AKG K3003 — Impressions, Reviews & Discussion - Page 6  

I guess the carrying box could be a weak-point if you aren't careful with the IEMs. I did use the carrying case quite a bit while I had the IEMs and was sure to carefully put the IEMs in the case and not put strain on the connectors. If anything I actually liked the carrying case compared to the ones that came with my other IEMs (besides that one flaw).
 

When I would put them in the case I would leave some slack for the connectors and not pull them in tight.
 

So I found a second pair of Meelec trips yesterday and have been using them exclusively. Coherency Schmoeherency. The phones rock. I would easily choose them over the mg6pro, worrisome cable and useless case included.

These phones really rock!

I can already delclare them either the best universals I've heard or perhaps tied with the ex1000 (I no longer have those and would really need to a/b them).

The only thing the mg6pro does better is soundstage depth. Otherwise the k3003 is a hell of a lot more neutral. Has excellent brassy treble that doesn't need EQ; slightly forward and very clear mids, compared to the mg6pro's recessed and harsh mids. Even the bass is better b/c it's not excessively boosted.

If only the stock tips worked this well for me. The Meelec trips itch after a while. The trips offer me smoother treble response without resonance from too short a fit, as well as extend the soundstage left to right. The quality and comfort of the stock tips are very good, just too bad they don't offer any double or trips in those.

Anyway that's enough for now. I'll summarize everything more comprehensively at the end of the week and maybe add some um3x and Merlin comparisons.
Edited by shotgunshane - 7/29/12 at 3:04pm

Hey I don't find them to be a bad IEM at all to be honest besides my qualms with the cable. The Coherency issue for me is give or take. I still debated on getting them even with it as its not that bad to turn me off from the purchase. Not to mention my lack of tips, things could change. But with the new Custom Hyrbid IEM I have, that has put a complete stop on that purchase and I don't regret it one bit. Regardless the AKG3003 does deserve credit were credit is due, and it does have some amazing sound.

 

The showstopper is below :)

 

 

So reassuring to know that you'd choose them over the sadly dissappointing and tragically flawed mg6pros.

 

 

I know you're not allowed to disclose further details without written permission from the UNSC, but may I still ask whether this is a demo version of what's going to retail as a full custom, or will there be a universal version of these for sale?

The unit I have is a demo unit in universal form. You can opt for a universal fit IEM if you want though (they will most likely accommodate for this as I know you love universals James). Basically the same unit will be offered as a Custom IEM with different color options and face-plates. I have more photos of the various face plate options (some are only available on a very limited basis). I'll post those once I have gotten the ok.

It looks like the tour is starting to spur a reasonable conversation about the merits of K3003. To the guys that have taken part of the tour thus far, thanks for your input; this thread is starting to get interesting. I guess I'll have to start planing leg two of the tour soon.

What about your take on them bizkit? I know you had posted on another thread before. Do you think you could also give your take on them here as well? Again, thank you for the opportunity to demo your unit. It was an invaluable experience for me :).

My bad. Must have missed that :).