lostid
New name: DMinor
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Just tracked my order and it says "Out for Delivery".
Glad you all appreciate these baby-IEMs for what they are: fun and detailed.
I had some PMs expressing doubts and some deception, but I think some people are just expecting too much.
These are not top-tier IEMs, but I honestly think you get 95% of top-tier IEMs for half the price, so it's not like people are going to waste 300$ by trying these...
I will repeat something important to me because we're reaching too many pages for people to read the whole thread:
EPH-100 are NOT laid-back overall nor do they sound completely natural.
They provide great bass with quite some impact, forward mids with excellent clarity, laid-back treble (not recessed, just not forward).
Overall they provide great instrument separation, good clarity, and an average soundstage but with a good 3D spatialization.
But as I discovered when I tested UM3X, EPH-100 can sound very slightly aggressive with some instrument like cymbals, drums and guitar. Some will appreciate this since it makes music like rock / progressive / metal really lively, those who prefer more natural / laid-back sounding IEMs will be in for a surprise (I got this reaction from some GR07 lovers).
For classical music / jazz, I tend to prefer the UM3X for example.
So I guess it will sound fine for pop, hip-hop and rap?
First and foremost I'd like to express mounting concerns regarding my wallets emotional well being. Although it has displayed verbal aggression on a number of occasions since I joined Head-fi, its behavior has recently taken a turn for the worse, as was demonstrated by it's emotive outburst just seconds after I pulled the trigger on these.
Miow, perhaps you should not have mentioned these to me? That said, Tienbasse is equally to blame for writing such a brilliantly informative review (the comparisons were particularly good).
Anyway, wallet concerns aside, I'm looking forward to comparing these to the other IEMs I own at this price point. Will post my impressions in due course!
Glad you all appreciate these baby-IEMs for what they are: fun and detailed.
I had some PMs expressing doubts and some deception, but I think some people are just expecting too much.
These are not top-tier IEMs, but I honestly think you get 95% of top-tier IEMs for half the price, so it's not like people are going to waste 300$ by trying these...
I will repeat something important to me because we're reaching too many pages for people to read the whole thread:
EPH-100 are NOT laid-back overall nor do they sound completely natural.
They provide great bass with quite some impact, forward mids with excellent clarity, laid-back treble (not recessed, just not forward).
Overall they provide great instrument separation, good clarity, and an average soundstage but with a good 3D spatialization.
But as I discovered when I tested UM3X, EPH-100 can sound very slightly aggressive with some instrument like cymbals, drums and guitar. Some will appreciate this since it makes music like rock / progressive / metal really lively, those who prefer more natural / laid-back sounding IEMs will be in for a surprise (I got this reaction from some GR07 lovers).
For classical music / jazz, I tend to prefer the UM3X for example.
very first impression -
drums sound really weird on these. Cymbals sound very unrealistic and boosted...
Does this change with more burn-in?
Also it's still a bit of a struggle to fit them in even with the smallest tips
Tried comply ts-500 today (a friend ordered some for senn ie6), I managed to get them on without too much of a fight, but they definitely take away from the details, especially in the highs, sounds are muted/muffled, possibly because the front is too soft and is folding over the driver once inserted in ear. They may be more comfortable (for some), and isolate a bit better, but in the long run not worth it. Just for reference I use the stock medium tips, so for people that use larger these will definitely not work, as theyre about the same size when "expanded", and comply doesn't offer anything other than M in the TS series (as far as I know). I've gotten used to the stock tips and find them quite comfortable (worn over the ear), but was just curious if anyone was successful with other tips which were beneficial in fit and isolation?
very first impression -
drums sound really weird on these. Cymbals sound very unrealistic and boosted...
Does this change with more burn-in?
Also it's still a bit of a struggle to fit them in even with the smallest tips
For me I found that they are much more comfortable worn over the ear, this way the strain relief does not get in the way, and when inserting, try not to go straight in but rather 45 degrees (towards your face), the natural path of the ear canal.