Дядька с headfi про мои akg написал отзыв (я писал как выбирал их пару страниц тому), у него до 3к сообщений на форуме, потому я не думаю, что проплачен. Соглашусь с ним, тоже говорит, что может показаться резковатой подаче верхов, но мне нравится, для электронной музыки это +.
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I chanced into these little gems and if you somehow are reading this thread, luck is on your side and you should definitely get yourself a listen to the AKG N20. I'm glad I run into these unexpectedly and have been loving them. I'm surprised it didn't generate more excitment on HF or elsewhere! Anyway just want add my quick impressions of the N20 and a few of the similarly priced models.
I haven't been listening nor following IEMs in this price bracket for a long while. My last pair of IEM around the US$100 mark was the Hifiman RE400. Last week one morning I found out I need to make an urgent trip that afternoon only after I got into my office. I didn't had any of my DAPs nor IEMs/CIEMs and all i had with me is my Note 5, my company issued iPhone 6, and a pair of the (unopened) apple ear buds. The ear buds sound okay but had minimal isolation, and thus I went to a local headfi store over lunch (its unfortunately close to my office) scrambling for a pair of "inexpensive" in-ears, and ideally with mic so it can be used to take calls.
I asked for recommendations around US$100-150 and was offered to demo the following candidates: Fidelio S2, Momentum In-Ear, CX 5.00, RHA750, Onkyo E700m, and the N20.
I had read good things about the S2 in random threads and reviews prior and it was my initial target as local street prices fell from around 170 to about 100. I also love sennheiser and owned hd25, 600/650 and still uses hd800 frequently. RHA is very popular in the local IEM enthusiast circle but I only knew about the T10/20. I had never owned any AKG product (a few "almost" with 701, 812, and 3003) and knew nothing about Onkyo IEMs.
I listen to a wide range of music from orchestras to dubsteps to jazz to anime... and I value gears that portray transparency, life-like timbre, balanced FR (not necessarily total "flat/neutral"), and spacing of notes.
A quick listen (with spotify extreme quality from Note 5 and IP6) quickly ruled out the Onkyo E700m. It's a shame as I love it's built and looks. It might be the most "flat" sound amongst the candidates and would be great if you look for a "reference"/"audiophile" type tuning. It also got good transparency and spacing. However it lacks bass for my taste and everything sounded a touch too dry.
Another one I ruled out quickly was the Momentum In Ear. Despite the generally positive reviews and vibe I find the mids way too recessed and mid bass overbearing making everything sound conjested. In comparison I like the CX 5.00 a lot more.
I also ruled out the RHA 750 but not for its sound. I quite like the "wide U" shaped tuning with good bass/treble extension and non recessed mids. Its intrusment timber is also quite good. Bass is sufficient but can be tighter for my taste. I can also use more treble presence. Maybe the lack of presence also gave me a sense that it lacks transparency. But overall I can live with the sig. The deal breaker for me is the (actually very nice!) heavy brushed aluminum casted shell and thick cable - I needed something nice, quick, and pocketable to complement my clumsy totl gears.
The Fidelio S2 sounded quite nice with most of the attributes I looked for, and had maybe the widest soundstage of the bunch. It has just enough bass over the Onkyo but you can still regard this as reference type tuning, and it didn't have the dryness/tightness I find with the E700m. I can't really find any obvious weakness in terms of sound but there is not an obvious strength or wow factor either. Maybe I can use a bit more bite on nith the low and high registers. Build wise it is solid but cable might be a tad long and unwieldy.
The CX 5.00 is the cheapest of the bunch and checked most of the boxes for me. Again an all rounded performer that can use more transprency/airiness, and a tighter bass. It's weakest area is timbre but I find the tuning much more reasonable than the Momentum in ear, and it's cheaper to boot!
Last it is the N20. Design wise it is the most understated/unassuming one. The non-desript appearance and my general (lack of) luck with AKG didn't have me much hope. Nonetheless, when I listened to it it immediate reminded me of its much more expensive sibling - the K3003. The timbre, transparency, and spacing are all excellent. FR wise some might find its treble harsh, especially on poorly recorded/mastered materials - not unlike the K3003. Bass is deep and tight with good lunch, and I love the fact that midbass is done subtly and not overbearing. It simply sounded more "high-end" than its price tag. It also reminded me of the IE800 sounded with excellent fast tight impactful bass. It sounded closest to my trusted JH13pro amongst the bunch with just a shade less midbass and less refined. Build wise it is light but feel robust. The understated design actually grew on me and fit in well with my business attire. They are quite comfortable to wear and the cable is not micropbonic and don't tangle easily. Also surprisingly the 3 button mic control work for BOTH my Note5 and IP6. Very nice bonus and practical feature for me who uses both platforms.
Been using the N20 exclusively for the past week and really living them. Will try to update with more impression once I get some time with it on my AK240 and Hugo.
Cheers!
, если таки решишь послушать 1more, зацени пожалуйста akg n20, интересен твой отзыв и бока, которые ты услышишь! Я себе, кстати, voice of China заказал, будет брату на подарок.
Сообщение отредактировал P.L.U.R. - Jan 27 2016, 0:17
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