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VVhiteCake
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Feb 18, 2018
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I'm looking for a decent set of IEMs in this price range. Should I be looking at these or the EDC 3s?
Vizdrum
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Feb 18, 2018
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VVhiteCakeI really hope someone will answer you before the edc3 drop ends
VVhiteCake
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Feb 18, 2018
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VizdrumSame, I don't know enough about the audiophile world to make an informed decision. I just want a decent set for when I don't want to carry my headphones.
leelinjun
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Feb 18, 2018
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VVhiteCake well, there are a few reviews you can look at before buying. it seems good to me on that price range.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/massdrop-nuforce-edc3-review/
https://www.headfonia.com/review-nuforce-edc3/
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/massdrop-x-nuforce-edc3.22937/reviews
SeadonkeyLove
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Feb 18, 2018
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VVhiteCakeJudging by the reaction and talk of the NuForce in both the EDC & EDC3’s respectively compared to the lack of discussion here... I’d say there’s a strong collective hint. It could be many here are just fanboys of the EDC lineup, but there’s a ton of material and reviews on them. I just ordered them a couple days ago so I won’t be able to tell you in time either. I’m definitely very interested in these at this price point as well.
jaydunndiddit
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Feb 18, 2018
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VVhiteCakeI would look at the EDC3 or the Pinnacle PX. Both are going for something neutral with a bit of warmth whilst going about it a bit differently--triple BA vs dynamic driver.
Headfonics has a review on the b200 and it seems these are a bit 'boring'. They even compare it to the Noble X which is already a dark/warm phone and it sounds fuller and more musical: https://headfonics.com/2017/05/the-b200-by-brainwavz/2/
So, if you're looking for something lean then the b200 may be for you. If you want something shy of neutral/balanced with a bit of warmth, the EDC3, Pinnacle PX, or Noble X would be in your alley.
The EDC is also a good choice as it's bass heavy of you're looking for something with some low end grunt. It's also the cheapest option but lacks the imaging and soundstage of some more extensive sets. They still sound pretty damn good for their asking price.
Headfonics has a review on the b200 and it seems these are a bit 'boring'. They even compare it to the Noble X which is already a dark/warm phone and it sounds fuller and more musical: https://headfonics.com/2017/05/the-b200-by-brainwavz/2/
So, if you're looking for something lean then the b200 may be for you. If you want something shy of neutral/balanced with a bit of warmth, the EDC3, Pinnacle PX, or Noble X would be in your alley.
The EDC is also a good choice as it's bass heavy of you're looking for something with some low end grunt. It's also the cheapest option but lacks the imaging and soundstage of some more extensive sets. They still sound pretty damn good for their asking price.
SeadonkeyLove
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Feb 18, 2018
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jaydunndidditNice, thanks for taking the time to make those points.
SciHobo
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Feb 19, 2018
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jaydunndidditBased on the reviews I've seen the soundstage isn't much improved in the edc3 versus original EDC. Honestly, EDC3 and b200 sound like they should be pretty similar, i also agree with the comment above, lots of nuforce fanboys, not a lot of braiwavz fanboys, so based on the feeling of the group, there is much more excitement around the edc3. Honestly at this price point, most sets are still tuned warm/bass heavy, so I have a feeling folks might be disappointed with edc3/b200 and might be better suited to look the the original EDC or tfz E5. Both are excellent.
Honestly both of these sets seem a little underwhelming unless you're a strict neutrality chaser.... Tfz king pro or noble x might be a better fit if you want a step up from the original edc... Lots of good stuff coming out all the time too.
Honestly both of these sets seem a little underwhelming unless you're a strict neutrality chaser.... Tfz king pro or noble x might be a better fit if you want a step up from the original edc... Lots of good stuff coming out all the time too.
jaydunndiddit
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Feb 19, 2018
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SciHoboI wouldn't say folks are Nuforce fanboys, we just appreciate their house sound. Same with Sennheiser, Shure, etc. If you like that house sound you're sure to enjoy most of their lineup.
Per the review here with charts and overlays of other sets in the price range, the b200 is a lean phone: https://www.headphone-earphone.reviews/2018/02/08/brainwavz-b200-v2-review/
They lack a low-end and warmth. The EDC has a major wallop in the low end and lots of rolloff up high looking at the graphs from Inner Fidelity. The EDC3 thus far looks pretty damn neutral from reviews and what people are already saying. I think I can firmly say the EDC and EDC3 are going to appeal to different folks as they are different enough. And for this price range, what would.one expect from their soundstage or imaging? I could unfairly compare everything to my Shure 846 or Send ie800 and they would lose. By a wise margin. For their costs, it's hard to complain that it's a little bit wide with a bit of height.
I don't think anything is a knock against the b200, they just have their own signature. If you want a lean, more 'analytical' sound that lacks warmth then I'm sure you'd love them. If you want something that dark and warm, you'd probably love the Noble X. If you want something close to neutral with some warmth, the EDC3 has got you covered.
Per the review here with charts and overlays of other sets in the price range, the b200 is a lean phone: https://www.headphone-earphone.reviews/2018/02/08/brainwavz-b200-v2-review/
They lack a low-end and warmth. The EDC has a major wallop in the low end and lots of rolloff up high looking at the graphs from Inner Fidelity. The EDC3 thus far looks pretty damn neutral from reviews and what people are already saying. I think I can firmly say the EDC and EDC3 are going to appeal to different folks as they are different enough. And for this price range, what would.one expect from their soundstage or imaging? I could unfairly compare everything to my Shure 846 or Send ie800 and they would lose. By a wise margin. For their costs, it's hard to complain that it's a little bit wide with a bit of height.
I don't think anything is a knock against the b200, they just have their own signature. If you want a lean, more 'analytical' sound that lacks warmth then I'm sure you'd love them. If you want something that dark and warm, you'd probably love the Noble X. If you want something close to neutral with some warmth, the EDC3 has got you covered.
SciHobo
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Feb 19, 2018
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jaydunndidditTfz king pro has awesome staging for similar money, it makes it very hard to go back to entry level sets where it's"ok for the price". I am a tfz fan boy because of their house sound and staging (no offense meant by that term, I understand the love of a house sound).
And I appreciate nuforce tuning, but honestly think the EDC get a bit to much love. They are a safe bet to recommend to anyone for an entry into the IEM world but it's by no means the"best" for everyone. As a step up, I really wish they would have focused on the soundstage, because that was a obvious area for improvement. The appeal is really multi driver BA at this price point, and honestly I feel like people coming from the consumer level stuff that people buy en masse might be a bit disappointed.
And I appreciate nuforce tuning, but honestly think the EDC get a bit to much love. They are a safe bet to recommend to anyone for an entry into the IEM world but it's by no means the"best" for everyone. As a step up, I really wish they would have focused on the soundstage, because that was a obvious area for improvement. The appeal is really multi driver BA at this price point, and honestly I feel like people coming from the consumer level stuff that people buy en masse might be a bit disappointed.
jaydunndiddit
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Feb 19, 2018
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SciHoboI guess hearing some higher end gear, my opinion of imaging and soundstage are up there. I went from Shure Se215 > 535 > 846 and the differences between the 3 of them are night and day. Same.goes for the Sennheiser ie800. It's soundstage and imaging are amazing. They not only convey width, but height and reach at area behind your head. That's something I have not heard from any budget IEM. Let alone speed of transitions between channels, reverb, echo, etc.
I guess I collect and listen to more high end gear, my perception of what good staging is just changes. So, for the money, these lower offerings are just adequate to me. They're all close enough to that in the grand scheme of things, their soundstage is really the same.
I guess I collect and listen to more high end gear, my perception of what good staging is just changes. So, for the money, these lower offerings are just adequate to me. They're all close enough to that in the grand scheme of things, their soundstage is really the same.
Magevonor
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Feb 21, 2018
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jaydunndidditScroll down to Shotgunshane's comment, might give u a bit of insight: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/shotgunshane%E2%80%99s-iem-custom-and-universal-recommendations-favorites-and-classics.2229/page-68
bhigh
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Feb 22, 2018
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jaydunndidditThere's a direct comparison of the B200 and the EDC3.
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/shotgunshane%E2%80%99s-iem-custom-and-universal-recommendations-favorites-and-classics.2229/page-68#post-191225
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/shotgunshane%E2%80%99s-iem-custom-and-universal-recommendations-favorites-and-classics.2229/page-68#post-191225
jaydunndiddit
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Feb 22, 2018
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bhighWhere? He compares it to an audio Technica ls200 and the brainwavs b400. Neither of which are in offer here...
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