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Old 02-06-2008, 10:55 PM   #131 (permalink)
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I would like to think I got #1, since I ordered this morning less than 15 minutes after Amy posted that other thread.
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:05 PM   #132 (permalink)
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I don't care which one I got, I just know I got one of the 40 this afternoon. That is good enough for me.
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:22 PM   #133 (permalink)
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So if we got a confirmation from the store, does that mean that we definitely got in under the #40 limit? I assumed that was an automated confirm and that there's still a chance that y'all will be out by the time you get to processing my order (although I'd be very pleasantly surprised if that's not the case).

As to possibly having to fiddle with fit, etc... don't worry, Amy -- I think most of the people in this thread have owned enough IEMs that that won't be an issue unless there is actually some ergonomic problem (like the q-Jays, in my opinion, which are just a little too finicky with placement).
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:30 PM   #134 (permalink)
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This is very interesting. The demographic of people ordering the Custom-3 seems to be very diverse.

I am rather limited in sources, but have listened to several pretty good portable 'phones. I have nothing really to compare them to, but so far my favorite IEM has been the q-JAYS. The Klipsch Custom-3 might be going in the opposite direction of sound that I like, but I hope it retains most of the treble energy of the q-JAYS and mixes it with the midrange/bass of the Shure E500. An upgrade in soundstage from both wouldn't hurt, either.

slwiser has several excellent sources, but it looks as if it will be his first high-end IEM? (just going by his profile) I'm going to presume that slwiser might be the least impressed by these as his inventory includes the venerable Ultrasone Edition 9 and the Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9.

Then there's cn11 with his all-portable setup consisting of a well-rounded Trekstor Vibez and also two of the more recent FOTM IEMs (Future Sonics Atrio m5 and Denon AH-C700). Perhaps the Klipsch will be the next FOTM for him?

Ordering these will be a new experience for gdpeck as he says these are "most expensive earphones or headphones" he has purchased. He probably has the most to gain from giving these a shot.

And finally (at least so far), there's Trager the IEM-aholic whose full story is best told by his signature:
"ER-6i -> ER-4P -> Auditioned Triple.fi #52/1000, didn't like the midrange recession -> ER-4P -> Shure SE310 -> Atrio M5 -> LiveWires (when my Atrios ended up as roadkill, very sad) -> Atrio M5 -> Auditioned q-Jays, thought they were a little too uneven and very finicky with recording quality -> Atrio M5 -> auditioning Denon AH-C700"

It looks like the Atrio m5 is a winner in Trager's book, and with all the news about the excellent bass quality provided by the single-driver Klipsch IMAGE, it is no wonder he is going to give the Custom-3 a shot.

Who else has placed an order?
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:33 PM   #135 (permalink)
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Not me. After the Image acquisition - I shall be begging for food in the streets - while listening to music through my headphones of course
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Note that I have had the ER-4P with a Xin 75 ohm plug before and enjoyed them. They just got little play after a while and I sold them. I am looking forward to hearing what legendary Klipsch has done in this area.

I thought their good Doctor was a little over the top for my take on PR video but I guess they are after "funk" with that presentation. I am a not in that age bracket any more I guess. Is he actually a Doctor? My guess is more actor than Doctor! If he is a Doctor of some studies maybe you should check his credentials again.

If I am not impressed then these things will be a big bust I can tell you that. I say this because of one thing. Most things I listen to I enjoy greatly. Little that I have had that I have not enjoyed. MUSIC is king in my book. Everything else is an appliance to me.
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Ordering these will be a new experience for gdpeck as he says these are "most expensive earphones or headphones" he has purchased. He probably has the most to gain from giving these a shot.

Who else has placed an order?
I do think these will be a new experience for me. I typically use IEMs when flying for business which I do several times a month. I've used Shure E2Cs and d-JAYS pretty extensively, and have felt the need/desire to upgrade for quite a while now. That said the Custom-3 purchase was somewhat of an impulse buy. Prior, the q-JAYS were my top candidate, but I was hesitant to go that direction, knowing I would most likely need to use different tips than those provided (I've struggled with fit/seal/placement with the d-JAYS, but have really enjoyed them on the rare occasions when everything came together). Klipsch has done a good job of marketing comfort plus sound quality. I did get a chance to listen to the IMAGE earphones at an airport kiosk lately, and was impressed. The chance for even better sound, with an over the ear design was too much to pass up. My home setup is very modest, consisting of various iPods, a couple of squeezeboxes, a headFIVE amp, and Alessandro MS-1 headphones. I'm very pleased with it, and haven't felt much need to upgrade. Just thought I would paint the demographic picture a little more clearly.

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So if we got a confirmation from the store, does that mean that we definitely got in under the #40 limit? I assumed that was an automated confirm and that there's still a chance that y'all will be out by the time you get to processing my order (although I'd be very pleasantly surprised if that's not the case).

As to possibly having to fiddle with fit, etc... don't worry, Amy -- I think most of the people in this thread have owned enough IEMs that that won't be an issue unless there is actually some ergonomic problem (like the q-Jays, in my opinion, which are just a little too finicky with placement).
Yes, if you received a confirmation, you are one of the 40. Once we are out (we have 3 left), no one can place an order until we have more.

I figured that was the case with this group! You guys seems to know what you're doing.
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Then there's cn11 with his all-portable setup consisting of a well-rounded Trekstor Vibez and also two of the more recent FOTM IEMs (Future Sonics Atrio m5 and Denon AH-C700). Perhaps the Klipsch will be the next FOTM for him?
Damn PeterDLai, I'm not just another flavor-of-the-month-boy on this forum I hope!! I like to think I have good taste in IEM's, or canalphones as you prefer... but as soozieq pointed out, I probably got unlucky #13 ha ha!

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Give it to me baby, uh huh, uh huh
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Damn PeterDLai, I'm not just another flavor-of-the-month-boy on this forum I hope!! I like to think I have good taste in IEM's, or canalphones as you prefer... but as soozieq pointed out, I probably got unlucky #13 ha ha!
Oh, I meant no harm in saying that. Just noticed that the two you listed in your signature seemed to be very exemplary of FOTM 'phones.

Though there are plenty of people who still swear by them...
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