[DJ Core]

Mine just came in right now from Audio 46.On Initial listen and I've been wowed already. This IEM sounds like it costs at least $1000. That's even before burn-in. Bass is there if the song has it, mids are a little forward, Transient response is decent and Treble is well extended and not harsh in any way. The soundstage is indeed the crown of this IEM. feels almost 360 like, paired with the Sony ZX500 walkman.

Watching the Last season of Vikings on my PC (Soundblaster G5 set at low gain, 24bit,48Hz) feels like an immersive experience. The sound is all around me.

 

[Codename john]

Mine just came in right now from Audio 46.On Initial listen and I've been wowed already. This IEM sounds like it costs at least $1000. That's even before burn-in. Bass is there if the song has it, mids are a little forward, Transient response is decent and Treble is well extended and not harsh in any way. The soundstage is indeed the crown of this IEM. feels almost 360 like, paired with the Sony ZX500 walkman.

Watching the Last season of Vikings on my PC (Soundblaster G5 set at low gain, 24bit,48Hz) feels like an immersive experience. The sound is all around me.

The soundstage is bigger than the a8000 . Most underrated iem on the planet

 

[DJ Core]

this is def going to rank up there with some of the best. For budget-minded folks, I can tell you for sure, you don't need anything more than this A4000.

 

[mochill]

You guys made me buy it , now buy a3000 and tell me how it sounds

 

[thesheik137]

You guys made me buy it , now buy a3000 and tell me how it sounds

It would be interesting to see if there are any differences. Since they are so close in price, I'm not sure what the point on the A3000 is.

 

[Codename john]

It would be interesting to see if there are any differences. Since they are so close in price, I'm not sure what the point on the A3000 is.

The a3000 is much warmer . It's not as spicy as the a4000. They have a similar signature but they aren't as airy and spacious. Some may prefer them. Vocals sound better on the a3000 to be honest.

 

[JohnPham]

Does anyone have both the B3 and the A4000 and can do a side by side comparison of the two??

 

[mochill]

I'll probably get a3k as well

 

[pholcus1975]

Does anyone know where I can get them in Europe?

 

[mochill]

Check Amazon

 

[bhima]

Anyone else here basically only like these bullet shaped IEMs? I have never been able to get along with any of those Campfire-esque shaped IEMs. None of them fit my ears, or if they do, they require quite a bit of fiddling--just in time for someone to need my attention and I have to pull them out and start the fit process over again. This is why the Final E5000 and Flares were so compelling to me.
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ABSOLUTELY!!! I agree with you 100%. I've always loved bullet earphones. I've had so many. Flares included!
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I've started to like the more conch shaped lately because they are ported well so you don't get pressure build up in the ear like you do ESPECIALLY with Flares. Regardless, the E5000 never had that problem for me, they are fantastic headphones that just require some herculean power to sing.

 

[dakanao]

Anyone else here basically only like these bullet shaped IEMs? I have never been able to get along with any of those Campfire-esque shaped IEMs. None of them fit my ears, or if they do, they require quite a bit of fiddling--just in time for someone to need my attention and I have to pull them out and start the fit process over again. This is why the Final E5000 and Flares were so compelling to me.

ABSOLUTELY!!! I agree with you 100%. I've always loved bullet earphones. I've had so many. Flares included!
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I've started to like the more conch shaped lately because they are ported well so you don't get pressure build up in the ear like you do ESPECIALLY with Flares. Regardless, the E5000 never had that problem for me, they are fantastic headphones that just require some herculean power to sing.
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I get enough volume on 40% on my iPad for the E5000.. So I guess the iPad can drive them well?

 

[bhima]

ABSOLUTELY!!! I agree with you 100%. I've always loved bullet earphones. I've had so many. Flares included!

I've started to like the more conch shaped lately because they are ported well so you don't get pressure build up in the ear like you do ESPECIALLY with Flares. Regardless, the E5000 never had that problem for me, they are fantastic headphones that just require some herculean power to sing.
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I get enough volume on 40% on my iPad for the E5000.. So I guess the iPad can drive them well?
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I found them to be fine with an iPad or my E17K, but their soundstage really opened up when I paired them with my Heresy amp. Compared to my Blessing 2 which sound great out of everything I own.

 

[pholcus1975]

Not yet

Check Amazon

Not yet, sadly.
A4000 might be what I am looking for, an IEM for classic heavy metal / hard rock

 

[mochill]

Not yet
Not yet, sadly.
A4000 might be what I am looking for, an IEM for classic heavy metal / hard rock

I think it'll be good for those genre