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05-04-2008, 11:52 PM
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Hmmm, I might have to look more into these before I decide to go with Livewires.
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05-04-2008, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by neoufo51
Hmmm, I might have to look more into these before I decide to go with Livewires.
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From many reviews here, the Livewires are very nice and sound good. I have tried both dual driver and triple driver universals, and so far I prefer the triple drivers - but I have to be honest and admit that I have not tried the Livewires. That being said, I am of course biased, and very happy with my SuperFreQs, so that is what I recommend, specially with the braided wires 
Will
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05-05-2008, 12:05 AM
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Yes, and I CANNOT stress enough the need for an amp to make these shine. it is a night/day difference in sound.
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That is cool to hear. When I started to listen to IEM's, I noticed they sounded better when driven from my high-performance mini^3 amp, so I am already used to carry an amp around 
Question: how is the sensitivity compared to other IEM's that you have tried? Specially the SuperFreQs? Was the hiss level out of portables lower/higher than other IEM's? I ask since found my SuperFreQs a little bit more sensitive than my UE Triple.Fi's at the same volume level.
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05-05-2008, 12:17 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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In the past, the only reservation we had about the FreQs was the build quality. Now that that is history, I would recommend the FreQs to anyone. The company has stepped to a new level in the past few months.
The Music Maker line is a steal if you compare it to comparable UE products. The cost for a laser engraved single colored design is $30 (2 colors = $40, 3 = $50). This is nothing compared to the $100-$150 charged by UE. Of course, UE has better color options
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05-05-2008, 12:52 AM
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added fit pics in the review.
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05-05-2008, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AGC
Anyone on this forum live in austin texas? Im looking for a good audiologist with a good price. its a long shot, but worth a try.
Freq Shows coming out tommorrow! anyone else excited? Anyone very sure that they are gonna get them tommorrow and write a review?
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If you have any reason/desire/need to drive to Houston in the near future, I went to an audiologist in the greater Katy area that I wholeheartedly recommend. Her name is Mary Sue Harrison, and she's done impressions for Bono, Dave Matthews, NASCAR drivers, and Astronauts. I got my impressions done from her (only $25 too!) for my Livewires and am quite happy with the results.
Don't let her show you her Sensaphonics 2X-S IEMs though! You will want them!
Here is her contact info, if you can't drive to Katy/Houston, give her a call and I bet she'd be able to recommend someone for you in Austin:
Today's Hearing
Mary Sue Harrison
Houston
281-578-7500
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05-05-2008, 12:56 AM
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Quote:
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added fit pics in the review.
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Nice pics - both of the IEM's and the wearer
They look comfortable in position, plus you can't barely see the clear interior 
Will
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05-05-2008, 01:43 AM
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Nice pics - both of the IEM's and the wearer
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now thats awkward.
Yea thats a nice fit. Did you get those on your first impression or did you have to send them back?
and guys, why are you knocking on this girl? she seems harmless....
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05-05-2008, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AGC
now thats awkward.
Yea thats a nice fit. Did you get those on your first impression or did you have to send them back?
and guys, why are you knocking on this girl? she seems harmless....
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Yeah, this was from a first time fit and they are perfect. The seal doesn't break, even chewing gum and other tasks that cause the seal to break. The thrick is to do open mouth.
I am relatively harmless
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05-05-2008, 01:51 AM
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Double post. Deleted.
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PORTABLE HEADPHONES: Yuin PK1 -OR- SuperFreqs with iPhone cable
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05-05-2008, 01:54 AM
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I live in Austin and went to http://www.victoryhearing.com/.
$50 for both ears. The only other people who could match that price was Sears, but they were busy.
Here is a link to my experience: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/fre...ml#post4119681
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Originally Posted by AGC
Anyone on this forum live in austin texas? Im looking for a good audiologist with a good price. its a long shot, but worth a try.
Freq Shows coming out tommorrow! anyone else excited? Anyone very sure that they are gonna get them tommorrow and write a review?
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PORTABLE HEADPHONES: Yuin PK1 -OR- SuperFreqs with iPhone cable
OTHER: Sennheiser RS-120
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05-05-2008, 02:09 AM
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Custom Fit Earbuds - The FreQ - Music Makers
It's online now!
There is awesome pictures which looks like to be taken from the actual FreQ Show!
I can't wait to get it!
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05-05-2008, 02:10 AM
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theres someone that recommended me a place on mesa and spicewood that charges $30.
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05-05-2008, 02:16 AM
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Hmm, the prices there are messed up. the freqshow are 250
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05-05-2008, 02:26 AM
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Hmm, the prices there are messed up. the freqshow are 250 |
Yep, I noted that. I though it should be $350, right? 
Will
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