^same, I think I'd keep it stock for a while, I may ended up trying it out when I feel the need for a refresh tho
It sounds so good out of my 4S. I didn't try using the Dragonfly connected to my phone, but sadly it's a bit too sensitive for that, it picks up the hiss and noises the phone makes too much.. In a way it is even more sensitive than my IM02.
It's true though technically speaking it's nothing ground breaking and you could change back the sound to how it was (or make it even darker/less airy than the stock 800ST) by making DYI filters or applying tape to the port so that it's partially covered (essentially that's exactly what those covers did). So yeah it's not reversible in the sense that it may not look exactly the same but I think it's well worth the risk, given that even if you don't like the bigger/airier and more detailed sound you could easily mod it back to sound the same again.
Late to the party, but I have a question : Are there any counterfeits/fake EX800st/7550, cuz i've seen many EX1000 reported to be Chinese replica, is this the situation with this IEM.
EX1000's chinese replicas probably sold through taobao, they are REALLY cheap there, something like 100-150$ last time I checked.
As for MDR7550 - I don't know, but if you want them for less money - search for MDR EX800ST on eBay/Amazon.
Also, consider the fact that it is less probable that EX800ST replicas will be made, due to MDR7550 being a more popular version.
this have been discussed before (if you bothered to check the various EX1000 threads), there are no known chinese replicas (it simply a hassle to copy and not enough market demand to actually make them)
the reason its cheap from taobao is simply because they get it direct from Japan (it helps when you're neighbours). New in box (relatively) for taobao, EX1000 is around $300+ while EX800 is around $180+. Also some of them are listed as used (the really cheap ones). Same with buying any used item, its all up to your luck. Some of them can be in quite good condition.
hi. any specific cable materials (copper, copper/spc, silver, etc.) that benefits the mdr 7550? planning to use it on sony wm1a balanced. any response is greatly appreciated.
it's above the foam, I recommend using a wood toothpick to pry it out, so you won't scratch the plastic like I did (used a small tweezers), but do it carefully so you don't break it,! also, I recommend doing it upside down (nozzle facing down) so the foam dont fall into the IEM, as most 7550 is old the foam start flaking off whnn you start poking it.
otherwise, be patient and Good Luck.
Seems like the exk has a higher quality cable.........however I doubt that you’ll hear the differences cuz it’s liek something 99.9 vs 99.999999 copper cable lmao.
However I recommend swapping it for a silver one......helps with the treble and mids (ex series are rly bass heavy).....the exk cable is expensive.....bout 100 usd if I recall correctly.
it's above the foam, I recommend using a wood toothpick to pry it out, so you won't scratch the plastic like I did (used a small tweezers), but do it carefully so you don't break it,! also, I recommend doing it upside down (nozzle facing down) so the foam dont fall into the IEM, as most 7550 is old the foam start flaking off whnn you start poking it.
otherwise, be patient and Good Luck.
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