Now that I'm familiar with the world of universal monitors, I thought I'd venture into the world of customs. I'm in search of a sound similar to that of my beloved SM3's, with strikingly lush mids, but preferably more bass impact, and a similarly overall warm, enveloping/intimate signature as the SM3's. So to those with experience in regards to custom in ear monitors, what are my options? Thank you kindly in advance.
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Just sealed the deal for the JH16's. If I had gone for anything less, I'd have been too curious to hear what "improvements" (if any) higher end customs offer. Having heard many top tier universals, I'll know within a few weeks if customs are indeed the next best thing for my ears; else I've always got my beloved SM3 to fall back on. ![]()
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Just sealed the deal for the JH16's. If I had gone for anything less, I'd have been too curious to hear what "improvements" (if any) higher end customs offer. Having heard many top tier universals, I'll know within a few weeks if customs are indeed the next best thing for my ears; else I've always got my beloved SM3 to fall back on. ![]()
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