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samaxe1000 OP t1_jdf9r1j wrote
I think I should get an IEM. Hard to rest head with that the massive HD800s on.
Any good IEMs?
andysaurus_rex t1_jdf9yac wrote
There’s plenty of good ones. I’m not really into IEMs though so I couldn’t give a recommendation.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfa4jf wrote
Yeah I’m worried about that feeling its deep in my eardrum.
andysaurus_rex t1_jdfadh4 wrote
If you get some, try foam tips. I feel like the feeling fades away easier when I use them with my AirPod pros.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfak3o wrote
I have airpod 2 already. I heard its as good as wired IEM. I find that hard to believe
yosoysimulacra t1_jdfqc5k wrote
moondrop blessing is the ideal IEM companion to the HD800
Soggy-Ad7318 t1_jdfyjyf wrote
Blessing 3 is coming soon, wait for reviews. Hoping it’s a true upgrade! 🤞
ketofried t1_jdg0mje wrote
With that sideways DD… not for me
audiopure110 t1_jdgs4i6 wrote
What if sideways DD gives it Susvara sound?
ketofried t1_jdjnwig wrote
That would be great.
francerex t1_jdhas9s wrote
Have been trying a lot of iems lately, u12t, meteor, andromeda, variations, monarch mkii, etc
You are not going to achieve the same soundstage and dynamics you get with over-ears. You get some advantages in imaging and details, the u12t is incredibly resolving, but I don’t find them nearly as comfortable as over-ears.
APP2 are clearly not at the same level as the above listed, but man, they sound really good. The difference is not night and day.
However, they cost at least half of all of themPlus, they are soo comfortable, I forget I have them on. Plus they are wireless. Plus you get amazing noise canceling. Plus you have controls on it. I am fully convinced they are the best cost/value headset out there
The only downside is that they are going to be garbage in a few years.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdhb79s wrote
Tech changes fast anyway. I don’t expect batteries and wireless to be good after 3 years anyway.
francerex t1_jdhc7d1 wrote
I have now read that your limit is 400 dollars . My suggestion to you is to get a pair of 400-500 dollar iem (variations, dunu Sa6 are good ones) that you can return/sell with ease, and a/b them with your app2.
Ps Check this list to help your choiceprecog’s. I agree with most of his grades and grading system. Just be warned that 1-2 grades of difference are not much.
lestrenched t1_jdfmq6r wrote
Elysian Annihilator
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfnpn4 wrote
Three thousand dollars…..
lestrenched t1_jdfpq94 wrote
You asked for "good"
I can give you budget recommendations too: U12T, qdc Anole VX
If you want ultra budget: Sony IER-M9, Elysian GAEA, Softears Twilight
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This was in jest. I saw you mentioned a $400 limit for your budget. Why don't you try the Aful performer 5?
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfw0kh wrote
Thx. Will review each one. Seems iems i such a large variety
TheDogFather t1_jdgz1mk wrote
Sennheiser IE600!
VeeYarr t1_jdfsuyq wrote
Start with the very affordable KZ ZS10 Pro, if you like those then you can go up in price from there.
SherbetRuler t1_jdh0hxl wrote
If you don't want to use your whole budget right away just to experiment, you could always go with something good but cheap like moondrop aria's. Then you can see if it's what you're looking for, and upgrade after
varzyl t1_jdh0xyp wrote
Letshuoer S12 pro, Etymotic er2xr
Jmo04 t1_jdfb6qd wrote
Budget?
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfbcge wrote
$400. I have airpod pro2 now….something that sounds better with wired.
Jmo04 t1_jdfbwls wrote
Would you be able to splurge a bit for a the dunu sa6? Comfort on that thing is off the charts. Fits super well in most ears. Also what kinda of sound are you looking for. Depending on that, some sets you may be able to find even cheaper that will work for you
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfd7gt wrote
Looks amazing. Reviewing it now. $500. Thanks.
CityQuokka t1_jdftu5g wrote
Dunu SA6s are really good!
I would also recommend Moondrop Variations. They’re on a crazy sale right now on shenzhenaudio.com.
$520 down to $442. There’s a coupon for $5 off so that brings it down to $437. There’s no tax and free shipping. It’s a steal.
JPull07 t1_jdh5ahz wrote
When you say review, are you actually buying them? Or just researching reviews?
LustraFjorden t1_jdgfa4n wrote
Staying within Fiio, I'm happy with my FH7s (similar and more comfortable than the flagship FH9).
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdggefy wrote
Thanks. The reviews for Fh9 are great.
I just wished its like the airpod 3 where it sits outside the ear canal. I don’t want ANC.
LustraFjorden t1_jdgp6el wrote
Once you find good tips, you won't be bothered. I also hated Iems back in the day, but it was just because I wasn't using the right tip size.
For that reason, I would go for FH7s over FH9 (much lighter and 95% of the sound quality).
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdh4vmv wrote
Do these have Transparency mode? Where I can hear my surroundings? I don’t want to go hiking and not hear around me.
I know the bone conduction earbuds can but then sound quality may be bad
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lion2018 t1_jdg3j3k wrote
Sennheiser ie600 are around that. Got some on here for around $550. Really enjoying them, and they sound really energetic and fun.
Edit: they are also extremely low profile when in use and super comfortable for most people I've seen.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdg67g3 wrote
Thx. 700 now.
insipidgoose t1_jdgjxuk wrote
Probably get a better price than that buying used on Headfi.
Degru t1_jdg69jr wrote
I think Moondrop S8's are OK.
76rtr76 t1_jdgidyr wrote
I do enjoy my new IE600…
thehornedone t1_jdia5fr wrote
Shure IE-600
npalnpal t1_jdinxo7 wrote
The UM Mest Mk2 can be found used for $600-900 and are amazing. My favorite iem under 1500
B3nesyed t1_jdl1owr wrote
Sennheiser ie600 are very good an extremely comfortable. Probably the best single driver iem out there and honestly a top tier iem bar none.
Tiedyeinstein t1_jdfi9um wrote
>Any good IEMs?
No
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfiytq wrote
Any particular reason?
Tiedyeinstein t1_jdfle7c wrote
They just can't produce the low end right. Jamming a driver down my ear has always freaked me out too.
Edit: I'm also a musician so I use my headphones for referencing my own mixes that's probably why the idea of $500 iems seems so ridiculous to me.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdflkap wrote
Yeah I’m going to have to research this alot. Otherwise i just use airpods.
Honda_TypeR t1_jdindk9 wrote
Until you hear about how common it is for people to become trapped inside them and someone needs to call 911 to come and rescue them out of it.
It’s crazy how if the chairs air mechanism breaks the airbags inflate and refuse to release the air and your limbs can become fully immobilized so you’re permanently trapped.
Just make sure you always use those things around another person so they can call 911 for you if the chair fails. If you live alone, don’t ever buy one.
andysaurus_rex t1_jdinxew wrote
That's part hilarious, part terrifying.
206Red t1_jdfkkhx wrote
Do a crossover with the audio signal, use your chair as a subwoofer
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfkxw8 wrote
I wish i had those guitammer seat transducers, like in AMC Dolby Cinema movie theaters.
VisceralVoyage420 t1_jdgs0cr wrote
Used SubPac S2. It's amazing.
vecamaize t1_jdfid27 wrote
Godspeed 🫡
IUseWeirdPkmn t1_jdg0ztc wrote
Bro's living my dream setup, house and all.
_FinalPantasy_ t1_jdgezum wrote
The chair placement in this room is horrific.
sustained_vibrations t1_jdfbrvk wrote
The treble can act as your alarm clock haha
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdfcw4c wrote
Im listening to TuneIn now on Pure Ibiza Radio station…..its bassy.
I did replace the oem earpads for leather which is 3mm thicker. Adds to bass.
ol-boy t1_jdgzinq wrote
Wtf.. is your tv square?
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdh5dnk wrote
Its the .5 wide angle camera on the iPhone
likeabrother t1_jdhoqga wrote
I’d like to schedule the 3 pm slot
ZoteTheMitey t1_jdhbxop wrote
We have two of these monsters at work
Just showed up in our warehouse one day as a return and no one ever claimed them
more than $10k a piece
SmartOpinion69 t1_jdg323e wrote
modmic?
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdg36pl wrote
Yep. Antilion. Magnet is affixed by using a lighter to heat up the glue to stick well onto mesh.
Critical_Virus t1_jdgmgm9 wrote
I finally thought I was doing well for myself so I went to a la-z-boy store to replace the 30 year old recliners I got from my grand parents. Looked at that exact recliner to your left. Turns out I don’t make La-z-boy money.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdh4ii7 wrote
I have a bad back. I have to pay more unfortunately if I want to get that air recline effect
ShyRedditFantasy t1_jdhr8da wrote
You mean everyone in the room is about to enter zen.
knowitsallashow t1_jdgowsf wrote
I can't even imagine 😂
Zammp t1_jdgs2oo wrote
JPull07 t1_jdh5305 wrote
What chair is that? Could I get a link
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FakeAdminAccount t1_jdhhg28 wrote
Looks really comfortable, I'd fall asleep so fast haha, have fun dude.
drenon88 t1_jdhrwnm wrote
Four (?) recliners and some sweatpants ... my kind of lifestyle!
eye_gargle t1_jdiapva wrote
Maybe an edible and some hot chocolate to go with it. Bedge.
ExpectedEvent t1_jdipscu wrote
The HD800s name is stupid, why not call it 801 or something, now its confusing as fuck, is it 800, or 800s, or 800S ? Lots of people refer to the 800 as the 800s , just like most people refer to the ananda as the anandas, or sundara as sundaras, or focal clear as focal clears.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdiq3ck wrote
Yep confused too. Even apple does this.
Its airpod pro 2 and theres a totally different one called airpod 3. Rumor is next airpod pro 2 is airpod pro 3
F4x7rZ t1_jdisafd wrote
No offence but massage chair is overrated. If you want to live or play the high life, get a personal massage therapist. A skilled one with proper education wins against any massage chair anytime. OK, I should be honest. I have not used massage chairs for about 20 years, but I doubt they can match an serious professional to date.
samaxe1000 OP t1_jdisl2g wrote
Oh i still go but less frequently. $90 a pop.
But it picks up when i visit Philippines/ Thailand as its $10.
Grouchy-Business2974 t1_jdkjc94 wrote
Man i hate you. Because i am jealous.
Cyberspace242 t1_jdnhoo2 wrote
Enjoy! Now that's a nice way to spend some time!
andysaurus_rex t1_jdf9cjp wrote
Alright a massage chair is now one of my goals