[vlenbo]

  Very nice review! Makes me want to go out and audition a pair for myself.
 
Can you give a short comparison of CKR9 vs IM02? Is the CKR9 like a dynamic version of the IM02?
 
TIA!

Oh sure, sure!
 
The im-02s are less warm than the ckr9s, especially as it is a dual ba driver. However, it still has that nice sweet warmth that enhances the emotions of the singers.
 
Vocals are slightly dryer, portray more analytical detail, but retain a smooth quality that prevents sibilance from appearing. The highs are similar on both, with the im-02s having better detailing and forwardness to the treble (not that much forwardness, but you can hear the sparkles better). However, it does become borderline sibilant with the wrong tips and player. Sometimes even treble sounds metallic, only sometimes though.
 
The lows are awesome in quality, just like these ckr9s. However, it lacks the fullness, texture, and subbass rumble prowess of the ckr9s. The dynamic version also sounds more natural and organic than the im-02 ba drivers. While im-02 delivers better detailing, it is not that ahead of the ckr9s to be honest. Maybe half a notch of extra detailing.
 
Soundstage is similar on both, but the im-02s sound somewhat bigger. They do not have a 3d presentation.
 
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Fantastic review, very detailed and informative! And great pics too!

 
Thanks Tr1ppy!

Great work @vlenbo, makes me wanna try them

 
Thanks Peter. Looks like I fulfilled my duty. 

  Nice review, btw your book has some very dirty stuff in it lol, but seriously excellent job

 
I just noticed that I took a picture about Sigmund Freud's overall thesis of the id, ego, and superego. WHOOPS!

  EXCELLENT JOB vlenbo! Great review!  

Haha, thank you eric! I'm glad this review is not too shabby for headfiers.

 

[Nek8888]

Excellent detailed review and fabulous pictures. Very tempted to pick up a pair of these to listen.


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[yalper]

yes it is an excellent review, but I don't want to say it vociferously, I don't know what it means though

 

 

[vlenbo]

Excellent detailed review and fabulous pictures. Very tempted to pick up a pair of these to listen.


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Thank you, I hope you at least audition them, lol.
 
Adjusting to the sound may take an hour or less. For me, it took 20 minutes and I immediately enjoyed them. 
 
I experienced no changes in the sound during burn-in times from 1-200 hours like Earfonia. Seems either my pair was already burned in, or I had a great fit. Well, the highs were the big difference I heard change in burn-in, ranging from soft treble to accurate, detailed, and somewhat sparkly treble.
 
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  yes it is an excellent review, but I don't want to say it vociferously, I don't know what it means though

 

It means having a clamorous or raucous voice, usually referring it to a person's attitude and tone in speech. Basically what the ath-ckr9s sometimes, and I do mean sometimes and in certain recordings, possess.
 
Emotions poured out in the music are not as vociferous as the im02s, but the vocals can potentially have a similar presentation to the im-02s , but without the over-emphasis of detailing. 

I believe you used it correctly. You certainly would not want to preach about my review everywhere you go, lol.

 

[waynes world]

Awesome review vlenbo! Well done. Doesn't make me lust for the ckr9's any less though

 

[Wokei]

Awesome review vlenbo! Well done. Doesn't make me lust for the ckr9's any less though

 

[waynes world]

Lol!

 

[Wokei]

Just love messin with vlenbo.......lol

 

[waynes world]

And here I thought you were messin with me! (ie your penchant for NOT reserving your SEXY gifs for ME lol!)

 

[Wokei]

And here I thought you were messin with me! (ie your penchant for NOT reserving your SEXY gifs for ME lol!)

Me made a lot of frenz in me time in headfi ...me " easy peasy n eager to please " ..ie me nice guy ...hahaaaa

This is special ...for you only

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[vlenbo]

Awesome review vlenbo! Well done. Doesn't make me lust for the ckr9's any less though

 
Why thank you friend. I wish I could send this in-ear to you. You would know how great these in-ears sound due to your experience of the cks1000, WS99,  and mikros 90.
 

 
That's my reaction, how did you know....?
 

Just love messin with @vlenbo.......lol

 
 If I had the gif to repay you, I would have used it long ago.
 
Lucky wokei..lol!

Me made a lot of frenz in me time in headfi ...me " easy peasy n eager to please " ..ie me nice guy ...hahaaaa

This is special ...for you only

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Lucky wayne!

 

[kameenadesi]

great review vlenbo!!! just had a question... my CKR9s seem to have burned in quite a bit now, so i was really curious about the JVC Spiral Dot tips....

do you have any small biflange tips that you can compare the sound vs Spiral dot tips?

I feel like im missing something here, like i'm not hearing the CKR9 to its full potential after burn-in (using small biflanges)

 

[vlenbo]

great review vlenbo!!! just had a question... my CKR9s seem to have burned in quite a bit now, so i was really curious about the JVC Spiral Dot tips....

do you have any small biflange tips that you can compare the sound vs Spiral dot tips?

I feel like im missing something here, like i'm not hearing the CKR9 to its full potential after burn-in (using small biflanges)

Unfortunately, i do not have the jvc spiral dot tips, but I do have double flange tips.

I will reply tomorrow about stock vs flange.



What is wrong with your pair in current burn in?

 

[kameenadesi]

nothing wrong really, the treble crispness smoothened a bit, and details feel slightly pushed behind bass, im guessing its just the biflange tips im using.... i need to invest in some Spiral dots

 

[kameenadesi]

you've been satisfied with the stock CKR9 tips?