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New Earphones

  • 18-06-2011 7:23pm
    #1
    TheRiddler
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    So I've been using a set of Klipsch S4's for about a year now and want to get something new. I'm willing to spend a few hundred on something decent but I'd want them to be a significant upgrade to the Klipsch's. Any ideas? Not opposed to going for base level custom fit if that would be the best option.


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  • #2
    yimrsg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭yimrsg


    First port of call should be here:
    http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-176-iems-compared-dunu-ares-crius-added-06-15

    It's incredibly detailed and probably overwhelming but from it you can get a rough idea of what to look for. Start by looking at the table towards the end of the page and see what price range (unfortunately it's in dollars) you're looking at. The prices will vary massively so don't assume that a direct exchange rate.

    You can see that your s4 scores a 7.35 overall with a 6.8 rating for sound. Perhaps read up on other models from Klipsch and see if there is any characteristic of the brand that you like or dislike and see if the reviewer shares your opinions.

    I've got the fischer audio dba-02 and the re0 from it and I'm very happy with them both. Both of them are bass light whilst the s4 is considered bass heavy so don't assume you'd like them immediately as your brain takes a while to become accustomed to different sound signatures.

    The only qualms with them is they are lacking in accessories (foam tips/cleaning kits/travel pack) and they aren't as robust as other brands like Shure. These can be overlooked by factoring in additional pieces into the cost of them when you buy and by treating them with care as they both have straight audio jacks (remove them when not in use and never tightly wrap round an ipod). Though my re0 survived going through the washing machine with only the glue melting and the fabric protective cable fraying.

    Also look at your whole set-up, if you have a weak link then you're only as good as it. Low bit-rate music, a poor mp3 player or amp can hinder you, €200 worth of headphones is not going to sound near €200 if you play it from a crappy little mp3 player.


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