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2/7/13 at 8:31pm

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2/21/13 at 8:43pm

The CT-500 is my first custom and happily I was 'wowed' by the product.  For anyone interested in my take here's a link to the review: http://www.head-fi.org/t/652373/clear-tune-monitors-ct500-elite-review-appreciation-thread

 

This my first custom and I realize a review is more interesting when like is compared to like, but I hope there are some insights available there for anyone interested in the CIEM.


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post #78 of 87
2/21/13 at 9:39pm

I want to see what Clear Tunes new universal IEM's are going to be like, if the prices of the customs is any indication they should be reasonably priced.

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post #79 of 87
2/22/13 at 9:03pm
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I want to see what Clear Tunes new universal IEM's are going to be like, if the prices of the customs is any indication they should be reasonably priced.


+1, seems many customs manufacturers are now adding universal versions of their products. 

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post #80 of 87
4/11/13 at 3:31pm
Hi everyone, I am planning to buy a ctm 200, however I am afraid of having less sound from ctm on sansa and ipad touch. Since I have a hearing disability. Even so, I have a westone 4 and ue 900 and no sound level problem with them.. Would you please give some advice?
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post #81 of 87
4/11/13 at 7:12pm
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Hi everyone, I am planning to buy a ctm 200, however I am afraid of having less sound from ctm on sansa and ipad touch. Since I have a hearing disability. Even so, I have a westone 4 and ue 900 and no sound level problem with them.. Would you please give some advice?


The sensitivity of the CTM-200 is comparable to the UE900 so if you're fine with that volume you'll be okay. If you want something that gets stupid loud, try the 1964-V3 - it has the highest sensitivity of all my custom in-ears by a margin. 

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post #82 of 87
4/11/13 at 7:39pm

Thank you a lot for the response. May I ask you something more? if you dont mind..

 

I am looking for a sound signature between UM3X and W4.. looking a little bit more bass quantity than W4.

 

Which is better in this case as a custom : Ctm-200 or Alclair Reference?

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post #83 of 87
4/11/13 at 9:59pm
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The sensitivity of the CTM-200 is comparable to the UE900 so if you're fine with that volume you'll be okay. If you want something that gets stupid loud, try the 1964-V3 - it has the highest sensitivity of all my custom in-ears by a margin. 


How would you compare the 1964-V3 to the CTM-200?  I'm trying to decide between the two and while there's plenty out there for the V3, there's precious little for the CTM-200.  Thing is, I live literally 20 minutes from Clear Tune Monitors and I'm not going to lie, that's a pretty decent incentive to go with them.

 

Considering my preferences tend to lean closer to bass than treble (I want both, obviously, but if I had to choose which one I'd want emphasized and which one I wouldn't mind having a bit rolled off it wouldn't be a hard choice), which would you recommend?

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post #84 of 87
4/12/13 at 8:49am
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Originally Posted by portnoy83 View Post

Thank you a lot for the response. May I ask you something more? if you dont mind..

 

I am looking for a sound signature between UM3X and W4.. looking a little bit more bass quantity than W4.

 

Which is better in this case as a custom : Ctm-200 or Alclair Reference?

 

Definitely not the CTM-200 - it's rather flat in nature and has less bass than both. The Alclair Reference is closer - its bass reminds me of the Phonak PFE232. It will have better deep bass extension than the W4 but not more mid-bass. 

 

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How would you compare the 1964-V3 to the CTM-200?  I'm trying to decide between the two and while there's plenty out there for the V3, there's precious little for the CTM-200.  Thing is, I live literally 20 minutes from Clear Tune Monitors and I'm not going to lie, that's a pretty decent incentive to go with them.

 

Considering my preferences tend to lean closer to bass than treble (I want both, obviously, but if I had to choose which one I'd want emphasized and which one I wouldn't mind having a bit rolled off it wouldn't be a hard choice), which would you recommend?


I compared them in my V3 write-up:

 

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Clear Tune Monitors CT-200 ($350)

The CTM-200 is a dual-driver custom monitor from Florida-based Clear Tune Monitors. Designed for stage performance, the CTM-200 boasts a leaner, flatter sound signature that is more accurate than it is musical. The 1964-V3 offers up more of both sub-bass and mid-bass, providing added power and punch. It is also a bit more forward in the midrange and provides a livelier, more dynamic sound. The CTM-200 is more accurate and sounds a bit cleaner as a result of its lower bass quantity. Its tone is quite neutral compared to the warmer 1964-V3 and its treble is smoother, reducing harshness and listening fatigue. However, detail resolution lags behind the 1964-V3 a little. Soundstage size is similar between the two earphones with the exception of depth, which is won by the V3. In general, the CTM-200 sounds a bit more laid-back and may be boring for the casual listeners, whereas the more colored signature of the V3 may be ‘just right’. The opposite is true for someone chasing a flat, accurate sound.

 

If I were you I'd call up CTM and see if you can stop by and demo their earphones - they have way more models than just the CTM-200, I just haven't tried any of the other ones.

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post #85 of 87
4/12/13 at 10:50am
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Definitely not the CTM-200 - it's rather flat in nature and has less bass than both. The Alclair Reference is closer - its bass reminds me of the Phonak PFE232. It will have better deep bass extension than the W4 but not more mid-bass. 

Would an Alclair Reference be an upgrade after w4?
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post #86 of 87
4/12/13 at 10:51am
Would an Alclair Reference be an upgrade after w4?
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post #87 of 87
4/12/13 at 8:23pm
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Would an Alclair Reference be an upgrade after w4?


It's a different sound signature - the Alclair is more v-shaped than the W4. If you want more deep bass and more treble compared to the W4, then the Reference is an upgrade. 

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