FLC Technology FLC8 and FLC8s Impressions Thread

[DarkZenith]

   
Thanks, Did You mention in french forum about new MF/HF filter developed by FLC?

Forrest Wei told me in april that he had "upgraded the gold bore". So he sent me the new golden nozzle... and I must confess that I found it just slightly different from the former one -- maybe a touch warmer and a little bit brighter at the same time, but nothing dramatic.
 
IMHO the filters set lacks a bass plug between the clear and the grey ones, the latter being already too bassy for my taste...

 

[Audiolive]

I love the green filter, it's a bit bright cuz it extend the treble a little bit, the soundstage is more spacious with ... 

 

 

[all999]

New revision is out for sale.

"The FLC 8S comes with improved built quality and comes with braided cables as compared to the FLC 8."

 

[jimjims]

New revision is out for sale.

"The FLC 8S comes with improved built quality and comes with braided cables as compared to the FLC 8."

Glad I held off buying the old versions!

 

[thoughtsinchaos]

Can anyone take a photo of the FLC8/FLC8s while worn over the ear? Preferably both a straight shot and a side-profile shot. I want to see how far they stick out, and how they look in the ear in general. I haven't been able to find any in-ear photos of these in-ears 

 Thanks!!
 
Considering upgrading to these from my Sony XBA-40s. 

 

[nmatheis]

Hi all. Thanks to Teo at LMUE and Forrest Wei, hakushondaimao and I will be getting in the FLC 8S for testing soon. After our initial testing, we'll be setting up US & Canada tours for people to test them out and provide impressions and reviews.

 

[xaddictionx]

LMUE service is great! My set of FLC 8 was experiencing some channel imbalance and it was promptly replaced by them with a brand new set of FLC 8S!

 

[nmatheis]

Yes, I've had nothing but a stellar experience with Teo and LMUE!

Really looking forward to testing out the FLC 8S. I've tried a few other tune-able IEM recently: RHA T10i & T20 and Torque t096z single dynamics and Trinity Delta dual hybrid. It's a great concept and works well if the manufacturer really puts in the time fine-tuning the filters. Really an added-value idea IMHO.

 

[nmatheis]

And Forrest and Teo deliver!!!
 
I popped them in for a quick listen, and they were quite energetic in the stock configuration - med sub, max bass, max mids, and med treble. They're on the pink noise rig now.
 
Here are some pics for those who haven't experienced the FLC 8(S) yet:
 
The box is crazy origami-like

 
First fold it up to reveal the IEM

 
Then fold it sideways to reveal the accessories - can you tell Forrest Wei likes bright blue 

 
Here are the FLC 8S in their metal screw-top case. They're pretty small, lightweight, and comfy with 2-pin cables.

 
You get a bunch of tips, a couple adapters, and a cleaning tool

 
 
And here are all the tuning filters and plugs. They're quite tiny, and FLC actually provides a tweezers to manipulate them.


 
After I'm done with them, I'll be sending them out on a US review / impressions tour to get the word out about these. @hakushondaimao will be coordinating a parallel Canadian tour. I'll create a tour thread soon, so keep an eye out. If you're interested and want to express interest before I create the tour thread, feel free to shoot me a PM. No butter-fingers need apply!!!
 
Fun times, my friends!
 
Cheers,
Nikolaus

 

[DJScope]

Subbed! I'll be getting these soon. Pretty exciting!!

 

[all999]

Subbed! I'll be getting these soon. Pretty exciting!!

 
After two month with them I'm still excited Best universal iems I've heard and they are equal or better with some 3-driver customs I know. Love them!

 

[ezekiel77]

These are nearly my favorite universals (2nd only to SE846) and my favorite hybrids by far. I've been enjoying them for half a year now, glad they're getting some recognition here at last. Favorite config is red (+) sub-bass, grey (=) mid-bass and gold nozzle (+mids, =treble).
 
Would there be any sound changes to the FLC8S?

 

[nmatheis]

These are nearly my favorite universals (2nd only to SE846) and my favorite hybrids by far. I've been enjoying them for half a year now, glad they're getting some recognition here at last. Favorite config is red (+) sub-bass, grey (=) mid-bass and gold nozzle (+mids, =treble).

Would there be any sound changes to the FLC8S?

I think there were some tweaks to improve coherency, but mostly cosmetics and new cable.

I have heard rumblings of a new flagship product from FLC...

 

[ezekiel77]

I think there were some tweaks to improve coherency, but mostly cosmetics and new cable.

I have heard rumblings of a new flagship product from FLC...

 
Cable looks fancier!

A new flagship would be great news. Moving onwards and upwards.
 
And I see the LMUE sales page is updated to the FLC8S only now. The old one cost SGD430 so I guess the extra went to cables and more research.

 

[nmatheis]

ezekiel77: Yes, onwards & upwards with better sound, easier tuning, and improved industrial design!