tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post4790129603479129686..comments2024-03-26T02:20:03.093-07:00Comments on M.R.O.: Sennheiser IE800Rin Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-12535479711707745522018-04-30T00:10:26.218-07:002018-04-30T00:10:26.218-07:00COM International Company
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I'm a bit confused comparing it with the other one (pic 6 of 10).<br />Very interesting measurements!Paulo V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17096290230259192738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-17275269865318100912013-05-24T13:13:32.790-07:002013-05-24T13:13:32.790-07:00Indeed, IE800 is a true step up from EPH-100, thou...Indeed, IE800 is a true step up from EPH-100, though the former is much more laid-back and refined, whereas the latter is more sibilant and punchy. <br /><br />I really don't like the current XBA models, since MH1 is lower in distortion, wider in bandwidth, and most importantly, way cheaper.Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-46454479298442996002013-05-24T11:09:48.334-07:002013-05-24T11:09:48.334-07:00I currently have Westone 4 and eph-100. I personal...I currently have Westone 4 and eph-100. I personally really enjoy eph-100 much more than Westone 4s mostly because of the much better sub-bass and better treble extension. I'm looking out to see if there is more refined version eph-100 out there. I feel like ie800 is more refined eph-100. Can you also compare EPH-100 and XBA-30 independent from ie800? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753813859489745985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-31359841117883231152013-05-24T05:43:41.824-07:002013-05-24T05:43:41.824-07:00NP! FR data don't explain everything. IE800 wi...NP! FR data don't explain everything. IE800 will simply murder EPH100 and XBA30 like a thug, when it comes down to electroacoustic performance.Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-47716896948725139642013-05-23T22:34:16.786-07:002013-05-23T22:34:16.786-07:00Thanks for the in depth analysis. Freq response of...Thanks for the in depth analysis. Freq response of ie800 looks similar to eph-100 and xba 30. Can you briefly talk about differences between these iems? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753813859489745985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-25289695005546151442013-05-17T22:15:30.172-07:002013-05-17T22:15:30.172-07:00Considering the fact that the average human ear ca...Considering the fact that the average human ear canal length is about 1 in, it can be generally assumed that the D2CA is activated when the IEM barely inserted(1 mm into the ear canal) or slightly inserted(5 mm into the ear canal), whereas Etymotic Research recommends insertion depth of at least 10 mm or more into the ear canal.<br /><br />I used a pair of regular sleeves, and inserted the IEM until I obtained a good seal. That's all. As long as you do not thrust it all the way into your ear canal or barely hang it on the pinna, it should be enough to activate the resonators.Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-82784805880285118562013-05-17T20:45:58.760-07:002013-05-17T20:45:58.760-07:00can i clarify how you wear them with shallow inser...can i clarify how you wear them with shallow insertion - do you mean use larger tips so they dont insert into the ear as far ? I thought i read further up that the design of these prevents deep insertion anyway. I have experimented with the smallest tips and inserted them as deep as poss and also with the largest tip and pushed them only enough to grip in the ear - i cant really hear any difference.pbeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-82762948667114538642013-03-28T01:27:17.236-07:002013-03-28T01:27:17.236-07:00Yup, quite audible too. Is it subjectable though? ...Yup, quite audible too. Is it subjectable though? It goes away when the IEM is inserted shallow.Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-39534272153538280342013-03-28T00:25:06.914-07:002013-03-28T00:25:06.914-07:00It seems the CSD plot shows some ringing around 10...It seems the CSD plot shows some ringing around 10k ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-27817439368838656622013-03-27T16:29:41.435-07:002013-03-27T16:29:41.435-07:00Thankx for the words. I guess giving out my own pe...Thankx for the words. I guess giving out my own personal opinion shouldn't hurt. Since IE800 is a well-vented electrodynamic IEM, its acoustic output impedance is surprisingly low. Moreover, as the mesh on the stock sleeve does not have any acoustic damping effect, the stock sleeve is not that special after all. It can easily be substituted with Shure EA510 or Sony MH1 stock sleeve, which is acoustically equivalent. Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-56044109555505193682013-03-27T12:01:10.252-07:002013-03-27T12:01:10.252-07:00James should receive the credit, as he deserves a ...James should receive the credit, as he deserves a lot. :D<br /><br />That sounds like a good idea, I'll definitely think about the execution, as the list should be free of commercial/personal bias as much as possible. Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-46929798721886023182013-03-27T11:58:49.741-07:002013-03-27T11:58:49.741-07:00Thank you, the mod involves with a non-woven fabri...Thank you, the mod involves with a non-woven fabric like the one you see here, which is easily found on Ebay: http://i.imgur.com/IGVel2A.jpg<br /><br />Cut out a small piece, possibly 3/16" wide, and insert it on top of the sleeve mesh, or between the sleeve and the IEM.Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-64157711650373922992013-03-27T08:50:49.302-07:002013-03-27T08:50:49.302-07:00First, congratulations on another great article an...First, congratulations on another great article and for your blog in general! Yes, it would nice to see something like a top of your favourite IEMs and also I guess you could include an ending paragraph to your articles, where you'd give your subjective opinion about how they sound, regardless of measurements...<br /><br />Now, about the IE800, they use some special tips with a mesh inside, right? So, using other tips is not possible and/or recommended? Comply has a model of foam tips with a kind of mesh/protection for earwax, the Tx model. Would be nice if you could try some of those with the IE800 and see what happens! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-47612056595250295822013-03-27T06:21:59.096-07:002013-03-27T06:21:59.096-07:00Thanks for another fantastic article (and James fo...Thanks for another fantastic article (and James for loaning the IE800). There are so few scientific oriented audio blogs, great work!<br /><br />I remember when I got my IE800 I tried to wear it over ear as some comments recommended it, but quickly switched to cable down instead. Is seems this the only high end IEM on the market that is best worn like an earbud... Very comfortable and easy. By the way have you considered keeping an IEM top 5 list on your blog or something similar? I think many of your readers would like that! Maybe categorized by tuning style, V-form etc...<br /><br /><br />vrlnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-21735816928953043112013-03-27T05:49:05.690-07:002013-03-27T05:49:05.690-07:00Thanks! Well, now i'm gonna get it!Thanks! Well, now i'm gonna get it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-84314911664110798662013-03-27T04:30:55.511-07:002013-03-27T04:30:55.511-07:00Hi, great measurements and review! Can you explain...Hi, great measurements and review! Can you explain in more detail how to do the mod? I didn't understand where hifiman filter is...Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-91321257990850647692013-03-27T02:36:38.024-07:002013-03-27T02:36:38.024-07:00I find AKG K3003, designed by Mr. Hannes Lehdorfer...I find AKG K3003, designed by Mr. Hannes Lehdorfer, to be an experiment project, progressively piloting the concept of BA+dynamic hybrid like how they did with their good old K340 electrostatic-dynamic hybrid system. The end result was quite nice, but Mr. Axel Grell of Sennheiser rather conservatively stuck with what they were best at, and came up with a masterpiece, which is virtually free of distortion, impedance interaction, and insertion-depth related issues.<br /><br />Although both IEMs are equally well-made, I personally prefer IE800.Rin Choihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033604846161090040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984778625978437479.post-25930055884246956732013-03-26T23:25:59.789-07:002013-03-26T23:25:59.789-07:00finally! thanks for the great analysis,but compari...finally! thanks for the great analysis,but comparing with akg 3003, which is better?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com