[Skullar]

On the Kr5 I heard a lot less treble on the CIEM personally, but that might also be down to the -17 ATOM as opposed to the max -16 on the universal. It's still a decently bright CIEM, but just not as aggressive as the universal

Has subbass improved on Kr5 as well?

 

[mvvRAZ]

Has subbass improved on Kr5 as well?

I'd say the huge improvement in bass (and the reason I went for a CIEM) is when I'm outside. When I'd walk around the universals would lose their insertion depth and I'd lose most of the lows. I only had the uni for 1-2 days before going custom, so an accurate comparison would be difficult, but the dynamics on the custom are also significantly better - while they were okay/good on the universal, they really stood out to me in the CIEM

 

[GiullianSN]

I'd say the huge improvement in bass (and the reason I went for a CIEM) is when I'm outside. When I'd walk around the universals would lose their insertion depth and I'd lose most of the lows. I only had the uni for 1-2 days before going custom, so an accurate comparison would be difficult, but the dynamics on the custom are also significantly better - while they were okay/good on the universal, they really stood out to me in the CIEM

Looks like to have a contrast with LX/Layla/A12t, kr5 would be the one.

 

[mvvRAZ]

Looks like to have a contrast with LX/Layla/A12t, kr5 would be the one.

I'd say so. The A12t has the best treble out of those three IMHO, but none of them really fit the "borderline treble-head" territory. What impresses me most about the Kr5 is that no matter what I put on it, there isn't so much as a hint of sibilance. Takes some serious tuning mastery to put this much treble in an IEM and still avoid all peeks

 

[Skullar]

I'd say so. The A12t has the best treble out of those three IMHO, but none of them really fit the "borderline treble-head" territory. What impresses me most about the Kr5 is that no matter what I put on it, there isn't so much as a hint of sibilance. Takes some serious tuning mastery to put this much treble in an IEM and still avoid all peeks

I agree on treble bit. It is brightly tuned yet neither treble nor upper mids become offensive.

Looks like to have a contrast with LX/Layla/A12t, kr5 would be the one.

Though from little time i spent with them. i would say it has nothing in common with LX and i only briefly listened to Layla but it came out very different than what KR5 is.

I do need more time with them though. But KR5 is by no mean basshead iem. At least not on sp2000.
Should receive my replacements back shortly to spend proper time with them. Cant wait.

 

[aaf evo]

I’ll have the KR5 demo tomorrow thanks to musicteck. I’ve already picked out a CIEM design if it’s something I want

 

[rofflemywaffle]

For people that have the KR5 and XE6, which module have you liked the most on them? Also, any good pairings with cables? Is the stock cable any good?

 

[rofflemywaffle]

@bogdan belonozhko, a few questions for you if you can help answer: can the CIEM be customized to fit the "Atom XL" side modules and swap around for APEX or ADEL for extra flexibility? What is the cable build like? Is it one of the SCORPION WIRE cables or a new build? Thanks

 

[twister6]

@bogdan belonozhko, a few questions for you if you can help answer: can the CIEM be customized to fit the "Atom XL" side modules and swap around for APEX or ADEL for extra flexibility? What is the cable build like? Is it one of the SCORPION WIRE cables or a new build? Thanks

Atom XL and Apex are interchangeable

 

[hAbIrAbI]

Don't the Fir IEMs use modules called Atom X? I'm asking because their website makes that distinction and seems to indicate that Atom X modules are for Fir IEMs and Atom XL for those of other brands.

 

[oidua]

I have heard the m3 and was blown away. Bought the CFA Andro instead. But now im thinking about the M5. Could someone give me some perspective on the m5 vs Andros?

 

[rofflemywaffle]

Don't the Fir IEMs use modules called Atom X? I'm asking because their website makes that distinction and seems to indicate that Atom X modules are for Fir IEMs and Atom XL for those of other brands.

The universal Frontier series uses Atom XS (screw type), universal M series does not have removable modules. The custom IEMs for M and Frontier can optionally come with Atom X (compact module) for an extra fee. My question above was more if it's possible to get the custom IEM to use Atom XL instead so that I can switch out for APEX and ADEL modules that I have lying around.

 

[AlexanderBelonozhko]

The universal Frontier series uses Atom XS (screw type), universal M series does not have removable modules. The custom IEMs for M and Frontier can optionally come with Atom X (compact module) for an extra fee. My question above was more if it's possible to get the custom IEM to use Atom XL instead so that I can switch out for APEX and ADEL modules that I have lying around.

EDIT: My mistake, we don't offer the XL size for our customs.

 

[bogdan belonozhko]

@bogdan belonozhko, a few questions for you if you can help answer: can the CIEM be customized to fit the "Atom XL" side modules and swap around for APEX or ADEL for extra flexibility? What is the cable build like? Is it one of the SCORPION WIRE cables or a new build? Thanks

The Frontier stock cable is in the scorpion C family of wire. The braid and color are new along with the Branded splitter. 4.4mm is also the new standard for those. We only offered XL for 64 remolds. Atom filters offer a wider selection of options with 4 module types.

 

[Skullar]

Finally received my KR5 back couple of days ago and while they were impressive before developing fault. I liked them more than before. Really enjoying them

Could someone confirm what colour atom modules you get with your units and how many pairs? Cheers.