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Apr 20, 2012 at 5:05 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 6,413
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OK our last thread got locked so before anything happens I want to get a few things straight:

  • Don't bash Aurisonics based the impressions you read.
  • Aurisonics IEM's were not specifically designed with audiophiles in mind, musicians (specifically vocalists) were the target.
  • SO DON'T COMPLAIN BEFORE YOU LISTEN! It is not fair to the manufacture and it can be particularly misleading.
  • Don't comment on the sound if you haven't listened to any of the AS series whether positive or negative (really just repeating the last point).
The old thread has gotten kind of lengthy so I will try to put links to useful posts from the last thread here (Thanks to AuralHygiene and Gilly87 for compiling this list from the old thread and to everyone who sends/sent me their link(s) to their review(s)):

If there's anything I missed PM me please and I'll get it on the list ASAP!

Important Aurisonics Links


History of Aurisonics, News and Announcements

Fender Acquires Aurisonics

AURISONICS ROCKETS ANNOUNCED!

ROCKETS Prefundia Page

ROCKETS Kickstarter

johnnytk36's Trip to Aurisonics HQ and ROCKETS Review

gnarlsagan's ROCKETS vs Tenore VS ER4S

Current Additions to the List

Information From Dale

  1. Dale's First Post Talking About Future Products
  2. Question About ASG-1 Revisions
  3. Worry About Quality Control
  4. AS-1 to AS-2 Upgrade Clues
  5. Regarding Aesthetics Prices
  6. About Aurisonics' manufacturing process


Announcements


  1. AS-2 Announcement
  2. ASG-1S Announcement
  3. ASG-2 Official Launch information
  4. Aurisonics "Get Your Bass On" Contest
  5. ASG-1 Upgrade Program
  6. Rockets Announcement

Product Teasers (Product Names Will be Added Once They're Known)

  1. Facebook Teaser of Rockets

Media and Press

  1. Website
  2. Facebook
  3. Pinterest
  1. Explanation of the ASG-1's sound (scroll to the bottom of the review)
  2. ASG-1 Upgrade Program
  3. ASG-1S Announcement

ASG-1.1 Reviews:

  1. My (jrkong's) ASG-1.1 Review
  2. ASG-1 Review by nikp
  3. "Diamond in the Rough" ASG-1 Review by eke2k6
  4. "Midrange Maestro" ASG-1 Review by Swimsonny

ASG-1.2 Review:

  1. Review of the ASG-1.2 by eke2k6
  1. ASG 1.2 Review by 7nationarmy
  2. tinyman392's multi-review comparison
  3. WoahReQQuiem's ASG1.2

ASG-1.3 Reviews

  1. kyuuketsuki's ASG-1.3 Review
  2. Marcus Nguyen's ASG-1.3 Review (iFans)
  3. johnnytk36's ASG-1.3 review

AS-1b Reviews:

  1. AS-1b (1.2) by Kunlun

ASG-1S Reviews

  1. jrkong's ASG-1S Review

AS-1/ASG-1 DIY Filter Material:

  1. Aurisonics ASG-1: DIY Filters Thread
  2. ASG-1 opened up!

ASG-1 Amping and Impedance Experience
By Swimsonny

  1. Adding Impedance to the ASG-1
  2. Amping the ASG-1


Discussion of Tips and Tip Rolling for ASG-1

ASG EQ Thread

Discussion on Filtered vs Unfiltered ASG-1

  1. AS-2 Announcement
  2. ASG-2 Official Launch information

AS-2 Reviews:

  1. AS-2 Review by Kenman345 (Head-fi/Headphones for Dummies)
  2. AS-2 Review by Kangcore
  3. AS-2 Review by Kunlun
  4. johnnytk36's AS-2 review

AS-2 Impressions

  1. LCMusicLover's AS-2 Impressions
  2. jpmilner's AS-2 Impressions
  3. jrkong's AS-2 Impressions


AS-2 Comparisons

  1. Kunlun's AS-2 vs 8.A

Kenman345's AS-2 Prototype:

  1. The Original Post
  2. Speed Test using Kiteki's Method

AS-2 Announcement

  1. KunLun Quoting the Original Facebook Post
  2. The Actual Announcement on Head-Fi

AS-2 Prototype:

  1. -y0-'s AS-2 Prototype post
  2. Flysweep's AS-2 Prototype experience/mini-review
  3. jaysins' experience with the AS-2 Prototypes

ASG-2 Reviews:

  1. eke2k's ASG-2 review
  2. vwinter's ASG-2 review

ASG-2 Comparisons:

  1. gnarlsagan's ASG-2 vs ER4S

ASG-2.5 Impressions:

  1. Rockin_Zombie's ASG-2.5 Impressions

  1. Facebook Launch

  1. Facebook Teaser of ROCKETS
  2. ROCKETS Announcement
  3. ROCKETS Launch Website
  4. ROCKETS Media on Aurisonics Pinterest
  5. ROCKETS Appreciation Thread

ROCKETS Impressions

  1. shotgunshane's impressions of the ROCKETS
ROCKETS Reviews

  1. johnnytk36's ROCKETS review
  2. soundstige's ROCKETS review
  3. eke2k6's ROCKETS review

ROCKETS COMPARISONS

  1. gnarlsagan's ROCKETS vs Tenore vs ER4S
  2. UnityIsPower's ROCKETS vs Tenore vs GR07BE vs KC06 (Update on bass section)
  3. xaddictionx's ROCKETS vs ASG-2 vs UE900 vs T-Peos H300
  4. james444's ROCKETS vs IE800 vs e-Q8 vs RE600 vs Tenore vs GR10

ROCKETS Reviews from Non-Head-Fi Sources

  1. Steve Guttenberg's ROCKETS review on CNET
  2. cymbacavum ROCKETS review

ROCKETS Misc.

  1. Size comparison of the ROCKETS vs the Etymotics ER-4P

Harmony
  1. jynjyn's Harmony impressions
    1. jynjyn Harmony pictures
Eva

  1. Placeholder
Kicker

  1. Luckbad's Kicker impressions
Other Cool Aurisonics Related Links

  1. Tour of the New Aurisonics Lab and ASG Prototype Listening Experience

Formal Reviews:

Wonderful Formal Review by Tinyman (Includes detailed pictures)


Impressions of SQ and EQ:

Archy's EQ setting and Impressions of ASG-1 for Hip-Hop/Rap

Shotgunshane's comparison of Prototype - Filters for ASG-1

Wilzc's SQ impressions of ASG

Flysweep's comparison of Filtered ASGs


Comparisons between other IEMs:

Tinyman's comparison of ASG-1 to Phonak PE232, Westone 4R, HF2

Bazirker's Comparison with FS Atrios (Mg7)

Ericp10's Comparison with 1964Q

Gilly's Comparison with SM3

Shotgunshane's short comparison with UM Merlin


Recabling Suggestions:

Jantz's experience with recable
Jant'z Pictures of the Recable
Jant'z Initial post on Recabling

Spkr's Cables for ASG


For Questions About Tips and Tip Rolling:

Tip Rolling Thead (Many pictures)


Event Coverage:

Singapore ASG-1 Launch (w/ Pictures)


Aesthetic Alterations (Pictures):

Idsynchrono's Nail Polish Paint Job

Eclipses - White ASG Logo


Suggestions for ASG-1 owners:

Chern's explains how to get good fit with ASG's

Tinyman's initial impressions and Otter Box opening Suggestions

Doggear's DIY Filters to reduce mid spike

Initial Impressions:

Dogear's initial impression with pictures

Kangcore's recent impressions
Initial post with pictures
Inital impressions post

Project86's thoughts on Burn-In and initial impressions

Flysweep's Initial Impressions

Sprkr's initial impressions
List of reviews and info thus far:

Dale from Aurisonics with some important info about upgrade-ability:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/555#post_8158744

ericp10's Initial Impressions:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/270#post_8146121

ericp10 compares to GR07:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/315#post_8148608
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/435

Random impressions and comparisons from ericp10:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/330#post_8150413
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/330#post_8150498
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/345#post_8150628
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/420#post_8154617
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/420#post_8154631

Project86's impressions after getting a good fit:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/345#post_8151605

alphaphoenix's impressions after getting a good fit:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-390#post_8152614

alphaphoenix's comparison to Atrio MG7:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/420#post_8154105

shotgunshane's initial impressions:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/390#post_8153088

shotguneshane's comparison to UM Merlin:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/450

jaysin's impressions:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/630#post_8161433

Idsynchro_24's impressions:
www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/675#post_8163660

dosley/shotgunshane's comments about "shoutiness" of mids:
www.head-fi.org/t/589520/aurisonics-impressions-and-reviews/420#post_8154346
 
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Apr 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM Post #2 of 6,413
Thanks for doing this. I'd also like to add, it's a fix for a mistake we had last time: let's just make a statement that a certain user that hasn't heard the AS(G)s hasn't if they comment about the sound (whether positive or negative) and ignore them after that. And please, for the love of ___ no memes or anything of that sort :p (we already know what that does :p).
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 10:29 AM Post #3 of 6,413
 
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tinyman392 said:
Thanks for doing this. I'd also like to add, it's a fix for a mistake we had last time: let's just make a statement that a certain user that hasn't heard the AS(G)s hasn't if they comment about the sound (whether positive or negative) and ignore them after that. And please, for the love of ___ no memes or anything of that sort
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AND LET IT BE WRITTEN 
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But really, this was something that needed to be done especially because Aurisonics is generating so much interest. Besides, I'm sure one of you would have done this even if I haven't.
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 11:22 AM Post #4 of 6,413
Are there any reviews for the AS-1 (not G) yet? I have yet to see any...
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM Post #5 of 6,413
 
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tinyman392 said:
Thanks for doing this. I'd also like to add, it's a fix for a mistake we had last time: let's just make a statement that a certain user that hasn't heard the AS(G)s hasn't if they comment about the sound (whether positive or negative) and ignore them after that. And please, for the love of ___ no memes or anything of that sort
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Yeh this was more what i was feeling, if people want to be negative thats fine ASLONG as they have heard them, if they have not its wrong.
 
We know there not for everyone and we do not have to justify this by saying they were made for different purposes! But yeh lets keep this clean!
 
 

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I was just about too when i found this....

 
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 11:53 AM Post #6 of 6,413
 
 
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xymordos said:
Are there any reviews for the AS-1 (not G) yet? I have yet to see any...
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As of now I've only seen a handful of people with it and no reviews. I still need to send my impressions in. I'm going to do it along with the with my ASG-1 so they can be updated. So stay tuned!
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM Post #8 of 6,413
I'm still waiting for the AS-1's. Anticipation is killing me :) But besides the initial information about the AS-1's, there's been no news updates. [I'll try to replace this with an initial impression when i receive them]
 
Thanks for remaking the thread. Responsibilities on you now :) 
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM Post #9 of 6,413
 
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auralhygiene said:
I'm still waiting for the AS-1's. Anticipation is killing me :) But besides the initial information about the AS-1's, there's been no news updates. [I'll try to replace this with an initial impression when i receive them]
 
Thanks for remaking the thread. Responsibilities on you now :) 
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Same! I'll update the link on my blog as well when we get news of them. I believe it is the ASG-1S though. I gladly accept this responsibility and I really appreciate your original thread starter, it saved me a lot of time.
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 12:47 PM Post #11 of 6,413
 
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phoenixclaw said:
I've heard over at the local forum that the ASG-1 v1.2 will be shipping around the 2nd week of May, which isn't too far. I guess Aurisonics is doing their best to get it out as fast as they can. 
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Not sure when they are shipping out but I'm getting my ASG-1.1 updated
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM Post #14 of 6,413
Me too. The graphs released by Aurisonics looked very appealing. I'm sure we all have to take everything by salt, but even the potential of having such a smooth sound with emphasis on the mids is very tempting. 
 
It's really unfortunate I can't audition them, even when the v1.2 arrives here because they don't have a physical shop. As much as I would like to convince myself, if I don't like the sound, I just won't like the sound, so I always make it a point to listen to something before buying.
 
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