[thechungster]

So what are the IE8's like? What are the mids and treble like in comparison to thr SE530's? Just a few simple questions.

 

[average_joe]

Hey chungster, read these threads:
Brief opinions - Sennheiser IE8
A comparison of all my IEMs NOW WITH REVIEW! W3, Sennheiser IE8, UE10 pro, SE530, ER4P, Triple Fi, Sensaphonics 2XS etc.
IE8, SE530/E500 PTH, W3, UE Triple.Fi10 Pro or Ety ER4P?
IE8 or Shure 530 for jazz and classical
If I liked the fit of the SE530 the best, should I go with the W3 or the IE8?

It is all there, no need for another thread!

 

[thechungster]

So which would be the best all-rounder type of headphone? I listen to rock, metal, pop/j-pop, house and drum and bass. I definitely love vocals and bass is nice, but not too much. What kind of tips are supplied with the IE8's? Are they foam ones (Which I prefer), or just plain old silicon?

 

[mierenneuker]

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is it so hard to read the threads ?
they come with foam and silicone

 

[average_joe]

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Originally Posted by mierenneuker /img/forum/go_quote.gif .. is it so hard to read the threads ? they come with foam and silicone

x2

The Phonak Audeo's are a steal for around $135, are great for all genres, have ample bass (with a good seal) and come with a set of Comply T-130s.

IE8s are great also, but your source will probably make a big difference, as these can be very close depending upon the source.

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by thechungster /img/forum/go_quote.gif So which would be the best all-rounder type of headphone? I listen to rock, metal, pop/j-pop, house and drum and bass. I definitely love vocals and bass is nice, but not too much. What kind of tips are supplied with the IE8's? Are they foam ones (Which I prefer), or just plain old silicon?

1. Vocals sound amazing with the IE8. So far, they are my absolute favourite for vocals.

2. I'm not a basshead, and I love the bass at the default setting. It doesn't sound overpowering to me because the midrange is so full that it provides a really nice balance.

3. Tons of tips. Hard foam tips, silicon tips, double-ridged thingibobs...

4. Try to read a few pages in some of the IE8 threads. I know there's a lot to work through - but you can search within a thread to whittle it down a bit.

My preference is to obsessively read every word of every post of every page of every thread that I'm interested in, but that's just me

 

[robm321]

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Originally Posted by average_joe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey chungster, read these threads: Brief opinions - Sennheiser IE8 A comparison of all my IEMs NOW WITH REVIEW! W3, Sennheiser IE8, UE10 pro, SE530, ER4P, Triple Fi, Sensaphonics 2XS etc. IE8, SE530/E500 PTH, W3, UE Triple.Fi10 Pro or Ety ER4P? IE8 or Shure 530 for jazz and classical If I liked the fit of the SE530 the best, should I go with the W3 or the IE8? It is all there, no need for another thread!

Wow, all those threads and aside from Davids review (which is done very well), there isn't much useful information... a lot of conflicting reports. Some call the IE8s dark, David's review gave the treble extension a perfect 10

And he's even waivering on whether or not he likes the W3 or IE8 better now after he did that review.... assuming the burn in is helping the IE8s out.

Phonak sounds like a good choice becuase it's cheap and comes close to holding it's own against those two from what it sounds like.

 

[Luca T]

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Originally Posted by robm321 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow, all those threads and aside from Davids review (which is done very well), there isn't much useful information... a lot of conflicting reports. Some call the IE8s dark, David's review gave the treble extension a perfect 10 And he's even waivering on whether or not he likes the W3 or IE8 better. Phonak sounds like a good choice becuase it's cheap and comes close to holding it's own against those two from what it sounds like.

Did you try the Ie8? Do you think ie8 are not good in treble?

I would like to buy the Westone 3 but in europe are really expensive and I could buy the Ie8 for half price of W3!

So I'm not sure if the W3 worth the 200€ more

 

[NicktheNorse]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif 1. Vocals sound amazing with the IE8. So far, they are my absolute favourite for vocals. 2. I'm not a basshead, and I love the bass at the default setting. It doesn't sound overpowering to me because the midrange is so full that it provides a really nice balance. 3. Tons of tips. Hard foam tips, silicon tips, double-ridged thingibobs... 4. Try to read a few pages in some of the IE8 threads. I know there's a lot to work through - but you can search within a thread to whittle it down a bit. My preference is to obsessively read every word of every post of every page of every thread that I'm interested in, but that's just me

Hey sooz

How would you compare the IE8s to the TF10s?

I've got about 20 hours of comparison listening now after letting my IE8s burn in for 100 hours. I really like them both - I'm having trouble picking a favourite - many pros and cons for each....!

 

[robm321]

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Originally Posted by Luca T /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did you try the Ie8? Do you think ie8 are not good in treble? I would like to buy the Westone 3 but in europe are really expensive and I could buy the Ie8 for half price of W3! So I'm not sure if the W3 worth the 200€ more

No - I haven't heard the W3 or the IE8. So, I can't recommend what you should get based on sound, but from all the comparisons, review, etc. The IE8 seems to be the best of the lot and the W3 seem to be on par with the Phonaks which are much less expensive.

So, take my opinion with a grain of salt, but if I was in Europe, I wouldn't hesitate to get the IE8s.

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by NicktheNorse /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey sooz How would you compare the IE8s to the TF10s? I've got about 20 hours of comparison listening now after letting my IE8s burn in for 100 hours. I really like them both - I'm having trouble picking a favourite - many pros and cons for each....!

Hi Nick, I ended up preferring the IE8 overall. Are you constantly going back and forth between them to compare? I can't do that anymore since I sold the TF10 to fund my, umm... W3

Anyway, despite loving my Trips to death, I love my IE8 even more. I think the midrange is what does it for me, it's just so natural and open. Even the treble, which I whined about for a while (in comparison with the Trips), sounds great to me now. And the soundstage is just outrageous!!! I don't have any regrets about selling the Trips, I'm so enchanted (ooh, I like that word!), I'm going to say it again... enchanted with the IE8 that there's nothing I miss about the Trips. I bet if you didn't have yours to compare with anymore, you'd feel the same. Well, I think you would.

The one thing I know about myself, is that provided the replacement/upgrade earphones are really good, then it's quite easy to forget about what went before, especially when I stop comparing and just listen. I swear it's the first time in a long time, that I don't feel remotely curious about any other earphones, and I don't know whether to be scared or relieved

Oh yeah, how loud do you listen? I used to love cranking up the Trips on occasions, and because I'd listen for 4 straight hours, I'd sometimes get a ringing in my ears after (like I used to get with the Shure E4) - but I can crank up the IE8 good and loud and suffer no after effects whatsoever. It's magic!

 

[Confispect]

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Originally Posted by Luca T /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did you try the Ie8? Do you think ie8 are not good in treble? I would like to buy the Westone 3 but in europe are really expensive and I could buy the Ie8 for half price of W3! So I'm not sure if the W3 worth the 200€ more

Or you can get the Phonaks for cheaper which to me are better then the W3's more detailed higher extension, as well as more lower extension. The bass on the W3's clouds the mids and the highs a bit to me like the Shure530's did when I had them. Took them back kept the Phonaks, anythingbutipod.com has a review on them, they won the Editors Choice, go take a peek at them....You might find them to your liking.

 

[Luca T]

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Originally Posted by Confispect /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or you can get the Phonaks for cheaper which to me are better then the W3's more detailed higher extension, as well as more lower extension. The bass on the W3's clouds the mids and the highs a bit to me like the Shure530's did when I had them. Took them back kept the Phonaks, anythingbutipod.com has a review on them, they won the Editors Choice, go take a peek at them....You might find them to your liking.

Where can I find Phonaks?

I didn't see it in any on-line stores that I checked!

 

[tstarn06]

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[Confispect]

Ah the smell of Phonaks, excuse me sound of Phonaks that's what I meant.