And again I have to review the model 1More. Once again they worked at typical level, presenting stylish, high quality and unusual model, but this time in the form factor of the ear.
Format of in-ear headphones (aka “pill”, or “earbuds”, they’re “like an old iPod”) completely dominated the personal audio market a few years ago, now totally lost to the palm headset”gags” (aka “vacuum”, or “in-ear”, or “IEM”). Two reasons for this: first, the best soundproofing the last second, smaller dependence on the specific structure of the ears of the listener. But have liners pluses: they are usually better build an imaginary scene, and many are better suited anatomically. In addition, the city is yet to hear what is happening around you. In General, 1More could not miss this niche and has made it a model with all those that we love solving them.
Specifications
- Transducers: dynamic + ceramic
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
- Sensitivity: 102 dB
- Impedance: 32Ω
- Rated power: 5mW
- Cable: 1.25 m with three-button headset
- Plug: 3.5 mm TRRS, 90°
- Weight: 17.5 g
Packing and delivery
And this time 1More retreated from its level, all of this is we have seen more than once: a beautiful box with magnetic flap, sealed in plastic, stylish printing, conveniently designed for separate boxes accessories. The latter is also traditionally a lot, except the headphones, you will get:
- the case of black “biology” with magnetic flap
- “air” adapter for the two 3.5 mm monojoke
- the clip for attaching the wire to clothing
- 2 pairs of foam tips
- 2 pairs rubber round nozzles
- 3 pairs rubber ear tips of different size ear, which improves fixation in ear earphone
As you can see, even here 1More managed to issue more than others.
Design and comfortable wearing
Appearance is largely a typical headphone, the company uses a nice combination of pale yellow and bluish-gray colors. All without exception made of metal, everything is thought out in terms of forms and appearance, all collected at the highest level.
E1008 made as open as possible, their form factor is not conducive to secrecy, but the developers made additional holes on the outside of the case designed to improve already good imaginary scene. Of course, some insulation is there to say no, headphones are not designed for noisy environments and those who wanted him to dissociate itself completely.
These liners are very good “sit” in your ears and is very reliable for this form-factor hanging in there, providing good comfort. Still keep the ear canal permanently sealed IEM — not the best idea, but with ear problems do not arise. If you decide to run or jump with them — features a nozzle with fixing eyelet.
The cable here is a non-replaceable, above the splitter it is made of soft rubber insulation, below — fabric braid. The wire is flexible enough to almost not harden in the cold, confused and not a little inclined to the sound of by the friction of the clothes. All the potentially problematic areas are protected from fractures, but still during the operation should show a bit of caution. On the cable of the right “ear” placed three-button headset, microphone average quality. 4-pin plug made the letter G that will please fans of compactness.
Sound
To listen following equipment was used.
- Yulong DA9 and Resonessence Labs Concero HP in the role of DAC and amplifier
- Apple MacBook Pro Retina 2016 as the source
- Fidelia in the role of player
- Lotoo PAW Gold, theBit OPUS#2 and iBasso DX200 and the role of other portable players
- Recording high-resolution Lossless-formats (Dr. Chesky have The Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc and others)
Before listening headphones were heated for 48 hours, a noticeable change in the sound was observed.
This time 1More decided to make a model with a “massive” sound and built flow E1008 in typical bazhenau manner well-suited for modern music. Naturally, the company did not change its traditions and used two transmitters (dynamic + ceramic HF), offering the audience little more than “the typical bobalky”.
Bass there is noticeably accented, it has high solidity and are usually not averse to “show off”. Of course, the extra weight is not beneficial to speed, but in General, the resolution of the bass here is quite good for this price category. The deep layers of bass are also present, but expected for the form factor, they do not dominate, most of the load assumes the midbass. Study of texture of normal, but because of aktsentirovano bass sometimes creeps into the midrange.
Mid done significantly smoothed and fed together, so as not to strain the potential buyer with unnecessary details and sharpness. Because of this, headphones are, of course, is not suitable for audiophiles and other lovers of detail, they’re just not designed for this. Despite this, E1008 very good job with the construction of an imaginary scene and in width and in depth (about average size) is likely to impact the openness and form factor.
HF is really good for resolution, but to achieve a comfortable flow, they are markedly “pinned” quantitatively, so they occupy a place somewhere in the background, which undoubtedly, will please those who don’t like this part of the range. To my taste, here it was possible to add HF, the benefit of their permit allows them not to conceal, and the overall flow it would make more balanced.
Compatibility
Correctly matched impedance and sensitivity of this model allow it to work without problems and with smartphones, and with specialized players, although the top-level source E1008, probably not.
As headphones have pronounced coloration of the sound, I would recommended more for simple styles type popular music, electronic genres, uncomplicated rock often on these recordings, this model sounds impressive, although not truthfully. But, of course, at this point, all traditionally relies on the preferences of the listener. The quality of the recording is a model of tolerant, somewhere in the 4 points on a 10-point scale of “fault-finding”.
Traditionally, multiple tracks for example
Pink — Whatever you Want. Let’s face it, if pop music working professionals, the result often turns out interesting from the point of view of quality. Fresh Pink album “Beautiful Trauma” is no exception. In E1008 underlined by bass and good build imaginary scenes of his strengths is getting a spectacular setting.
Watgod — Pelican. Another example of compositions well-suited for these headphones. There is also a powerful bass, complemented by interesting three-dimensional effects, allowing you to fully experience the advantages of the form factor E1008.
Wrongtom — Dub The Same Twice. Well, another track in the piggy Bank these headphones, since I decided to pick up the material on which they show themselves well. Positive dubby low-frequency vibrations will bring you thoughts of summer and will brighten up the long evenings of autumn-winter season, especially if they are effectively presented with the heroes of today’s review.
Insights
1More clearly understand what they are doing and what result you want to achieve. Their model in the form factor of the “liners” are clearly targeted at the mass market and offers everything consumers require from bass sound to high quality. Of course, this is not a model for audiophiles, but it is not developed for this purpose.
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Review headphones 1More E1008 — fans of “the ear”
Pavel Dmitriev