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Yeah, that's where I'm mostly reading...

Posted by Chris Garrett (B) on August 15, 2018 at 09:49:53

In Reply to: RE: I'm getting into portable music and IEM/earbuds, cheaper ones... posted by Bob_C on August 13, 2018 at 23:19:17:

although the 'Rank the best IEMs you've heard' thread is also entertaining for me. Some of these IEMs, not even 'customs,' are fetching some big bucks--like $2,000-$4,000 a pair is no big deal.

Right now, I'm in that experimental <$25 range and have already received a KZ (Knowledge Zenith) ZST hybrid (DD+BA) and a Symphonized NRG 3.0 (DD) set, with MusicMaker and Geek Wold sets coming.

What is disturbing me the most about modern earphones, whether earbuds or IEMS, is that they're engineered to be 'colored' and EQed to the Nth degree.

The V-shaped frequency response is mind blowing to me, but it's sought after and that's contrary to what I believe HiFi should be. I realize that everything has a sonic signature and some people prefer X, Y or Z signatures, but to knowingly go out and engineer a 10dB peak at 500Hz and then a 7dB suck-out at 7kHz, is perplexing, but I guess that's what people want?

Anyhow, I think once these two arrive, I'll be done with earphones until I decide if I want to upgrade my 14+ year old iPod, lol.

Anyhow, the Chinese are making some pretty advanced stuff for not a lot of cash...much like modern flashlights.

Thanks.

Chris

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