flinkenick's 17 Flagship IEM Shootout Thread (and general high-end portable audio discussion)
Nov 20, 2021 at 12:52 PM Post #36,649 of 39,414
My moulds are on the way to me as we speak! Once I approve them they’ll be in production.
Is that an extra step compared to the normal CIEM process? Can you pls elaborate?
 
Nov 20, 2021 at 12:57 PM Post #36,650 of 39,414
Is that an extra step compared to the normal CIEM process? Can you pls elaborate?

I think he prefers to do this just to confirm the fit since he’s in Malaysia and having to go back and forth over fit issues would be a pain in the ass , I sent STL files so he had them printed and reverse moulded them. If i sent physical impressions maybe it wouldn’t be necessary but I have no idea.
 
Nov 20, 2021 at 1:12 PM Post #36,651 of 39,414
I think he prefers to do this just to confirm the fit since he’s in Malaysia and having to go back and forth over fit issues would be a pain in the ass , I sent STL files so he had them printed and reverse moulded them. If i sent physical impressions maybe it wouldn’t be necessary but I have no idea.
It makes the process (even) longer but I think it makes sense, esp for a small outfit.
 
Nov 22, 2021 at 3:40 PM Post #36,653 of 39,414
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X-post from the MEST thread.

The indigo is a beauty.
 
Nov 22, 2021 at 3:44 PM Post #36,654 of 39,414
Nov 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM Post #36,656 of 39,414
Not that it matters a whole lot but seeing the Annihilator joins the Crin's list at an 'S' ranking makes the wait even more worth it eh… 😉

I personally think the X is better, but looking forward to comparing them side by side if I still have the X by then.
 
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Nov 23, 2021 at 12:06 PM Post #36,660 of 39,414
A photogenic piece flying under the multi kilo-buck trends. Unique tri-brid with, I guess, A&K's smooth and balanced house sound. Needs power but nothing bad stands out. Could be a good every day carry. :)

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