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Post by Rabbit on Apr 26, 2017 12:33:33 GMT
Hi guys. Someone of you have tried the newer Superlux HD387 ? I'm interested in them but i can't find a single review
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Post by solderdude on Apr 27, 2017 12:00:25 GMT
Not so fond of IEM's myself and don't like things shoved in my ears. The review sample I received was passed along to Rabbit.
Below there are some short notes on it from Rabbit:
What a curious design. Almost like fitting a torture device really. I got a fit with those curly things and the tips but curiously, the curly things can work against you and actually partially pull the plugs out.
They've created quite a smooth top end for an iem. Again, opposite to the headphone sound in a way since they are so forward in the treble. These are pretty smooth. Bass is clear and nicely defined although as you'd expect, not that deep really but you get a nice 'full' sound from them. Actually not at all bad for an iem.
The Fiio iem is better TBH. Better bass response, slightly less in mids and more focused in the treble. The Superlux is ok though. I guessed that they may well be a lower price, which puts a different outlook on them, which is why I was wondering what they want to sell them at. A common failing with cheap iem's is a sharp/brittle top, which these don't have. Plus the problem of iem's producing a half decent bass.
Not sure I like the idea of those curly things in my ear. If anything, on one of my ears, the arrangement actually tries to half pull the earplug out. My guess is that many will not like that curly bit.
I wonder what they'll be retailing for? They compete with the Fiio as far as sound goes.
What I myself like and didn't like: bottom end extension (though bass sounded good, maybe a tad light) No treble extension and slightly on the bright side. I may not have shoved them in deep enough though. The square 'speaker box' design is utter BS and marketting talk only.
The part I didn't like the most was the non detacheable and quite microphonic cable. Had no idea how they compared to others.
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Post by Rabbit on Apr 27, 2017 12:17:26 GMT
I'd completely forgotten that I'd heard them Frans!! They're tucked away in a cupboard. I'll have a look.
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Post by jello on Apr 27, 2017 12:18:19 GMT
I saw a pair of these somewhere recently, Aliexpress I think. Hadn't realised that Superlux made IEMs. I think the price was around £20.
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Post by Rabbit on Apr 27, 2017 12:24:47 GMT
Now Frans has jogged my memory, they were ok. The fitting was a bit daft for my ears though. I know that they didn't really get my attention because they were a bit middle of the road really. Just ok.
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Post by superluc on Apr 27, 2017 15:57:41 GMT
I posted this on behalf of Superluc on Shoutbox Thanks I asked because as IEM's i have a pair of Rock Zircon and i was wondering if the newer Superlux IEM are better.
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Post by jello on Apr 27, 2017 16:54:47 GMT
The Zircon seems to be considered a good IEM for its price. I bought a pair of the Rock Mula last year as I wanted a cheap pair. They were awful (boomy and not clear sounding) so don't bother with them!
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Post by Rabbit on Apr 27, 2017 17:11:45 GMT
I posted this on behalf of Superluc on Shoutbox Thanks I asked because as IEM's i have a pair of Rock Zircon and i was wondering if the newer Superlux IEM are better. They struck me as ok. I hated the clips for the body to be held to the ears. In fact, for me, the pulled them out of my ears. A good cheaper make of iem are the Soundmagic range. I like them a lot for the price. A bit big in the bass but smooth sounding and just grow with volume without turning harsh. They're worth the money imo. In the end though, you may end up like me ..... buy loads of cheapies only to find that in the end, the more expensive ones actually sound a lot better. The Trinity Audio Master is an incredible sounding iem and Jello has sent me a JVC one that is also quite amazing, but they're way over £100 - nearer to £200. Lot of money for an iem really. So in the cheaper range, for me it's the Soundmagic that take some beating.
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Post by superluc on Apr 27, 2017 18:19:48 GMT
In the end though, you may end up like me ..... buy loads of cheapies only to find that in the end, the more expensive ones actually sound a lot better. I know... I like mine Zircons, anyway. The bass tend to be muddy and EQ is really needed, but overall they are comfortable and good enough for portable use.
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Post by Rabbit on Apr 27, 2017 18:24:15 GMT
As long as you like them, that's what really matters. I think many people worry about what everyone else likes!!!!
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Post by superluc on Apr 27, 2017 22:08:57 GMT
As long as you like them, that's what really matters. I think many people worry about what everyone else likes!!!! Anyway, i think that buying some cheap stuff and see how others describes them, as long that it don't becoming a troubling addiction ( ), can be useful for better understanding what you are looking for. Then some becoming satisfied, others start to think bigger... and expensive. However, is difficult to spend much on a single equipment without try them or have a clear idea of its sounding features. What everyone else likes, yes, is not important, but descriptions and measurements are really damn useful. Obviously, mods are too... how can i possibly thinking of putting toilet paper inside an headphone for tame a peak ?!?
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Post by Rabbit on Apr 28, 2017 6:33:27 GMT
For an iem the toilet paper would need to be a smidgen!! It amazes me how so many spend £1000 - £2000 blindly. I did it as well with the th900. We often have no real idea of what to expect so it's a risky thing buying an expensive headphone. You really are relying on the manufacturers and anyone that you trust with descriptions. Even the Master that I have is difficult to recommend to people really, because I had to fight with it to get a seal. Once I got the seal, it developed a profoundly deep bass, but I suspect that many don't experience it because they get partial seals without realising. So for me, they suit fine but that may well not be so for others. Plus the fact that we might all hear differently as well. Then again, I thought the Master was good and now Mark has thrown in a JVC iem which is equally good. He sent one for me to try and I was really surprised. Would never have bought one blind but they are very good. For a long time, I used the same standard kit. Generally Sennheiser headphones and nothing much else. It wasn't until I became aware of Headphone sites that I moved to many other things. I soon learned who I could use as a listening post in order to guide what I might try and that was an enormous help. Until then, I had Senn 570, 580, 600, 650 (4 times!!!) and in the early days, starting with an old JVC headphone in the early 70s and graduating to Senn hd414's!! So Sennheiser have been mostly what I've used at home and for work, mostly Beyers. Never considered anything else really. Iem's weren't around and would have been considered a bit space age!!
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Post by solderdude on Apr 28, 2017 12:13:28 GMT
Maybe send the HD387 onwards to Superluc ?
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Post by Rabbit on Apr 28, 2017 12:20:15 GMT
Been looking for them in the cupboard, Frans!!
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Post by Rabbit on Apr 28, 2017 12:24:18 GMT
AHA ...... Found them!!!
No wonder I didn't know the model number. They're not marked in any way.
So, Superluc, if you'd like me to send them to you, pm me your details and I'll send them.
I have this really large cupboard under the stairs and tbh, I can't find anything in there!! Must do something about it. Every time I clear it out, something new turns up that I didn't realise I had!!!
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