[king8888]

Recently, I have been considering to buy the Heir Audio 8A but unfortunately I cant find any audiologist in Las Vegas for the ear impressions and the price is a bit expensive. Therefore, I'm planning to get a 2nd K3003 or UM Merlin or UM Miracle in Australia this December.
 
Any suggestions? Should I get a high end universal IEM or a CIEM from UM? I have seen many review complaint that K3003 is very overprice due to it's performance, is it right? When the K3003 change the filters, will it change the sound signature a lot ?
 
My preference is a warm signature + bass has a bit quanity (no need too much, well controlled is fine) + neutral mid.
 
Thanks

 

[mrhizzo]

I would include in your list Phonak Audéo 232. Impressive sound.

 

[king8888]

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I would include in your list Phonak Audéo 232. Impressive sound.

I have heard the 232 once, it's too bright for my taste and the sound signature is a bit thin.

 

[mrhizzo]

Mmmm I understand.
I think if you don't have fit problems, buy a custom. Merlin is very indicated, but I can't comment about the sound signature. Good luck!

 

[planx]

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I have heard the 232 once, it's too bright for my taste and the sound signature is a bit thin.

 
Too bright and thin? I'm assuming the ER-4S must sound non-existent if the PFE232 is thin sounding

 

[king8888]

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Mmmm I understand.
I think if you don't have fit problems, buy a custom. Merlin is very indicated, but I can't comment about the sound signature. Good luck!

I have read a lot of reviews of the Merlin and the Miracle, these 2 really catch my attention. But I'm indecisive about these 3 IEM.
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Too bright and thin? I'm assuming the ER-4S must sound non-existent if the PFE232 is thin sounding

Maybe I just dont like the 232 sound. Srr

 

[king8888]

Is the k3003 really that overpriced?

 

[planx]

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Is the k3003 really that overpriced?

 
For what it does, many find it to be overpriced. Without a doubt, it's a great IEM, I just couldn't see myself paying that much for a universal.
 
From what I remember... Merlin= Bass emphasis, mids and treble fairly neutral. Miracle= Fairly linear, maybe a slight mids boost.

 

[king8888]

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For what it does, many find it to be overpriced. Without a doubt, it's a great IEM, I just couldn't see myself paying that much for a universal.
 
From what I remember... Merlin= Bass emphasis, mids and treble fairly neutral. Miracle= Fairly linear, maybe a slight mids boost.

According to my friend, he said that Miracle's mid is recessed, not much boost as you said

 

[planx]

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According to my friend, he said that Miracle's mid is recessed, not much boost as you said

 
Keyword, "maybe". Also, it's been a while, but from what I remember, the mids were very good on the miracle.

 

[king8888]

I have decided to give the K3003 a shot. Thank you everyone for helping me.

 

[Aero Dynamik]

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I have decided to give the K3003 a shot. Thank you everyone for helping me.

[size=11pt]Good for you! I'm waiting for mine. Please let us know what you think!? I wouldn't worry much about the complaints of some reviewers. I did, had no plans to even try it, then by chance listened to it and just had to order it. Gosh, can’t wait to get my AKG K3003!

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[up late]

Great! Let us know what you think of them.

 

[Aero Dynamik]

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Great! Let us know what you think of them.

[size=medium]It hasn’t been delivered to me yet, but I’ve had it in my ears for a few hours, and that was enough for me to say it was the most fulfilling headphone I’ve heard so far ([/size][size=medium]my current headphones here[/size][size=medium]). Eventually I’ll write a review in the review section. Despite some critical voices, I feel the AKG K3003 deserves a listen by anyone looking for a high-end reference UIEM.[/size]

 

[up late]

I'm pretty sure this will be my next earphone - not interested in customs. But my CD player just went on the fritz so I better get that sorted first.