Altec Lansing inMotion iM716 Headphones by Altec Lansing
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Digital camera reviews of Altec Lansing inMotion iM716 Headphones
Digital camera Review: Cool Hearphones.
Summary: 4 Stars
Sound great with good bass A bit uncomfortable to wear for a
length of time. Stay pretty secure in the hear. Block outside
noise.
Digital camera Review: DO NOT BUY THESE. NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT!
Summary: 1 Stars
Although these headphones sound great, Altec Lansing no longer sells filters for these headphones (even although they still sell the headphones). Once your filters get clogged (may only be after a few months) you will no longer be able to use them. The filters are not available anywhere so these phones may become throwaways after a few months of use.Digital camera Review: Earphones review
Summary: 1 Stars
These headphones were terrible. I tried to use them with my 60gb IPOD and they were horrible. They were extremely tinny and had no bass whatsoever. I returned them to Amazon for a refund.Digital camera Review: Excellent Earphones!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had the Altec Lansing iM716 for almost 3 1/2 weeks now, and I think it's an excellent earphone. Although the volume does need to be turned almost all the way up, the iM716 (in HD mode, using the triflanges) sounds great unamplified out of my nano, fuller and smoother than the Etymotic ER*6.
There is a definite learning curve involved in obtaining the proper fit and seal with the triflanges. Initially I had difficulty determining the correct angle of insertion of the earphone in my left ear (angled further upward than the right). Without an adequate seal on one side, half the bass was lost, and at times I was questioning whether the sound was any better than that of the stock iPod buds!
With a proper fit, the iM716 allows me to switch back and forth between it, the Sennheiser HD 555, Alessandro MS 1, and Koss KSC75 & SportaPro without feeling that any one of these headphones sounds dramatically better overall than any of the others. The iM716 is clearly brighter than the rest, but I may actually like it best. I find the sound quality of all of these 'phones "addictive" -- once I start listening, I don't want to stop. I'm able to simply enjoy the music without focusing on deficiencies in sound reproduction.
On the other hand, now I find the Koss Plug, Sony MDR-EX71SL, and, yes, even the Ety ER*6 relatively unlistenable:
Plug -- booming bass, rolled-off highs
EX71 -- boosted bass, sizzly highs
ER*6 -- thin, harsh
Adcom GFA-535 II --> Paradigm Mini Monitors (w/ rear ports ~1 1/2" from wall) -- bass outta control; just wrong!
Sony MDR-V6 -- boosted bass and highs (but not nearly as egregiously as the EX71!)
The EX71 and ER*6 improve notably with the Pocket Amp 2 - Version 2. However, the iM716 unamped still sounds fuller than nano --> SiK ram din --> PA2V2 --> ER*6.
Digital camera Review: Excellent sound, awesome Bass/HD feature
Summary: 5 Stars
Not only do the iM716's offer excellent sound, they are essentially two headphones in one. You do not have to make the unavoidable tradeoff between bass and clarity before you even purchase your headphones and be stuck with one or the other. You can settle on your favorite after days of experimenting, or switch on the go based on the type of audio you're listening or your mood.
I didn't like the foam/silicone inserts that come with these. They're not designed for small ears. Shure makes really good inserts that fit these headphones. People call them "olives," but I forget the real model number when you go out and try to buy them.