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usename
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Mar 29, 2017
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Initial impressions from a non-audiophile.
Playing these through my google pixel and fiio e18. These are the highest end IEM's I've owned with the next in line being Brainwavz S5 so I don't have a lot of experience or breadth to pull from. Where the S5 was a decent step up from $20-50 IEM's, most notably in the bass and soundstage, the X is a very large step up from the S5 across the board. Comparing side by side, going back and forth on songs from Jamie XX, Major Lazer, Pink Floyd, Royksopp the X sounds so much more complete across the entire range. This is something I didn't really know that I was missing with the S5, but also an example of something that I was hoping to find with the upgrade. The S5 seems tuned to have good bass, which is does, but vocals and snare on a song like Starboy sound downright hissy, metallic, and shallow after comparing to the X. The X sounds very balanced and full for all notes in the song.
I'm still trying out the tips included to find ones that fit my ears well. My left canal is larger for some weird reason and it's hard to find one that fits well and creates a seal. I may buy some others to find the right fit.
Overall, I'm really pleased with the sound of these. Admittedly, I don't have a lot of experience as to what these 'should' sound like or if they are better or worse for the price range. I can only say that they sound realllly good to me and I'm pretty happy about that.
Mar 29, 2017
Fenya
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usenameI have that problem too with my left ear canal being larger. Foams like Comply help with that a lot. Some silicones like the Sony silicone tips and I recently found out, the JVC EP FX 8 also make it easy to find a good seal.
Mar 29, 2017
rdrdr
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Mar 29, 2017
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usenameSony Hybrid tips are great. Buy the combo pack.
Edit: havent tested them with these IEMs though, they may or may not fit. YMMV.
Mar 29, 2017
usename
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Apr 3, 2017
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FenyaGot some Comply's and they worked wonders. Good seal on both ears and the sound is even more impressive.
Apr 3, 2017
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