Yes I've heard the AKG3003 before . I preferred the original 1Plus2 to it as well as the 334. I did come close to purchasing it though before I heard the older 1Plus2 model even with the flaws it had (coherency was off on the pair I had, mids where a bit thin). I would particularly listen to them at lower volumes due in part to a peak in the lower treble upper mids area which would very much make them fatiguing at higher volumes. The treble on them though was superb and probably my favorite aspect about them overall. Wasn't very impressed with the bass though. I felt with the treble filter the coherency improved but you'd be more apt to pick up on sibilance. Overall less forgiving with the treble filter but still very much enjoyable on the tracks it worked well with. The bass filters were garbage, did nothing but muddy up the sound. The standard filters offered the most versatility.
 
Not having a detachable cable also played a roll in my decision. The unit I had on loan from bizkit already had one of the connectors failing (it was crimped, received them that way). For an IEM at this price range having a replaceable cable is very important for me as I don't see any piece of gear with such a design lasting very long. Especially after the warranty expires I'd be very concerned with such an investment...

That's cool man. Nothing wrong with that. It's all about preference at this level. Seems like you like a more robust, thicker sound. Seems what you like has a little coloration, and a FR north of neutral. The 3003 are crazy neutral to me. They may not be as fun as the 1p2 for electronic dance, but to me, it's a more transparent experience, and fully immersive because of it. But when I want to listen to EDM, I don't listen on the 3003. EDM is not about transparency for me. When I heard the Stax 009, I knew I could never get rid of my more fun TH900, even though it wasn't as transparent. It had a special characteristic that was missing on the 009 on some genres. 
 
The bass of the 3003 is not something that stands out and wows you. It grows on you over time, and you realize how accurate and true it is in timbre. It's very natural sounding. 
 
Anyway, this thread isn't about these earphones. The Ocharaku offerings were the first IEMs that showed me that portable gear did not have to suffer from a congested soundstage. The 1p2 expounded upon that. But I still consider the KAEDE in a special group of earphones that redefined portable audio for me. 

Yep I do like a slightly thicker sound although you'll have people who will find even the 1Plus2 to be feather light on it's notes too. Both the 1Plus2 and the AKG3003 are on the neutral side yet I wouldn't call either of them dead neutral. I don't consider the AKG3003s treble neutral (including it's decay). It's more emphasized in my opinion. But to me its very own coloration in that regard is a plus.

Is anyway, foreiger access to fujiya-avic web store?  OR I don't know how to do it?
Can anyone explain to me? 
 
Thank you

lee730 said:

  Yep I do like a slightly thicker sound although you'll have people who will find even the 1Plus2 to be feather light on it's notes too. Both the 1Plus2 and the AKG3003 are on the neutral side yet I wouldn't call either of them dead neutral. I don't consider the AKG3003s treble neutral (including it's decay). It's more emphasized in my opinion. But to me its very own coloration in that regard is a plus.

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Yes, we're on the same page here. I definitely consider the 1p2 among the lightest I own. And I don't think either of them are dead neutral. 3003 more so. And when you compare it to the UERM that is supposed to be totally flat, the 3003 seems even more neutral to me. 

gmahler2u said:

Is anyway, foreiger access to fujiya-avic web store?  OR I don't know how to do it?
Can anyone explain to me? 

Thank you

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You are of course welcome to view it as many others here have done. But ordering is a different issue. It accepts Japanese issued credit cards only & delivers to Japanese addresses only.

anakchan said:

You are of course welcome to view it as many others here have done. But ordering is a different issue. It accepts Japanese issued credit cards only & delivers to Japanese addresses only.

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I found another ways.

1. Pricejapan

2. Musica acoustics...

I should be happy with these...

soundfreaq said:

   
Yes, we're on the same page here. I definitely consider the 1p2 among the lightest I own. And I don't think either of them are dead neutral. 3003 more so. And when you compare it to the UERM that is supposed to be totally flat, the 3003 seems even more neutral to me. 

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Wow so you consider the UERM less neutral than the AKG? More bass heavy? Sorry for being off topic by the way. We can take this to PM if necessary. Then again the thread has been pretty dead .

gmahler2u said:

I found another ways.

1. Pricejapan

2. Musica acoustics...

I should be happy with these...

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Those won't be the Fujiya Avic store, but you can definitely find many japanese products from those two choices.

lee730 said:

   
Then again the thread has been pretty dead .

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Every thread of an iem you don't own or like is dead I assume.

gmahler2u said:

I found another ways.



1. Pricejapan



2. Musica acoustics...



I should be happy with these...

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I also looked at these both. Although Musica Acoustics is more expensive you do get a 1 yr warranty. Price Japan told me you're on your own after purchase. Anyone hear different?

lee730 said:

   
Wow so you consider the UERM less neutral than the AKG? More bass heavy? Sorry for being off topic by the way. We can take this to PM if necessary. Then again the thread has been pretty dead .

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Yes, lets take it to PM and let these Ocharaku guys have their relevant discourse. And since I'm posting, might as well answer for the benefit of all. 
 
Yes, I consider the UERM less neutral. I found it clearly had a stronger bass presence, and overall, a much thicker and colored sound all the way across, especially in the lows and mids. It was excellent. And a few years ago would have accepted it as very neutral. The 3003 sounds more neutral and natural to me. Not even really a comparison. 

pcwar said:

   
Every thread of an iem you don't own or like is dead I assume.

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Like the broken FX700s you sold to me (had the filters removed without my knowledge or any notification of this modification) which ultimately led to the IEM failing and me out over $100?  Would have been more like $300+ if not for the extended warranty I purchased as a precaution. Please don't act like your crap don't stink.
 
 

soundfreaq said:

   
Yes, lets take it to PM and let these Ocharaku guys have their relevant discourse. And since I'm posting, might as well answer for the benefit of all. 
 
Yes, I consider the UERM less neutral. I found it clearly had a stronger bass presence, and overall, a much thicker and colored sound all the way across, especially in the lows and mids. It was excellent. And a few years ago would have accepted it as very neutral. The 3003 sounds more neutral and natural to me. Not even really a comparison. 
 

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That's very interesting. It's nice to hear both sides of the coin. At least from all that I read people made it out to be like the most neutral IEM out there....

lee730 said:

   
Like the broken FX700s you sold to me (had the filters removed without my knowledge or any notification of this modification) which ultimately led to the IEM failing and me out over $100?  Would have been more like $300+ if not for the extended warranty I purchased as a precaution. Please don't act like your crap don't stink.
 

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We got over this through pm, I sold you what I received. I didn't know how they should have been in the first place. Thank you for your coherence.
 
However, that was not my point about the Kaedes. I bet if the Kaede would have not been in limited quantity you would be all over ridiculing them, aka EX1000 stile
 
You could create a new thread about other iems if you like. Let keep this about the marvelous Ocharaku Flat 4 KAEDE.

No I speak the truth. Stating what I hear and I did so with the EX1000 as I did with the Kaede. The Kaede was no where near as fatiguing as the EX1000. That has nothing to do with delusions of grandeur or buying an IEM that is popular or in demand. I've actually been burned more so than not by following the sheep. Anyways I still feel the Kaede is much better than that IEM. Hell even the MDR-7550 is much better than the EX1000 IMO . My ears just happen to agree with what the graphs say in this case.