[up late]

ok

 

[Idsynchrono_24]

  Yes, may I suggest the JVC FX850 (or perhaps even the JVC FX1100)? I wouldn't call the FX850 "fun" in any derogatory sense of the word as it is a phone with true TOTL sound (I personally don't limit TOTL sound to neutral or even close to neutral) in its own way, especially with james444's FX850 mod.

I'm a big fan of the FX850, but without James' mods to rein in the bass it's simply too much. They have a tendency to suffer from glare build up too. It's not the sort of phone I can listen to for sustained periods of time or to bright, thin recordings as is the case with a lot of modern rock. It's a brilliant phone though, and the driver is incredibly capable with its ability to express the gentlest of passages to a blitzkrieg assault at the drop of a hat.

 

[Dobrescu George]

my ie8.. it.. stopped working.. one driver is out, and it is way out of warranty. i don't think that sennheiser will repair them... so this might hasten my purchase of new iems, and until now k3003 it is. i promise to post a short review after i bought them.

 

[Audiowood]

my ie8.. it.. stopped working.. one driver is out, and it is way out of warranty. i don't think that sennheiser will repair them... so this might hasten my purchase of new iems, and until now k3003 it is. i promise to post a short review after i bought them.

Ok I read u are concern with not enough treble, luv recess mid, and bass. I recommend 1p2 just like James did.., it's exactly that.. But I luv the k3003i signature more than 1p2.

 

[tracyca]

Rocking that old school E-40, AKG k3003i plus cypher labs solo db & duet. These are truly Amazing IEM!

 

[tracyca]

These are my new go to IEM! Thank you my wonderful wife! Best birthday gift I ever received!

 

[proedros]

the holidays mean there is a delay in me getting my K3003 and the wait is killing me - even though it's only 10 days since they were shipped it feels so much longer

come oooooon mr postman , bring it on

 

[tracyca]

I love my shure se 846 with DHC silver LitZ cable, but the K3003i IMHO take the prize as number 1 in my IEM stable!

 

[iDont]

Got one on it's way. Can't wait for tomorrow!

 

[ruthieandjohn]

I love my shure se 846 with DHC silver LitZ cable, but the K3003i IMHO take the prize as number 1 in my IEM stable!

I appreciate that information.  I have the Shure SE535, a step below the SE846, and also have the K3003.  I keep wondering, much as I like the SE535, how much better, with its fourth dedicated bass channel, the SE 86s would be.  It delights me that you find the K3003 better.

 

[Aero Dynamik]

I'd like to know if anyone of you have compared the AKG K3003i to the DUNU DN-2000? I miss my AKG K3003i which I sold and it would seem to me that I just might get most - even if not all - of it back (sound wise) in the DN-2000 (used for about $ 250 or there about), or am I just dreaming? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[james444]

  I'd like to know if anyone of you have compared the AKG K3003i to the DUNU DN-2000? I miss my AKG K3003i which I sold and it would seem to me that I just might get most - even if not all - of it back (sound wise) in the DN-2000 (used for about $ 250 or there about), or am I just dreaming? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

 
Here you go:
 

  As an aside, the showstopper for me was not actually the Titan 1 or Alpha 1 --- it was the DN-2000J. I thought the DN-2000 was an enjoyable earphone that was well-balanced, but the DN-2000J, aside from the smaller body, it also gets the titanium treatment for its dynamic driver and in that sense brings the bass speed and tightness to another level. The DN-2000J is easily the first "budget" hybrid that legitimately comes close to the K3003, no joke. It'll have the same shortcomings as the K3003, such as a tendency toward harshness in the treble, but midrange resolution and transparency in the DN2000J actually sounds very similar to that of the K3003. I immediately thought of the K3003 when I heard the DN2000J, whereas I never did so when I heard the other hybrids like the DN1000 and even the DN2000. Even though the only real change to the DN2000J is the titanium-treated dynamic driver, the speed and tightness of the driver boosts clarity and transparency in the midrange and treble. The DN2000, under direct A/B, sounds smoother, but also bassier and less tight overall. My ears have been a bit over-sensitive lately, so I did detect a bit too much treble spikiness characteristic of the TWFK driver, but sometimes, that just can't be helped. If the DN2000J ever makes its way out of Japan, people should definitely get it if they like the reference/treble filters of the K3003. It legitimately is the poor man's K3003.

 

[tracyca]

Simply breath taking! AKG really nailed it with the K3003i. I have ASG-2 & ASG-2.5, ie 800, se 846 and I had westone w60 but sold them. All great IEM but IMO k3003i is number 1!

 

[proedros]

Simply breath taking! AKG really nailed it with the K3003i. I have ASG-2 & ASG-2.5, ie 800, se 846 and I had westone w60 but sold them. All great IEM but IMO k3003i is number 1!

 
is it that good ? i guess it will probably make me sell my RE-272/600 then (?)

 

[tracyca]

I already put my se846 and others up for sale, to me their that great! I find the music to be so live and full but so explosive and fast and snappy! It dose have a little sparkle that some might not like but it's fine to me! I only wish the cable was changeable but it is a gem.