Heir Audio - The Appreciation Thread - Page 199

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Originally Posted by OK-Guy 

is that $15 for the small Heir case if you already own the 4.Ai's... I never got two cases because both my 3.Ai & 4.Ai were shipped together.

$15 for the small case whether your own the 4.Ais already or not. In my opinion, however, you should have received two cases unless you were given some money back. I can't say for sure because you are out of my "jurisdiction" so to speak, but I would have sent you two cases.

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Originally Posted by EveTan 

Are there custom fees when it is shipped to the US, for those who have had them shipped to the Us.

Yes, last I checked with UPS duties and customs total about 4% of declared package value. This is lower than most.

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Originally Posted by bangkokkid 

 

Yes, last I checked with UPS duties and customs total about 4% of declared package value. This is lower than most.

What declared package value do you guys normally put? Or does it vary?

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Originally Posted by EveTan 

What declared package value do you guys normally put? Or does it vary?

We declare the full value of your CIEMs for insurance purposes.

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Originally Posted by DougofTheAbaci 

 

Do you know which smaller Otter case would be a good match for a pair of 4.A's?

For travel, I use a Pelican case.

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Originally Posted by Sinocelt 

 

For travel, I use a Pelican case.

Case?

I've clearly been using the wrong kind of Pelican.

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Originally Posted by enoyletoj 

Anyhow, are any fortunate folk lucky enough to own both the 4.A and 8.A able to shed light on whether it's worth buying BOTH? I'm grabbing myself an 8.A over the weekend and can't decide on whether to get the 4.A as well (with free wood!) - 4.A/4.Ai owners, anyone able to shed light on how they compare to top-tier neutral customs? So far there only seem to be quite a few comparisons to similarly-priced universals...

Go for it if you can afford it!  I can attest that owning both has been a joy.  The 4.A gives me nice neutrality when I want it, when listening to orchestral music, vocals and some jazz songs.  And when I crave some bass and hip-hop or wanna explore electronic music (and listening to modern soundtrack music), I love having the 8.A within easy reach.  It's like having a pair of Denon Dx000s along with neutral AKG K5xxs, but on-the-go  

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Originally Posted by Fizz 

 

Case?

I've clearly been using the wrong kind of Pelican.

 

I don't know what all the fuss is about the otterbox. The damn things keep chewing my cables

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Originally Posted by Fizz 

Case?

I've clearly been using the wrong kind of Pelican.

 

Indeed. Appearance notwithstanding, this is actually called a nutcase.

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Originally Posted by JayMitch 

Got 'em. After 9 weeks received my 4.A's. This is my first CIEM experience so didn't know what to expect. They really are beautiful in person. What is not apparent in the proofs is the Heir inlay is actually raised - it's three-dimensional. Build quality seems top notch all around and the Magnus cable is very well built and supple (for lack of better word). Only complaints about the Magnus are that for the price a) should have a better "zipper" than just a little plastic tube, and b) should have a shirt clip.
As for fit I think they're good, but hoo boy do they go deep. Right, right, right to the end and touching whatever is at the back of the canal. Is that to expected? Not uncomfortable per se assuming no external pressure against the CIEM. Strangely I had more trouble removing them than inserting. What an odd sensation. Isolation seems better than my Westones.
Sound I can't comment on yet as I have only listened for a short bit (Fink's new live disc which is a f'g miracle) and just off a prolonged session on a flight with Westone 4R's so not acclimated yet. Seems good, quite clear but perhaps a little more wooly than the Westone 4R's - could that be because they go so deep and don't have much room to breathe? Anyone who has been scared these are lean on bass need not worry. If it's in the recording it's in your ear. All sorts of it. Listened to Trentmoeller and it was ridiculous. Also curious if anyone knows the sensitivity spec on the 4.A. It must be very high. I would ballpark I need the iPhone volume about 1/3 less to achieve same level as my Westone 4R's.
PS. Tale of the shipping tape. Left Heir on Halloween and arrived on Tuesday so 1-week to Canada. Pretty amazing actually. And, a refreshing surprise - total customs/duties charge from UPS was "only" C$82. Was expecting like double that!

Very nice to hear!

...also, good to see I'm not the only Fink fan around here 

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Originally Posted by bangkokkid 

$15 for the small case whether your own the 4.Ais already or not. In my opinion, however, you should have received two cases unless you were given some money back. I can't say for sure because you are out of my "jurisdiction" so to speak, but I would have sent you two cases.

I knew they were coming as one package when they were sent... what damage will you hit me for shipping to the UK, I need another box in truth, the smaller one is ideal.

I picked up the Pelican 1010 case for my 4.A's and they fit great.  Easier to carry around than the stock case, which is beautiful but big.  If you remove the little foam insert that holds the cleaning tool you can fit an iPod classic and 4.A's in the same case if you choose (although I'd want to rig something so the iPod isn't sliding around and banging the IEM's).

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Originally Posted by Sinocelt 

 

For travel, I use a Pelican case.

I heard one song from that dude (Pretty Little Thing) on satellite radio.  Next thing I know I have all four of his studio albums and the new live.  Just unreal stuff.  The new live disc (Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet) was exceptionally well recorded and you can really feel the halls (recording is across multiple venues).  His re-visiting of Trouble is spectacular.  If anyone is in doubt spend the $0.99 on iTunes for just this one song.  

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Originally Posted by Sorensiim 

Very nice to hear!

 

...also, good to see I'm not the only Fink fan around here 

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Originally Posted by JayMitch 

I heard one song from that dude (Pretty Little Thing) on satellite radio.  Next thing I know I have all four of his studio albums and the new live.  Just unreal stuff.  The new live disc (Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet) was exceptionally well recorded and you can really feel the halls (recording is across multiple venues).  His re-visiting of Trouble is spectacular.  If anyone is in doubt spend the $0.99 on iTunes for just this one song.  

 

 

You should pick up the acoustic EP, Sort Of Versions, as well. Just Fin and his guitar, that's all. Oh and "Trouble" is my favorite track from the live album as well. Saw them perform live here in Denmark this summer, great little venue (100 people) and a great performance.