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EarWerkz, a new CIEM company, discussion thread
EarWerkz is a new CIEM company in Lawrenceville, GA started by audiophiles and musicians. Their lineup of CIEMs ranges from a dual-driver through an 8-driver, 7-way CIEM. The sound signature is quite flat, offering a natural and relatively neutral sound from the two models I have...- average_joe
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- hidition-nt-6pro
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EarSonics Velvet universal custom in ear monitor with three sound tuning options
The EarSonics Velvet has been announced. More info here.- average_joe
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- earsonics-velvet
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Advanced AcousticWerkes partners with Null-Audio for new line of low cost CIEMs, including hybrids
Null-Audio is now offering a new line of CIEMs, including low cost hybrids, from manufacturer Advanced AcousticWerkes. The goal is to provide excellent price/performance with fast turn times to appeal to not just headphone enthusiasts, but the general public that has become used to spending more...- average_joe
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Perfect Seal Custom in-ear monitors
As some of you may know, I have heard a good number of custom IEMs ranging from top-tier to entry level. With ever-increasing competition, we are all benefiting from better price/performance ratios. Perfect Seal is a new brand started by Mike Martinez, who has been in the industry since 1996. ...- average_joe
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- vsonic-gr07
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Audio Earz AUD-8X by Dream Earz Custom In-Ear Monitor Review
Make: Audio Earz by Dream Earz Model: AUD-8X Base Price: $865 + shipping Country of Manufacture: USA Audio Earz is not a new company, but a sub-brand of Dream Earz that was started by Mitch Marcum, a gigging musician and entrepreneur. The brand originally started as Drum Earz, which is now...- average_joe
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- in-ear
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Effect Studio Thor Copper and Thor Silver Review (for HD600/650 and LCD-2 respectively)
I have reviewed several Effect Studio cables throughout the years, and while I wasn’t impressed with the initial cables I tested, Suyang took my criticism seriously and made some great strides in quality and performance. These are the first two headphone aftermarket cables I am testing...- average_joe
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- sennheiser-hd-600
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Fit Ear PS-5 custom in-ear monitor (CIEM) review: Dominate on stage or at home
Fit-Ear, not to be confused with FItEar Japan, is a company based in California and run by Mark Hood. When asked more about the company, Mark’s explanation of how he operates and what the company does follows: “I travel extensively, doing motorcycle shows and events across the country...- average_joe
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- ha-fx45s-b-e
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Lime Ears thread - introducing the LE3SW
Lime Ears has combined the LE3 and LE3B into one CIEM, the LE3SW which, for a 50 Euro premium will offer a switch to flip between the two. I have the individual versions and will post my review in this thread once it is done. Please feel free to ask questions and/or discuss any of the Lime...- average_joe
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- black-octagon-solution-bos3le
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ProGuard P2+1 custom IEM review, discussion, and appreciation thread
ProGuard P2+1 custom IEM review: On stage ProGuard Hearing Protection is a part of Sensorcom Ltd run by Rob and Richard (ex–Garwood, original manufacturer of IEM radio systems), both with around 25 years of audio and hearing protection experience. The P2+1 was launched around 10...- average_joe
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- meelectronics-m21p-bk-in-ear-headphones
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New custom IEM company - Custom Art: discussion, review, and impressions thread
New custom IEM company - Custom Art: discussion, review, and appreciation thread Custom Art is based in Poland and has been started by our very own piotrus-g (Piotr). The site is still under construction, but you can visit their Facebook page where you can see cables, custom tips, and...- average_joe
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- jbl-reference-210-headphone-black
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EarSonics SM64 Universal IEM review
EarSonics SM64 Universal IEM review These days I am no stranger to EarSonics products; a far cry from when I took an initial flyer on the SM3 in my hunt for the best top-tier universal in-ear monitor (IEM) I could find. At first I hated them, but after some time I...- average_joe
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- earsonics-sm64
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Custom IEM Review Lear LCM-5: A trip into neutrality
Custom IEM Review Lear LCM-5: A trip into neutrality Lear, a Hong Kong based company, first came across my radar when they were making universal IEMs. At some point they stopped making universals and a while later I found out they were making custom IEMs and portable headphone...- average_joe
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- lear-lcm-5
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My thread content has disappeared after I edited it
http://www.head-fi.org/t/541494/multi-custom-iem-review-resource-mfg-list-discussion-24-reviews-ultimate-ears-personal-reference-monitor-added-12-08-12 Every time I hit submit, the content is blank. That is a lot of work gone...help...- average_joe
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Custom IEM Review: Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitor – Your Sound
Custom IEM Review: Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitor – Your Sound Ultimate Ears (UE) pioneered custom in-ear monitors (CIEMs), plugging musician’s ears with ear speakers made uniquely for their ears. CIEMs can help musicians achieve the same sound regardless of the...- average_joe
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- ultimate-ears-personal-reference-monitors custom-in-ear-monitors
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Custom IEM Review: Hidition NT-6 Pro – Clear & Precise Fun
Custom IEM Review: Hidition NT-6 Pro – Clear & Precise Fun Hidition, located in Korea, re-launched their business and product line near the end of 2011 and I was privileged to be able to review the NT-6, which is one of their two flagship products. The NT-6 was designed with a...- average_joe
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- lear-lcm-5 aune-t1 hidition-nt-6pro custom-in-ear-monitors
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Custom IEM Review: Ambient Acoustics AM4 Pro - Great for Reference or Stage
Custom IEM Review: Ambient Acoustics AM4 Pro I first found Ambient Acoustics in my search for custom IEM manufacturers in 2011. At that time flagship product was the AM2. I contacted them in English to get more info but never received a response and let it go. Once I...- average_joe
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- ambient-acoustics-am4-pro custom-in-ear-monitors
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Custom IEM Review: Heir Audio 8.A – Long live the king
Custom IEM Review: Heir Audio 8.A – Long live the king Heir Audio was started by Dr. John Moulton, who has been involved in the hearing industry since childhood. Before starting Heir Audio, Dr. Moulton would post images of custom IEMs he created, all with amazing artwork and became...- average_joe
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- acs-t1 earsonics-em4 headphones heir-audio heir-audio-8-a hidition-nt-6pro in-ear jh-audio-jh16-pro-custom-in-ear-monitors rooth-lab-ls-8 spiral-ear-se-5-way-reference starkey-sa-43 ultimate-ears-in-ear-reference-monitors
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Unique Melody Platform Pure 6 (PP6) - review (1st post), discussion, appreciation, & tour thread
Unique Melody Platform Pure | PP6: Active euphoria Unique Melody is no stranger to making high quality custom IEM products as they have been a favorite in the audiophile world and on head-fi for years. The Miracle and Merlin are very well reviewed, however I have only heard poor...- average_joe
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- unique-melody unique-melody-miracle in-ear custom-in-ear-monitors
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Rooth demos: the evaluation of Rooth lineup – liquid clarity
...than that of many other tips and narrower than the two sound tubes coming out of the tip of the canal. LS2, dual BA driver, 2-way - $565* To gauge the LS2 and set the baseline for the entire series I compared the LS2 with the CK10 and SM3. LS2 vs. CK10: With a more laid back...- average_joe
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- audio-technica-ath-ck10-portable-in-ear-headphones rooth-lab-ls-8 earsonics-sm3-universal-fit-iem
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Review: DUNU DC4 Custom IEM - 4-ways to virtue
DUNU DC4 Custom IEM Review: 4-ways to virtue DUNU is a fairly new company and was started as a brand of the Top Sound OEM making IEMs that utilize very high quality housings that have a similar look and feel, but better build quality to the Monster IEMs. I have had a chance to hear...- average_joe
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- dunu-dc4
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The Uber Muzik TTD V2: Comparisons with the Audinst HUD-MX1, Anedio D1, and ADL Cruise
The Uber Muzik TTD V2: Comparisons with the Audinst HUD-MX1, Anedio D1, and ADL Cruise The Uber Muzik Tiny Tube DAC V2 (currently not working) is a desktop DAC that comes with a wall wart and has a USB input that supports 24/96 and has both 6.3” and 3.5” jacks on the front and...- average_joe
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- anedio-d1-dac audinst-hud-mx1
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AKG K3003 Universal IEM Review: Challenger to the Custom IEM World?
...my replacement 5-way, the treble of the K3003 falls further behind the 5-way treble quality. Considering the K3003 is actually more expensive* than the 5-way, at least in Europe, and considering the 5-way has a detachable cable, I find it hard to recommend the K3003 over the 5-way...- average_joe
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- akg-k3003
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ACS T1 Live! Custom IEM Review: Silicone for the Big Stage
ACS T1 Live! Custom IEM Review: Silicone for the Big Stage ACS has been making custom monitors in silicone for quite some time with their “T” series consisting of single (T3), dual (T2), and triple (T1) driver custom IEMs, and have been in business since 1994. They started with...- average_joe
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- acs-t1
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Alclair Reference Master Custom IEM Review
Alclair Reference Master Custom In-Ear Monitor Review Alclair is a new company custom in-ear monitor company started by Marc Musselman, whom has quite a bit of experience in the industry. Alclair products are tuned to his specifications, and he is continuously tweaking his products...- average_joe
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- alclair-rsm-custom-in-ear-monitor
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Earsonics EM4 Custom IEM Review: Front & Center
Earsonics EM4 Custom IEM Review: Front & Center Long ago, before my first custom IEM, I found Earsonics and was intrigued by the SM3, so I bought it. It turned out I hated them at first and was sorry I spent $400 on something I didn't think I could return. After about two weeks...- average_joe
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- earsonics-em4
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors