[Wyd4]

My current setup.
Toying with the idea of going back to the dx90 with the ref1 over the ak100ii though.
Dunno. Will have to give each some head time.

 

[snip3r77]

which CIEM that sounds closest to an LCD-X ?

 

[kimvictor]

For those who use Android/iOS for music: try Tidal! It allows offline streaming(lossless). The best part? UI isn't bad at all and they have a rather wide range of selection. On the bad side, it seems to lag a little once a while.

 

[kimvictor]

And a new addition to the high end iem: XBA Z5

 

[lookingforIEMs]

And a new addition to the high end iem: XBA Z5

How does it compare to uerm? When A/B ing with ex1000, I thought it sounded like it was drowning in bass but decent

 

[kimvictor]

How does it compare to uerm? When A/B ing with ex1000, I thought it sounded like it was drowning in bass but decent

More engaging. It's fun V shape can make UERM sound bit muddled, because of the more present mids. Nevertheless, UERM still has better clarity, imaging, and detail. Z5 has better bass slam though. I personally thought Z5 had more or less same quality bass as EX1000, just with more presence.

 

[lookingforIEMs]

More engaging. It's fun V shape can make UERM sound bit muddled, because of the more present mids. Nevertheless, UERM still has better clarity, imaging, and detail. Z5 has better bass slam though. I personally thought Z5 had more or less same quality bass as EX1000, just with more presence.

Yea. Same quality. But quantity wise, it was just massive. I might go back to the Sony store to demo it again and compare again.

 

[kimvictor]

Yea. Same quality. But quantity wise, it was just massive. I might go back to the Sony store to demo it again and compare again.

Yup. It's probably one of the most bassy Sony flagship released(ignoring the XB headphones, as I don't count them as flagships).

 

[acain]

I have about $1200 to spend on a pair of customs. I really wanted to go with Ultimate Ears because they use stereolithography 3D printing and the quality is unmatched in my opinion. I just dont no what model to go with. I listen to alot of 1990's music and not into heavy bass. Any suggestions would be great. Even if its a different company I was also looking at the 1964 V6S witch would save me alot of money.

 

[shakur1996]

Acain, if you don't mind sillicone and you are considering V6S I would say Custom Art Harmony 8 Pro.

Although I haven't heard it from descriptions it seems that EarWerkz Legend-r could also suit you (there is a Legend for sale on headfi for 500 GBP).

To be clear: my above opinion is not directed at selling my Harmony since I almost sold it (I'm waiting for the monies).

 

[acain]

Yeah i saw the legend for sale thats a great price. What was the reason for selling the custom harmony.

 

[shakur1996]

Yeah i saw the legend for sale thats a great price. What was the reason for selling the custom harmony.

I had two CIEMs and one of them must go to finance acquisition of either another CIEM or DAP (ultimately I want to have just one CIEM and one DAP). Harmony is on the same, technical level as my other CIEM (5ways), but the latter has the sound which I prefer (more organic, rich, full-bodied).

 

[acain]

Thanks I was thinking of getting the JH Angie universal but its just to big for wearing at work for 8hrs a day. I keep changing my mind between so many different customers. I really wish i could audition the ones i want from each company.

 

[shakur1996]

Thanks I was thinking of getting the JH Angie universal but its just to big for wearing at work for 8hrs a day. I keep changing my mind between so many different customers. I really wish i could audition the ones i want from each company.

I'm so jelaous about that people in Singapore or China have shops were they can audition virtually almost every CIEM (from JHA, 1964ears, Custom Art, Hidition, Lear etc.).

 

[acain]

Yeah they are really into audio in those countries. You would think New York would have some kind of store.