JH Audio JH-13 PRO appreciation thread - Page 104

Originally Posted by barbes

I got my JH13s about an hour ago (Brittany made sure they got to me in my hotel in LA, where I am right now). I'm listening to lossless files from a Classic through an ALO lod and an iQube.

They're wonderful. I've been using UE11s and the JH13s are better in every respect. All ranges are better defined, the bass especially is much tighter (I never thought the 11s bass was bad or overemphasized, as some do, but this bass is much more natural sounding), voices and instruments are much more defined and separated, silences are really silent. They're clearly more analytical than the 11s, but they're also more musical and fun. Amazing.

I've been completely spoiled by my iMod, which has been back to Vinnie to fix a glitch, and have hated listening to my Classic. Right now I don't mind it a bit. (But I can't wait to hear these through the iMod...)

The hype is all real.

Originally Posted by Jensen

Unlike barbes, I haven't heard the UE11 but come from SE530's as I've stated previously. I also owned the Westone 3 for a month so can compare to those as well.

Initial Impressions:

I'll start by saying there is really no point to comparing these to universals, they're quite obviously in a different league. But universals are still my reference point since these are my first customs. I'm going to just write a few random thoughts as I listen.


The 13's go low. I'm talking all the way down. I hear bass that I didn't know existed in songs up until now. The low bass frequencies extend farther than either the W3 or SE530, which roll off in comparison. The midbass is less than the W3 though.

The highs extend all the way out, as far as I can tell. No sibilance, which was a big concern for me. Totally smooth.

The mids are perfect. Nothing was lost coming from the Shure's.


There has been no burn in that I can detect, just as I expected. They sounded immaculate from the second I hit play.

Fit is perfect. Took me no time to figure out how to insert the customs. They actually just suck themselves into place and auto seal.

I'm trying to find something to complain about to not make it sound like a biased, hype review. I guess I could say that while the fit is perfect, having customs might take a bit of getting used to - only because I'm used to soft universal tips not hard acrylic. I think that will just take a little getting used to though.

While we still don't have flying cars in 2009, at least portable audio is finally really ****ing good.

Originally Posted by seanc85

got JH 13. uploaded some pics.

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Originally Posted by ok computer

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f21/ul...colino-385593/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/h...le-iem-412450/

The Crystal Cable Piccolo cable for LiveWires IEMs - A Review

Come on guys, don't shoot the poor guy down. You guys might want to try doing some research instead of saying that his claims are completely baseless. And there is obviously some amount of exaggeration, but there is no need to be rude to the guy.

Originally Posted by ok computer

Come on guys, don't shoot the poor guy down. You guys might want to try doing some research instead of saying that his claims are completely baseless. And there is obviously some amount of exaggeration, but there is no need to be rude to the guy.

Originally Posted by seanc85

got JH 13. uploaded some pics.

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Originally Posted by Edwood

That doesn't mean anything. Anyone that has met Jerry in person knows how incredibly polite and nice he is.

And did Uncle Wilson bring Piccolino cables that fit Westone ES / JH Audio customs?

Originally Posted by seanc85

got JH 13. uploaded some pics.

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Originally Posted by makotype

I think what envy was trying to ask is how exactly does the QC team come to the conclusion that a monitor is not up to spec. For example, are they pointing the monitor into a mic, then make the decision depending on the results from what the mic picks up?

Originally Posted by yukari

hehe
I am gal~I am getting my 13pro today!!!
Hope it will fit perfectly ~

Originally Posted by Wateramong

I also am waiting for 13pro.
Therefore, I understand your pleasure.
It was really good.

おめでとー！

Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer

Making claims as extreme as he did about just about any cable are nearly always inflated/exaggerated/baseless/pick-your-adjective. Because the bottom line is, that cables are second lowest rung of the ladder, in terms of how great an impact on sound quality they make, far behind transducers (headphones/earphones/speakers), source material, source equipment, amplification, and clean power. And ahead of only "tweaks" like cable elevators, CD demagnetizers, etc.

I could frankly care less how great or not great this cable is. My entire original point was to drop the cable shilling, and take it to the cable forum, where people can debate how great or not great the cable might be, as we already know that the JH13 is great, regardless.

Personally, I find the trend on Head-Fi in recent years toward unabated shilling quite rude, and I will do my part to end it, when and where I can. I don't know whether or not he is shilling these cables, but the more information he continues to post about their background, how they are made, by whom, why, etc, continues to stoke the fires of my curiosity. I am also especially suspicious, because cables are the easiest product to shill, as their impact is hotly debated, while they are cheap and easy for almost anyone to manufacture and distribute.

My words were not personal, I would have said the same things to any other member who had made such extreme and suspect claims.