Hi,
I recently bought an Ipod classic and I found it extremely bright in its SQ and hence sold it off. I am looking to get a new portable rig for which my main lookouts are Warm, Mids-Centric and Musical SQ. I want something which does not lose out on details and does not compromise on any part of the spectrum but still presents the mids/vocals briliantly.
I mainly listen to classic rock, blues, some jazz.
Based on reading a zillion articles/reviews online, I could get down to shortlisting the following :
MP3 Players :
Sansa Clip +
Worries : Battery life, Occasional reports of QC (headphone jack channel issues)
Cowon C2
Worry : Costs double than a clip+ for an 8GB version (price is still not a big deal), at places reported to be borderline harsh/sibilant and having bright presentation
In the earphones section, I have shortlisted the following :
Vsonic GR06
Doubts : Are the trebles harsh with the 06 ? Retails around 4.3k in India..is the prices justified ?? On ebay, it is available for around 60 USD shipped (Plus duty I'm guessing). Is the sound really mid centric and lush?
Hifiman RE-262
Doubts : Have gotten feedback that this set requires ample amping to make it shine. Is it a better choice than GR06 unamped. I would not be using a portable amp.
Soundmagic E30
Doubt : Selling for around 2k, is it a better IEM than GR06 ? I do not want to make a compromise on SQ, so even if GR06 is expensive and still has better mids and overall sound, I wont mind paying the extra cash.
I would be delighted if the veterans like ESanthosh and others who have used these products could throw some light and clear these doubts of mine.
It would be excellent if anyone from Delhi has these products and can let me try these out for like half an hour or so. Would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Kartick
I recently bought an Ipod classic and I found it extremely bright in its SQ and hence sold it off. I am looking to get a new portable rig for which my main lookouts are Warm, Mids-Centric and Musical SQ. I want something which does not lose out on details and does not compromise on any part of the spectrum but still presents the mids/vocals briliantly.
I mainly listen to classic rock, blues, some jazz.
Based on reading a zillion articles/reviews online, I could get down to shortlisting the following :
MP3 Players :
Sansa Clip +
Worries : Battery life, Occasional reports of QC (headphone jack channel issues)
Cowon C2
Worry : Costs double than a clip+ for an 8GB version (price is still not a big deal), at places reported to be borderline harsh/sibilant and having bright presentation
In the earphones section, I have shortlisted the following :
Vsonic GR06
Doubts : Are the trebles harsh with the 06 ? Retails around 4.3k in India..is the prices justified ?? On ebay, it is available for around 60 USD shipped (Plus duty I'm guessing). Is the sound really mid centric and lush?
Hifiman RE-262
Doubts : Have gotten feedback that this set requires ample amping to make it shine. Is it a better choice than GR06 unamped. I would not be using a portable amp.
Soundmagic E30
Doubt : Selling for around 2k, is it a better IEM than GR06 ? I do not want to make a compromise on SQ, so even if GR06 is expensive and still has better mids and overall sound, I wont mind paying the extra cash.
I would be delighted if the veterans like ESanthosh and others who have used these products could throw some light and clear these doubts of mine.
It would be excellent if anyone from Delhi has these products and can let me try these out for like half an hour or so. Would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Kartick