ACS Encore Studio New 5 Driver CIEM!

[Kiats]

I haven't been particularly impressed with the Encore/PAW 5000 combo. Sounds a bit warm. Does the balanced cable make a big difference?

Hmm... It's been some time since I have heard the 5K on SE. Iirc, the soundstage is wider and with more air with the balanced cable. It is also helps that the music I have on the PAW 5000 tends to be Mandopop which is usually mastered to be neutral.

But I understand what you mean: first time I heard music from the 5K on the Encore SE, it didn't impress. I preferred it with FitEars.

 

[Takeanidea]

I have the Paw 5000 as part of a review tour in the UK currently-  with the ATE at sweet and the PME at rock it sounds wonderful with the pop rock mainstream stuff I go for - possibly a slight edginess and roughness to the sound which is sorted through SPDIF to the Chord Mojo

 

[Tony1110]

I have the Paw 5000 as part of a review tour in the UK currently-  with the ATE at sweet and the PME at rock it sounds wonderful with the pop rock mainstream stuff I go for - possibly a slight edginess and roughness to the sound which is sorted through SPDIF to the Chord Mojo

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Which cable you using to connect it to Mojo? The dearth of pocket-friendly cables within the EU is amazing. The only suitable options I can find are Moon Audio and Sys Concepts and they're both far too expensive.

 

[seiya1009]

After trying on my encore for few weeks now, I'm getting help from my distributor as I will feel sight pain and then discomfort (even after applying the comfort cream) after putting on my encore for more than 1hour. Very disappointed. Still waiting their reply though.

Any recommendations from you experts?

 

[Vic29]

Where do you feel pain ? I was feeling pain because the connector was too long and touching my skin, thus ACS did a reshell.

 

[seiya1009]

I feel is the connector also since the pain is inside my ear, not the outer part.
Anyway to make the connector shorter my self?

 

[doctorjazz]

Got balanced cable for the Encore, them an adapter for balanced Pono. Liking it a whole lot so far...

 

[Vic29]

I feel is the connector also since the pain is inside my ear, not the outer part.
Anyway to make the connector shorter my self?

No, it's impossible to do it yourself. It's a shame ACS isn't able to determine where begin the inner part of your ear...

 

[masterpfa]

 
Finally got to the end of this thread, lol

But judging from many of the comments and my own personal experience with ear impressions and fit, I may wish I had held back before ordering my CIEM from ACS.

I have always wanted to try CIEM or at least custom tips since my first IEM the Etymotics all those years ago but just never got around to it. Recently I heard of Snugs while contemplating IE800's. These were suggested by another member as they are notorious for fitting issues for many with the included tips. I decided to give these a try on my Shure SE535's, if these worked I would then pull the trigger on getting a pair of CIEM's.

When these arrived I had a fit issue with my left ear (that mutant 'Left Ear' seems to be a common thing) and the sound was terrible. Luckily Emma and the team from Snugs, were at HeadRoom in London last month and I was able to get a new scan of my left ear and discussed my issues (tip felt like it was in too far). 10 business days exactly, new full body tips arrived and worked how I had imagined, great seal, improved sound and bass, better than I had ever heard on my SE535's (stick with me I'm getting there). This is what I was expecting from a CIEM

Now common sense would have meant waiting to see what this experience was like with these tips before jumping in and ordering the Encore, but no, because only about 50M away at the same event, were the Custom cable stand. I listened to the universal Encore first via my own AK100/Mojo combo and I was impressed, very impressed, more impressed than my short auditioning of the UIEM JH range at the A&K stand. Then foolishly enough I tried the Evoke UIEM, I should not have bothered, I had been spoiled by the Encores.
I was indeed so impressed I had my impressions taken on the spot and relieved my wallet of £674 (10% show discount).

One of the reasons for choosing ACS and Custom cable were the fact they are UK based and having walked away leaving my impressions I believed the 10 business days turnaround would have been met or even surpassed, but alas that has not been the case, now approaching week 3.

I do hope I don't have any fit or build issues as I am not looking forward to any further delays here.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Glad that you like the ACS Encore. I would recommend the Questyle QP1R or Onkyo DP-X1 to pair with the Encore.

I also have the DP-X1 and I'm looking to pair these with the Encore especially with Linum Balanced Bax cable (once the price has gone down, shame in a way these IEM didn't use the MMC connector as I already have the Linum balanced for my SE535)
 

  Seiun Pro X is on order, it plays ultra HD 4K , has an Android OS and an optical connection for an External Dac/Amp, of which I can recommend the Chord Mojo. It's not been built yet, it's due out in March

I seriously pondered on backing this player, but having pledged for the EchoBox and already owning the Mojo and having a spare mobile phone or two, couldn't justify it. It will be interesting to hear your opinions once you do have it in your possession.

 

[Tony1110]

If I were you I'd e-mail ACS right now and request that they don't send you your CIEMs with the socket embedded into the silicone. That seems to have been a problem for a few of us in this thread - myself included.

 

[doctorjazz]

Mine is also deep, changing cables involves pulling the cable itself, can't grab them at the connector. Still having sine terrible with my "mutant left ear", getting a good deal, but with some discomfort. Hate to return them yet again, though, sounding really nice with balanced Pono, just living with it (it's mild...).

 

[masterpfa]

If I were you I'd e-mail ACS right now and request that they don't send you your CIEMs with the socket embedded into the silicone. That seems to have been a problem for a few of us in this thread - myself included.

Very good point, only just received a reply regarding possible delivery date, best get my question and request in now.

 

[yoghurtlidlicker]

I'd like to share some news with you... 

Something happened to my encores (and/or my brain). 
They sound much much better, airy, detailed.
Burn in (!?) + I cleaned them well with a included tool (I think I digged out some silicone!)
 
I love them now!!!

 

[doctorjazz]

I find them to be very sensitive to cleaning...the slightest bit of shmutz in the tube, which is tiny, can have adverse effects to the sound quality.

 

[masterpfa]

OK 
Got my Tracking ref and delivery should be today. Please Mr. Postman be this morning, I have things doing today.