Have tried so many IEMs and big headphones. Have to come back to the true classics: ER-3SE and ER-4SR.
The neutrality, the details and the BA timber
Jokes aside, they sound less technical than some of the multi-driver ones. But not less enjoyable. And the
neutral and somewhat relaxed presentation "adds" to the music, whereas I feel many newer ones
"takes" away from the music with too much brightness or bass.
I also discovered 3 things:
1) The filter can make a big difference. If you feel the sound is muffled or bass is light, chances are the
filter needs to be replaced.
2) ER-3 with a resistor is as good as ER-4. If you can ask me, I actually prefer ER-3's darker presentation.
3) They need a slightly beefy source. It is okay to turn up the volume a bit, and the details can be astounding!
The only thing is that they are harder and harder to get at lower prices.
The neutrality, the details and the BA timber
Jokes aside, they sound less technical than some of the multi-driver ones. But not less enjoyable. And the
neutral and somewhat relaxed presentation "adds" to the music, whereas I feel many newer ones
"takes" away from the music with too much brightness or bass.
I also discovered 3 things:
1) The filter can make a big difference. If you feel the sound is muffled or bass is light, chances are the
filter needs to be replaced.
2) ER-3 with a resistor is as good as ER-4. If you can ask me, I actually prefer ER-3's darker presentation.
3) They need a slightly beefy source. It is okay to turn up the volume a bit, and the details can be astounding!
The only thing is that they are harder and harder to get at lower prices.