Dsnuts
Headphoneus Supremus
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^ This is so true.. One for the collection.
Those new JVC FXZs definitely were interesting at first, but I just can't get over their "Frankenstein" look when inserted. Perhaps I'll pick them up down the line for at-home listening, but I much prefer non-descript looking IEMs. I walk all around with my EPH-100s and plan to with my recently-ordered XBA-3s, but will not be using my MH1Cs outside (the controller makes anyone look like a doofus, no really) unless I get them recabled. Same reason I don't use full-sized cans for walking to class or traveling/flying. I know, I shouldn't care what other people think and all that... but yeah, no, when I'm out and about I'm not going to wear full-sized cans, IEMs with a controller awkwardly hanging out (MH1C), or IEMs that stick out of my ears and make me look like Frankenstein (JVC FXZs, Sony EX1000, etc.). I just pictured myself doing a sprint with the MH1C controller flopping about. I giggled.
I went once to the school with my Alessandro MS1i, won't do it again, that's the limit, I don't see a problem with some hands free set (MH1c) tough.
Thanks to AtomikNOob, I've had the XBA-3 for about a week now. I think they sound great but they are very uncomfortable to me. Almost all the included tips hurt my ears. The largest are the most comfortable but the sound quality is deminished. I find that the medium tips that come with the Jays work better for me. They are slightly narrower than the Sonys tips.
Anyhow yesterday I received the HiFiMan RE272, and even though its too soon. I think these will be my new Primary iems. They feel very comfortable and they sound clearer than XBA-3.
Those new JVC FXZs definitely were interesting at first, but I just can't get over their "Frankenstein" look when inserted.
Perhaps I'll pick them up down the line for at-home listening, but I much prefer non-descript looking IEMs. I walk all around with my EPH-100s and plan to with my recently-ordered XBA-3s,
but will not be using my MH1Cs outside (the controller makes anyone look like a doofus, no really) unless I get them recabled.
Same reason I don't use full-sized cans for walking to class or traveling/flying. I know, I shouldn't care what other people think and all that... but yeah, no, when I'm out and about I'm not going to wear full-sized cans, IEMs with a controller awkwardly hanging out (MH1C), or IEMs that stick out of my ears and make me look like Frankenstein (JVC FXZs, Sony EX1000, etc.). I just pictured myself doing a sprint with the MH1C controller flopping about. I giggled.
Hey Ds, just found these over at Harvey Normans here in Australia...are these prices good?!?
$147 Aus - Very interesting!
Glad you like em. They are excellent for your music as you know..
Great jobon your reviews mate! We're all very grateful... I've never enjoyed my music this much since stumbling upon head-fi.org.