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Well I took the plunge. I ordered both the Image and the Custom-3 headphones. A coworker ordered the Custom-1 headphones. Should be interested to compare all of them.
Hopefully I'll like at least one or the other. My only current comparison is the Bose in-ear phones which I received as a gift. I know the reputation Bose has on this site, but they seem to meet my needs. Hopefully these higher end headphones will shine. Edit: Well the Image arrived today. Surprisingly I opened the package and the Custom-3 were nowhere to be found. After a call to Customer Service I found out they have not shipped yet. I'm a bit annoyed because when I called for tracking information two days ago the rep did not indicate that only the Image shipped. I guess I have a few more days to wait for the Custom 3 to arrive before I can make comparisons. Last edited by rhyx; 05-01-2008 at 04:07 PM. Reason: Status Update |
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Here's my review comparing the Klipsch Image to the Klipsch Custom-3.
Sources: Directly from the headphone port of my Mac Pro Also used directly from the headphone port of my Cowon D2 Comfort: image clearly wins the comfort contest. They are easy to put in and take out. I establish a seal in about 5 seconds of putting them in my ear. If I notice the phone ringing in my office I can have them out and answer the phone by the third ring. Custom-3 has the ear hook which might make it better during strenuous exercise. However they are fairly uncomfortable for me. I have very small ears and it feels that the piece with the Klipsch logo presses too hard on the bottom part of my earlobe. The angle that the nozzle goes into my ear feels like it curves too much and puts pressure on one side of my canal. I am able to maintain a seal with Custom-3 but it is not very comfortable. I have only had them for a day but I'll keep trying. I have had the Image for about a week now. I use the small double-flange inserts. One thing that I wish the Image phones had is the same cable as the Custom-3. I absolutely love the nylon/cloth like cable. Sound: Honestly, I expected there to be much more of a difference. Perhaps it is related to the fit of the Custom-3 but I like the sound of the Image phones much better. Microphonics are a concern with the Image. If I am sitting down and not moving it isn't a problem. If I start walking with the cord hanging against my shirt then I can definitely hear it. If you have any questions or want pictures please let me know. I'm new to headphones that cost more than $20 so consider that when reading my review. For me comfort ranks higher than sound quality. |
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Finaly Klipsch IEMs are coming to Canada(soon willbe available in London Drug Stores )
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I could not get a good comfortable fit with the Custom-3 until I replaced the tips with the medium sized tips from the Shure E series. I trimmed down the stem of those tips and placed them on the Custom 3s and now they feel great! The Klipch included tips are sorta wierd. I don't think that thier oval shape is really the best choice because, I could never keep a seal with those.
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I just bought Klipsch Image today and so far these are pretty good with big bass(feels like SF5EB
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Too much bass, who designed them is without a doubt a basshead, a little more refinement on the highs will make it a very nice IEM though...
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Nope it will be be the same single driver, I asked them, and also I listened them, it is a more refined audiophile oriented version of the Images, as a curious date IIRC they told me that it will be even cheaper as iti s a little bigger...it has a little more energy in the upper range...
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Also peculiar that the audiophile version is cheaper, most times this marketing tag makes it a lot more expensive. Like this headphone was made in the full moon by Polynesian virgins. Leaves us only with the question, what kind of driver is inside. Same question i still have of that "magic" MG4+ and MG5PRO drivers from Future Sonics.
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there size is only 5.00mm x 2.73mm x 3.86mm (.197in x .108in x .152in) so the should fit in a tube of 5mm across, that is small!!!
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The specs for the Q-Jays that you post it, is for armature alone, the driver, not for the body of the headphone, I think that they ar bigger like 18.4 x 7.5 x 7.5 mm overall...
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But less then 6 mm across is pretty impressive. I could not find the dimensions of the Etymotic ER4 series, there very small too.
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I do love the Edition 9, and probably you know what that means, so you have been warned...!!! Disclaimer: Please assume every single of my statements, to mean: “in my system”, “to my ears”, "in my experience", “in my opinion”, etc...(otherwise stated). Neutrality, accuracy? OK, just ask yourself first: Do you certainly know how the recording is supposed to sound? Sorry, but for me euphony is all about!!! Please do yourself a favor, stop listening your gear, and enjoy the music instead!!! Home setup: Sony DVP-NC555ES => BJC IC's => RPX-33 MKII/RPX-31 => UE9 "On the go" setup: Panasonic SL-CT570 => XJ-03 => Sleek SA6/Klipsch Images X5/X10 Proved that despite its huge size, the CD3K can be shoved down one's throat...wait...but now I'm shoving the Ultrasone Edition 9??? EQUIPO HEAD-FI HISPANO: DILE ADIOS A TUS AHORROS!!! My feedbacks in: Head-Fi , eBay and Amazon |
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But it's pitty that Klipsch patended the obvious flaw in tips, that our ears are ovale and not round in shape. round tips tend to buckle and create a small air duct to leak those precious lows.
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