More misinformation from an expected source. When did you own the CK10? Just curious.

Quote: Originally Posted by lc483 Thanks for the link, not sure how I missed that! Do you know how the small/large Ety bi flanges compare in size to the small/large Klipsch bi flanges? Can't help you there. I think I had the smaller ones, but again, I can't help you on that...

Just finished auditioning the uDac (bought it for a friend in France) and like many others here, I am impressed. My first listen with a DAC, and all of a sudden, my netbook became a top level player. I had no idea. It's good to learn new things. I will be ordering one when they show up on Amazon...

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Try acoustic EQ.

Quote: Originally Posted by lc483 Does anyone else notice pretty drastic differences between the single Klipsch ovals and the bi flanges? The regular oval fits great in my ear, extremely comfortable, but just sounds so bloated to me... The small bi flange sounds very clear without...

Though I gave my S4s to a good friend, I did like them. Keep burning them in past 100 hours. I didn't use EQ with them. I am one of those fools who believe the S4s are a very good IEM for the price, but require a lot of "break in" or whatever you want to call it.

$200 budget. It's in the title.

Quote: Originally Posted by playingwithfire definitely interested in the pic. My MTP is going on eaby, maybe I can make $20 out of this so when I do lose money when I sell my W3, it'll hurt slightly less! My problem with the MTP was fit, they are the trickiest IEM for me to fit...

That is funny. What's next? The Captain Beefheart Edition MTP? Then the Spike Jones Edition?

I painted mine with camouflage paint. Now, safe and sound (great sound).

Yeah, I think they had two pair. Just kidding. But at least that's all I can discern of HFers getting them at that price (playingwithfire is the only other HFer I know who got them from the newegg deal). They said 5 limit per buyer, but I doubt they had many. So yes, the "halo effect" of getting...

No, you can't. And since I paid $118 with the newegg open box special, you can understand why I like them even more. Just to explain my POV more, I had the IE7s after the IE8, and just could not get a good fit and found them fairly unexciting. I sold the IE8 because I detested the fit, I...

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Same here, on both counts.

Quote: Originally Posted by cn11 I will admit that the MTP golds interest me by the descriptions of their sound, but I just can't get past the fact that they're soooo freaking m-ugly, and blingy. So much so that I'd be afraid to go out in public with them stuck in my ears. There's...

Quote: Originally Posted by swanlee A lot of people would and should say that Monster makes overpriced junk myself included, However it does seem that there new MTP line transcends that reputation. I have not heard the new MTP's but the Golds are on my radar after reading several dozen...

They are not dark, in my opinion.

Amen to that. Not that I am on the level of an AV Guide reviewer, but I owned both the IE7 and the Custom 3s, and each one lasted about a week at my house before I sold them. I had the IE8 too, and it stayed around longer, but not much longer. Also, I would not say Monster makes ovepriced...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pianist Well, I think that one has to actually try an IEM to know for sure whether it will fit his ears or not, so warning people about potential fit issues only stirs them away from buying and trying and that's not a good thing. Sure, those who will have fit...

Excellent suggestion. There are so many caveats with all these phones (mods, tip choices, etc.) it is getting very hard to keep track, esp for anyone new entering the scene. I think this thread really points the tip/fit/preference issues out more than any I've seen on HF.

I can echo Joker and Jant7 on their appraisal of the RE252s and the CK10s. I didn't care for the RE252s more because of the design than the SQ. I could never get used to the gummy bear design, and that sort of colored my view of them. If they had been more like the RE0 design-wise, I might have...

I tried out the Monster tri-flanges last night, and to me, they are not a go. They caused some treble sibilance, and when I switched back to the Shures, I was back to being happy. Goes to show you how tips vary so much. Tempted to try those AT foamies if they have some lasting power, but $9 a...

Well, after 30 mins of listening to the uDac through my netbook, this is my next purchase. I dare say I think it sounds better than the Sony X or my other DAPs, for example. I haven't even tried it with a decent amp yet either, just HP out via the USB cable. I am impressed. Back to M9.

Great, I have some extra hybrids in da house. Will give them a try. Wow, reshelling the CK10s. I am very interested in the results. Please post in the CK10 thread or start a new one.