[cooperpwc]

^ I do not know how it translates into a dB sensitivity rating but the KAEDE is certainly not among my most sensitive IEMs, its 8 ohm impedance notwithstanding.

 

[sonickarma]

  Does anybody know what the sensitivity of the original Kaede is? I assumed that it was pretty high, but it seems that it is significantly less sensitive than TG334 which is admittedly, pretty sensitive already. Currently finding that I have to use a volume in the 40s whilst using Kaede with AK240 - just wondering if anybody else has experienced the same?
 
http://ocharaku.jp/sound/service/
 

 

Frequency characteristics​	3.5 to 45 kHz(-10dB)​
Max. input​	400 mW​
Impedance​	18 Ω​

 

[daveyston23]

   

Frequency characteristics​	3.5 to 45 kHz(-10dB)​
Max. input​	400 mW​
Impedance​	18 Ω​

 
Thanks for this, although I have already seen these specs for Kaede Type II. So I assume that they are exactly the same for the original Kaede?

 

[sonickarma]

   
Thanks for this, although I have already seen these specs for Kaede Type II. So I assume that they are exactly the same for the original Kaede?

Yes the specs are the same as shown on the link http://ocharaku.jp/sound/service/
 
Kaede is called "Maple" (as made from maple tree) scroll further down on the link

 

[daveyston23]

  Yes the specs are the same as shown on the link http://ocharaku.jp/sound/service/
 
Kaede 1 is called "Maple" (as made from maple tree) scroll further down on the link

 
Ahh I see now. Sorry mate. Thanks again 

 

[cooperpwc]

Strange, I thought the KAEDE was 8 ohm. It is indeed 18 ohms.
 
There are two IEMs in this class, the KAEDE and the KAEDE Type II. There is no KAEDE 1 or KAEDE I. Just sayin... (and to no one in particular)

 

[daveyston23]

Just a quick question: do Ortofon ear tips fit Kaede? 
 
Thanks!

 

[HiFlight]

Just a quick question: do Ortofon ear tips fit Kaede? 

Thanks!

IIRC, I tried them on my Kaede and they fit just fine. I never used the stock Complys.

 

[daveyston23]

IIRC, I tried them on my Kaede and they fit just fine. I never used the stock Complys.

Thanks again mate!

 

[sonickarma]

Just a quick question: do Ortofon ear tips fit Kaede? 

Thanks!

Yes and spinfits work well also

 

[productred]

There is no word as to how many units of the Type II would be released right? Can't find any info on that.

 

[sonickarma]

  There is no word as to how many units of the Type II would be released right? Can't find any info on that.

 
I suspect 200 or less released in batches of 100 - the serial number on mine is  61. So I reckon he will release mid next year another batch possibly, But Im only speculating

 

[productred]

   
I suspect 200 or less released in batches of 100 - the serial number on mine is  61. So I reckon he will release mid next year another batch possibly, But Im only speculating

 
I just got mine and guess what mine is number 9 XD Maybe owners of the type II can report their respective numbers so that we can somewhat keep tab on that even if there's no official announcements?

 

[productred]

BTW Anyone is actually using the wooden box as a carrying case when going out?

 

[sonickarma]

  BTW Anyone is actually using the wooden box as a carrying case when going out?

I don't think so - I use ultimate ears 'gunmetal' cases - for my Kaede's