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NuForce HEM8

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User ratings:
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37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
18 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Besides being a year when too many fine musicians joined the angel band, 2016 could be called the year of the earphone. Unlike a few years ago when choosing a good-sounding, well-made, comfortable, mid-priced earphone was a case of choosing...Read more
The Optoma NuForce HEM8 earphones deliver a four-driver, audiophile-geared listening experience, but if you're seeking a crisp, bright sound signature, you may be disappointed.Read more
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Pros

  • excellent sound processing and neat sound response
  • Durability and Build Quality
  • very competent and well thought out product

Cons

  • high-mids are also dialed back slightly
  • The mic/remote cable is a fairly standard one which is not braided
  • poorly mastered and low-bitrate encoded recordings

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 122 dB
  • 10, 40000 Hz
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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NuForce HEM8 - Pros & Cons

NuForce HEM8

Pros

  • excellent sound processing and neat sound response
  • Durability and Build Quality
  • very competent and well thought out product
  • sound is clear and crisp with no obvious peaks
  • tonally neutral and well-balanced sound image
  • precision
  • impulse speed
  • and comfort
  • seamlessly provide with Hi-Res audio capability and excellent ballance
  • HEM8 fit can be very comfortable
  • mid-range is well balanced to suit multiple genres of music

Cons

  • high-mids are also dialed back slightly
  • The mic/remote cable is a fairly standard one which is not braided
  • poorly mastered and low-bitrate encoded recordings
  • audio quality standards
  • The cable connection is intermittent if not pushed in firmly
  • The markings on the right and left capsules are hard to see
  • occasional signal loss
  • bass extension was somewhat limited and the midbass was a bit thick
  • HEM8 does not produce as large a soundstage

NuForce HEM8 - Technical Overview

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32 Ω
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16.4 g
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NuForce HEM8 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight0.58 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
Microphone sensitivity-42.0 dB
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Features
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Previous song
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Attachment typeEar canal
Body material
  • Memory foam
  • Silicone
CategoryAudiophile
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 122
Frequency range10 - 40000
Driver technologyBalanced
Maximum input power2.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.38
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Power handling capacity2.0 mW

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