[BloodyPenguin]

I'm also interested in these. Do you know of any place that sells them with shipping to Europe?

 
I'm researching this for you. I will contact you if I can find something.
 

  Do they leak sound? 

 
Not much sound leak.  They isolate fairly well.  Though I can not currently test this as I gave my first pair to my brother-in-law because he LOVED them.  So I had to give them to him.

I have my second pair coming soon though.
 
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[encoreAC]

  My Aliexpress CKR9LTDs came in today! I've been comparing it to the original LTDs for the past few hours... and sad to say, the Ali's are NOT carbon copies of the original. Besides the paint blemishes, I'm noticing a lower quality paint work and an overall less refined look on the Ali's.
 
Here are the obvious cosmetic differences (original on the left, Aliexpress on the right):
 
1. The AT logo is bolder on the Ali, and uses a less saturated yellow paint. The gold ring surrounding the logo is much more reflective on the original, and has a deeper gold hue.

 
2. The 'CKR9LTD' lettering on the Ali seems more etched, and not as straight/linear as on the original. The dimple on the stem of the left earpiece is smaller on the Ali.

 
3. The rim of the nozzle on the Ali is thicker, and the angle of the nozzle is slightly different.

 
4. The gold ring on the jack is thicker on the Ali.


 
Here are more comparison photos from different angles:



 
Even the leather case they come with are totally different. 

 
For the price, they made a pretty convincing fake. I certainly would have no way of knowing if I didn't have the original LTDs. The build quality of the Ali ain't bad either.
 
As for the sound... I need more time for concrete impressions and comparison but what I can say now is... they do not sound the same. Out of the box, the Ali's sound quality is just not on par with the original's. Will post more on this soon, so stay tuned.
 
 
Pardon my fingers and the poor camera quality...

Damn, this really sucks. Why would they fake the CKR line...., thanks for letting us know!

 

[RedJohn456]

  Damn, this really sucks. Why would they fake the CKR line...., thanks for letting us know!

Anything can be faked these days, if the price seems to good to be true, it most likely is! 

 

[Euphonik]

  Do they leak sound? 

 
IMO the Purosound IEM500 don't isolate too well, however it might be due to the tips- I'm using double flanges...it might be due to what appears to be a vent on the other side of the mesh on the end. Their sound sig is highly enjoyable. I bought mine from eBay; no idea why they're so expensive on Amazon. You need to be really careful with them as their finish is easily marred- maybe I'm just a clutz. However, at $50 I might just do the head-fi thing and give mine away to family/friends and buy another pair

 

[FlacFan]

  Damn, this really sucks. Why would they fake the CKR line...., thanks for letting us know!

No offense, but I am getting a bit tired of all this fake jazz and I am pretty sure the moderators won't tolerate this much longer.
 
Also, there is a whatever chance that those are genuine rejects. In good old Europe manufacturers even have warehouse stores, sometimes under a different name, selling their rejects or products with defects at super low prices.
 
So, let's call it a day on that topic and get back to discoveries and their performance, shall we?
 
Cheers.

 

[eaglearrow]

   
IMO the Purosound IEM500 don't isolate too well, however it might be due to the tips- I'm using double flanges...it might be due to what appears to be a vent on the other side of the mesh on the end. Their sound sig is highly enjoyable. I bought mine from eBay; no idea why they're so expensive on Amazon. You need to be really careful with them as their finish is easily marred- maybe I'm just a clutz. However, at $50 I might just do the head-fi thing and give mine away to family/friends and buy another pair

Can you share your impressions on them? How do they compare to your titans?

 

[DynamikeB]

Question:  Is the cable supposed to be exactly the same on CKR9 and CKR9 LTD?

 

[Shawn71]

  Question:  Is the cable supposed to be exactly the same on CKR9 and CKR9 LTD?

Yes....its the color (and freq response).

 

[DynamikeB]

The cable on my CKR9 is bigger...
 
My need to add some pics.

 

[ozkan]

  I'm not sure if I posted about the Puro IEM500 in this thread or not already, but I just have to say (again) that it is a FANTASTIC IEM for the price.  Both in build and sound.  It is back down to only $50 on eBay right now.  Great discount for a great earphone!
 

 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311362867142
 
 
I did a few review of it a few months back, you can find that here:  http://www.head-fi.org/products/puro-sound-labs-iem500-earphones/reviews/13476
 
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I'm quite interested in this IEM and some comparisons would be great.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

   
I'm quite interested in this IEM and some comparisons would be great.

I can tell you that I enjoy the Puro IEM500 more than: 
 
- MEElectronics A161P 
- Bette 8MM 1+1 Hybrid
- Creative Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus
- Blue Ever Blue 1001

Its overall neutral, sound signature is fantastic.  Speed, control are great and it is never fatiguing.
 

 

[ozkan]

  I can tell you that I enjoy the Puro IEM500 more than: 
 
- MEElectronics A161P 
- Bette 8MM 1+1 Hybrid
- Creative Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus
- Blue Ever Blue 1001

Its overall neutral, sound signature is fantastic.  Speed, control are great and it is never fatiguing.
 

 
Enjoy more than Soundsoul S-018?  

 

 

[BloodyPenguin]

   
Enjoy more than Soundsoul S-018?  

 

 
Ohhhh....  Yes, I do love my SoundSoul  

...  It is hard to compare the two though.  The S-018 is all about fun, the IEM500 is about accuracy and detail.  

Guess it depends on what type of music I was in the mood for.  

 

[peter123]

I'm researching this for you. I will contact you if I can find something.
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Thanks, I really appreciate the effort

Ohhhh....  Yes, I do love my SoundSoul   ...  It is hard to compare the two though.  The S-018 is all about fun, the IEM500 is about accuracy and detail.  


Guess it depends on what type of music I was in the mood for.  

Lol, now you got me worried as I'm very unimpressed with the S-018. My biggest grip with them is that they're very two dimensional in their presentation. How does the IEM500 compare to them in that aspect?

 

[BloodyPenguin]

Thanks, I really appreciate the effort

Lol, now you got me worried as I'm very unimpressed with the S-018. My biggest grip with them is that they're very two dimensional in their presentation. How does the IEM500 compare to them in that aspect?

If you saw my post above, they are VERY different ha!  Don't fault me for liking the S-018 for what it is. (Plus I am not alone in enjoying them). 

 


The Puro IEM500 is a whole other animal.  Like I've mentioned it is quick, accurate and MUCH more detailed.  I really wish more people would try them, then they could hear what I am talking about. 
 
Only other member that I know that has them said:

"
Euphonik 8/10/15 at 11:52am
Totally agree with everything in your review- these things sound fantastic. It's pretty amazing how the details come through while having such prominent mid and sub bass. Although I got mine for $50 I'd still pay $100 if I hadn't known they were once that cheap, lol. Glad to see I'm not the only one who got a pair! "