This is the custom in-ear monitor (CIEM) resource thread with a collection of review summaries for many of many CIEMs with links to full reviews as well as quite a bit of information.  I complied this resource since CIEMs have poor resale value and I could not find a resource that compared more...

Hello All!   I'm looking for a pic of custom IEMs which are fun to listen to, but do not necessarily have to stay close to the source, so to speak. They should have a fast, strong and punchy bass, but the treble and mids should pretty much stay close to the source.   I'm looking for a...

Right now I have:   Qusp ipod LOD: Whiplash Audio Twag v2 mini to mini JH 16 pro with Twag v1 cable balanced to sr71b RSA SR71B   Source: ipod nano hifiman hm602   On the way: LCD-2 and Norse Audio to sr71b   Planning to get: Cypherlabs Alghorhythm Solo instead of...

Thinking about selling my shure SE535 and replace it with one of these custom molded IEM. - I wonder if it is a wise decision or am I on the way to fall  for marketing and advertising gimmicks?? - Does the number of the driver really matter? - Does anyone really notice any difference? -...

So my portable rig includes the AT W1000x. As whoever looks up on this fullsized cans, it's praised for its mids and overall balance. Good for vocal/classical/acoustic.     So I'm looking towards getting an IEM to take with me also.   I think it would be rather stupid of me to get the...

Hello Head-Fi,   I'm currently on the hunt for my very first custom IEM, and I'm very curious about the ES5s. There is a retailer here in Sweden, where I'll audition the earphones in question next week, but they charge outlandish prices. The ES5 is $1800, custom art another $250 - in other...

   (click on photos to see larger versions)     The JH Audio JH-3A might be one of the most interesting products (in the vein of Head-Fi gear) we'll see launched this year.  It is a system:  an amp and IEM combo.  It's a commitment:  that amp and the IEM need each other.  It's definitely...

Hi all,   So I've been content with my JH16s for over 2 years now and have been avoiding head-fi as much as possible during that time for the sake of my wallet. Though the JH16s are still performing like a champ, my ears are so accustomed to the sound and I don't enjoy it as much as I did...

So I am a pretty long time Shure enthusiast. I started out with the s1's then s2's way back in higschool, then moved up to the s4's when I graduated, and then a pair of SE530's in college. I always loved them, and thought for the price they were pretty damn good IEMs. I now however am looking...

Hi,   I'm about to get some JH16 and would like to purchase another cable so that I have 2 just in case one of them breakes. I was thinking about getting a higher-end cable, but there are so many different company's that sell them that I don't know which one to opt for.   The company's...

I don't know why, but in the last two years, getting the top headphones in the world has become my new obsession.  It all started five years ago when I thought the sony ex71lp were the best I could get.  Then, they came out with ones that had a clip, and finally they ones where the earbud was...

hi guys,   i currently have Shure E4c. they work well, but i would like to upgrade.   let's say that due to budget constraints, you have the following options:   1) buy Westone 3 in February and JH-16 Pro with JH-3 amp ($1748) for home use in September 2) buy JH-16 pro without JH-3...

Hi Fellow Head-Fiers, I have been browsing through the forums on various info about the few renown custom models from various brands. And it led me to this three = EM3-Pro / JH16-Pro / UM Miracle.   I am currently using Monster MD, So Custom-wise, wouldn't want something as dry as JH13, Has...

The reason I posted in this forum is because it relates to my JH-16's. Just want a good portable headamp that's not over 200. Is a cmoy with a gain of 3 or less gonna do it for me or will I notice a big difference between a prebuilt 40 dollar cmoy in a mint tin vs something a little more suited...

I have a pair of JH16Pro and i find it abit uncomfortable and it is very hard to get a good seal..   Is there anyone out there that provide a either a soft tip (Like the ES5) or full soft shell remolding?

Since the only IEMs I have used are bassy and accused of being simbilant............ please provide donation cash in either $10 or $20 amounts........or whatever you can afford, and buy a high end IEM for me, so I can see what Ive been missing audiophile speaking.    

Dear all,   I've recently received my Shure se535, which is a fantastic sounding IEM, and it is also my first high class IEM at all. However, I can hear a lot of background hiss from the se535 when I connected to my my MacBook Pro. I have also tried to connect to my home use DAC and HPA, I...

Hi everyone, I need an amp (not neccessarily portable) for my iems at home and possible future headphones (i intend to keep this one for a while) I heard from Ray that they have the sr71a back in stock (i thought this was originally a limited item). I know that probbably no one has heard all...

  Ordered my JH-16's yesterday and need a decent Audiologist in Houston. There was only one listed on JHA's site and she doesn't do it anymore.   Does anyone have any recommendations?   Thanks!

I'm looking for opinions from people that have tried BOTH the Head Direct RE0 and the IE6's.   I've read reviews on both products but did not find anyone that contrasted the two.   If you have tried both, which one has over all best sound clarity and quality?  (or if they are two...

Hi all,   I have just recieve my new pair of JH16pro...and i would have to say it took me a good few go at putting it in to inorder to get a good seal. I had to twist and push it quite hard with my mouth open to get it in with a good seal. Is this a common thing for custom IEM or is it just...

Have someone listen to them both?   How would you describe them against each other?   positive - negative?

Ill start by saying the klipsch image x10

I've been wanting a custom in ear for quite a while now but hesitated due to the high prices. The main problem I have with universals is that I just can't to get a "perfect fit". I'm hoping that a custom inear can help me resolve this problem and of course deliver better sound.   Since...

Alright, my last thread, I asked of you which I should get. It wasn't a smart question.   Now that I've had a very helpful discussion with someone, here's my new question; I sincerely need your opinions and suggestions. Thank you.       I'm going to be studying sound engineering next...