[NuckinFutz]

Could be. But the interesting thing is I found MKII and BE sibilant, just like almost everybody else. Classic was surprisingly smooth. I could immediately tell they don't share the same treble peaks.

It is quite interesting. Where did you find them sibilant, vocals or cymbals or both?

When you look at Innerfidelity graphs the classic are tuned pretty the same until you get to 10KHz. After this the classic actually has more presence in the 10-15KHz range.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/VSonicGR07BassEdition.pdf

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/VSonicGR07Classic.pdf

They are using different drivers though.

 

[rtaylor76]

Yup that is exactly what I heard too! That is so weird. Kind of misleading name dontcha think? I do like the bass editions better though. Thought they were clearer and more refined.

 
I felt the exact same way. The BEs had this soundstage and realism that was stunning, but it was just missing some low end. It was there in the sub-sub region, but not in the typical 100hz area, more like in the 40hz zone. The BEs were better in this way, but compared to the Classics sounded so cold and analytical, but with this massive soundstage and detail.
 
I also found the Classics need about 100 hours or more break in time. At 25, the sibilance is about half, and at 50 it settles down quite a bit, and 100 the Classic just sound so smooth.
 
And another thing I noticed is that the peaky effect gets worse as you turn them up for the BEs and the Classics. Its like as you increase the volume, the bass drops a little bit or the top end is lifted. I think this is why some people say they are harsh on the top end or sibilant.

 

[Pingupenguins]

It is quite interesting. Where did you find them sibilant, vocals or cymbals or both?

When you look at Innerfidelity graphs the classic are tuned pretty the same until you get to 10KHz. After this the classic actually has more presence in the 10-15KHz range.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/VSonicGR07BassEdition.pdf

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/VSonicGR07Classic.pdf

They are using different drivers though.

 
Honestly, I'm not sure either. Maybe it has to do with the 300 Hz square wave response being tighter than the BE's. Also, the classic is a lot more choppy than the Be's in the higher registers, and doesn't really convey a message of overall more presence above about 6k-7k. 
 
I'll have to sit down with my GR-07's a bit more and see whats going on. 

 

[omastic]

It is quite interesting. Where did you find them sibilant, vocals or cymbals or both?

When you look at Innerfidelity graphs the classic are tuned pretty the same until you get to 10KHz. After this the classic actually has more presence in the 10-15KHz range.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/VSonicGR07BassEdition.pdf

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/VSonicGR07Classic.pdf

They are using different drivers though.

I found them sibilant primarily on vocals. Sounds like "sh", "ss", "t" were all sharp and annoying. 
 
That is why I was so surprised to hear such a smooth sound from the Classic. I bought one immediately after audition (don't have it anymore, though).

 

[maxemillian]

Hey people,

I'm visiting Taiwan in the new year and was wondering if anyone knows of any brick and mortar shops in Taipei where I can try out and purchase vsonic IEMs?

Many thanks,
Ian

 

[JimmyTryhard]

I just received my new pair of maroon GR07's after my old silver ones broke.
 
I've gotta say, my god, I am impressed!
 
Everything from the packaging to the sound quality has been improved substantially. The new model has a more compact and appealing packaging, a less flimsy cable, more cleanly moulded plugs and y splits, non-loose nozzles, and a non-sibilant yet still treble focused sound signature.
 
My previous model would be quite fatiguing to listen to at higher volumes, but this new model seems to have tamed that harshness perfectly. The cable also seems to have a different type of silver plating to it on the inside from previous generations.
 
I do wonder, however, if the difference in sound is simply just quality control variance.

 

[NuckinFutz]

I just received my new pair of maroon GR07's after my old silver ones broke.

I've gotta say, my god, I am impressed!

Everything from the packaging to the sound quality has been improved substantially. The new model has a more compact and appealing packaging, a less flimsy cable, more cleanly moulded plugs and y splits, non-loose nozzles, and a non-sibilant yet still treble focused sound signature.

My previous model would be quite fatiguing to listen to at higher volumes, but this new model seems to have tamed that harshness perfectly. The also cable seems to have a different type of silver plating to it on the inside from previous generations.

I do wonder, however, if the difference in sound is simply just quality control variance.

Are your new ones the classic model?

 

[JimmyTryhard]

Are your new ones the classic model?

Yes, they are the classic edition. I don't believe that the MK2 edition is even available anymore, although I could be wrong.

 

[Francisk]

The new GR07 Classic is the least sibilant version. I remember seeing the frequency chart of this compared to the other versions and it clearly shows the difference.

 

[Shawn71]

Yes, they are the classic edition. I don't believe that the MK2 edition is even available anymore, although I could be wrong.

penon have the mk-ii stocked.....

http://penonaudio.com/VSONIC-GR07-MK2?search=gr07

 

[Jocelyn84]

penon have the mk-ii stocked.....

http://penonaudio.com/VSONIC-GR07-MK2?search=gr07

Yes, they're on Amazon too, though I'm not familiar with the seller - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0172AJL6E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451905431&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=gr07+mk2&dpPl=1&dpID=317sGhy1cXL&ref=plSrch

 

[Francisk]

i don't see any point in going back to the MkII when you already have the Classic edition which is less sibilant....unless you love sibilance.

 

[omastic]

Got a good deal for the Classic and snatched them up. This is my 3rd pair of GR07 (had the MKii and the Classic before, sold them). I don't know why but I keep coming back to these. I think at their current price point of 100 or so bucks they are legendary performers. 

 

[H20Fidelity]

  Got a good deal for the Classic and snatched them up. This is my 3rd pair of GR07 (had the MKii and the Classic before, sold them). I don't know why but I keep coming back to these. I think at their current price point of 100 or so bucks they are legendary performers. 

 
Not a bad thing revisiting old friends.

 

[omastic]

   
Not a bad thing revisiting old friends.

Indeed. They are one of my favorites. This time I intend to keep them for as long as they can last.