Damn, after shipping/impressions/taxes mine was pretty much equal to the cost if I ordered from 1964. Still, the insurance for refits probably still makes it worth it.

Do they offer free shipping for refits though? I felt ordering through a distributor was tiresome as I needed to repeatedly travel to town, but it was the trade off for the refit policy. 

I ordered through a dealer and it took a week before they collected it from the post office, from last monday (31/7), when it said "shipped" to receiving it yesterday. Im sure if you ordered online it will take shorter than mine, mine took exceptionally long from Portland to Singapore.

At last, my v3 have arrived!             They need burn in but at first impression, the mids are very impressive, very lush and clear, yet not "veiled".    Also I have no idea how to lay them in the case, lol

1) 107,345 2) 104,777 3) 106,787

Can anyone compare how a silicone custom feels compared to an acrylic one like the ei.3?

"Better" is not a very good word to use when comparing sound, I'd say. Each IEM has a unique sound signature that defines it, and appeals to different groups on people based on their music taste. Some people may find the UERM too flat and "boring", who knows. The only fair way to compare is...

I think labelling the UERM as just another "3 driver acrylic custom" does not do it justice, though. The reference sound that the UERM can produce is truly magical and appeals towards a different group of audiophiles/performers that search for that crystal clear, uncoloured sound.

Only for Americans? Come on now.

I think you'll be surprised, from step 7 it takes like a day for each step (excluding weekends).

V3 as well. I did not get rush processing

Damn, mine was at shells poured at 8/10 and its shipped now. You're pretty unlucky, I'd say

What step is your v3s at? When mine was being made there were updates at least once every week.

    Holy crap the new 1964 site looks awesome.    They have the new models up on the site too.

Damn, new case, complete overhaul of their products, and I'm just here waiting for my v3s from the clearance sale to be shipped... 

towards a bigger,

Im no professional but the 1964 website states this about recessed sockets:   Recessed sockets help the cable last longer. We place the connectors deeper into the shell and the cable is held more securely thereby limiting wear and tear on the connectors. If moisture or dirt get into the...

Thanks for the quick reply. I will definitely try out my v3s with a friend's X1 before purchase, though I think I'm already set on buying it anyway.

"Buttery" is a pretty good way to put it. I own the 215s and they have their have their good sides but I'd say it fits a niche group of people who like very rich, smooth. thick sound. For clarity, presentation and treble (treble of which is a huge weak point of the 215s), I'd say the Vsonic GR07...

Ive heard from others that the x1 is generally more "heavy" and rich to deepen and add fullness to the sound. If it is true, does this affect clarity of the sound at all? If I were to match it with a bassier headphone/iem, will it be too overbearing?

Well "from what I hear" is what I heard from other friends and people commenting on daps. I guess the best way to see the difference is probably to try it myself at an audio store.

Im thinking of buying an entry level DAP sometime before the end of this year but from what I hear it doesnt make too much difference compared to using my smartphone. The only thing that ticks me off about using a smartphone is the need to downsize sampling rates from 96/88.2 to 48/44.1. If...

Hope it didnt come off as offensive lol. I meant to say how it was so different compared to the family of other silicone iems in Custom Art. The price for such high build quality and sound quality (for a 3 driver) is very commendable I must say.

This iem feels very uncharacteristic of Custom Art. Heavier bass, and acrylic instead of silicone, it almost feels like that weird kid in class that no one seems to understand. Any comments on how silicone feels as compared to acrylic?

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