[bjb]

So you don't have a serial number on the Y-connector?

 
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@bjb: dont worry we have the same. its genuine

 

[2rooi123]

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So you don't have a serial number on the Y-connector?

 

 

nope
i assume it was the number at the back of the black box

 

[Inks]

Mine has the serial on top of the y-connector and it' a genuine from newegg.

 

[Anaxilus]

Wow, was there was a limited edition run of the MD's?  Maybe I should put them back in the box.
 

 

[lucozade]

@ analixus , what tips are they on your mds in that picture ?

 

[Anaxilus]

Ear guides are:
 
http://store.audeoworld.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=audeoworld&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=120601832&Count2=37742257
 
Tips are:
 
http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_Original_Eartips_for_M11_Earphones_p/tipset5-m11cl-mee.htm
 
Better to get these when they are back in stock
 
http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_Original_Eartips_for_M11_Earphones_p/tipset10-m11+cl-mee.htm

 

[Timbre]

How does one get the Ear Guides on the cable? Does it have a slit on the side which enables it to be pressed in? Also did you have to try alot of different eartips or did you get lucky early on? I'm using the Comply foams which finally feel secure, after trying about three types of silicone sleeves from Monster, Sennheiser and Radio Shack. The Sennheiser CX-(?) were the best but still started to come out after awhile.
I'd like silicone over the foam because I think the foam absorbs the highs rather than reflects them back to your ear canal, but maybe it's just my imagination, as I have been using the foams for a couple months now so just remembering how the silicones were like.

 

[2rooi123]

@anaxilus: that serial number on top looks way better than without it
either i got a fake md or they have removed the special serial number

 

[Anaxilus]

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How does one get the Ear Guides on the cable? Does it have a slit on the side which enables it to be pressed in? Also did you have to try alot of different eartips or did you get lucky early on? I'm using the Comply foams which finally feel secure, after trying about three types of silicone sleeves from Monster, Sennheiser and Radio Shack. The Sennheiser CX-(?) were the best but still started to come out after awhile.
I'd like silicone over the foam because I think the foam absorbs the highs rather than reflects them back to your ear canal, but maybe it's just my imagination, as I have been using the foams for a couple months now so just remembering how the silicones were like.

 
Yes they have a slit in back of the guides.  I've never liked the sound of comply or Ety foams or any foam not a Monster Hybrid.

I used the gel tips for awhile when they were still shipping w/ missing hybrid tips.  Once I got the hybrid foams I went w/ them for the best sound, isolation, comfort compromise.  I noticed that the sound would kinda change each time I inserted them and as they settled over time.  It was a pain to get it consistent.  The ear guides were more for stabilizing the position in-ear and getting a consistent insertion each time rather than for microphonics.  It also keeps them from shifting around during listening.  Then I got the DDM's and noticed most of the time the MD's sounded overly warm compared to when they sounded their best.  Looking at the DDM tips I noticed the HUGE aperture.  Noticing the DDM nozzle had about the same diameter as the MDs the light bulb went off.  Putting the larger aperture tips on the MDs brought more air, clarity, treble and the annoying random overwarmness was gone.  The Biflanges also spaced the phones out better for my ears giving the music better air.  So far this is the best most consistent setup I have found for me.  I tried the new Meelec balanced tip but the silicone was a touch softer and bass was a tad looser.  I still keep some hybrid foam tips together if i need more isolation or feel the need to get crazy w/ the bass.    
 
Edit - I'm going to PM monster to ask them about the serial number situation.

 

[grokit]

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I'm going to PM monster to ask them about the serial number situation.

Hopefully Monster decided to crank out another batch of these, and they aren't so "limited" anymore. That would be the best case scenario, IMO. If you purchased them new, did you get the music collection and book also? That is how they were sold originally.

 

[lucozade]

Thanks @ anaxilus 
 
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Ear guides are:
 
http://store.audeoworld.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=audeoworld&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=120601832&Count2=37742257
 
Tips are:
 
http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_Original_Eartips_for_M11_Earphones_p/tipset5-m11cl-mee.htm
 
Better to get these when they are back in stock
 
http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_Original_Eartips_for_M11_Earphones_p/tipset10-m11+cl-mee.htm

 

[rawrster]

Ohh..I had no idea there was a serial number on the Y split area. I had them for like a month too on loan lol

 

[bjb]

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nope
i assume it was the number at the back of the black box

That can't be it, because I have the same number as you on my box.
 

 

[2rooi123]

either we got the old version or the latest version
doesnt really matter since mine sounds damn good
i didnt get any booklet but got the 2 CD kind of blue album

 

[kwkarth]

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How does one get the Ear Guides on the cable? Does it have a slit on the side which enables it to be pressed in? Also did you have to try alot of different eartips or did you get lucky early on? I'm using the Comply foams which finally feel secure, after trying about three types of silicone sleeves from Monster, Sennheiser and Radio Shack. The Sennheiser CX-(?) were the best but still started to come out after awhile.
I'd like silicone over the foam because I think the foam absorbs the highs rather than reflects them back to your ear canal, but maybe it's just my imagination, as I have been using the foams for a couple months now so just remembering how the silicones were like.

Cut the end of the foamies back to the inner support tube and your highs will come back.