FLC Technology FLC8 and FLC8s Impressions Thread

[nmatheis]

Any more news on celeste guys??

Any updates on Celeste Flcforrestwei?

 

[WhiteKnite]

(My wallet and me)

I don't know why, but I just pulled the trigger for the FLC8s. I have the Master 4 and 6 coming up (and a lot more) and originally planned on the IBasso IT03.
Well, it makes for super good impressions. This fall was definitely not good for my wallet.

Yep, that would be me too.   I just gott the FLC8  last week and I have the PM6 ordered and just bought CIEMS... Thinking about sending my FLC back to lmue though.  As much as I love them, I just can't get a very comfortable fit with those wide nozzles.  They are usable with my triple flange tips, but not ideal.  

 

[nmatheis]

Wow, FLC8S nozzles really aren't that wide. Try Jomo or Unique Melody sometime...

 

[WhiteKnite]

Wow, FLC8S nozzles really aren't that wide. Try Jomo or Unique Melody sometime...

It is a combination of the width and the angle I think. Puts pressure on my left canal.

 

[nmatheis]

It is a combination of the width and the angle I think. Puts pressure on my left canal.

Ahh... I think a lot of us have issues with one of our ears for some reason. For example, I often get around cutting out in my right ear with same IEM and tips but not my left ear.

 

[willowbrook]

It is a combination of the width and the angle I think. Puts pressure on my left canal.

I really want the Celeste to have angle adjustable nozzles or a slight bend. flc8s just doesn't fit well when you insert them deep due to the way how are canals are slightly angled upwards.

 

[HiFiChris]

I don't know why, but I just pulled the trigger for the FLC8s.

 
Good decision.

 

[andrewphillipf]

  I really want the Celeste to have angle adjustable nozzles or a slight bend. flc8s just doesn't fit well when you insert them deep due to the way how are canals are slightly angled upwards.

This is my only complaint about the FLC8S; I couldn't get a good fit because of the angle. I've mitigated it a bit by using spacers from my Dunu-1k set and Comply tips and keeping them angled weirdly.
 
In the end, I see myself selling these. I wish I could put the parts into a Shure body.

 

[WhiteKnite]

This is my only complaint about the FLC8S; I couldn't get a good fit because of the angle. I've mitigated it a bit by using spacers from my Dunu-1k set and Comply tips and keeping them angled weirdly.

In the end, I see myself selling these. I wish I could put the parts into a Shure body.

Same here. If these fit like my Shures it might be all I need. A real shame because I love the sound. On the bright side the experience finally convinced me to get CIEMs.

 

[nekromantik]

Yeah it just dont fit well in my left ear! So annoying!
How much do you guys think I can get for them if I sell them on here?

 

[willowbrook]

  Yeah it just dont fit well in my left ear! So annoying!
How much do you guys think I can get for them if I sell them on here?

I mean they aren't that bad, sound is really worth keeping. I don't know of the demand for flc8s these days, they sell pretty quickly though. Try different tips and angles. It took me a while to get a good comfortable fit. Now, can't complain. Also, switched to grey/black/grey from red/grey/grey and it changed everything completely, can't give this up for comfort any day. Also try spacers if you can find them.

 

[nekromantik]

  I mean they aren't that bad, sound is really worth keeping. I don't know of the demand for flc8s these days, they sell pretty quickly though. Try different tips and angles. It took me a while to get a good comfortable fit. Now, can't complain. Also, switched to grey/black/grey from red/grey/grey and it changed everything completely, can't give this up for comfort any day. Also try spacers if you can find them.

Had spacers but lost them ha 
I currently use red grey gold.

 

[WhiteKnite]

I am going to try spinfit tips.  I have some on the way.  If they don't work out for me, I will sadly have to return these.  The triple flange I am using now are functional and sound great but they are just too uncomfortable for long periods.

 

[nekromantik]

Comfort for me is fine, only issue is left side does not get a good seal. Right is fine.
My Fidue A73 were cmore comfortable for sure and had better fit but sound is nothing compared to these obv.
Thats why Im hoping the new Trinity Audio PM4 comes close to soundstage and clarity but with more mid bass bump.
I know im asking for a lot as those are nearly £100 cheaper.

 

[nmatheis]

I really want the Celeste to have angle adjustable nozzles or a slight bend. flc8s just doesn't fit well when you insert them deep due to the way how are canals are slightly angled upwards.

Celeste is in the universal version of the FLC8C wheels, so yes they have angled nozzles and a larger, more form fitting shape.

I hear everyone about the lack of angled nozzles with FLC8S, but the shells are really small so I can jam them in at an angle that works for me. I've found this can be better than shells with angled nozzles because some of the angles just never work with my canals and I get sound cutting out - especially with my right ear. I never, ever get that with FLC8S.