rangerid
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I am really looking forward to that jh16, sa43 and the 5 way to be honest, all of which are top of the list for customs in the future...
average_joe I am seeing 1680 CNY for the Rooth LS2 on their erji.net thread, that is $260 USD, a pretty competetive price for a dual-driver custom IEM seeing as universals like the ck10 cost more than that, let alone the J-phonic.
[size=x-small]Frequency response: 20Hz-18000Hz[/size]
[size=x-small]灵敏度:118dB[/size][size=x-small]Sensitivity: 118dB[/size]
[size=x-small]阻抗:27欧姆[/size][size=x-small]Impedance: 27 ohms[/size]
[size=x-small]两单元两分频设计,低频有力,中频厚实,高音清澈,灵敏度高。[/size][size=x-small]Two-unit two-way design, powerful low-frequency, [size=x-small]thick[/size] intermediate frequency, clear treble, and high sensitivity.[/size]
I am really looking forward to that jh16, sa43 and the 5 way to be honest, all of which are top of the list for customs in the future...
Impatiently awaiting the JH16 impressions.
I guess what I'm looking for is something with a sub bass boost, not too much midbass boost, clear mids, and highs that sparkle but aren't quite sibilant. Lol maybe I'm chasing a wild goose but it seems nearly impossible to find what i'm looking for.
Starkey SA-12 review has been posted here: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/563092/starkey-sa-12-canal-sized-dual-driver-custom-iem and the summary and links in the first post of this thread have been updated.
I just have a few general questions about custom IEM's in general and I've read your thread but could use a bit more of your thoughts.
I want something that is impactful in the bass yet tight at the same time with not too much midbass bloat. I've not sure if I truly prefer a dynamic driver since it doesn't offer the best of isolation. Do you honestly prefer the isolation of a closed shell with balanced armatures presenting the bass or would you prefer an open vented custom with a dynamic presenting the bass? I know they both have their positives and negatives but I honestly don't really mind the openess of the ie8. I'm just wondering if I'm going to be missing out on a huge chunk of detail if I get an open vented custom as opposed to a fully closed shell.
I need the mids to be present and I also need the highs to have a bit of sparkle. I absolutely cannot stand it when the highs are subdued / recessed / rolled off. When it's like that, it almost feels like I'm completely missing out on the detail. I don't really want it to be sibilant either so I was thinking maybe the Unique Melody house sound is what I'm looking for?
I guess what I'm looking for is something with a sub bass boost, not too much midbass boost, clear mids, and highs that sparkle but aren't quite sibilant. Lol maybe I'm chasing a wild goose but it seems nearly impossible to find what i'm looking for.
Any help that you can offer is greatly appreciated Joe,
I honestly can't wait to read your impressions on the UM Merlins.
I apologize if it has little to no place of mention here, but the wild goose you're chasing for can more than likely be found here, albeit in the realm of universals, and not customs.
Should we ask questions about the SA-12 in this thread or the SA-12 review thread?
Disclaimer: my perspective is based on listening to several top-tier custom IEMs and a negative to me might not be apparent or an issue to others...
Starting with the post from i2ehan, I don't think that is the right answer, although it might be depending on what you really want overall. I have had experience with 2 of the 4 IEMs in that thread and have owned siblings of the the other two. I am pretty sure that i2ehan was referring to the EX-1000, and while it is somewhat similar, it depends on what you want to spend and how close you want to get to what you are looking for. The EX-1000 and FX700 don't isolate all that well and the EX-1000 has wind noise when outside. While both are good and offer great clarity (especially the EX-1000), the bass on the EX-1000 is a little on the light/thin side and while the treble is enhanced, it isn't all that extended. The FX700 bass is on the enhanced side, but neither are overly warm (EX-1000 is a little on the cold side). The EX-1000 sounded pretty bright to me in comparison with many of my custom IEMs including when using a warm source such as the 801. The e-q7, while the closest to what you are looking for doesn't have treble sparkle not a large soundstage space except when I used it with the Rx amp. The GR8 did not fit the bill and I am not sure if the GR10 or e-q5 would.
* Reads first page * ... Ummm, I'm speechless. Someone help me.