[REVIEWÂ²] alpha + beta Brainwavz

ClieOS · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:16 pm

For those who are interested, Anythingbutipod.com has a beta Brainwavz review as well.

http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archives ... review.php

Peremptor · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:42 am

They don't treat them with kid gloves.

What surprises me is that the reviewer ranked them below the CX300's as far as SQ goes.

BTW, great review on the new Sound Magic PL-50 IEMs Clieos.

ClieOS · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:18 pm

Review is all personal. Take CX300 for an example - It has quite a shrill high and bloated bass (V shaped frequency response). I can listen to it for a short while, but in the end I just can't stand it, hence I rated it to be very low. However, for those who can enjoy that kind of sound signature, I have not doubt that they will totally disagree with my rating.

Different reviewers will look for different characteristics and give a rating based on their finding. It is up to the readers to determine which reviewer has a preference closer to their own and so which review to put more weight into. For example, I have no confidence on CNet UK headphone review what-so-ever since I always find myself having a totally different opinion to the IEM they have reviewed.

Raz · **Joined:** Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:53 am **Posts:** 22200

Earphone sound is very subjective, its like when you meet a guys who wife sounds like a harpy but he thinks she sounds like an angel, its all about what you like and that differs from every person.

It good to have reviews from all parts of the spectrum, i like ABI review, its very detailed and he does point out the good and bad, just like ClieOS did, in the end the more reviews there are for the Betas, the better people can understand them before they make a purchase.

I think the betas are quite good, i wouldn't have put the time or effort into branding them, boxing etc if i didn't think people would not enjoy them.

Peremptor · **Posted:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:50 am

@Clieos & @Raz

True enough, it's a subjective experience.

I'm looking forward to listening to my ears' opinion on the matter

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Raz · **Joined:** Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:53 am **Posts:** 22200

Well i hope as many people that get the Betas come back to here or head-fi (or anywhere else actually) to drop a review of how they find it.

The Warrior Poet · **Posted:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:14 pm

Awesome reviews raz. You should be proud. Like you said, sound quality is very subjective. What one likes, another doesn't. But, overall, excellent reviews. Congratulations on all of your hard work.

Peremptor · **Posted:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:26 am

The Warrior Poet wrote:

Awesome reviews raz. You should be proud. Like you said, sound quality is very subjective. What one likes, another doesn't. But, overall, excellent reviews. Congratulations on all of your hard work.

Buy a pair and benefit from all his labour

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The Warrior Poet · **Posted:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:17 pm

I'm laid off right now, but when I get back to work, I'm going to get a new OS-72HR. Then we'll both benefit. :wink:

I'm only interested in video. I don't listen to music on my player. Only purchased it for video. But I still have the ability to read a few reviews on Beta's and see the price to quality ratio. It looks good.

ClieOS · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:26 pm

Just received the full retail package of beta Brainwavz from Raz (Thanks!!!), thought I share some photos with you guys.

A bit of surprise to see imp3.net (a Chinese DAPs / headphones forum) logo on one of the clip. I am a member there as well.

Not really sure if this is how the clip is supposed to be used...

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