| Originally Posted by Zalithian /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is your source (mp3 player) and what genre's do you like? What kind of sound? |
| Originally Posted by billybob_jcv /img/forum/go_quote.gif Those are the old school choices. These days the Phonak Audeo, Klipsch and several others seem to be the rage. I would check the review and comparison threads in this forum. |
| Originally Posted by Zalithian /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think if you listen to those genre's and with that player, you're going to want a warmer IEM than the SE210's and SCL3. Those are more vocal oriented IEMS. I'm assuming by those genres the most important element is the bass. You should probably look into the Atrio M5 and Klipsch X10, although I doubt you can find the X10 for under $200. The Atrio can be had around 130-140 on ebay if you haggle a little I think. Phonak Audeo's are supposed to be the best of the bunch in the price range but not particularly heavy on bass. It may be able to be remedied by the black filters but I don't have my pair yet so I can't say for sure. |
| Originally Posted by Zalithian /img/forum/go_quote.gif I believe I read the Atrio M5's were very comfortable (at least in some reviews) and they are known for having great bass. Someone who's used them will have to comment on their size and comfort though. |
| Originally Posted by Zalithian /img/forum/go_quote.gif From a review at anythingbutipod.com "The midrange is very slightly recessed, but still very clear and detailed. The mids are great for voices, male and female alike; they sound very human, not as artificial as with balanced armature drivers. The midrange reminds me more of full-sized Sennheiser or Beyerdynamic headphones than of the usual IEMs, which is a very good thing. All the details are there. Nothing seems to be missing from the main parts of the music. Everything is very dynamic and punchy, both in the micro and macro structures of the audio material. The treble is slightly rolled off, but doesn't lack any details or clarity either. The Atrios do appear to be "dark" sounding phones compared to some balanced armature IEMs, like the Shures or Etymotics, but that makes them easier to listen to for my ears. I can wear them for hours without getting any listening fatigue, contrary to ultra-bright balanced armature IEMs. They have no sibilance at all; they're really smooth. The Shures and Etymotics do have a bit more precision and clarity in the treble regions, but for me the Atrios sound more natural, relaxed, and enjoyable. Soundstage is quite good, considering the Atrios are in-ear phones with the drivers sitting very close to the ear drums. It's not a three-dimensional experience as on some large, open headphones, but it leaves most of the in-ear competition far behind. Ultimate Ears Super.Fi, Etymotics, or most others don't have any soundstage at all: all of the sound is inside your head. The Atrios can go quite a bit more to the left and right, front and back of your head. The only other IEM I know with a similar soundstage is the V-Moda Vibe, but this one uses an open design, which is a much easier approach to create a realistic soundstage. " |
| Originally Posted by planx /img/forum/go_quote.gif ahh.. i heard a review something like that.. the treble though... yes they do seem like great earphones but i may need that extra treble the Atrios lack. ahh what the hell nothing is perfect. i still have eyes on the UM1 because after trying my friends, i like fell in love with them. so comfortable its not even funny. some people may find them quite un-comfortable, but since i have tried them my self they are great. keep them comming people! |
