ericp10, if you can wait until Tuesday (which is when I'll be receiving mine as well), I'll have an answer. I still own both the RE-262 and RE-272 (with no intention of getting rid of the latter, unless the RE-400 convinces me otherwise), so I'll let you know where the RE-400 stands in...

Wonderful. Your reviews are a most enjoyable read. Looking forward to it, as always.

And even if/when ever there is a best universal in-ear, it's bound to be bested sooner or later.

Subscribed, and looking forward to your comparison.

Any chance of you getting your hands on a set, shigzeo?

No worries. I'll just PM you his impressions. Hehehe

Hmm... they also made the InnerFidelity wall of fame at one point.

Ooh! Subscribed.

Double post; sorry.

ClieOS, is it safe to assume that the CKM1000 and CKW1000ANV differ only in aesthetics, and are identical in sound?

That may be subjective, but for me personally it's the stock gray, silicone double flange tips.

Ultrazino, if you don't mind me asking, which of the two exhibit a more airy and sparkly high end?

This, I'm looking forward to most!

Last I tried, they informed me the item was NOT in stock (which is why I asked in the first place, since their site allows you to place an order without knowing whether or not the item is/isn't in stock), and quoted me the same date as Fujiya (21'st). Hell, they even linked directly to the...

All is not lost, fellas. Exclusive as it may be, it was KAEDE today, it'll be something else tomorrow (figuratively speaking). Here's to hoping that the current Ocharaku line-up is just a glimpse of what's in store for the company's future. On second thought, I'm starting to think there's a...