Let me make a short comparison between VE 3 demo, VE 6XControl demo, JH 10x3, SE-5 way at AUDIENZ in Vienna.   Equipment used: - own Meier Audio Corda Jazz - Denon & own Meridian G06.2 CD Players - various CDs   The VE 3 demo was a little disappointing tbh. I already heard it last year at...

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Just in case, I guess. What I absolutely need though is a review. AJ, I hope your order has already been confirmed?

I also heard the Stage 4 in November, but I only heard it from my Sansa Clip and it sounded kind of veiled in the mids. It'll be interesting to try these on a more potent rig together with Stage 3. I'm bet they'd improve..

Me either..

  Sorry I can't find it. Where is it exactly?

You could try eating while writing the review while working while listening to the demos

There aren't too many silicone IEMs. Sure, you have the ACS T1 and a few others maybe, but I wouldn't restrict myself to silicone only since acrylic ones don't isolate much worse. How much bass do you need? What have you heard so far?

Do you really use all your impressions for custom impressions? I heard something else

Sorry, haven't heard the W3. I can compare to UERM, SE-5 and open headphones if you want to.

Yes and that's why I just got an Accuphase DP-500 for the SE-5. I can't remember when I was as happy as I am right now. It'll be interesting to compare my Meier Audio Jazz + Cinch with a Violectric V200 + XLR, though that can wait Seriously, this combo kicks ***

As long as he can listen to music it's all good   Not everyone is attractive

@Lyp Can you compare the K10 with the UERM or other customs?

Pics or it didn't happen.

@flace congrats to your decision, you won't regret the purchase, trust me. I only had a little pain on the outside of one of my ear once, that's all. The only thing may annoy some people is that they need to be cleaned quite often. I especially like how it can really belt out the bass without...

Saying the SE-5 is source-demanding is a huge understatement. IMHO, it sounds so compressed from the Clip+. I also tried 3 different cd players with a desktop amp. Guess who will get an Accu DP-500.. I wonder how the DX 100 would compare, but I don't have one atm.

Spiral Ear SE-5 disadvantage: -demands VERY good source -needs to be cleaned very often

My UERM was always treble-forward (compared to bass and mids) and sometimes quite harsh, as Average Joe described. Unless you're a treblehead, I'd pick another model. Does it have to be a UE model? Because there are other interesting ciems like the NT-6 Pro or LS-8 for your V-shaped preference, too!

1. Non-freqphase JH 13 (if you manage to get one) 2. UM Miracle

SE-5 - hail to the emperor... JH 13 non-FP / JH 10x3 / UERM / Stage 4 / Stage 3 UE 900   A little offtopic, but .. I was able to compare SE-5 vs HD 800 without background noise during a longer session. No offense to HD 800 lovers, but let's just say I have no desire to buy a HD 800 any more...

Good suggestion, Mimou. As a treblehead, I'd go with the NT-6 for a flatter sound or the NT-6 Pro for more enhanced bass & treble.

@smgwee I am interested in the LS 8+. How does it sound compared to your other iems/phones? Any part of the spectrum enhanced? Sounstage depth/width? Attack/Decay ability?

For me it's all a matter of what other iem you can compare it to. In my case it's the JH 10x3 and SE-5.   Even though UERM isn't much cheaper than the SE-5 (~ 1100 vs 1300 €) here in Europe, it doesn't come close to the SE-5, esp. in the bass, attack/decay and presentation depth. The UERM...

  So basically, they sound quite similar and if you already have the SE-5 you don't need the PS-5?

I was kidding.. but it would be interesting to see his review of the kaiser 10 or jh 13 freqphase .. cause i identify with joe's sound descriptions more than with others.. but you're right the miracle is popular enough so it doesn't need a review.