[Ksweene5]

Hi HF,

Instead of beating around the bush, buying iems I wish were customs, I think I'll stretch my budget and do things right.

Sound sig stuff looking for is balanced, with maybe a slight emphasis on lows. I listen to classic rock, acoustic music, indie, and modern pop (sometimes). If I wanted to be under or very near $1k what are my best options? The better value the better for me, $1k is stretching a little.
On a related note, what differences would I likely realize between customs in that range vs universal's in that range?
My ears seem receptive to universal fits. I've had UEs, Etymotic, MeeAudio pinnacles, and Senns that all fit really well. My ears seem receptive to the universal shapes, I've never noticed a bad fit.

 

[artpiggo]

1964 A4/A6

 

[proedros]

FIBAE 2/3 , Prelude , new EE models (the relatively cheap ones)

 

[daulagiri]

Emphasis on lows, go with FIBAE2.

What’s your dap/gear?

 

[davidcotton]

Emphasis on lows, go with FIBAE2.

What’s your dap/gear?

Maybe worth waiting to see what announcements CA have over their new Fibae model? Supposed to be more on the bass side. They usually run a preorder discount for new releases as well.

 

[Ksweene5]

Thanks for the rec's everyone.

My equipment includes-
LG V30 (ess dac, serves as my DAP)
Ray Samuels Audio - the predator
A Schiit stack

 

[AllenWalker]

Maybe you can try Jomo 6v2...

 

[daulagiri]

Maybe worth waiting to see what announcements CA have over their new Fibae model? Supposed to be more on the bass side. They usually run a preorder discount for new releases as well.

Oops yup i agree.. CA’ll announce new FIBAE model that focused on bass side.

Thanks for the rec's everyone.

My equipment includes-
LG V30 (ess dac, serves as my DAP)
Ray Samuels Audio - the predator
A Schiit stack

Then I’ll wholeheartedly recommend FIBAE lineup. They’re source agnostic, their sound signature/FR won’t get shifted across your sources. You’ll appreciate this tech, I know I do.

And i believe You’ll hard pressed comparing CA vs other CIEM maker in terms of price/performance ratio.