Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors › Alclair Reference Master Custom IEM Review
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Alclair Reference Master Custom IEM Review - Page 5

post #61 of 72
3/21/13 at 11:33pm
Thread Starter 

Making sure your ears are healthy!  If there is anything going on with your ears at time of the impressions, that may affect the CIEM fit.

Reply

Head-Fi's Best Sellers

post #62 of 72
3/22/13 at 1:39am

Ah I see.  I guess I'l need to look to see if there is anyone who can inspect my ears.  

Reply
post #63 of 72
3/22/13 at 2:13am

Edit

Reply
post #64 of 72
3/22/13 at 7:54pm

Hw would you compare them to the ultimate ears reference monitors?  The ones being sold for $999.00. Which would you prefer?

Reply
post #65 of 72
4/13/13 at 10:42am
I have Alclairs four months now and I've discovered in last few days that sound from right shell is louder then from left one. Are my CIEMs faulty?
Reply
post #66 of 72
4/13/13 at 2:14pm

Clean the bores and if clean manipulate the fit (tip) to see if your ear is partially blocking a bore. It's pretty common. Also check your connections and try another source.

Reply
post #67 of 72
4/14/13 at 9:58pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lithrai View Post

I have Alclairs four months now and I've discovered in last few days that sound from right shell is louder then from left one. Are my CIEMs faulty?

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by goodvibes View Post

Clean the bores and if clean manipulate the fit (tip) to see if your ear is partially blocking a bore. It's pretty common. Also check your connections and try another source.

 

There are several other things that may be an issue:

- As mentioned by lithrai, there could be wax in the bore.  If you are in a humid climate or sweat a lot while wearing them, that could be an issue.  Did cleaning them help?  Also, using a hearing aid dryer or desiccant pack could help.  

- Your hearing...if you get sinus congestion, that could change your hearing, possibly with only one ear.

- Something is wrong with the cable.  Make sure the cable, if detachable, is plugged in properly.  You can also disconnect and reconnect in case corrosion has built up on the shell pins.

- Driver issue, but typically the seem to go out sooner rather than later, and if it is just an imbalance, it is likely something else.

 

If there is anything wrong with them, Marc is a great guy and I am sure he will take care of manufacturing defects, if any.

Reply
post #68 of 72
4/15/13 at 7:45am

I must have this problem from the very first day I have them. I just did not realise it. Last week I tried ODAC/O2 and did balance test: Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback>ODAC>Configure>Test (Windows OS). Right side is louder then left. It's not big difference but imbalance is definetely there. Tried others IEMs I own and I did not hear any imbalance like with Alclairs. Bores are clean and I don't have problem with fit. I think drivers are not balanced right. Joe, can you try yours?


Edited by lithrai - 4/15/13 at 8:12am
Reply
post #69 of 72
4/18/13 at 12:08pm

Hi Joe,

I've been lurking for a while on Head-Fi (and my wallet has started to hurt!)...

Been on the lookout for an affordable CIEM - currently using a pair of Shure SE535s with a C&C BH. I used to own a Westone UM3X too. While these are all competent universals in their own right, I really do feel like jumping ship and getting a pair of customs. I've been trawling through your immaculate reviews, and these seem to be the most affordable (and they are going for 399USD right now!)..

Just wondering, do you think it will be a step up from the 535s and/or the UM3X?

I mainly use a rig like this:

Rockboxed 7G iPod Classic -> AudioMinor Copper LOD -> C&C BH -> Shure SE535s

 

Oh and I'm from Singapore so I got the Stage 93 copper cables at its introductory price.

 

Thanks!

Reply
post #70 of 72
4/19/13 at 1:38am

 had the SE535, sold them and got these!

 

you will not miss the SE535, these are a step up in terms of neutral sound, better extended highs and great detail whilst retaining a fairly lush/warm presentation

Reply
post #71 of 72
4/19/13 at 4:21am

Hi randomkid,

 

That sounds wonderful. Checked out your review too. So stoked to get my alclairs
 

Reply
post #72 of 72
4/19/13 at 9:57pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pwnzorzz View Post

Hi Joe,

I've been lurking for a while on Head-Fi (and my wallet has started to hurt!)...

Been on the lookout for an affordable CIEM - currently using a pair of Shure SE535s with a C&C BH. I used to own a Westone UM3X too. While these are all competent universals in their own right, I really do feel like jumping ship and getting a pair of customs. I've been trawling through your immaculate reviews, and these seem to be the most affordable (and they are going for 399USD right now!)..

Just wondering, do you think it will be a step up from the 535s and/or the UM3X?

I mainly use a rig like this:

Rockboxed 7G iPod Classic -> AudioMinor Copper LOD -> C&C BH -> Shure SE535s

 

Oh and I'm from Singapore so I got the Stage 93 copper cables at its introductory price.

 

Thanks!

 

The Reference does represent a solid value, but the sound signature is quite different than the SE535.  Your source should work well with the Reference.

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by randomkid View Post

 had the SE535, sold them and got these!

 

you will not miss the SE535, these are a step up in terms of neutral sound, better extended highs and great detail whilst retaining a fairly lush/warm presentation

 

Thanks for sharing!

Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home

Head-Fi's Best Sellers

Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors › Alclair Reference Master Custom IEM Review