[davidmolliere]

OK now I have to get the EX1000

Yeah well @Tawek is enthusiastic

Tagging the SE5U as a joke is a bit excessive to say the least but I had been meaning to get the EX1000 for a while but put the purchase of to a corner of my mind... I am glad I finally made the jump as even new the EX1000 is pretty good value for money for sure it's still a top performer and a good pairing with 1Z for sure. I was very pleasantly suprised by how much better it gets with a copper balanced cable, the extra power sure helps and the copper tames those peaks quite well (maybe the MDR-7550 is a smoother version, I'd be curious to compare). The EX1000 still have shortcomings as all IEMs do, like poor isolation and a bit of leaking but if I was on a budget and wanted TOTL level IEM I'd sure consider them top of the list (for sedentary use, forget commute) at 350/400€ new.

 

[Tawek]

Se5ult its great ( no joke ) especially with lpg and wm1z, but listening to electronics and ambient ( my favorite Astronaut Ape , Koan ,Schiller , Ex1000 sounds more openly, freely, with similar resolution and af course bass is faster and better controlled , resolution and depth similar to Se5ult

 

[Aliv3]

Where do you people still find the ex1000 for sale? They seem perfect for the type of music that I listen to. Pop/Rock.

 

[davidmolliere]

Where do you people still find the ex1000 for sale? They seem perfect for the type of music that I listen to. Pop/Rock.

Got them on eBay direct from Japanese sellers, there are still new unsealed pairs as well as used ones in good condition

 

[cfc7]

Yeah well @Tawek is enthusiastic

Tagging the SE5U as a joke is a bit excessive to say the least but I had been meaning to get the EX1000 for a while but put the purchase of to a corner of my mind... I am glad I finally made the jump as even new the EX1000 is pretty good value for money for sure it's still a top performer and a good pairing with 1Z for sure. I was very pleasantly suprised by how much better it gets with a copper balanced cable, the extra power sure helps and the copper tames those peaks quite well (maybe the MDR-7550 is a smoother version, I'd be curious to compare). The EX1000 still have shortcomings as all IEMs do, like poor isolation and a bit of leaking but if I was on a budget and wanted TOTL level IEM I'd sure consider them top of the list (for sedentary use, forget commute) at 350/400€ new.

What cable more exactly?
And is that bad for using it outside?

 

[Tawek]

What cable more exactly?
And is that bad for using it outside?

it depends for me they are one of the most comfortable headphones I have with very good seal I use large "mandarines symbio w tips"

 

[davidmolliere]

What cable more exactly?
And is that bad for using it outside?

I got the Earmax cable, a cheap 4 wire copper...

Still, I found it was quite an improvement and I decided to go full 8 Cores Flat Braid 5n OCC Upgrade Cable (except picture below is that of an hybrid silver/copper while I ordered a full copper) :

We'll see!

it depends for me they are one of the most comfortable headphones I have with very good seal I use large "mandarines symbio w tips"

Yes they are very comfortable just not isolating enough to use say in the metro, especially at the volume level I listen to...

 

[cfc7]

I got the Earmax cable, a cheap 4 wire copper...

Still, I found it was quite an improvement and I decided to go full 8 Cores Flat Braid 5n OCC Upgrade Cable (except picture below is that of an hybrid silver/copper while I ordered a full copper) :
We'll see!



Yes they are very comfortable just not isolating enough to use say in the metro, especially at the volume level I listen to...

So, with the Earmax cable, the higs were already tamed?

 

[Tawek]

I got the Earmax cable, a cheap 4 wire copper...

Still, I found it was quite an improvement and I decided to go full 8 Cores Flat Braid 5n OCC Upgrade Cable (except picture below is that of an hybrid silver/copper while I ordered a full copper) :

We'll see!



Yes they are very comfortable just not isolating enough to use say in the metro, especially at the volume level I listen to...

The cables used in the EX1000 is a 7N-OFC Litz cord with extremely high purity (99.99999%).

 

[davidmolliere]

So, with the Earmax cable, the higs were already tamed?

Yes the upper mids and treble peaks are nicely smoothed out.
It's such a big difference that I wonder if the stock EX1000 cable is not a bright cable itself...

The cables used in the EX1000 is a 7N-OFC Litz cord with extremely high purity (99.99999%).

I know the stock cable is good, but it seems to be tuned for extra clarity and I think that's not what the EX1000 needs (for my taste).

 

[duaned]

Surprising to see that a IEM released in 2011 is still available to be purchased new! Unfortunatley the cheapest I can find the EX1000 is $1000!

 

[duaned]

Davidmollier, since you have both the solaris and ex1000 how do they compare?

 

[davidmolliere]

Davidmollier, since you have both the solaris and ex1000 how do they compare?

Have your read my Solaris review ?
It's all in there at the end

 

[DONTGIVEUP]

I know in some brick stores (esp. Asia) you may be able to find it way cheaper. Here in the US I picked up an EX1000 from one store which I can’t recollect now but I think they’re all gone now plus the store.
Ebay & Amazon are good places to buy newly released stuff but olde stuff it’s a 50/50. I’m having bad experiences now as products get older and sellers are not totally listing most of the faults.
For the $1000 to be invested on an EX1000 I think it would be better to get a newer model or some other reliable brand

Surprising to see that a IEM released in 2011 is still available to be purchased new! Unfortunatley the cheapest I can find the EX1000 is $1000!

 

[syke]

Surprising to see that a IEM released in 2011 is still available to be purchased new! Unfortunatley the cheapest I can find the EX1000 is $1000!

That's just silly. The EX1000 is good value at its MSRP, but not at $1000. There are lots of better options at that price.
This place is so evil...
If I have to be left stranded on a deserted island and I have to pick one IEM to go with my WM1Z , the EX1000 is far down on that list.