[paggio]

I became a customer thanks to email subscription (Pavel's youtube channel: porta.fi reviews apart) where I've found out black Friday discount that was kind of a deal. I've got a b-stock pair of wonderful iem's with which I'm in love: Elan worth any penny, cent or other currency spent in them, I'm really happy that grabbed one of the last pair of them considering that they're limited to 100.

 

[kadinh]

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[weexisttocease]

Received the Dark Matter today after a few days of waiting customs clearance.

New small carry case isn't that small, a little bigger than expected but you can storage all cables. The shells are lighter and a bit small than RAH. Probably will need Xelastec or Radius Deep Mount for better fit. No much to say yet. I did a quick test with Massive Attack's Angel and the bass sounds powerful but with good resolution and clarity.

 

[kadinh]

what is the Stingray IEM? I don't have a member # to read about it.

 

[Zeppmeister]

I became a customer thanks to email subscription (Pavel's youtube channel: porta.fi reviews apart) where I've found out black Friday discount that was kind of a deal. I've got a b-stock pair of wonderful iem's with which I'm in love: Elan worth any penny, cent or other currency spent in them, I'm really happy that grabbed one of the last pair of them considering that they're limited to 100.

I've got #65 of the Elan. Something special.

Not a Black Friday deal, but a B-stock offer in September.

 

[paggio]

what is the Stingray IEM? I don't have a member # to read about it.

CIEM from Bob

Spoiler: The description from the product page

"After a very long period of development and fine honing of our skills IMR is delighted to announce our range of custom in ear monitors.

Offering the ultimate in fit, comfort and isolation to get the absolute very best from your music.

Building on our spectacular Elan, Astra Ultraque and Pro models to offer an even more personalised experience.

Using our CNT ADLC wide band dynamic driver tuned for custom in ear monitor duties with a multitude of additional driver options including our highly specialised AMT (air motion transformer) driver option for those that demand the ultimate.

The Stingray would not be an IMR product without the ability to change something on the IEM and the front plate can be changed from an open port design to a fully closed design allowing you to run a larger staging open port or fully isolated in closed.

Which ever driver combination you chose you will always enjoys a rich and realistic low end, lush and intimate vocals and midrange with exceptional highs.

Available in either comfort fit for all day comfort use or stage fit for those that need absolute security while performing on stage.

• STINGRAY I - The Elan in custom form. - CNT ADLC + Bone conduction.
• STINGRAY II - Astra Ultraque in custom form. - CNT ADLC + Bone conduction + Dual electrostatic drivers.
• STINGRAY III - Based off the Astra Ultraque with dual balanced armatures for added vocal presentation and placement. - CNT ADLC + Bone conduction + Dual electrostatic drivers + dual balanced armature.
• STINGRAY AMT I - Utilising a AMT driver for upper midrange and upper registers combined with our CNT ADLC for ultra realistic and effortless presentation.
• STINGRAY AMT II - The same as AMT I but with bone conduction to add additional layering, detail and staging while putting you even further immersed into the music.
• STINGRAY AMT III - Combining AMT II with dual electrostatic drivers for ultimate resolution, imaging and stage beyond what you though was possible with a IEM.

Why chose an AMT equipped IEM? AMT drivers work quite differently to other drivers and due to the pleated diaphragm act like bellows rather than using vibration or pistonic motion. They are exceptional at their duties without shouting about it, wont run out of headroom with exceptional transient response. Never too bright or hard but precise.

Stingray I,II,III all require up to 60 day build time from the receipt of your ear impressions or 3D impressions file.

Stingray AMT I.II,II all require a 90 day build time as all AMT drivers are hand made and require much more time to build.

All are supplied with 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm cables, adapter and carry case.

ALL custom models are non refundable as they are made to fit just you.

All prices exclude UK VAT and VAT will be added at the checkout for UK customers."

 

[dharmasteve]

Can someone explain what IMR membership is? I have bought the EDP Ace some time ago, and this thread is the obvious place to find out. I have thought enough of IMR to buy one. If one of you lot could be kind enough to explain.

 

[Poganin]

Can someone explain what IMR membership is? I have bought the EDP Ace some time ago, and this thread is the obvious place to find out. I have thought enough of IMR to buy one. If one of you lot could be kind enough to explain.

It's basically a permanent discount assigned to your account which applies to products that appear in the Members section of the shop.

 

[dharmasteve]

It's basically a permanent discount assigned to your account which applies to products that appear in the Members section of the shop.

Thanks, appreciated. I assume having bought the Ace I'm now a member. I'll email IMR.

 

[Tiaa]

Received the Dark Matter today after a few days of waiting customs clearance.

New small carry case isn't that small, a little bigger than expected but you can storage all cables. The shells are lighter and a bit small than RAH. Probably will need Xelastec or Radius Deep Mount for better fit. No much to say yet. I did a quick test with Massive Attack's Angel and the bass sounds powerful but with good resolution and clarity.

is it focused on sub-bass or mid-bass?

 

[Carrow]

Curious about the blemishes on the OZAR B-stock so have asked for photos, hopefully can pick them up with my mailing list discount soon!

 

[weexisttocease]

is it focused on sub-bass or mid-bass?

I've just had time for a quick listening, so it's impossible for now to assess the bass quality. It's punchy but no idea if it rumbles. I need quality time to listening to it.

 

[josesol07]

Curious about the blemishes on the OZAR B-stock so have asked for photos, hopefully can pick them up with my mailing list discount soon!

Hi @Carrow, I got a blemished Ozar, B sock, and honestly haven´t noticed any blemish on the set I got. At that price, the OZAR is a steal. Fantastic IEM.

 

[Carrow]

Hi @Carrow, I got a blemished Ozar, B sock, and honestly haven´t noticed any blemish on the set I got. At that price, the OZAR is a steal. Fantastic IEM.

I'll see what Bob says but that's good to know, must be minor then!

 

[Owludio]

it's very interesting. thank you. I will consider that. but maybe I'll wait for the new IMR ranges. for me, I would like a large DD, 14.6 mm like the zenith 2 seems acceptable to me with 1 smaller DD and the ESTs configured forward for more intimate voices. I listen to a lot of vocal music. and of course if it goes down to 5 hz or even 3 hz. Bob is a basshead and I hope he really gets loose once. it would be nice if he built a 14mm woofer driver at least. that would be the dream.
For me, it's about subbass, the middle bass is ok I don't need more, but I find it always lacks consistency and the lower rumble. Like dolby things in films.

Dynamics is excellent with new 10mm CNT. One of the best if not the best in my collection. As I burn in both the time will tell which one (Bravado2 or Astra) bass going to win. So, no doubt 14mm driver going to be something insane, though I'm afraid that it will be like Semper, which is too much for me, so I personally going to skip Zenith2. Good luck! The value is unbeatable indeed. Bobs tuning is phenomenal. Somehow it's magically engaging and fun.
Right now Astra is head to head with MEST, but only because of MEST superior resolution.