out of the box, if only violins sound a bit sharp for now.
No, I haven't auditioned them. Because of two things; the mentioned drop between sub (mid?) Bass and mids. And the larger fit.Because they don't have that kind of energy to make you say "wow" right out of the box. It's said to be more an acquired taste.
But very curious if you'll test the Xelento also, I was in the same boat as you but never got the chance to audition the Xelento.
Can you be more specific? Something wrong with the sound or you just like the IE800S more?For me there is not better than the IE800S!
They are just fantastic!
I have them both for 2 months and I must say, if you’re not using balanced, there’s hardly any drastic difference between them. I’d say the vocals is slightly bit more forward on the S but still not mid centric. You do have to be worried about the cables of the 800 being prone to stiffing overtime and the microphonics is worse on the 800.Hello there,
Just dropped by to get your opinion on IE800 vs IE800s again.. I have a pair of Beyerdynamic AK T8ie MK II and Momentum True Wireless that I use daily on my way to and from work. I love the T8's sound profile for my usual genres of korean pop, electronic pop, EDM, and typically top 50 songs.
Now, there is a -30% discount for the IE800 which lowers the price to about USD 550 and -15% discount for the IE800s with a discounted price tag of about USD 1,000. My question is do you think the price difference is worth the upgrade? Or is it an upgrade at all?
I typically love fun, engaging sound and I loved the IE800 when I demo-ed it today. Unfortunately, the store didn't carry IE800s models. However, reviews have suggested that the IE800s is milder/more neutral than the IE800. I also don't use balanced connection for now.
Two ways of looking at it is: 1) Get IE800, save some cash and get a similar sound to the T8 but with more treble emphasis and less bass emphasis.
2) Get IE800s but risk the sound being too neutral/balanced that I put it away for not being exciting enough. (I also own the ER4S which I think is pretty boring. Treble detail is nice but lack of bass is a deal breaker.)
What do you think?