^ Yeah, but do they do a frozen Paella?

  Quote:   In your opinion of course. In my opinion the UM3X had the most constricted presentation of any earphone that I have heard. I was very disappointed with its sound signature, which sucked the life out of the music to my ears. I also regarded it as too warm to be considered...

  Quote:   I quoted your post because it was the catalyst for my own. It's a common practice at Head-Fi and one with which, you are most familiar. I did attempt to include a caveat at the beginning in case you hadn't noticed.   And I'm not suggesting anything, I'm merely posing...

  Quote: Now I'm not posting just to be contrary. Having had the UM3X, I can honestly say that I was underwhelmed by this phone and preferred the SE530 over it. Although the SE530 is not a favourite of mine either. However, you've had the opportunity to compare the two "it" universal...

This is such a generous gesture James to mark your sixth anniversary at Head-Fi. I wonder if I'll still be here in six years? I should have been banned around 30 times by that time if I am. The ATH-CK100 holds a certain fascination for me. It is a beautiful earphone to behold with a unique sound...

^ Yep. Diggin' a hole. Let the derailing of this thread end right here, right now.

  With respect shane55, none of this is proven; it's all conjecture. However, I do find the notion of burn-in more plausible for dynamic driver phones (which is what kwkarth was referring to) than balanced armature earphones. kwkarth's opinion, which is a very knowledgeable one is still no...

^ shane55, I've never experienced that with any headphone or earphone that I have owned. And for every person who says that they have there is another who says that they have not. The debate over the existence of burn-in will continue to rage throughout these forum threads until it is proven or...

JoeyRusso - Speaking from my own experience, it takes me very little time to know if I like a phone or not. However, within the SM3 thread people have been claiming that the sound of the phone changes over a period of many hours, and that your initial impression of it is bound to change. As I'm...

I think I'm ready for a custom IEM, however my finances aren't.

^ Nice to see you here kwkarth.

^ Likewise schwallman, I'm very happy with the ipod touch 2nd Gen.

^ Don't forget Shure Bennyboy71.

  Quote: And that is another person's experience. I've also read several posts from people who have experienced fit problems with their custom earphones. My point was, that the process for producing custom fit musicians earplugs is similar to that used for custom eartips for universal...

  Quote: I suspect that it is more similar than it is different. But that was just my experience for what it's worth.

Quote:   If you have been following the SM3 thread, you will see that numerous people have commented on how long it has taken them to acclimate to its sound signature. The number of hours required for them to begin to "appreciate" the SM3's presentation is surprising.  

  Quote: With respect, you've misinterpreted my post. Please see my previous response, which will provide you with some context.

  Quote:   If you're familiar with the SM3 thread, you will notice that a number of people have commented on how it took several hours for them to acclimate to the sound signature.  

Quote: Bennyboy71, I've not had a pair of custom earphones but I have used a few sets of custom earplugs for musicians in my time. The process for making the moulds is exactly the same and I've never encountered any problems with fit. Inserting and removing them is a doddle.

Quote:   So you finally received them. Initial impressions are important. Please keep us posted if you notice any changes for better or for worse. The SM3 is an earphone enigma from what I'm reading here.

Thanks for your initial impressions shane55, which rather remind me of the TF10's sound signature. Could that be possible? Surely not! I'm looking forward to seeing more comparisons between the SM3 and the SE535 from you.

^ Excellent! Looking forward to your impressions shane55.

^ "Quite right Terry."

^ It was said in jest. I'm sure you knew that Bennyboy71. Do I really have to start using emoticons for those of you recovering from humour bypass surgery?

^ That is a commendable thing that you have done for the Head-Fi community Bennyboy71, and a nice little earner.