Multi-Custom In-Ear Monitor Review, Resource, Mfg List & Discussion (Check first post for review links & information)

[average_joe]

  
 
My replacement 5-way has arrived.  The canals are a good deal longer, providing much more isolation, and the fit is perfect!  Plus, the detachable cable is nice.  I did get a chance to try the TWag cable with them for a bit and do think it improves upon the already great sound. I still have a lot of testing to do, but I think the new 5-way sounds a bit better than the old one for whatever reason.
 
And on a side note, if there are any new owners of the custom IEMs I have reviews (or even others), we do appreciate when people share their experiences.

 

[Sinocelt]

Impressive canal tip! Do you need both hands and a lever to pull those customs out? 

 

[Mython]

Impressive canal tip! Do you need both hands and a lever to pull those customs out? 

Joe's got nUtHiN to prove..!!

 

[tomscy2000]

Quote:

Impressive canal tip! Do you need both hands and a lever to pull those customs out? 

Look who's talking...

 

 

[Sinocelt]

Quote:

Look who's talking...

 

Whatever do you mean??

 
 

 

[piotrus-g]

Quote:

  
 

Great! looks neat! Do I see FK driver for a super tweeter?
 
Whose and what model is the one on the right side? Is that joker's 3way?

 

[Staal]

Quote:

Yes, the HF-2 does look very interesting, and the price seems to be right.  The sound signature of the Starkey products I have is, like the ACS T1 (although different), natural vs. on the brighter side like the LS8 and JH16.  So if the HF-2 is similar, which I don't see why it wouldn't be, then should be nice.
 

Been mailing a bit with the company and it seems I'll be doing a review of the HF-2. Seems like it could be a great CIEM for first-time buyers who don't wanna spend all that much. I'll be sure to post my thoughts on the product here once I get my hands on it.
 
Interesting about your 5-Way. Always been very interested in that particular CIEM.

 

[tupac0306]

Looks great joe. I still think the bass is soften and the vocal is brought closer when I listen with Twag cable.  With stock cable the sound is more 3D. and the vocal is put in a very great position. Looking forward to more of your impressions.
 
Quote:

  
 
My replacement 5-way has arrived.  The canals are a good deal longer, providing much more isolation, and the fit is perfect!  Plus, the detachable cable is nice.  I did get a chance to try the TWag cable with them for a bit and do think it improves upon the already great sound. I still have a lot of testing to do, but I think the new 5-way sounds a bit better than the old one for whatever reason.
 
And on a side note, if there are any new owners of the custom IEMs I have reviews (or even others), we do appreciate when people share their experiences.

 
 

 

[average_joe]

 
Quote:

Impressive canal tip! Do you need both hands and a lever to pull those customs out? 

Thanks for bringing that up.  Removal of a silicone shell, especially with a long canal, requires you to pull on the shell and not the cable.  My acrylic shelled CIEMs can twist out with a simple push on the cable joint area which is much faster and easier, but I am not complaining 

 
Quote:

Great! looks neat! Do I see FK driver for a super tweeter?
 
Whose and what model is the one on the right side? Is that joker's 3way?

The model on the right is my old 5-way.  And I haven't tried to figure out what driver is what, but there are no duals in the 5-way.  Jokers 3-way is in his ears, er, with him.
 
Quote:

Been mailing a bit with the company and it seems I'll be doing a review of the HF-2. Seems like it could be a great CIEM for first-time buyers who don't wanna spend all that much. I'll be sure to post my thoughts on the product here once I get my hands on it.
 
Interesting about your 5-Way. Always been very interested in that particular CIEM.

Very cool, I will look forward to your HF-2 review.
 
Quote:

Looks great joe. I still think the bass is soften and the vocal is brought closer when I listen with Twag cable.  With stock cable the sound is more 3D. and the vocal is put in a very great position. Looking forward to more of your impressions.
 

I will have to do some more listening as I didn't spend much time comparing, but I did get the opposite feel from you.  Are you putting the cable dots in the same orientation?

 

[piotrus-g]

Quote:

The model on the right is my old 5-way.  And I haven't tried to figure out what driver is what, but there are no duals in the 5-way.  Jokers 3-way is in his ears, er, with him.

How come canals has totally different shape and lenght, I mean it was refited but THAT much? wow.
FK is sinlge
 

 

[tupac0306]

Hmm. Not quite sure la. bt that shouldnt affect the sound in theory. Anyways I do think stock cable looks better with my black 5 ways. Maybe I am just deaf. lol..I will wait and see more of your impressions 
 
Quote:

 

I will have to do some more listening as I didn't spend much time comparing, but I did get the opposite feel from you.  Are you putting the cable dots in the same orientation?

 
 

 

[average_joe]

 
Quote:

How come canals has totally different shape and lenght, I mean it was refited but THAT much? wow.
FK is sinlge

Yes, FK is single.  I am just saying the Spiral Ear doesn't use any duals like most other high driver count custom IEMs.  I have seen so many TWFKs...
 
Quote:

Hmm. Not quite sure la. bt that shouldnt affect the sound in theory. Anyways I do think stock cable looks better with my black 5 ways. Maybe I am just deaf. lol..I will wait and see more of your impressions 
 

Whatever works best for you should be what you use, and I still have much listening to do with the TWag/5-way combo.
 

 

[piotrus-g]

Quote:

I have seen so many TWFKs...
 

I read you.
 
I wonder when manufacturers start using Sonion 4400 (dual driver) which is half size TWFK and just as good. Miniaturization is a b....
 
 
Quote:

I am just saying the Spiral Ear doesn't use any duals like most other high driver count custom IEMs.

I know it's Grzegorz's policy since the begining of his official work on custom IEMs in 2008 or 2009. I remeber discussing with him advantages and disadvantages of dual drivers back in the days
 

 

[Sinocelt]

Quote:

I know it's Grzegorz's policy since the begining of his official work on custom IEMs in 2008 or 2009. I remeber discussing with him advantages and disadvantages of dual drivers back in the days

Details, please. )

 

[piotrus-g]

Quote:

Details, please. )

Shoot me PM