[matto]

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I would write a review, especially since I have custom tips for the SM3, once it comes in. But I would need a control pair to A/B. Otherwise, I'll let someone more experienced with other phones to review them.
 

If it's about if the SM3 v2 will sound the same as v1, Earsonics said it should sound the same.
 

hmm.. the SoundEarphones rep I spoke to told me that there is a change in sound, and I asked him how he knew and he told me that's what earsonics have told them =/
 

 

[Inks]

Woah, talk about confusing...

 

[Geruvah]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/552337/earsonics-sm3-v2/30#post_7448481
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hmm.. the SoundEarphones rep I spoke to told me that there is a change in sound, and I asked him how he knew and he told me that's what earsonics have told them =/
 

 

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

Thanks for answering but, doesn't the higher ohms mean a higher field of magnetism for the speakers to be controlled?  So... there will be a change in sound if that does play a part in the sound?  I just read a review somewhere on here.  I can't seem to find the post... if I do I'll go a head and post the link.  
But ya, if thats true... it should change the sound right?  Hopefully it doesn't because I like the sound it offers already...Im not sure if I'd like to exchange looks for the sound.  Just my opinion.  

 

[ericp10]

If it's the same sound, to me it's not worth paying an extra $130 for a detachable cable and new shelling (yes, I know I said this earlier, but worth repeating again I feel). With that said, the SM3 is a great sounding IEM.

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

I'm curious, when was the SM3 2nd version of the angular casing actually released to the public?  February 2009 or 2010?
 
Ok disregard that message.  I read online that it was released 2010.  =)  

 

[Notdaniele]

Has anyone received their sm3 v2 yet? im really excited to know if there was an improvement in sq or not aside from their new and improved housing design

 

[AudioCats]

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mmm thanks.  Please do let me know when you find out.  Thanks =)
 


 

Just got a reply from FrancK (hope he doesn't mind me posting it here)
 
"
Hi everyone,

The impedance of the SM3 V2 still the same than the V1: that is 34 ohm...

SM3V1= 34 ohm
SM3V2= 34 ohm.

17 ohm should be a mistake, the real impedance of the 2 earphone is 34 ohm.

sincerely,
Franck LOPEZ
"
 
And my v1 has been shipped out today, that was pretty fast

 

 
 

 

[dfkt]

What. The. F.
 
They just kept 17 Ohm for over a year, while it always was 34 Ohm?
 
Is this a joke?

 

[AudioCats]

It should be easy to figure out, just ohm the phone and see if the DC resistance is >17 ohm. I will measure mine when they get here.

 

[dfkt]

I measures mine a long time ago. However, with a multimeter you can only get as far as the crossover resistance - you cannot measure the driver impedance of a multi-armature IEM without multi-thousand-bucks crossover network equipment.

 

[AudioCats]

you measured at the plug, right? what was it, do you remember?

 

[dfkt]

I measured 17 Ohm resistance (not impedance).

 

[AudioCats]

hmm, right on 17 ohm, eh.....

 
I guess I will run 1kHz through mine and see

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

oh man... that's a little confusing and strange to find out that its suppose to be 34 ohms but in any case if it is than I can up grade for free because mine was bought after February!  =)  I just need to pay for the shipping.  Did you guys find the email on the ES site?