Volume Management for IEM users with iPods

[zonalblitz_audio 0]

Just wondering how much volume output are you guys putting your iPod to?

This question goes out to IEM users like the Shure+ers, Westone+ers, Ultimate Ear+ers etc..

 

Another question is about the EQ, i find the iPod (EQ = off) is alittle lacking and so, i set it to Electronic.

It gives more vibe, groove and lift in the vocals.

So, what is your favourite EQ setting or non at all?

[ralli`fto 0]

I'm using a UM1 with a 30gb iPod Video. I'm currently setting the volume at midpoint with no EQ at all.

[palestofwhite 0]

A little more than half on my 2G 10gb iPod with my UM1. I hardly use EQ but the only ones i'll use is Rock or Add Treble.

Edited June 26, 2006 by palestofwhite

[biggulp 0]

If you have to use an equalizer on the ipod, you should install rockbox. The one with the default firmware is terribly implemented, with lots of distortion and clipping.

[dle4e_2005 0]

here is rockbox webby.....

www.rockbox.org

[absolut 0]

Im using the Shure E5 with a 60gb iPod video, i tend to always set the EQ to accoustic and volume usually at 10-20%. But sometimes if it's really quiet(or if i use tri-flange), i feel that even at the absolute minimum(1-pixel line), its still too loud so i use the shure in-line volume control.

[palestofwhite 0]

Gotta see which iPod you own. Mine comes with a firewire and it's too old for rockbox. However i'll be upgrading in a month's time. I hope.

[RB26DETT 0]

Im using the Shure E5 with a 60gb iPod video, i tend to always set the EQ to accoustic and volume usually at 10-20%. But sometimes if it's really quiet(or if i use tri-flange), i feel that even at the absolute minimum(1-pixel line), its still too loud so i use the shure in-line volume control.

 

I use my E5 with my 30G iPod Video, and I crank the volume to 50% (I mp3gained my mp3 to 91db though).

 

Am I abnormal??

[Cocobean 0]

I'm using Ipod 10 GB with Westone UM1 with 45% on volume and bass or acoustic EQ.

Not too loud for me..

[absolut 0]

Im using the Shure E5 with a 60gb iPod video, i tend to always set the EQ to accoustic and volume usually at 10-20%. But sometimes if it's really quiet(or if i use tri-flange), i feel that even at the absolute minimum(1-pixel line), its still too loud so i use the shure in-line volume control.

 

I use my E5 with my 30G iPod Video, and I crank the volume to 50% (I mp3gained my mp3 to 91db though).

 

Am I abnormal??

 

Are you using the tri-flange or one of the other sleeves? I use 10-20% for the tri-flange and around 50% for the soft flex(medium). But then again, my hearing is quite sensitive as I sleep in a very quiet enviroment.

 

[RB26DETT 0]

Im using the Shure E5 with a 60gb iPod video, i tend to always set the EQ to accoustic and volume usually at 10-20%. But sometimes if it's really quiet(or if i use tri-flange), i feel that even at the absolute minimum(1-pixel line), its still too loud so i use the shure in-line volume control.

 

I use my E5 with my 30G iPod Video, and I crank the volume to 50% (I mp3gained my mp3 to 91db though).

 

Am I abnormal??

 

Are you using the tri-flange or one of the other sleeves? I use 10-20% for the tri-flange and around 50% for the soft flex(medium). But then again, my hearing is quite sensitive as I sleep in a very quiet enviroment.

 

I using the soft flex (medium, grey) sleeves. Tri/Bi-flange dont work for me. It goes in way too deep. Feels like my ears kena rape...

[zonalblitz_audio 0]

I can set up to 85% when i'm out in an hotspot with a soft flex. Environmental noises can still pass into your ears by induction, especially in the areas behind your ears.

 

Whereas in an quiet environment, i may set as low as 20 - 30%, depending on how i want to isolate myself from disturbance etc.

[Cypher 0]

50% on UM1/IPOD30GB

[absolut 0]

Im using the Shure E5 with a 60gb iPod video, i tend to always set the EQ to accoustic and volume usually at 10-20%. But sometimes if it's really quiet(or if i use tri-flange), i feel that even at the absolute minimum(1-pixel line), its still too loud so i use the shure in-line volume control.

 

I use my E5 with my 30G iPod Video, and I crank the volume to 50% (I mp3gained my mp3 to 91db though).

 

Am I abnormal??

 

Are you using the tri-flange or one of the other sleeves? I use 10-20% for the tri-flange and around 50% for the soft flex(medium). But then again, my hearing is quite sensitive as I sleep in a very quiet enviroment.

 

I using the soft flex (medium, grey) sleeves. Tri/Bi-flange dont work for me. It goes in way too deep. Feels like my ears kena rape...

 

Heh, I used to feel like that but now when i put it in, I can hardly feel a thing. Did you cut the stalk of the tri-flange to make it shorter? Its gotten to a point where i can fall asleep wearing the E5 and playing music. The sound quality from the e5 is even better with tri-flange than the soft flex, the sound is generally deeper and punchier. Anyways, I think i'm gonna take the next step and go for molded sleeves. Should be even better

[Zephyron 0]

I use my E5 with my 30G iPod Video, and I crank the volume to 50% (I mp3gained my mp3 to 91db though).

 

Am I abnormal??

If the E5's sensitivity says anything, that's extremely loud O_O;