augustineRS 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) Got this from idkfa, through Wil on saturday. Was pretty impressive straight out of the box, but after some listening, I noticed a certain 'shhh' or sort of shrilling sound. It didnt really performed for acoustic music, jazz and some of my faster rock or punk pieces, it sound muddled. Like the sound are cut off at certain peak. Bass was pretty decent, not like the Sony's counterparts. When i tried it through a mini mint, it does clean up the sound, some how, it just doesnt sound right to me. Tested with an ipod and a cd deck. Wondered if other owners have opinions? I think i gotta change the buds. The stock ones really CMI. Perhaps I'll get the ety's foams and fit it through. I hope it will change the sound. Through some recent post in head Fi, this star of the month, seemed to be getting some bashing lately. Not exactly a review, since i really do not know what words to explain what i hear. Looking for more inputs for other users, perhaps idkfa can give some input too? Thanks Edited May 17, 2005 by augustineRS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iriz 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2005 I'm been using since the day i recieved it. OOBE was good, the sharps never sounded shrill or bassy to me. the mids to me were alittle muddled. bass was quite tight as well. easily the best sounding of all my budget canalphones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absolute0 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2005 I noticed a certain 'shhh' or sort of shrilling sound... Through some recent post in head Fi, this star of the month, seemed to be getting some bashing lately. That was probably sibilance? It's really painful on the ears, experienced it with the etys on some brighter recordings. And as usual, the FOTM syndrome is at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiGdUb 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2005 have you tried this mod yet? http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64271 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idkfa 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2005 Sorry to hear about the "problems". Perhaps you can post your impression after a few days after burning in? I tried the Sharps at the loca store and was surprised at it's performance. Even hooked it up to the supermacro. Didn't really noticed the "metallic" sound everyone was talking about. Perhaps need some burning in? btw, the Koss Plugs's foamies look good to go into the sharps. Perhaps you can try it out? rgds, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augustineRS 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2005 Yup, I read up on the mods. Wasn't really into 'opening' it up yet. I think i'll go with the covering or by changing the foamies 1st. Will give it more time to burn in. I used to own the e2c and Koss Plugs, somehow im comparing it as an in between. What i did with the koss plug is simply changing the foamies to etys. ANd it did a great job. Perhaps that led me to think that a change in the 'medium' will help. In any case, i didn't get a good seal even with the large size plugs. FOTM syndrome maybe, but i was really looking for cheap in ear. Sold the e2 as i was rather 'tired' of the sound. And i definately can't lived with the em7 on public transport, even though i rather enjoyed the sound from it, esp for strings and jazz. idkfa, there's nothing to be sorry about. i made the choice based on what i read. Dont get me wrong, i think there's potential for these cans. There's pretty good detail from it. The 'metallic' was actually my main 'complain'. Cymbals and all that just doesnt sound rite to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2005 Moving this to portable audio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red_ryder 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2005 One mod which I tried reduced a lot of the "metallic" sound. I simply cut a circular piece from some regular foamies, took out the rubber plugs and stretched this piece of foam over the grill. Then replace back the rubber plug. Simple and reversible mod, try it. Your mileage may vary, but since it's reversible no harm right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yon 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2005 Hey, where can i get the sharp earphone u guys are talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idkfa 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2005 Hey, where can i get the sharp earphone u guys are talking about? Hi Yon, welcome to the club. I think you got lotsa reading up to do. Try to dig into the previous thread about all your qns. And try not to discuss in the classifieds section. Mod's not gonna be too happy abt it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yon 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 ok ok, pai seh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idkfa 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 if you are interested about the MD33s, let me know. Someone's also interested in it. Perhaps if possible, I'll do another group buy and ship it over. PM me if you are interested Yon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites