I received my C3s today, after much anticipation. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get and keep a seal, regardless of the tip I use. It just seems as though the stem is a bit short for my ears.
For whatever little bit of extra audio performance that the C3 provides over my Images, it does not seem to be worth the loss of comfort and the hassle with trying to get a seal.
Mine will be returned, I am sure.
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I received my C3s today, after much anticipation. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get and keep a seal, regardless of the tip I use. It just seems as though the stem is a bit short for my ears.
For whatever little bit of extra audio performance that the C3 provides over my Images, it does not seem to be worth the loss of comfort and the hassle with trying to get a seal.
Mine will be returned, I am sure.
I can't blame you at all. I may go for the Image myself if return these.
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Interestingly enough, I'm not really having seal issues, though it seems like the seal is inconsistent (like sometimes awesome and sometimes only pretty good, never bad though with the Shure black foam sleeves), but it doesn't seem as bad as everyone else's experiences.
My biggest gripe (which is not really the fault of the Custom-3's) is the sound signature. I just find that I'm not the warm, "musical", smooth, relaxed, mellow, dark, and so on type of guy.
I'm starting to think I need to listen to a pair of Grado's. It sounds like it would suit me, yet I've never found any reason to own a pair (I'm looking for portable and closed, I use speakers when I'm at home).
My biggest gripe (which is not really the fault of the Custom-3's) is the sound signature. I just find that I'm not the warm, "musical", smooth, relaxed, mellow, dark, and so on type of guy.
Wow, I find them bordering on bright! I guess I'm a really dark, mellow fellow! They defninitely make my Atrios seem dark to my ears. The Denons are pretty close clarity and detail, but I find the C3's a little more treble & mids pronounced.
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I received my C3s today, after much anticipation. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get and keep a seal, regardless of the tip I use. It just seems as though the stem is a bit short for my ears.
For whatever little bit of extra audio performance that the C3 provides over my Images, it does not seem to be worth the loss of comfort and the hassle with trying to get a seal.
Mine will be returned, I am sure.
Just wondering, just how much brighter are the Etymotics that you have over the Klipsch Custom-3? I sense that it's a good deal brighter, but I have never heard any Etymotics phones so I would not know.
I received my C3s today, after much anticipation. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get and keep a seal, regardless of the tip I use. It just seems as though the stem is a bit short for my ears.
For whatever little bit of extra audio performance that the C3 provides over my Images, it does not seem to be worth the loss of comfort and the hassle with trying to get a seal.
Mine will be returned, I am sure.
I think if you do get a good seal you won't be so sure.
I'm still using the giant caps which still seems wrong to me because my ear isn't that big. But with the giant caps it fills the gap without having to be shoved into the ear. It could be that I'd get a better seal with a smaller cap but like you it seems to me that the stem is too short for this to happen. I tried the flanges but once they were in the rest of the unit couldn't really go anywhere.
The other nice thing about the giant tips is that it's not so bad for putting them on/off. It's even easier than it was with my Shure E2C that wrapped around the ear. It's not as easy as the Image because you still need to wrap around the ear, but it's no different than any other that wraps around the ear.
With a decent if not good seal the sound is definitely improved over the Image. More details and more oomphh imo.
What I need to determine is if they're comfortable enough. I could wear the Image all day without feeling it after. I can't see being able to do that with any over the ear IEM. It would be like saying you could wear glasses without feeling something on the ear or nose - there's always going to be some sensation imo.
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I'm starting to think I need to listen to a pair of Grado's. It sounds like it would suit me, yet I've never found any reason to own a pair (I'm looking for portable and closed, I use speakers when I'm at home).
Closed Grado? Does such a thing exist? I always found my cheap SR60 to be flat out "fun" - not sure how else to explain it. When I shop I keep thinking that I should go with another Grado because of that but I'd like more closed options so I can cart them to work if I feel like it.
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5th gen iPod Video -> Turbodock IV -> PA2V2 low gain mod -> Klipsch Custom 3
Misc gear: vintage Senn HD420, Senn HD580, Grado SR60
Well, I just ordered a pair of the C3' last night from the Klipsch website. Before I ordered I did a little surfing for a coupon code and found a GREAT one. If you enter the code "Mastercard" during checkout you get a 25% ($74.75) discount. The only catch is that you MUST use a Mastercard at checkout to pay.
Can't wait to get them....
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They defninitely make my Atrios seem dark to my ears. The Denons are pretty close clarity and detail, but I find the C3's a little more treble & mids pronounced.
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