[PeterDLai]

If any of you are in the market for a pair of IMAGE, Custom-1, or Custom-2 headphones, you can save $25-50 off by using the coupon code "Holiday".

More details can be found here.

I'm still holding out for the Custom-3 (dual-driver), and I hope some sort of promotion can be done for this model by the time they come out (keep your fingers crossed for a January release), either to Klipsch newsletter subscribers or the dedicated members here at Head-Fi.

 

[Shahrose]

i really hope those custom-3's sound amazing. i want to see UE and shure get some more competition for their high-end lineup.

it'll be interesting if the c3's trounce the triple.fi and se530.

 

[jinx20001]

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Originally Posted by Shahrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif i really hope those custom-3's sound amazing. i want to see UE and shure get some more competition for their high-end lineup. it'll be interesting if the c3's trounce the triple.fi and se530.

theres nothing to suggest they will be competition for the top triple driver universals, they are dual drivers (not triple as the name misleads) and they are priced like dual driver phones and klipsch are a decent company so if they thought these could compete at the top they would understandably ask higher price

 

[PeterDLai]

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Originally Posted by jinx20001 /img/forum/go_quote.gif theres nothing to suggest they will be competition for the top triple driver universals, they are dual drivers (not triple as the name misleads) and they are priced like dual driver phones and klipsch are a decent company so if they thought these could compete at the top they would understandably ask higher price

Of course this is straight from the lead designer's mouth so it's marketing in disguise, but here's what Professor Thump had to say about that:

"They sound so good I think we should raise the price to $499..." -Source

 

[antonyfirst]

The Custom 3 are one of my future purchases.
I contacted Amy (the previous "Klipschgirl") to help her making known Klipsch headphones in Europe. While she was very interested initially, she stopped answering my latest PM's without an explanation. She must have been busy, or else I don't know.
This won't stop me from trying the Klipsch' top of the line in future.

 

[jinx20001]

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Originally Posted by PeterDLai /img/forum/go_quote.gif Of course this is straight from the lead designer's mouth so it's marketing in disguise, but here's what Professor Thump had to say about that: "They sound so good I think we should raise the price to $499..." -Source

but he would say that wouldnt he, all manufacturers will claim they are selling at a bargain or very reasonable price,but really if they was that good why not make the price higher. i would its called making a profit, if they are worth it then why sell at a loss, or losing out on more money

i tell you something if the price was higher i would be more tempted to buy aswell because it would lead me to think they must offer something quite special

 

[antonyfirst]

Actually, Klipsch is new to IEM market, so they might have really done something great for an attractive price.

 

[cardude]

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Originally Posted by jinx20001 /img/forum/go_quote.gif but he would say that wouldnt he, all manufacturers will claim they are selling at a bargain or very reasonable price,but really if they was that good why not make the price higher. i would its called making a profit, if they are worth it then why sell at a loss, or losing out on more money i tell you something if the price was higher i would be more tempted to buy aswell because it would lead me to think they must offer something quite special

No, don't raise the price! At least not until I get my pair.

Patiently waiting for the Custom 3s.

 

[Amy]

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Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Custom 3 are one of my future purchases. I contacted Amy (the previous "Klipschgirl") to help her making known Klipsch headphones in Europe. While she was very interested initially, she stopped answering my latest PM's without an explanation. She must have been busy, or else I don't know. This won't stop me from trying the Klipsch' top of the line in future.

Hi Antony,
I apologize for the lack of communication, but I simply do not have any new information for you until the Custom-3s are available, and I can get a gauge on initial quantities, distribution locations, etc. Soon.....very soon!!

 

[Amy]

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Originally Posted by jinx20001 /img/forum/go_quote.gif but he would say that wouldnt he, all manufacturers will claim they are selling at a bargain or very reasonable price,but really if they was that good why not make the price higher. i would its called making a profit, if they are worth it then why sell at a loss, or losing out on more money

Maybe, but keep in mind Prof Thump is an engineer...not a sales or marketing guy. Engineers are less capable of BS, from my experiences...and they don't make commission

 

[elnero]

It's unfortunate that these deals are only for the US.

 

[IEMaddict]

I have a quick question, will the IMAGE earphone sound as good or maybe better than the Custom 3? The image is priced at $349 will the Custom 3 is priced at $299. Im thinkin the Custom 3 will sound better since they use multi-driver technology like the TF10P and E500.

 

[PeterDLai]

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Originally Posted by IEMaddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a quick question, will the IMAGE earphone sound as good or maybe better than the Custom 3? The image is priced at $349 will the Custom 3 is priced at $299. Im thinkin the Custom 3 will sound better since they use multi-driver technology like the TF10P and E500.

It's been reported several times by those who have tried both that the Custom-3 sounds better than the IMAGE, but some reviewers thought the IMAGE sounded almost as good. Most believe that the IMAGE was much more comfortable, however.

The difference in price between the two stems from the fact that the IMAGE by design costs more to produce (especially because of the micro-armature in the IMAGE).

 

[antonyfirst]

How many drivers are there in the IMAGE? Two?

 

[elnero]

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Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif How many drivers are there in the IMAGE? Two?

One I believe.