sacrifice13
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Hey dsnuts. How does the CKS77x compare with the CKS77?
The X has more controlled treble, more forward mids and bigger mid-bass (from what I can hear).
Hey dsnuts. How does the CKS77x compare with the CKS77?
Looking for a new iem for j-pop since the cable on my Soundmagic E10's have broken. Very interested in the cks77x as the description sounds exactly like what I'm looking for, the sound of the E10's which I loved but better vocals and bass. There are a few concerns I have if someone can please clarify. From the pictures the earphone cable and jack doesn't look very durable at all. The only reason I'm even buying a new iem is because my old one failed. I wan't something that will last. How will the cks77x fair from lot of walking and putting in and taking out of the pocket? Is there a suitable cable wrapping accessory I can buy?
The second concern is the housing. In typical AT style it is different from a lot of other earphones. Do they look funny when you put them on? Are they discrete enough? Also what is the comfort and fit like? I had a few problems with the E10's as they were a bit too big and caused pain after an hour. As long as I didn't move around they stayed in but since I'm always on the go I need something that will stay in and be comfortable.
Thirdly is the cost. These aren't available in the UK so it'll cost me around £60/$96 including customers to import it from Amazon/Tenso. They don't come with any accessories either so I'll have to buy a cable wrap and maybe some comply's which = another £20 a least. Is it really worth it?
Thanks in advance
Thanks for the reply. It would be wiser to buy something more local, but since my main music is Japanese I thought these would be perfect. Didn't know about the microphonics. That would be a huge problem. Have you tried using them with a cable clip?
Based on the overwhelming response to this IEM thread, I today purchased the CKS 77's.. Two weeks ago, before running across this thread, I had just purchased the ATH-CKS1000 IEM's along with the Sony XBA-4IP and Westone Three's . The JVC HA-FXZ200 are on there way to me as an Xmas present.. Just some random thoughts here.. The CKS 1000's have 100 hours break-in. I firmly believe in break-in for all amps, and headphones. I rarely make comments or judgments before at lease 50 hours break-in.. But, today, I make an exception.. I confess! I cheated and listened to the 77's after only 8 hours of break-in.. Wow!.... They sound crappy and ill formed..... HOWEVER, they are the absolute best sounding "pre-break-in" IEM's I have heard yet. You bet. I look forward to hear good things to come from them after break-in.
The 77's are what I hoped the CKS 1000's would be but aren't.. And the CKS1000's are what we thought the CKS 77's would have sounded like back before this thread started and nobody had a clue about them.. I am definitely saving up for the CKS 99's.... Don't get me wrong, the CKS 1000's sound real good but has it's competition.. The CKS 1000's sound better than the Westone 3's and way better than the Sony XBA 4 IP's.. The Sony's are going back for an exchange for Sennheisier. CX 700's..
I wanted an IEM that had a bass player that showed up for work but not bloated or overwhelming. I wanted an IEM with a balanced, not recessed midrange presentation, with detail, that is not overshadowed or colored by the bass.. I wanted an IEM with non fatiguing highs with great detail & sparkle and no sibilance. I wanted a smooth yet dynamic sounding IEM overall.. The CKS 77's are not the IEM's I am looking for but dam close. Maybe it's the best you get.. I am a happy camper.. .The Sony 7550's come close too but are a more drier perhaps cultured presentation than the 77's which are a very fun to listen to IEM.. It's amazing how they can cater to the whole frequency spectrum for IEM's with just one driver in each earpiece..
Sources used are a Galaxy 3.5 music player and a Fiio X12, a Galaxy 4.2 music player and a Fiio X18 and an Ipod Classic and a Fiio X17.. Tonight I will use the Denon modified player and the Zana prototype..