[cjhacker23]

Ivabign, when did you order the V6S? I'm trying to guage where I might be in line, as it was my audiologist who ordered them and so I'm not privy to that nifty tracking tool.

 

[Ivabign]

I paid on Columbus Day - and got the impressions mailed immediately.
 
Just got this message from Rachel (She's the best - extremely cordial and attentive - a great ambassador for their company)
 
"Hi Reggie, Your IEMs won’t be ready to ship today but I can get them out tomorrow. The extra charge for overnight shipping depends on the method (below). If you’d like to upgrade let me know which method you’d like and I’ll send an updated invoice.
 
Standard Overnight (by 3pm in most areas): Additional $14
Priority Overnight (by 10:30am in most areas): Additional $17
 
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you!"
 
 
So for an extra $17, I can have them Friday morning, otherwise Monday afternoon....
 
What would Elvis do? What would a Head-Fi member do?
 
lol

 

[ErikV55]

  I paid on Columbus Day - and got the impressions mailed immediately.
 
Just got this message from Rachel (She's the best - extremely cordial and attentive - a great ambassador for their company)
 
"Hi Reggie, Your IEMs won’t be ready to ship today but I can get them out tomorrow. The extra charge for overnight shipping depends on the method (below). If you’d like to upgrade let me know which method you’d like and I’ll send an updated invoice.
 
Standard Overnight (by 3pm in most areas): Additional $14
Priority Overnight (by 10:30am in most areas): Additional $17
 
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you!"
 
 
So for an extra $17, I can have them Friday morning, otherwise Monday afternoon....
 
What would Elvis do? What would a Head-Fi member do?
 
lol

Friday! Friday! Friday!

 

[ericr]

V8 + V6-S = $big$

Spend the extra $14 and enjoy your new toys this weekend!

Plus, this way we don't have to wait as long to get your impressions/comparisons. : )

 

[starfly]

  I paid on Columbus Day - and got the impressions mailed immediately.
 
Just got this message from Rachel (She's the best - extremely cordial and attentive - a great ambassador for their company)
 
"Hi Reggie, Your IEMs won’t be ready to ship today but I can get them out tomorrow. The extra charge for overnight shipping depends on the method (below). If you’d like to upgrade let me know which method you’d like and I’ll send an updated invoice.
 
Standard Overnight (by 3pm in most areas): Additional $14
Priority Overnight (by 10:30am in most areas): Additional $17
 
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you!"
 
 
So for an extra $17, I can have them Friday morning, otherwise Monday afternoon....
 
What would Elvis do? What would a Head-Fi member do?
 
lol

 
I would save the money so you can put it towards an A10 or A12 

 

[xedjflowx]

Friday undoubtedly.
 

   
I would save the money so you can put it towards an A10 or A12 

 

what is this "save money" you speak of

 

[Ivabign]

  Friday! Friday! Friday!

Yes! Yes! Yes! - Morning! Morning! Morning!

 

[starfly]

Oh and just my impression on the V6S demo (which I returned monday), I think they have a balanced sound to which the keyword would be smooth. Fairly detailed without being in your face. The bass is nicely full-bodied and overall neutral. Not as fast for my taste and found it slightly lacking with certain genres such as electronic music, missing that last bit of speed and impact (prat). But these are minor things I'm talking about, maybe 1% - 5% differences, nothing major. With every other genre it sounded great. Soundstage is good, pretty wide with good imaging and instrument separation, yet still coherent.

I've decided to not go for the V6S though, and will instead go for the JH13 (which overall sounded better to me) or depending on all the info that should be released tomorrow, an A10 or A12.

 

[Malevolent]

I've decided to not go for the V6S though, and will instead go for the JH13 (which overall sounded better to me) or depending on all the info that should be released tomorrow, an A10 or A12.

If you can't decide, just get both! - The Head-fi mantra.

 

[starfly]

Well, now I'm not so sure at all about whether I want to get the A10 or A12 (besides the fact that they do have 10 or 12 drivers). Just got another e-mail from 1964ears:
 
Initially ADEL was going to work when closed but with the final design you’ll need to open the port to allow the ADEL technology to work. It won’t be as drastic as our current ambient port where opening it any amount causes significant bass loss that can’t be recovered. You can open the ADEL port a tiny amount to allow it to work and the bass will drop by a bit but you can boost it back by adjust the EQ on your player. You can close the ADEL port and you’ll have the standard full isolation which is around -26dB.
 
Will still wait for the kickstarter page tomorrow to make up my mind.

 

[georgelai57]

Well, now I'm not so sure at all about whether I want to get the A10 or A12 (besides the fact that they do have 10 or 12 drivers). Just got another e-mail from 1964ears:

[COLOR=1F497D]Initially ADEL was going to work when closed but with the final design you’ll need to open the port to allow the ADEL technology to work. It won’t be as drastic as our current ambient port where opening it any amount causes significant bass loss that can’t be recovered. You can open the ADEL port a tiny amount to allow it to work and the bass will drop by a bit but you can boost it back by adjust the EQ on your player. You can close the ADEL port and you’ll have the standard full isolation which is around -26dB.[/COLOR]

Will still wait for the kickstarter page tomorrow to make up my mind.

You can't beat the Law of Physics.

 

[Ivabign]

You can't beat the Law of Physics.

Seems entirely logical that in the closed position, it will actually be closed. 

 

[starfly]

 
Seems entirely logical that in the closed position, it will actually be closed. 

 
I'm actually a bit disappointed. Was hoping the ADEL technology would always work, regardless of whether the port is opened or closed. A lot of initial marketing hype, but when you start asking more questions the tech becomes a lot more nuanced. At this point it seems like just a fancy ambient port, more of a gimmick than anything else. Don't really see the added value yet. They better sound really really really good to justify the very steep price tag (not including the early-bird discount). They're currently the most expensive IEMs on the market (except perhaps the Noble Prestige, but that's just a K10 with fancy artwork).

 

[Ivabign]

   
I'm actually a bit disappointed. Was hoping the ADEL technology would always work, regardless of whether the port is opened or closed. A lot of initial marketing hype, but when you start asking more questions the tech becomes a lot more nuanced. At this point it seems like just a fancy ambient port, more of a gimmick than anything else. Don't really see the added value yet. They better sound really really really good to justify the very steep price tag (not including the early-bird discount). They're currently the most expensive IEMs on the market (except perhaps the Noble Prestige, but that's just a K10 with fancy artwork).

I'm not understanding your dilemma - if the technology is based on managing the port with a membrane or whatever it ends up being (elf skin) - the option of closing it off completely seems prudent - there will always be a slice of customers who will want to be able to compare. It is like having a button to disengage the Traction Control on the dashboard of your car - you can turn it off if you want. There are people that will want to fly without a net and get full isolation - they have that option - and that is all there is - an option. Variety is usually good. You can alway move the dial a quarter turn if you want. I fail to see how the option of disengaging the ADEL process makes it seem like a gimmick.
 
Maybe because I'd raise holy hell if I couldn't turn off my Traction Control.

 

[fnkcow]

Maybe his main point was that 1964 Ears with the introduction of ADEL no longer represents great value from what they used to be known for and is merely using ADEL tech as a means of charging skyrocket prices the same as other well-established companies. Hopefully that's not the case and is more revolutionary for the steep price hike.