stevenswall
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I have the Excel spreadsheet from measuring the TF10 (The data behind the Headphone.com graphs, made and measured by Tyll Hertsons I believe)
The TripleFi 10 by Ultimate ears reaches 10hz just fine, and has a smooth curve up to +5db at 100hz, curving back down again and reaching -15db at 5khz... It can reach low enough, though it may not have a ton of emphasis on these frequencies if it's being compared to a bass heavy headphone. Using the EQ on either of your Rockboxed devices should enable you do adjust accordingly. Try a +10db boost at 30-40hz.
(Beyond the measurements, I've owned the TF10 for a year, listening extensively. Besides my Klipsch Image X10, it was the most 'bass capable' of the bunch. I have since moved on to an Audio Technica AD900, which is a brilliantly detailed and bright headphone (Neutral actually, but since ears hear treble better, it sounds 'bright')... It makes the TF10 sound muddy and dark unfortunately.)
Two other things to mention, is that the TF10 can be a really troublesome fit in some peoples ears. It is the only IEM I have ever owned that has given me bother trying to get a good fit with it and I am not alone in this. Also if you listen to any music that is sub-bass heavy the TF10 is not a good choice as it simply cannot reach low enough.
Other than those additional observations, Gilly87 has the comparison well summed up. Personally, I enjoy my TF10 more than my SE215, but they are nothing like each other soundwise.
I have the Excel spreadsheet from measuring the TF10 (The data behind the Headphone.com graphs, made and measured by Tyll Hertsons I believe)
The TripleFi 10 by Ultimate ears reaches 10hz just fine, and has a smooth curve up to +5db at 100hz, curving back down again and reaching -15db at 5khz... It can reach low enough, though it may not have a ton of emphasis on these frequencies if it's being compared to a bass heavy headphone. Using the EQ on either of your Rockboxed devices should enable you do adjust accordingly. Try a +10db boost at 30-40hz.
(Beyond the measurements, I've owned the TF10 for a year, listening extensively. Besides my Klipsch Image X10, it was the most 'bass capable' of the bunch. I have since moved on to an Audio Technica AD900, which is a brilliantly detailed and bright headphone (Neutral actually, but since ears hear treble better, it sounds 'bright')... It makes the TF10 sound muddy and dark unfortunately.)