[Ghostfit]

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^ I think i am hearing some slight changes, i can max out on the volume on my ipods nano without feeling my ears are getting blown out. The bass is a bit less boomy and is tighter which allows the highs and mids to shine more. BUT the highs are still pretty meh with lil' to no sparkle.
 
There is hope but i ain't gonne lie to myself and expect miracles.

 
That's a start !   ...but those separate mids and highs carbon nanotube drivers need more working to loosen them up, blast tracks with lots of fast vocals and treble instruments.
 
I ain't gonna lie either !   ...just so you don't set yourself up for a disappointment, they're not gonna miraculously turn into the end-game iems for you after the extra burning.
The mids on mine are now pretty close to the ckn70's, only lacking slightly in refinement, sub bass are a notch over the ckn70, treble are sometimes at the level of the ckn70 and sometimes missing depending on the source (an amp makes a huge differences here).
I will not deny my bias for the ckn70 here, but even they are far from being my end-game phones. 
 
They will however show improvement in the bass, mids and highs such that the overall sound is more engaging compared to previously.

 

[waynes world]

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I ain't gonna lie either !   ...just so you don't set yourself up for a disappointment, they're not gonna miraculously turn into the end-game iems for you after the extra burning.

 
Oh, he knows what his end-game iems are.... he just can't admit it yet

 

[Kamakahah]

What is going on here?  Are you having sex with your IEMs?  None of mine seem capable of that.

You gotta pick up the special tips for that bro.

"just the tiiiiiiip"

 

[sfwalcer]

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What is going on here?  Are you having sex with your IEMs?  None of mine seem capable of that.

Oh really yours don't??? I am sorry for you then.

 
LoL Alberto just killed the joke with his bluntness.
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That's a start !   ...but those separate mids and highs carbon nanotube drivers need more working to loosen them up, blast tracks with lots of fast vocals and treble instruments.
 
I ain't gonna lie either !   ...just so you don't set yourself up for a disappointment, they're not gonna miraculously turn into the end-game iems for you after the extra burning.
The mids on mine are now pretty close to the ckn70's, only lacking slightly in refinement, sub bass are a notch over the ckn70, treble are sometimes at the level of the ckn70 and sometimes missing depending on the source (an amp makes a huge differences here).
I will not deny my bias for the ckn70 here, but even they are far from being my end-game phones. 
 
They will however show improvement in the bass, mids and highs such that the overall sound is more engaging compared to previously.

^ Yeah it's getting more coherent and immersive now, since the music doesn't sound like it is blasting my eardrums off with them woofers!!!
 
I can hear the potential now, but i also understand that they are not gonna sound like the CKN70s anytime soon. haha
 
And yeppp you were right that the stock tips sounds the best on these, the mids is more forward and the overall sound is more cohesive with better instrument separation and spacing.

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Oh, he knows what his end-game iems are.... he just can't admit it yet

Ehhh i thought i made it painfully care that those cheapo chinese lookin' gr07 BEs is now my top iem and that they are end game material for me. Guess someone didn't read carefully.

 
Yeah man you're RIGHT about EVERYTHING, those gr07 BEs are crazy nice and i like them better than the FXZ200s and the CKN70s you happy now.

 
But how about those MT-300s though???

 

[Alberto01]

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What is going on here?  Are you having sex with your IEMs?  None of mine seem capable of that.

Oh really yours don't??? I am sorry for you then.

 
LoL Alberto just killed the joke with his bluntness.

 
What did I do or write wrong that discourage anybody from enjoying or laughing at the joke?

 

[sfwalcer]

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What did I do or write wrong that discourage anybody from enjoying or laughing at the joke?

You mentioned the word SEXXXXXXXXXXXXXX which was suppose to be only hinted at.

 
We gotta' keep it PG around here meng if you knowhatimeng.

 

[waynes world]

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Ehhh i thought i made it painfully care that those cheapo chinese lookin' gr07 BEs is now my top iem and that they are end game material for me. Guess someone didn't read carefully.

 
Yeah man you're RIGHT about EVERYTHING, those gr07 BEs are crazy nice and i like them better than the FXZ200s and the CKN70s you happy now.

 
But how about those MT-300s though???

 
Lol! You're so afraid that you can't even bring yourself to mention them! Here, let me help you...
 

Spoiler: Warning%3A%20Spoiler!

 
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Disclaimer: Yeah, so what - I had a thing with the mt300's - I was vulnerable at the time! But the 1K's are the real deal my friend... the real deal
 

 

[sfwalcer]

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Lol! You're so afraid that you can't even bring yourself to mention them! Here, let me help you...
 

Spoiler: Warning%3A%20Spoiler!

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Disclaimer: Yeah, so what - I had a thing with the mt300's - I was vulnerable at the time! But the 1K's are the real deal my friend... the real deal                                           

 
No need to hide it, if it's that great man. I still don't know whatcha talking about.

 

[Alberto01]

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What did I do or write wrong that discourage anybody from enjoying or laughing at the joke?

You mentioned the word SEXXXXXXXXXXXXXX which was suppose to be only hinted at.

 
We gotta' keep it PG around here meng if you knowhatimeng.

Ahhh!  Now, I see it.  I just ain't that smart.  But, I am learning.  However, eargasm or eargasmic is way beyond the size of just a hint.

 

[waynes world]

^ Spoiler... I like that. I like that a lot

 

[marlonmarabe]

how does the cks1000 compare to xb90ex?

 

[Leo888]

Just want to say that I really appreciate the time Dsnuts, Eric and Ghostfit had took to answer to my pm and have placed an order for the CKN70. Not forgetting all the folks here who have put up their thoughts and experiences which is very helpful to me and maybe some others in making a decision.

I'm actually also looking forward to get the JVC FRD80Z and hoping to find out if they are the same as the FXD80 but with a inline mic control right on the Y joint of the cable. Wonders if anyone owns one and could let me know if the mic control will have an impact on the SQ.

Lastly, my wife have lay claim to my CKS90Ltd thus I'm also curious how it compares to the CKS1000.

Thanks in advance and looks forward to your thoughts.

 

[Zelda]

for the Somic fans, this could be a good deal. seems to be a SBA03 / A161p rebrand/oem, only $60. nice pack of accesories too
 
http://dx.com/p/somic-mh407-in-ear-balanced-armature-earphone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-mp3-golden-202655
http://dx.com/p/somic-mh407-in-ear-balanced-armature-earphone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-mp3-blue-202656
http://dx.com/p/somic-mh407-in-ear-balanced-armature-earphone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-mp3-red-202657

 

[Ghostfit]

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Oh, he knows what his end-game iems are.... he just can't admit it yet

 
ROFLOL !   ...That is so hitting the head on the nail !

 
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You gotta pick up the special tips for that bro.

"just the tiiiiiiip"

 
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You mentioned the word SEXXXXXXXXXXXXXX which was suppose to be only hinted at.

 
We gotta' keep it PG around here meng if you knowhatimeng.

 
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What did I do or write wrong that discourage anybody from enjoying or laughing at the joke?

 
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Ahhh!  Now, I see it.  I just ain't that smart.  But, I am learning.  However, eargasm or eargasmic is way beyond the size of just a hint.

 
Hey Currawong !   ..I want my money back !    ...they're so explicit and nothing ! nada ! zhits !
 
...I wrote something about 'feathers' to SF   ...and almost got the B word !     ...not fair ! not fair !

 
 
...wait a minute, Head-Fi's a free forum !   ...okay, scratch that !

 

[TwinQY]

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for the Somic fans, this could be a good deal. seems to be a SBA03 / A161p rebrand/oem, only $60. nice pack of accesories too
 
http://dx.com/p/somic-mh407-in-ear-balanced-armature-earphone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-mp3-golden-202655
http://dx.com/p/somic-mh407-in-ear-balanced-armature-earphone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-mp3-blue-202656
http://dx.com/p/somic-mh407-in-ear-balanced-armature-earphone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-mp3-red-202657

This is really, really cool if it turns out to be a rebrand. At $99 they are already stupendous performers. 
If anyone else isn't willing to take one for the team I might end up doing something I'll most likely regret.
 
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But how about those MT-300s though???

What about those stupid MT300s?