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Offline dogears

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Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« on: June 28, 2011, 10:49:53 AM »

Product Description
Ideally suited for musicians who listen to custom-crafted mixes of vocals and stage instrumentation during live performance, the Sony MDR-7550 In-Ear Monitor headphones have large caliber 16mm dynamic drivers to enable a wide dynamic range with clear and accurate sound reproduction. The Sony 7550 offers a unique multi-layer diaphragm (comprised of hundreds of layers of polymer, each less than 0.01-micron thick) and a flexible ear hanger made of TEKNOROTE material, which easily folds and maintains its shape, insuring a superior fit for each individual ear. Also included are newly developed hybrid silicone rubber earbuds, with three sizes to fit different ear types.

General Specifications    Detail:
Headphone Type      Dynamic, In-Ear
Magnet Type         Neodymium
Driver Size         16.0 mm
Frequency Response   3-28kHz
Impedance         16 Ohms
Sensitivity         108 dB/mW
Power Handling      500mW
Plug Type         Gold, Stereo Unimatch plug 1/4" and 1/8"
Cord Length      5.25 ft
Weight         .25 oz

Available in Amazon for USD299.95

Incoming pair hopefully in 2wks time :)
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2011, 10:55:28 AM »
I though you were getting the EX1000 Moi! :D
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2011, 11:09:57 AM »
Impressions regarding the highs are not so favorable for my dogears... so I thought the MDR-7550 should be safer.
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 07:55:57 AM »
Touchdown in 1week's time.
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2011, 08:37:33 AM »
Why not EX1000 Sir Moi? 8)
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2011, 08:47:49 AM »
I have this hunch that I'll like 7550 more :D
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2011, 05:03:10 PM »
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2011, 10:25:08 PM »
Very nice bro! Congrats!

how's the isolation? Last time I wanted to hear your DBA02, but now that i've heard the B2 (and placed an order) I am very curious on hearing this one now :P
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2011, 10:31:50 PM »
what a beauty! how is the fit? the cables looks stiff any inputs about the comfort?
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2011, 10:36:00 PM »
Congrats on the 7550.

What's the stock eartips? Looks like the Hybrid.

Will the comply T100 fit the nozzle?

If ever, i am looking at the EX - 600.
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2011, 10:42:31 PM »
If hybrids fit, the the T400's would be the tips no?

Oh oops, I was wrong.

And congrats! I've been interested in these.

« Last Edit: July 15, 2011, 09:11:15 AM by Ishcabible »
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2011, 10:43:47 PM »
Should be the Hybrids as it is normally with the EX series.

Quote from: ru9 on July 14, 2011, 10:36:00 PM
Congrats on the 7550.

What's the stock eartips? Looks like the Hybrid.

Will the comply T100 fit the nozzle?

If ever, i am looking at the EX - 600.


The EX600 is said to be very BFTB and is quite close to the top tier EX1000, I say go for it.

My problem with the Sony IEMs is the isolation and that i've yet to hear one!
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2011, 09:08:33 AM »
Thanks guys.
Fit - it felt awkward putting them in at first and it feels awkward as well once they sit on the ears. Coming from the DBAs which fit snugly against my antihelix(?) [after a minor tweak on the tube] it really felt like they're not FITting at all :D I'll try smaller tips later (forgot to check the other accessories already due to excitement :D) I might even try what I did with my Creatives before (inverted tips).
Tips - yes I think these are the hybrids. Switched with the DBAs stock (one side was falling though), I THINK the treble was better... have to play with other tips though and confirm the effects. Gave away the T100, but yes I think they'll fit snugly - DBA nozzle is about the same size.
Isolation - wore it yesterday while walking at Ayala... was playing LOUD so I can't hear the outside noise :D ... I don't think it will be an issue for me. But yes, I think it has poor isolation :P
RU9 - go for it :)
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2011, 12:45:44 PM »
Quote from: dogears on July 15, 2011, 09:08:33 AM
Isolation - wore it yesterday while walking at Ayala... was playing LOUD so I can't hear the outside noise :D ... I don't think it will be an issue for me. But yes, I think it has poor isolation :P
RU9 - go for it :)

I prefer IEMS with very good isolation.
Maybe the Klipsch Oval eartips  will do the trick.
EX600 or UM3X...have to save more;)
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Re: Sony MDR-7550 [EX800ST]
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2011, 12:54:17 PM »
If you don't mind triple flanges, they should help further with the isolation. And there's the custom sleeves option...
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