All of this is great and pretty much every opinion on head-fi is subjective, which leads me back to my original comments. The K3003 is overpriced at $1K or more. It's a great deal if you can find it in the below $800 range, as a few dealers are selling it for now. the K3003 is an excellent earphone, however, it MSRP doesn't match its performance in my opinion (based on all the other earphones I've heard). I hold to that opinion. I hope those of you who are interested in it and plan to purchase it don't pay $1K or more for it. In the end, you will be happier with your purchase. 

The K3003 is overpriced?I was reading a lot about ROXANNE,LAYLA and K3003! in my Opinion,most of the K3003 Users don't know that the K3003 can sounds MUCH MUCH better with the right EAR TIPS,and with the the right Tips including perfect seal and isolation the K3003 sounds better than the ROXANNE!!!so i think Roxanne is in this case overpriced!!

Sorry for my bad english

Regards from Austria

NOMAX

nomax said:

The K3003 is overpriced?I was reading a lot about ROXANNE,LAYLA and K3003! in my Opinion,most of the K3003 Users don't know that the K3003 can sounds MUCH MUCH better with the right EAR TIPS,and with the the right Tips including perfect seal and isolation the K3003 sounds better than the ROXANNE!!!so i think Roxanne is in this case overpriced!!

Sorry for my bad english

Regards from Austria

NOMAX

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you mean the stock tips or something else?

proedros said:

you mean the stock tips or something else?

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Yes,the stock tips are ********!!!!!! try the EAR TIPS from FINAL AUDIO(they have perfekt seal and isolation!!) and you will see and hear a real WONDER with the name K3003!

Regards NOMAX

nomax said:

The K3003 is overpriced?I was reading a lot about ROXANNE,LAYLA and K3003! in my Opinion,most of the K3003 Users don't know that the K3003 can sounds MUCH MUCH better with the right EAR TIPS,and with the the right Tips including perfect seal and isolation the K3003 sounds better than the ROXANNE!!!so i think Roxanne is in this case overpriced!!

Sorry for my bad english

Regards from Austria

NOMAX

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I never heard the Roxanne or Layla, so you just may be right. I do most people who have heard the Roxanne, Angie and Layla say that the latter two are much better than the former. And those sirens may be overpriced too. But I've just spent three hours listening to the K3003, my custom 1964 EARS V6 and the Angie. All three are wonderful earphones, but there is something in the tuning of the Angie that just pulls way ahead to my ears. Someone suggested earlier that it's my preferred sound signature, but that's not really it. First, if you look at my signature below at my list of favorite earphones, it's clear that I like a variety of sound signatures. Some things you can't explain to others, however, unless they've heard everything you've heard. And if there disagreement then that's fine too. I have tried to stress this is my opinion. Some have responded as if I've slammed the K3003, and I haven't . Hell, I still own it and I'm not trying to get rid of the K3003, but that Angie! ....lol 

Okay, y'all got me! I just like the name Angie (have a crush on her). Can't pull a fast one on any of you. Happy listening. 

nomax said:

Yes,the stock tips are ********!!!!!! try the EAR TIPS from FINAL AUDIO(they have perfekt seal and isolation!!) and you will see and hear a real WONDER with the name K3003!

Regards NOMAX

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any pics/links available ?
 
btw , has anyone tried another tips than the stock? impressions ?

eric, no one is attacking you - and we know you like K3003 and you can like another iem more  than the K3- we only have problem with opinions that are biased and have hidden agendas behind them and are made in order to manipulate the 'truth' - your opinion isn't one of these opinions

cheers

anyone wants to help me out by trading a k3003 for my cayin n6

proedros said:

   
any pics/links available ?
 
btw , has anyone tried another tips than the stock? impressions ?

eric, no one is attacking you - and we know you like K3003 and you can like another iem more  than the K3- we only have problem with opinions that are biased and have hidden agendas behind them and are made in order to manipulate the 'truth' - your opinion isn't one of these opinions

cheers

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how about $50 plus my cayin n6 erip

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proedros said:

you mean the stock tips or something else?

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Yes,the stock tips are ********!!!!!! try the EAR TIPS from FINAL AUDIO(they have perfekt seal and isolation!!) and you will see and hear a real WONDER with the name K3003!

Regards NOMAX

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I have a K3 on the way.  I can't find these tips unless its Final Audio Design.  Do you have a link please.

nomax said:

Yes,the stock tips are ********!!!!!! try the EAR TIPS from FINAL AUDIO(they have perfekt seal and isolation!!) and you will see and hear a real WONDER with the name K3003!

Regards NOMAX

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thank for the tip, got to try it later on.

Kinda fell in love with these today upon auditioning them. The fit/comfort is awesome with cable worn over ear.
They definitely do highs better than my SE846. 
 
How's the cable durability on the K3003i? And how lenient is AKG regarding warranty swaps if cable goes kaput?

ericp10 said:

All of this is great and pretty much every opinion on head-fi is subjective, which leads me back to my original comments. The K3003 is overpriced at $1K or more. It's a great deal if you can find it in the below $800 range, as a few dealers are selling it for now. the K3003 is an excellent earphone, however, it MSRP doesn't match its performance in my opinion (based on all the other earphones I've heard). I hold to that opinion. I hope those of you who are interested in it and plan to purchase it don't pay $1K or more for it. In the end, you will be happier with your purchase. 

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sorry but subjectivity doesn't excuse flawed logic

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sorry but subjectivity doesn't excuse flawed logic

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No, it doesn't excuse it, but yet it's still tolerated. No need to keep apologizing. 
 
 

ericp10 said:

I never heard the Roxanne or Layla, so you just may be right. I do most people who have heard the Roxanne, Angie and Layla say that the latter two are much better than the former. And those sirens may be overpriced too. But I've just spent three hours listening to the K3003, my custom 1964 EARS V6 and the Angie. All three are wonderful earphones, but there is something in the tuning of the Angie that just pulls way ahead to my ears. Someone suggested earlier that it's my preferred sound signature, but that's not really it. First, if you look at my signature below at my list of favorite earphones, it's clear that I like a variety of sound signatures. Some things you can't explain to others, however, unless they've heard everything you've heard. And if there disagreement then that's fine too. I have tried to stress this is my opinion. Some have responded as if I've slammed the K3003, and I haven't . Hell, I still own it and I'm not trying to get rid of the K3003, but that Angie! ....lol 


Okay, y'all got me! I just like the name Angie (have a crush on her). Can't pull a fast one on any of you. Happy listening. 

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don't think that anyone's gotten defensive about your comments, we've just questioned the logic behind them is all. you prefer the angie to the k3003 and that's cool. that's your personal preference - nuff said.