[faithguy19]

  What do you guys think of the V3? I'm thinking of getting my first ever customs, but can't decide if I want to go through all that trouble or just get the Earsonics SM64. Was also wondering about the soft canals / ambience filter. Are those worth it?

I can't really comment on the Earsonics SM64 but I can testify to the fact that the V3 are a blast to listen to.  Easily my favorite IEM to listen to.

 

[threeserious]

Ordered my 1964 V6-Stages last night! Ear impressions get there tomorrow, so now I wait.  Any idea how long the wait might be on a non-rush order?  I am the most impatient person on earth, but $100 for impatient tax didn't seem quite worth it.  I hope they get here quick!

 

[rawrster]

The wait is usually around a month or so depending on their back log. Some users here mentioned they had a status tracking system now letting people know how far into the process their order is.

 

[davidcotton]

  What do you guys think of the V3? I'm thinking of getting my first ever customs, but can't decide if I want to go through all that trouble or just get the Earsonics SM64. Was also wondering about the soft canals / ambience filter. Are those worth it?

 
If you don't want to go through with the hassle of customs then 1964ears will (or did, you'd have to email to confirm) sell a v3 universal model.  It won't be quite as good as the custom obviously but it would give you an idea.

 

[shakur1996]

Can someone please write a brief comparison between V6 and V6s? Is the difference just in the quantity of bass or the quality as well? Moreover, are there are any other differences?

 

[hejjafish]

I own both so, I'll do my best.
 
Both are very good and both are pretty similar but, to my ears, the main difference is in the bass presentation. The V6-S has more sub bass and a touch more overall bass in quantity. This does make the v6-s sound more thick and a little less clear than the v6. I would say the v6 is more for the audiophile while the v6-s is for the musician. I prefer the v6. Both are solid choices.

 

[shakur1996]

Hejjafish, many thanks for your impressions. Would you say that the difference in bass is just of 2db or so or S version has significanlty more bass? Does this "less clear" character of S version is very noticeable or is very subtle?

 

[hejjafish]

The v6-s certainly doesn't have significantly more bass. I think it seems like more because of the boost to the sub bass region. The clarity of the v6-s vs the v6 is subtle. Again I think it's because of the sub bass boost. If I hadn't compared the two side by side I don't think I'd feel the same about the v6-s.

 

[rawrster]

I was quite surprised when I got my v6 stage. I definitely expected more bass but it's around my signature preferences so no complaints here.

 

[graffy1]

I'm thinking about ordering one of V6 series.
 
As you know 1964ears has 2 models for V6 line.
 
I already have ES5 of westone, which rich bass and vocal, so I would choose the one for clear and more vocal-centric sound.
 
I like the sound of PFE112.
 
So, based on my preference, which one would be better, V6 or V6 stage?

 

[voldak]

Go back to your audiologist (or choose another ?), tell them the impressions weren't 100% (clearly looks the case), ask for them to be re-done, tell 1964 you want them re-done based on the new impressions. If it were me, I'd want it sorted properly first time, rather than a potential 'band-aid solution' which still might give you issues down the track (and when you'll be outside the refit period & have to pay more to get it sorted).

 
I ended up going to a recommended audiologist that was 3 hours away (round trip). The impressions are still absolute garbage. Now, I have to make another trip down there and send the impressions back to Portland. I'm not upset with anybody in particular, just really pissed at the whole situation. I ordered my ears over 2 months ago and I start touring on Friday with no final product. I should have just went with a universal.
 
It'll probably a while before I can go back to the audiologist to get a 4th impression, so I'm not sure what the story is going to be. To say i'm bummed out would be an extreme understatement.

 

[ericr]

Sorry to hear about all the hassle - I know I would be bummed & frustrated.

 

[s0c9]

   
I ended up going to a recommended audiologist that was 3 hours away (round trip). The impressions are still absolute garbage. Now, I have to make another trip down there and send the impressions back to Portland. I'm not upset with anybody in particular, just really pissed at the whole situation. I ordered my ears over 2 months ago and I start touring on Friday with no final product. I should have just went with a universal.

 
Sorry to hear about the hassles.. I would be as frustrated as you are at this point. 
Seems like the start is getting GOOD impressions as the end result is basically garbarge in, garbage out.

 

[MistahBungle]

Damn. That really sucks For a recommended audiologist to not do them perfectly isn't acceptable. Don't blame you for being bummed out one bit.

I ended up going to a recommended audiologist that was 3 hours away (round trip). The impressions are still absolute garbage. Now, I have to make another trip down there and send the impressions back to Portland. I'm not upset with anybody in particular, just really pissed at the whole situation. I ordered my ears over 2 months ago and I start touring on Friday with no final product. I should have just went with a universal.

It'll probably a while before I can go back to the audiologist to get a 4th impression, so I'm not sure what the story is going to be. To say i'm bummed out would be an extreme understatement.

 

[jmatushin]

So I know the V3 is the standard lowest around here, but has anyone tried the V2? I'm keeping an eye out for details on the model, but I can't find anything explicitly about it. What's the sound signature like, how's the value for the dollar, etc. I guess at the point where the V3s are only $50 more, it's almost an unnecessary model, but I'm still curious. Thanks in advance.