[Talai]

I'm more interested in reviews than a web seminar... 
If anyone can make it then please ask them on where's the reviews they promised before.

I'm going to be watching... I'll most certainly bring it up, as I've been wondering too.

 

[ayao]

Ah, the web seminar will take place at 4AM Sydney time 

Oh well, I'm glad that they're doing this before the project finishes, so I can make my decision after watching the Q&A 

 

 

[Lonelyers]

Being a V6S owner, I have pledged U8. Although I have considered upgrading to A10/A12, I find it very difficult to justify the pricing difference. I am not entirely sure about how much sonic improvement I would receive from paying almost twice the price. Anyway, I would say $540 for a universal V8 is a bargain, and I look forward to 1964ADEL disclosing more information at the Q&A, especially in how the new technology could bring about better sound.

 

[nmatheis]

Being a V6S owner, I have pledged U8. Although I have considered upgrading to A10/A12, I find it very difficult to justify the pricing difference. I am not entirely sure about how much sonic improvement I would receive from paying almost twice the price. Anyway, I would say $540 for a universal V8 is a bargain, and I look forward to 1964ADEL disclosing more information at the Q&A, especially in how the new technology could bring about better sound.

Not a V6S owner(but would love to be after hearing them!) but think U8 is best bang for buck and am strongly considering buying them

 

[miceblue]

I just found out about this campaign today.
Is there a link to the full details of the study conducted? I'm inclined to back the project because this technology is novel, but I want to see how they did the study. The information posted on a poster board for a research symposium only represents a small fraction of the study's details.

Also, the technology is patented. Does anyone have a link to the actual patent as well?

 

[xedjflowx]

I just found out about this campaign today.
Is there a link to the full details of the study conducted? I'm inclined to back the project because this technology is novel, but I want to see how they did the study. The information posted on a poster board for a research symposium only represents a small fraction of the study's details.

Also, the technology is patented. Does anyone have a link to the actual patent as well?

http://www.1964adel.com/detail
 
http://www.faqs.org/patents/assignee/asius-technologies-llc/
 
 
Google is your friend mate. As for the patent, idk but there are some of their prior ones.

 

[miceblue]

http://www.1964adel.com/detail

http://www.faqs.org/patents/assignee/asius-technologies-llc/


Google is your friend mate. As for the patent, idk but there are some of their prior ones.

Ah okay thanks for that.

At first I was backing EarWerkz's Supra concept, and although I support them, was thinking of just saving my money to get an Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor in the future. However, maybe instead of going for my own selfish gains of just trying to get the best sound in an IEM form factor, I should back 1964/Adel's project because I believe they are dong some really interesting work here.

Now the only question remains: what's the difference between the 1964/Adel universal line and the ADEL Ambient line? The marketing terms for them are so similar that I don't know which one to pledge for. I've heard the 1964 Ears' V6 and V6 Stage before from demo CIEM units.

 

[greenkiwi]

Being new to this all, am I correct that the U6 is effectively the 1964 V6/V6s, but with a universal body, rather than a custom molded body?
 
So it's $480 (universal) v. $699 (ciem)

 

[Citius]

Hi All! Posted in the help and discussion forum, but the bulk of my question is relevant to the 1964Adel model specifically. I'm trying to figure out if I want to maintain my funding of the A12, or purchase V6-Stage, with an eye toward re-shelling into an Adel version if it is worth it/ available. Primary use would be iPhone 6+/Retina Macbook Pro, and I'd be upgrading from Shure 425s. 
 
This is the aforementioned thread if you'd like a deeper dive into my question- http://www.head-fi.org/t/745254/decisions-decisions-first-time-buyer-of-ciem-needs-help
 
Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[nmatheis]

greenkiwi: U6 is ADELified V6 Stage.

Citius: V6 Stage was just 20% off for Bkack Friday...

 

[greenkiwi]

@nmatheis but the U6 is a universal fit, so it's the V6S drivers, but in a non-custom body?  With regular tips that go into the ears and the ADEL diaphragm?

 

[ayao]

You are correct. The drivers should be exactly the same (to save R&D and production costs), and another possible reason why the U6 is cheaper is because the housings are made of plastic (can be mass produced?). The universal V6S is made with acrylic, and is built to order.

 

[Brooko]

Just a note on the plastic - it's actually PC/ABS (Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
 
Basically a very strong plastic - blending a mix of PC and ABS - so should be extremely durable.

 

[Citius]

Kickstarted the A12! They're stating a February date- but given the delays of even their normal models right now, and how far down the line in the Kickstarter I am, will I be seeing these before summer/fall? It's leading me to reconsider- perhaps the V6-Stages for now, to try and take advantage of that slight giftcard discount, get them in a couple weeks, and be able to get them reshelled to an Adel version when that is released. That way, I'd get a pair of CIEMs at a more rational price, more promptly than the A12s, and still have the Adel option down the road (probably with only a slightly longer delay than just maintaining my funding of the A12s now)
 
Thoughts?
 
Also, @nmatheis I just heard about missing out on that sale! Pretty disappointed. Is that like an annual only thing for them, or would it be coming back around?

 

[bobby12]

Kickstarted the A12! They're stating a February date- but given the delays of even their normal models right now, and how far down the line in the Kickstarter I am, will I be seeing these before summer/fall? It's leading me to reconsider- perhaps the V6-Stages for now, to try and take advantage of that slight giftcard discount, get them in a couple weeks, and be able to get them reshelled to an Adel version when that is released. That way, I'd get a pair of CIEMs at a more rational price, more promptly than the A12s, and still have the Adel option down the road (probably with only a slightly longer delay than just maintaining my funding of the A12s now)

Thoughts?

Also, @nmatheis
 I just heard about missing out on that sale! Pretty disappointed. Is that like an annual only thing for them, or would it be coming back around?

They're pretty busy right now so don't expect a sale any time soon.
Actually with the kickstarter they might be more busy than ever!