[Kunlun]

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Thanks Kunlun, was a very good read. After reading it and project86's review, I'm really thinking about grabbing the 6.A over the 4.A now!

At the intro price, it's a good deal.

 

[Vulpix0r]

Just got my 3.Ai! But how do I assemble and wear this thing? Sorry for the stupid questions but I'm kinda used to having R L markings on my IEMs...

 

[Sinocelt]

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Again, her English is not the strongest, and my Chinese is not the strongest,

 
So why don't you both speak French? I don't get it....

 

[FullCircle]

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Just got my 3.Ai! But how do I assemble and wear this thing? Sorry for the stupid questions but I'm kinda used to having R L markings on my IEMs...

 
      The cables are marked with a red or blue dot. (red right/blue left)

 

[shfsrh]

I emailed them a question after ordering and they responded very quickly and were really polite.
 
I think I made a good decision going with them, customer service is really important to me; and it seems Heir Audio takes it importantly too.

 

[project86]

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Review of the 6.A is up.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/627424/review-heir-audio-6-a-limited-edition-6-armature-custom-fit-in-ear-monitor#post_8698617

 
 
Nice - I think you really nailed it! Your 6.A looks amazing too. What kind of wood is that?

 

[FullCircle]

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Nice - I think you really nailed it! Your 6.A looks amazing too. What kind of wood is that?

 
      Cocobolo, a first for Heir Audio

 

[JayMitch]

Interesting. I don't have any issues with my Westone 4R cable at all. That said I also added a relief clip but even before didnt bother me. I ordered the Magnus with my 4.A's anyway but this is good to know.

The standard cable (standard for Heir Audio, Westone, etc.) is very microphonic; it is, by far, the worst part of my 4.A.

I tried the Magnus 1, and it is much better. Luckily, I'll get one soon!

 

[JayMitch]

I would have written the exact response. 100% agreed.

I think price is a big reason.  At $450, the 4.A is reasonably priced for those of us that either don't have massive amounts of expendable income or simply think that $500 is simply a lot of money to spend on headphones.  The 6.A is supposed to have a similar sound signature with just more bass but is also twice as expensive.  It's fairly difficult to justify the extra $449 for more bass (believe me I tried hard because I wanted the 6.A's).  The gap between the 6.A and the 8.A is half as much so it's a little easier to swallow moving up a level and seems like more people like the more warm sound of the 8.A.  I agree with you though, the 6.A seems like the best option for what I like, I just couldn't pull the trigger on $1k for headphones that I would only be using for a handful of hours a week.

 

[JayMitch]

I'm in the same boat. Went from looking at a simple upgrade to my aging Etymotic 6’s to a set of Westone 4R's to an Heir 4.A. My molds have been received and sent to China so now the waiting game starts. I'm just nervous about fit issues so fingers crossed.

Damn am I excited; sent my impressions off today (4.A).


Can't wait to get them, my first high end audio purchase.

 

[project86]

It must be all that manly stubble Sinocelt has, rubbing against the cable. I have the same issue later in the afternoon - Microphonics are not an issue early in the morning after a fresh shave. 

 

[davidcotton]

Hi
 
So I'm seriously thinking of getting either a 3ai or 4ai, but not sure which is more suitable.  I listen to a load of progressive rock/metal (magnum, marillion, pendragon, camel, dream theater etc) and audiobooks.  Source is either a 3rd gen ipod touch or ipod classic (7th gen).  I tend to use the iems at work where I need a fair bit of isolation.  Have got a westone 3 which I quite like but find a little fatiguing due to the midbass hump.  Would the 3ai be an improvement over the w3 or would I be better of looking at the 4ai? 
 
Done a little reading but ended up confusing myself so a little direction wouldn't go a miss!
 
Oh and I know this doesn't mean much, but has anyone in europe/uk ordered and been ok with import fees?  That's the only bit that's concerning me atm.
 
Cheers

 

[tinyman392]

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Hi
 
So I'm seriously thinking of getting either a 3ai or 4ai, but not sure which is more suitable.  I listen to a load of progressive rock/metal (magnum, marillion, pendragon, camel, dream theater etc) and audiobooks.  Source is either a 3rd gen ipod touch or ipod classic (7th gen).  I tend to use the iems at work where I need a fair bit of isolation.  Have got a westone 3 which I quite like but find a little fatiguing due to the midbass hump.  Would the 3ai be an improvement over the w3 or would I be better of looking at the 4ai? 
 
Done a little reading but ended up confusing myself so a little direction wouldn't go a miss!
 
Oh and I know this doesn't mean much, but has anyone in europe/uk ordered and been ok with import fees?  That's the only bit that's concerning me atm.
 
Cheers

 
The 3.Ai have a mid-bass hump as well.  They have a sound that is closer to a V-shape while the 4.Ai is supposed to be more balanced.

 

[kiertijai]

So I'm seriously thinking of getting either a 3ai or 4ai, but not sure which is more suitable.  I listen to a load of progressive rock/metal (magnum, marillion, pendragon, camel, dream theater etc) and audiobooks.  Source is either a 3rd gen ipod touch or ipod classic (7th gen).  I tend to use the iems at work where I need a fair bit of isolation.  Have got a westone 3 which I quite like but find a little fatiguing due to the midbass hump.  Would the 3ai be an improvement over the w3 or would I be better of looking at the 4ai? 
    I just got my 3.Ai and currently owns the Westone 3.  I use my iphone 4S  and imod .
    Love my 3.Ai with rock , metal and electronic dance music.  It is a big improvement over Westone 3 IMO.
    I enjoy 3.Ai with Dream Theater : A dramatic turn of events  and other metals including Epica, Therion, Avenged Sevenfolds.
    Deadmau5: For Lack of Better Names  also sounds very nice out of the 3.Ai
    I also need to eartip rolling to get the best result because if I don't get the better isolation and fit   the sound will too bright and
the bass impact is much less.

 

[Kunlun]

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Nice - I think you really nailed it! Your 6.A looks amazing too. What kind of wood is that?

Thanks, much appreciated. The cocobolo is quite nice.