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While the practicality of having mmcx connection is undeniable, the aesthetics are just... not there.
I don't tend to buy IEM's as a fashion statement....lol.While the practicality of having mmcx connection is undeniable, the aesthetics are just... not there.
I can't disagree with this statement, as I too have the Vesper mmcx modified IE800. It has a bit of a cobbled together look, which led me to purchase the IE900 when it came out to have a more finished OEM look with, hopefully, slightly improved sound quality. The thing is, I keep going back to my IE800, unpretty as they may be, because they sound so darn good and they are super comfortable. As they say, looks ain't everything!While the practicality of having mmcx connection is undeniable, the aesthetics are just... not there.
I disagree. It's not as small as with the standard non removable cable, but depending on the cable and the MMCX connectors i think it can look good.While the practicality of having mmcx connection is undeniable, the aesthetics are just... not there.
With the well known Achilles heel that is the wired connection to all IE800s - The upgraded MMCX option from Vesper Audio is far more about sound and connection quality than aesthetics - the fact that Sennheiser themselves now only offer MMCX fittings to their IE100, IE200, IE300, IE400, IE600 and IE900 in ears hold truth to that too....While the practicality of having mmcx connection is undeniable, the aesthetics are just... not there.
I get it.......just think the aesthetics of the IE800 are not a problem, even with the clunky mmcx mod.Guys, don't get me wrong, I commented only on the aesthetics, not the IE800 - it's an amazing piece of engineering (and looks it, too )
I have LCD-5's, HD800s, and several different AKG. I don't buy kilobuck IEM's because I get substantial enjoyment from my ie800's with .adv tips and the mmcx mod. When I go to shows and A-B compare mine with IEM's costing several thousands, they just don't sound substantially better to me.....different but not better. It may be because I've had these IEMs for so long that my brain is very used to them. When I hear something that knocks my socks off, I will move on.Do you guys have any kilobucks along with ie800? Would love to hear your impressions, specifically on how old giant stands with new ones.
I have had andromeda 2020 for a while and remember them being more holographic and expansive to ie800. But unfortunately, I don't have it with me for one to one comparison.
Felt the same way about my ie800 and now ie600I have LCD-5's, HD800s, and several different AKG. I don't buy kilobuck IEM's because I get substantial enjoyment from my ie800's with .adv tips and the mmcx mod. When I go to shows and A-B compare mine with IEM's costing several thousands, they just don't sound substantially better to me.....different but not better. It may be because I've had these IEMs for so long that my brain is very used to them. When I hear something that knocks my socks off, I will move on.
Could you please share a bit more about.adv tips? Is that custom or something different.I have LCD-5's, HD800s, and several different AKG. I don't buy kilobuck IEM's because I get substantial enjoyment from my ie800's with .adv tips and the mmcx mod.
How do you like the ie600 vs ie800?Felt the same way about my ie800 and now ie600
I have the Comply foamsCould you please share a bit more about.adv tips? Is that custom or something different.