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itsamepe
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MrChiSox
Big changes coming to my tiny little music room, I've recently purchased a new stack. Currently figuring out where to locate it all and ordering up the necessary cables, it won't be too long before I'm up and running. I am now the proud owner of a brand new stack. It's a European brand called Earmen. Amp, DAC, Streamer & Linear Power Supply. It won't be long!
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Recommendation for my next headphone set? I have Koss 95x
Hey all, What would you recommend I get next and why? I have Koss ESP-95x electrostatic massdrop headphones. These are my first and only audiophile set. I love them. I think my only real requirements is $500 or less for the headphones and that they have a little more low end. I don’t need thump but these are really light on lows…but the experience is still awesome. Also any recommendations on an amp? I only have my electrostatic thingy. I am using the Topping D50 DAC. thx!!
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brothamike
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merrick97
Should I exchange the PC38X for better headphones?
I bought the PC38X headphones FOR GAMING and they are great, but I have NO use for a Microphone since I don't do competitive gaming and I was wondering if there were better headphone options at a similar price without a headphone, where (presumably) more of the cost was put into making it sound better. I also find that my PC38X don't get quite as loud as I would like and I was wondering if a cheap amp like the iFi Go link would draw a little more volume out of my phones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6MM822?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went with the PC38X since it was considered the best bang for buck headphones. I care most about using spatial apps like DOlby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Suggestions are welcome.
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Sound Signature of the Grell Project.
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I have uneven ears and finding the right tips on IEMs is a pain in the ass. Additionally my ears aren't too keen on IEMs in general vs. other phones with drivers further away from the ears. I was wondering whether a CIEM with a) better fit b) better resolution c) better seal would be a solution for me in this case.
I had been curious about the FIBAE2, and the FIBAE ME seems well-priced but I worry it would be 'too' resolving for MP3s/Spotify Extreme (note that with Schiit Jotunheim + Sennheiser HD650s, I cannot tell the difference between Spotify high quality and the same song in FLAC).
I listen mostly to extreme Metal genres, so note separation, in particular in the bass and mids, is critical. Treble cannot be fatiguing. Does it seem like CIEMs in general, and the FIBAE ME more specifically would be a good solution for me? Asking to those with similar experiences :)
Thanks!
As far as sound goes, I would definitely say I need to know the lower end of the spectrum is there. I'm always in the mood for bass. I can't detail what I hear like some people do, I just know what sounds good to me and it needs to be very warm. I want to hear the bass guitar and especially the kick drum (I listen mostly to metal, reggae, and EDM genres). I want that double kick to be a main character, and not supporting. I want the bass of that 808 to wow me. Being I'm in my 40's my top end is probably around 16k and I have some minor tinnitus, but I'm still sensitive to the higher frequencies. This means that "V shaped" signatures have never wowed me. I have a pair of the Fostex TH-x00, which people call V shaped, and they've never impressed me. I always take what others say with a grain of salt when they say headphones or IEMs are bass heavy. I've heard that too many times and been disappointed too many times. So yeah, I'm probably a closet basshead.
As far as sources... For streaming I listen to Pandora at the standard rate. Typically right out of my laptop. If I'm going to listen to some high quality encodes (FLAC or MP3 320-192k) then I'll use a JDS Labs C5D as my DAC-amp. When my chosen head gear doesn't have the bass I need the C5D and its bass boost would easily fix that; impressively so and it was one of my best buys. When I'm on the go I use a Fiio X3 2nd gen, which replaced an Ipod Touch. I've been meaning to try something else because it gets no where near the warmth I want, and the EQ has been pretty bad for tweaking the low end. I can use the C5D with it but when I'm hustling around airport terminals I don't want to deal with being tethered to that sandwich. Lastly, these ME's WILL bring out terrible mastering. That's a real important note to make with good quality audio gear. There are some albums that there's nothing you can; you have to EQ them to get the instruments YOU want to hear to come to life.
Now my point of this wall of text is that in my search for IEMs with bass and great isolation the ME's have met my needs. One of these days I may try the Noble Dulce Bass to see how they compare but with what I have now I see no reason to rush or pay more than $1000 US again. When you buy a new set of cans or IEMs and it makes you want to re-listen to your library just to experience it with a new sound you know you've got a winner.
Sorry for the blog entry. For a TL;DR just read the paragraph above!
Thanks for your questions.
Let's start with shape - generally speaking large number of our customers come to us with that exact problem - their ears are different - some times drastically different not only in canal but also in concha altogether. Custom molding solve this issue. Falling out earphones are no longer a problem, the IEM locks itself in place and should stay there until you remove them :)
Quality of files - you should definitely hear difference in files, then again if you are using spotify on highest quality you should be fine. For example I use spotify a lot too and while I do hear some difference between flac files of the same track the difference is negligible and if you are in busy environment (metro, bus) I don't pay attention to that.
I listen to metalcore, hardcore, prog on daily basis. The FIBAE MEs have some heavy bass which isn't the fastest in the world but in my opinion it does well in metal. It's been tested with some heavy tracks during tuning process to make sure it copes with speedy drums and low tuned strings. If you would accept say IE80 IEM for metal, then FIBAE ME will do just as well if not better, as typically BAs have faster transient response than dynamic drivers.