[lina]

nice update!
just a bit disapointing about the sony 1000 isolation and fit. not that i'd ever get them anyway

 

[MaxwellDemon]

Once again, great job, joker! Very nice to see my thoughts are similar to your assessments in this extremely huge comparison database (I refuse to call this a review, it doesn't do this justice).

You are closing into your 200th IEM... Any idea which IEM will gain that particular honor?
I joke, the number really doesn't matter!

 

[kiteki]

Thanks for sending that to ljokerl esantosh, and thanks joker for using the word "amazing" at least once in your EX1000 synopsis.
 
I'd add to the review that bargain hunters can find it around the $315 mark, and that the EX600 is a fantastic alternative with a slightly edgier sound and less refinement however shares a very similiar SS, but that is just my take
 
 
 

 

[Cortlendt]

I'm looking for a dynamic, straight-down wear IEM to compliment my CK10. I would be very grateful if someone would provide picture of CKM99 in ears. I think fit can be an issue here. Also, would isolation of theirs be decent for a subway? With double flange tips.
 
Many thanks in advance.

 

[ljokerl]

 
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Nice, was looking forward to this update. 

 
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nice update!

 
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Once again, great job, joker! Very nice to see my thoughts are similar to your assessments in this extremely huge comparison database (I refuse to call this a review, it doesn't do this justice).

Thanks!
 
 
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You are closing into your 200th IEM... Any idea which IEM will gain that particular honor? 

I joke, the number really doesn't matter!

Not a clue. If unfinished/unposted reviews can be counted I'm sure I've passed the 200 mark already. I've got a hunch that it was the Shure SE215. If only posted ones count, it's anybody's guess. I'd have wanted it to be the long-lost TF10 but I don't think I can make it.


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Thanks for sending that to ljokerl esantosh, and thanks joker for using the word "amazing" at least once in your EX1000 synopsis.
 
I'd add to the review that bargain hunters can find it around the $315 mark, and that the EX600 is a fantastic alternative with a slightly edgier sound and less refinement however shares a very similiar SS, but that is just my take

I wasn't sure that dealer was reputable and quoting the amazon price is safer anyway as I would hate to keep moving the earphone between tiers. But yes, those who seek shall find the EX1000 for less... probably. 
 
Agree on EX600 - I rank its SQ at GR07 level but it's a good $50 cheaper nowadays, which is quite impressive. Still has the same isolation/fit caveats as the EX1000, of course.

 

[music_4321]

Joker -- I think it should be mentioned in your review that the non-US version of EX1000 comes not only with the genuine (RK-EX1000LP) thicker, more supple and even less microphonic cable, but also includes a shorter (RK-EX1000SP) 0.6m / 24" cable meant to be used with remote units (and has a straight plug unlike the L-shaped plug used with the longer cable). The US version of the EX1000 uses, in fact, the EX600 cable (RK-EX600LP).
 
Left RK-EX1000LP (Long cable) -- Right RK-EX600LP (Long cable)

 
 
RK-EX1000SP (Short cable)

 
 
Top RK-EX1000LP -- Bottom RK-EX600LP

 
 
 

 

[ljokerl]

 
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I'm looking for a dynamic, straight-down wear IEM to compliment my CK10. I would be very grateful if someone would provide picture of CKM99 in ears. I think fit can be an issue here. Also, would isolation of theirs be decent for a subway? With double flange tips.
 
Many thanks in advance.

I would want more isolation for subway use, personally. Not sure if anyone has a pic of a CKM99 but it's the same size/general shape as the Phiaton PS 210 / PS 20. Should look something like this:
 

 

[esanthosh]

Been waiting sometime for this update. I personally don't find the treble in EX-1000 to be fatiguing (but then I too am at home with CK10). But that not-so-aggressive nature does not always sit well with me for all genres. It does exceedingly well with Jazz and Classical for me, but due to that slightly distant presentation and lack of aggression, I don't always like it with Metal.
 
Would you say that timbre on UM Miracle matches EX-1000? If yes, color me intrigued.
 
On an unrelated note, I wish Hifiman would hurry the RE-272 review sample to you . In a few ways, it has the yang for yin of EX-1000's characteristics - some to my liking, others not so much. But, a very interesting IEM none the less.

 

[Cortlendt]

 
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I would want more isolation for subway use, personally. Not sure if anyone has a pic of a CKM99 but it's the same size/general shape as the Phiaton PS 210 / PS 20. Should look something like this:

 
Thanks for the picture)

 

[music_4321]

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I'm looking for a dynamic, straight-down wear IEM to compliment my CK10. I would be very grateful if someone would provide picture of CKM99 in ears. I think fit can be an issue here. Also, would isolation of theirs be decent for a subway? With double flange tips.
 
Many thanks in advance.

Here you go:
 

 

 

[i2ehan]

EXmen rejoice! The EX1K is here. 

 Just finished the read. Thank you |joker|, I've been meaning to see where the EX1000 stands for you my friend.

 

[idvsego]

hmmm...I like the description of the ckm99 and its in my price range...thanks again for the reviews

 

[shureThing]

"Extremely refined and liquid" – that is also how I would describe the MDR-EX1000's.

 

[ljokerl]

 
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Joker -- I think it should be mentioned in your review that the non-US version of EX1000 comes not only with the genuine (RK-EX1000LP) thicker, more supple and even less microphonic cable, but also includes a shorter (RK-EX1000SP) 0.6m / 24" cable meant to be used with remote units (and has a straight plug unlike the L-shaped plug used with the longer cable). The US version of the EX1000 uses, in fact, the EX600 cable (RK-EX600LP).

 
Not sure I need to go into that much detail but I've added a mention of the cabling difference.

 
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Would you say that timbre on UM Miracle matches EX-1000? If yes, color me intrigued.

 
 
Yes 

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EXmen rejoice! The EX1K is here. 

 Just finished the read. Thank you |joker|, I've been meaning to see where the EX1000 stands for you my friend.

 
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hmmm...I like the description of the ckm99 and its in my price range...thanks again for the reviews

 

[MaxwellDemon]

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Yes 

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I-I-I think... I just heard my wallet scream in pain...