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If it's a case of looking for end of the rainbow, the SE846 would be the clear choice over the W4R.  The ASG2 might also be considered over the W4R if not going with the SE846, a great IEM in its own right with more bass than the W4R but not to the point of overpowering. I have all 3, and think...

  It's an upgrade.  Basically what Spyro said.  The SE846s sound more lively with better clarity.

    I should have this next week, along with Colored Sands by Gorguts and Dream Theater's new CD the following week.

IEM's: SE846, ASG2, W4R   Watches: Christoper Ward C10 & Malvern C5, Stowa Antea 

Updated.   SE846>ASG2>W4R>UE900>UM3XRC>SE535>SM3   I've heard the AKG3003 and IE800, but not long enough to give a real opinion.  Both did sound pretty nice for the time I listened, but still preferred the SE846 over both.

Iron Maiden again, with Alice Cooper opening, last year.  That was a phenomenal show.   Opeth again back in April.   Concert scene has been pretty dry for my tastes lately, but going to see Steve Vai on November 8th for the first time.

Quote:   I didn't listen to the IE800 for more than a minute so can't comment on the sound, but they are incredibly small.  Waaayyyy too small.  The Shures win hands down in that respect.

I think the SE846 looks much better than both the IE800s and 3003 (not to mention much better ergonomically). The straight bodies of those look rather plain, and the IE800 is just too small.

I just went with the standard model, and have serial #131008.  If that means I have the 8th ones made, that's pretty cool.  And I love these too.

Quote:   That is completely illogical and simply not true.  It would have happened anyway - Hendrix or the Doors or whoever would have come along anyway, and paved the way if they had to.

ASG2 > W4 > UE900 = UM3X > SM3 > SE535

Quote:   You're not sure about Mike Mangini being top notch?

Last 4:   Mahogany Frog - Senna Shadow Circus - On a Dark and Stormy Night Kaipa - Playlist Spock's Beard - Brief Nocturnes & Dreamless Sleep   Really like the Mahogany Frog CD.

Received my ASG-2s regular yesterday :) Haven't listened much, but first impressions are quite positive and I think these will complement the W4 and UE900 quite nicely. Unfortunately have to go to work, but with OOTP14 preorders being released today and brand-new IEM's waiting to be broken in...

Quote:   Got notice today my ASG-2s have shipped as well.   Can't wait  

Ordered Dar de Duh by Dordeduh today.   Just found out they finally put out a CD a couple months ago.

Quote:   Porcupine Tree is also apparently up in the air at this point.  Members are focusing on other projects on a long-term basis.

Motorpsycho - Trust Us   The Minstrel's Ghost - The Road to Avalon   On the way:   Motorpsycho -  Timothy's Monster     Jolly - Audio Guide to Happiness Part 1   Jolly - Audio Guide to Happiness Part 2

Harvest Moon by Polish band Votum.  Simlar to Riverside in style.     .

Just giving my second listen now.  In a word - excellent.

Ended up buying a Spyerco Southard folder instead of the Sage 1.  Great great knife.  Had a look at the Benchmade 300SN yesterday, but the flipper action was a bit disappointing - the Southard has significantly better action.  But the 300SN is nice otherwise.  Would prefer it in, say, M390 steel...

Quote:   I have a 6.75" wrist, and the CW C10 at 42mm fits well.  Don't think I'd go higher than that, but yeah it does depend on design, the Stowa Antea being a prime example where I have the 365 instead of the 390.   Btw did see your post asking for C10 pics, but I absolutely suck...

Why would you grow out of metal?   To do what, listen to Celine Dion?   No thanks :)