grapefruit
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I plan on entering the custom iem market for a set of entry level iems, and I've come along with some interesting alternative options. Firstly, I see that many companies will reshell universal BA IEMS for something like 100 bucks. Then I see that I can get something like the westone 4 or shure 535, which are both largely lauded universals.
Is there any distinct advantage to reshelling universals aside from improving the seal? It seems like reshelling universals is kind of a crapshoot since the rearrangement of the drivers and bore design will all change the sound signature. It seems like provided there is a good seal, universals offer a better value. Would reshelling a pair of UE TF10's give comparable performance to a dual-low single high custom?
Secondly, how would a set of westone 4's or shure 535's compare to some JH5's, 1964-D's, or Heir 3.A's? I dont think the difference should be that great.
And finally, if it is the case that customs are leagues ahead of universals of any sort, does anyone have recommendations for customs around the $400 range?
It seems like some believe customs are overhyped, while others think custom IEM's are the only way to go for top notch IEM SQ. Penny for your thoughts?
Is there any distinct advantage to reshelling universals aside from improving the seal? It seems like reshelling universals is kind of a crapshoot since the rearrangement of the drivers and bore design will all change the sound signature. It seems like provided there is a good seal, universals offer a better value. Would reshelling a pair of UE TF10's give comparable performance to a dual-low single high custom?
Secondly, how would a set of westone 4's or shure 535's compare to some JH5's, 1964-D's, or Heir 3.A's? I dont think the difference should be that great.
And finally, if it is the case that customs are leagues ahead of universals of any sort, does anyone have recommendations for customs around the $400 range?
It seems like some believe customs are overhyped, while others think custom IEM's are the only way to go for top notch IEM SQ. Penny for your thoughts?