CustomArt FIBAE Impressions Thread

[Azanulimbar]

I couldn't resist...

 

[piotrus-g]

Ordered. Been with Custom Art since the Massdrop Harmony 8 Pro days, not gonna let their latest and greatest slip by hehe.

I've found my happy medium with the 1k range of flagships. Gonna miss the hyper-expensive stuff from VE, Oriolus and FIR but money gotta be spent elsewhere.

I couldn't resist...

Thank you for your continued support

 

[vilhelm44]

I see on the Facebook page the F7 Unlimited has started to ship out, was it somebody's here? Would love to hear impressions, so I can get even more excited for mine

 

[Mayth]

Waiting for some reviews before pulling the trigger

 

[Hank_Venture]

Thinking of picking up the FIBAE 3x3 to rotate in with my FIBAE Black, the 7 Unlimited do look very nice though.

I like the look of solid black and white shells, one black one white. How transparent are the B&W's for the transparent shells?

 

[Deezel177]

Hey, everyone! I wanted to stop by and share my impressions of Custom Art's Go One, which I'm currently in the middle of reviewing. Without spoiling too much, it's one of the most appealing and character-filled in-ears I've heard at its price point, and I reckon it'll be one of the company's unsung hits given the time.

Also, just as a reminder, the Custom Art team will be donating 100 Euros from each order placed in the month of March in support of Ukraine. So, if the impressions below do sway you towards purchasing the Go One, you can rest assured that a very decent portion of your purchase will be put towards a good cause.

Courtesy of their Heimholtz-resonator-esque Pressure-Optimising Design, the FIBAE Black and Go One have the same brand of “open warmth”, consisting of a shier, yet superbly-extended treble, as well as richer, meatier mids-and-lows. Instruments possess as much body and girth as they did on the Black; a decent amount. But, the biggest difference I’m getting on the Go One is a greater power (or drive) to them now. Sounds slam with force, and they’re a lot more tangible here than they are on the Black; popping further off of the background. To me, this notably ups its engagement, which keeps it from becoming dull or stale in the long run. It’s a much more involving, lively listen in longer sessions, which fits its bill as an EDC absolutely perfectly.

To give you a rough baseline for its tonality, I’d say the Go One is a bit richer than neutral. Instruments have a glow and a trail to them. But, it doesn’t have a notably dark timbre either, because of how well its treble is extended. Although it isn’t accentuated, it controls bass bleed and highlights transients effortlessly. Another hallmark is its radiant, dynamic midrange. Although it isn’t the tightest, lightest midrange in the world - again, there’s a heft and a girth to it - it’ll easily cut through the mix, capped off with a nicely-controlled, never-harsh 3-4kHz rise. I prefer its application here over the flagship FIBAE 7 (non-Unlimited) even, because the Go One has the bass to pillow it. Again, the dynamics of these mids are superb as well; perhaps, Custom Art’s best, even. They’re capable of going from quiet to loud incredibly well, so tom builds in rock, string blooms in classical and vocal belts in general are all portrayed with the right amount of drama. The treble has more of a supporting role in adding sizzles and ticks where necessary, but this is definitely one for those who prefer less of it. It’s on the softer side. So, despite its technical ability, keep it in mind if you like crisp, sizzle-y cymbals.

Technically, I’ve found the Go One rather impressive for a single-DD in-ear as well. Obviously, the DD gives it the oomph and physicality that the FIBAE Black may have lacked. It’s a more three-dimensional sound now, which I touched on with the midrange’s dynamics. It separates and layers admirably for an IEM this hefty-sounding too. Notes inevitably overlap because they’re on the larger side, but there’s still lots of definition between them, so it never comes off homogenous or mushy. Its imaging is capable of great range as well. If the track has a larger stage, you can hear the in-ear grow with it. And, its left-right separation (stereo spread) is, again, some of Custom Art’s best too. Size-wise, at its widest, its image is just barely out-of-head to my ears with the stock BT cable. So, it’s not gonna topple any flagships any time soon. Still, it’s a leading showing for a single-DD IEM, especially with that level of separation it’s able to muster too.

Some things I’ve yet to cover here, which I’ll save for the review, are the range and battery life of the Bluetooth cable. I’ve connected it to my Macbook and my DAPs, and it’s been seamless and smooth both times. I haven’t listened to it wired as well, but, again, I’m getting lots of dynamics and width already while wireless. And, it’s also worth noting that the cable has Bluetooth 5.0 with codecs like SBC, AAC, AptX and AptX HD supported, so you can take advantage of those if you have compatible sources.

So, all in all, if you’re already familiar with Custom Art’s lightly-warm, lightly-rich, yet open sound, I think the Go One is the perfect EDC for you. It isn’t inhibited by its BT cable at all to my ears, and it delivers one of the most dynamic sigs in its price range, with one of the strongest midranges too. Like most of Custom Art’s other in-ears, it likely won’t be ideal if you like super-sharp, super-crisp, super-hard-edged cymbals. This is still a softer-attacking monitor, despite its treble quality. It also won’t be for those who want their mids on the thinner side. Otherwise, though, if your preference is on the warmer, richer side, the Go One will deliver the sound you’re after with a surprising amount of technical ability. It’s one of the few non-flagship IEMs I’ve heard in a long time that’s given me an actual “Ooh… interesting” moment. And, as if that point hadn’t been proven time and time again, Piotr and his team continue to prove why the kilobuck category can be just as exciting as - if not more than - the… multiple-kilobuck one.

‘Full review coming April!

 

[davidmolliere]

I look forward to your review, I enjoy Go One very much but didn't write that review yet
Very nice faceplate!

 

[Arum16]

The art on those shells is just sick!! The pics do them justice.
Lets have that review

 

[Deezel177]

The art on those shells is just sick!! The pics do them justice.
Lets have that review

Thanks, man! It was a quick Photoshop sketch that Piotr and his team realised beautifully, along with the faceplate design too. I'll get it done ASAP!

 

[Arum16]

Hello,
Could someone please, share their viiews on the FIBAE 6? Universal and/or costume shells. Curious to know about this iem, specially how it handles the low gamut for string instruments, bass guitars, cellos, bass and double bass
All input much appreciated. Thanks

 

[piotrus-g]

Hey, everyone! I wanted to stop by and share my impressions of Custom Art's Go One, which I'm currently in the middle of reviewing. Without spoiling too much, it's one of the most appealing and character-filled in-ears I've heard at its price point, and I reckon it'll be one of the company's unsung hits given the time.

Also, just as a reminder, the Custom Art team will be donating 100 Euros from each order placed in the month of March in support of Ukraine. So, if the impressions below do sway you towards purchasing the Go One, you can rest assured that a very decent portion of your purchase will be put towards a good cause.

Courtesy of their Heimholtz-resonator-esque Pressure-Optimising Design, the FIBAE Black and Go One have the same brand of “open warmth”, consisting of a shier, yet superbly-extended treble, as well as richer, meatier mids-and-lows. Instruments possess as much body and girth as they did on the Black; a decent amount. But, the biggest difference I’m getting on the Go One is a greater power (or drive) to them now. Sounds slam with force, and they’re a lot more tangible here than they are on the Black; popping further off of the background. To me, this notably ups its engagement, which keeps it from becoming dull or stale in the long run. It’s a much more involving, lively listen in longer sessions, which fits its bill as an EDC absolutely perfectly.

To give you a rough baseline for its tonality, I’d say the Go One is a bit richer than neutral. Instruments have a glow and a trail to them. But, it doesn’t have a notably dark timbre either, because of how well its treble is extended. Although it isn’t accentuated, it controls bass bleed and highlights transients effortlessly. Another hallmark is its radiant, dynamic midrange. Although it isn’t the tightest, lightest midrange in the world - again, there’s a heft and a girth to it - it’ll easily cut through the mix, capped off with a nicely-controlled, never-harsh 3-4kHz rise. I prefer its application here over the flagship FIBAE 7 (non-Unlimited) even, because the Go One has the bass to pillow it. Again, the dynamics of these mids are superb as well; perhaps, Custom Art’s best, even. They’re capable of going from quiet to loud incredibly well, so tom builds in rock, string blooms in classical and vocal belts in general are all portrayed with the right amount of drama. The treble has more of a supporting role in adding sizzles and ticks where necessary, but this is definitely one for those who prefer less of it. It’s on the softer side. So, despite its technical ability, keep it in mind if you like crisp, sizzle-y cymbals.

Technically, I’ve found the Go One rather impressive for a single-DD in-ear as well. Obviously, the DD gives it the oomph and physicality that the FIBAE Black may have lacked. It’s a more three-dimensional sound now, which I touched on with the midrange’s dynamics. It separates and layers admirably for an IEM this hefty-sounding too. Notes inevitably overlap because they’re on the larger side, but there’s still lots of definition between them, so it never comes off homogenous or mushy. Its imaging is capable of great range as well. If the track has a larger stage, you can hear the in-ear grow with it. And, its left-right separation (stereo spread) is, again, some of Custom Art’s best too. Size-wise, at its widest, its image is just barely out-of-head to my ears with the stock BT cable. So, it’s not gonna topple any flagships any time soon. Still, it’s a leading showing for a single-DD IEM, especially with that level of separation it’s able to muster too.

Some things I’ve yet to cover here, which I’ll save for the review, are the range and battery life of the Bluetooth cable. I’ve connected it to my Macbook and my DAPs, and it’s been seamless and smooth both times. I haven’t listened to it wired as well, but, again, I’m getting lots of dynamics and width already while wireless. And, it’s also worth noting that the cable has Bluetooth 5.0 with codecs like SBC, AAC, AptX and AptX HD supported, so you can take advantage of those if you have compatible sources.

So, all in all, if you’re already familiar with Custom Art’s lightly-warm, lightly-rich, yet open sound, I think the Go One is the perfect EDC for you. It isn’t inhibited by its BT cable at all to my ears, and it delivers one of the most dynamic sigs in its price range, with one of the strongest midranges too. Like most of Custom Art’s other in-ears, it likely won’t be ideal if you like super-sharp, super-crisp, super-hard-edged cymbals. This is still a softer-attacking monitor, despite its treble quality. It also won’t be for those who want their mids on the thinner side. Otherwise, though, if your preference is on the warmer, richer side, the Go One will deliver the sound you’re after with a surprising amount of technical ability. It’s one of the few non-flagship IEMs I’ve heard in a long time that’s given me an actual “Ooh… interesting” moment. And, as if that point hadn’t been proven time and time again, Piotr and his team continue to prove why the kilobuck category can be just as exciting as - if not more than - the… multiple-kilobuck one.

‘Full review coming April!

Wowow, thank you for such positive first impressions!

The art on those shells is just sick!! The pics do them justice.

Incredible pics! Indeed.

 

[vilhelm44]

Hey, everyone! I wanted to stop by and share my impressions of Custom Art's Go One, which I'm currently in the middle of reviewing. Without spoiling too much, it's one of the most appealing and character-filled in-ears I've heard at its price point, and I reckon it'll be one of the company's unsung hits given the time.

Also, just as a reminder, the Custom Art team will be donating 100 Euros from each order placed in the month of March in support of Ukraine. So, if the impressions below do sway you towards purchasing the Go One, you can rest assured that a very decent portion of your purchase will be put towards a good cause.

Courtesy of their Heimholtz-resonator-esque Pressure-Optimising Design, the FIBAE Black and Go One have the same brand of “open warmth”, consisting of a shier, yet superbly-extended treble, as well as richer, meatier mids-and-lows. Instruments possess as much body and girth as they did on the Black; a decent amount. But, the biggest difference I’m getting on the Go One is a greater power (or drive) to them now. Sounds slam with force, and they’re a lot more tangible here than they are on the Black; popping further off of the background. To me, this notably ups its engagement, which keeps it from becoming dull or stale in the long run. It’s a much more involving, lively listen in longer sessions, which fits its bill as an EDC absolutely perfectly.

To give you a rough baseline for its tonality, I’d say the Go One is a bit richer than neutral. Instruments have a glow and a trail to them. But, it doesn’t have a notably dark timbre either, because of how well its treble is extended. Although it isn’t accentuated, it controls bass bleed and highlights transients effortlessly. Another hallmark is its radiant, dynamic midrange. Although it isn’t the tightest, lightest midrange in the world - again, there’s a heft and a girth to it - it’ll easily cut through the mix, capped off with a nicely-controlled, never-harsh 3-4kHz rise. I prefer its application here over the flagship FIBAE 7 (non-Unlimited) even, because the Go One has the bass to pillow it. Again, the dynamics of these mids are superb as well; perhaps, Custom Art’s best, even. They’re capable of going from quiet to loud incredibly well, so tom builds in rock, string blooms in classical and vocal belts in general are all portrayed with the right amount of drama. The treble has more of a supporting role in adding sizzles and ticks where necessary, but this is definitely one for those who prefer less of it. It’s on the softer side. So, despite its technical ability, keep it in mind if you like crisp, sizzle-y cymbals.

Technically, I’ve found the Go One rather impressive for a single-DD in-ear as well. Obviously, the DD gives it the oomph and physicality that the FIBAE Black may have lacked. It’s a more three-dimensional sound now, which I touched on with the midrange’s dynamics. It separates and layers admirably for an IEM this hefty-sounding too. Notes inevitably overlap because they’re on the larger side, but there’s still lots of definition between them, so it never comes off homogenous or mushy. Its imaging is capable of great range as well. If the track has a larger stage, you can hear the in-ear grow with it. And, its left-right separation (stereo spread) is, again, some of Custom Art’s best too. Size-wise, at its widest, its image is just barely out-of-head to my ears with the stock BT cable. So, it’s not gonna topple any flagships any time soon. Still, it’s a leading showing for a single-DD IEM, especially with that level of separation it’s able to muster too.

Some things I’ve yet to cover here, which I’ll save for the review, are the range and battery life of the Bluetooth cable. I’ve connected it to my Macbook and my DAPs, and it’s been seamless and smooth both times. I haven’t listened to it wired as well, but, again, I’m getting lots of dynamics and width already while wireless. And, it’s also worth noting that the cable has Bluetooth 5.0 with codecs like SBC, AAC, AptX and AptX HD supported, so you can take advantage of those if you have compatible sources.

So, all in all, if you’re already familiar with Custom Art’s lightly-warm, lightly-rich, yet open sound, I think the Go One is the perfect EDC for you. It isn’t inhibited by its BT cable at all to my ears, and it delivers one of the most dynamic sigs in its price range, with one of the strongest midranges too. Like most of Custom Art’s other in-ears, it likely won’t be ideal if you like super-sharp, super-crisp, super-hard-edged cymbals. This is still a softer-attacking monitor, despite its treble quality. It also won’t be for those who want their mids on the thinner side. Otherwise, though, if your preference is on the warmer, richer side, the Go One will deliver the sound you’re after with a surprising amount of technical ability. It’s one of the few non-flagship IEMs I’ve heard in a long time that’s given me an actual “Ooh… interesting” moment. And, as if that point hadn’t been proven time and time again, Piotr and his team continue to prove why the kilobuck category can be just as exciting as - if not more than - the… multiple-kilobuck one.

‘Full review coming April!

Lovely review! Sounds like a really nice IEM. Did you get an F7 Unlimited to review as well?

 

[Deezel177]

Lovely review! Sounds like a really nice IEM. Did you get an F7 Unlimited to review as well?

Yeah, Piotr has kindly agreed for me to review it, once I get the artwork for it sorted soon.

 

[vilhelm44]

Yeah, Piotr has kindly agreed for me to review it, once I get the artwork for it sorted soon.

Cool, I'll look forward to reading that

 

[vilhelm44]

Just got a shipping notice from UPS for my F7 Unlimited, waiting on an ETA now. Beyond excited! Can't wait to pair it with the P6 Pro