[3nenbgumi]

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hey Joe. Sorry let me clarify. What i meant was that i was considering purchasing a JH13 still in a the JH Audio shell. But since the reshell would be done by a different company like unique melody, would there be some level of difference in the sound?
 
also there doesnt happen to be a UM office in North america is there...

I think average_joe was exactly spot on. There's no way you might know - you cannot cram the original earpieces into your ears without reshelling, and because of that you cannot get an idea of what the original sound signature is like, thus no base for comparison with the sound signature of the pair after reshelling.
 
To my knowledge, the company doing the reshelling does not merely take out the drivers and put them in the moulds and call that a day. They do measure the frequencies pre and post and do try to match them as closely as possible. Of course, frequencies alone do not tell the whole story, but at least there's something for them to work with. UM and JHA both use acrylic shells on their CIEMs, so my 2 cent is that normally the sonic difference would be negligible.

 

[Mython]

also there doesnt happen to be a UM office in North america is there...

Suggest you get in touch with Stephen Guo

http://custom-iem.com/

 

[Spen Javer]

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I don't think that would sound like the R-50 anymore...

If it's really sounds like R-50 then it wouldn't be an upgrade. I used R-50 as a base point to help anyone understand the sound signature i like. Sorry if it confused you 

 
 

 
The NT-6 bass is neutral, fast and articulate, however it is also powerful when necessary and has an impressive amount of note sustainment when a track calls for it.  While the sound signature will be similar to the R-50, you also get a robust bottom end that, in contrast to TWFK IEMs, can sound bass heavy, but it is actually the lack of capability with the TWFK.  The Lear LCM-5 also has a similar sound signature, but not quite as bright, detailed, or capable in the low end as the NT-6.

 
Thank you so much!
I'm already addicted to R-50's treble extension and if LCM-5 couldn't do that much, I'm sure i'll be disappointed =(
Now I only have to wait for someone to compare the C-4 to NT-6.
This is somehow, a rare match up...

 

[IAmSoCheap]

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hey Joe. Sorry let me clarify. What i meant was that i was considering purchasing a JH13 still in a the JH Audio shell. But since the reshell would be done by a different company like unique melody, would there be some level of difference in the sound?
 
also there doesnt happen to be a UM office in North america is there...

I think he means the sound MAY change, especially the JH13 Freqphase version lately imo.
 
 
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If it's really sounds like R-50 then it wouldn't be an upgrade. I used R-50 as a base point to help anyone understand the sound signature i like. Sorry if it confused you 

 
 
 
Thank you so much!
I'm already addicted to R-50's treble extension and if LCM-5 couldn't do that much, I'm sure i'll be disappointed =(
Now I only have to wait for someone to compare the C-4 to NT-6.
This is somehow, a rare match up...

I think joe haven't mentioned about the treble extension about the LCM-5 tho?

 

[anoxy]

If it's really sounds like R-50 then it wouldn't be an upgrade. I used R-50 as a base point to help anyone understand the sound signature i like. Sorry if it confused you 

I know, I'm just chokin' your chain

 

[average_joe]

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Just got my Alclair reference monitor, amazing, fit was better on left ear, right ear just needed a little clear nail polish to thicken them up. Sound wise too early to tell but impressed by my first custom. I got the pelican case with them and they were a bargain at $330 with custom artwork. I shall review them at some point, thaks for helping me pick my first custom, very satisfied

 
Congrats on your first CIEM.  I am glad to hear you like it, which model did you get, the Duals or Duals XB?
 
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hey Joe. Sorry let me clarify. What i meant was that i was considering purchasing a JH13 still in a the JH Audio shell. But since the reshell would be done by a different company like unique melody, would there be some level of difference in the sound?
 
also there doesnt happen to be a UM office in North america is there...

 
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I think average_joe was exactly spot on. There's no way you might know - you cannot cram the original earpieces into your ears without reshelling, and because of that you cannot get an idea of what the original sound signature is like, thus no base for comparison with the sound signature of the pair after reshelling.
 
To my knowledge, the company doing the reshelling does not merely take out the drivers and put them in the moulds and call that a day. They do measure the frequencies pre and post and do try to match them as closely as possible. Of course, frequencies alone do not tell the whole story, but at least there's something for them to work with. UM and JHA both use acrylic shells on their CIEMs, so my 2 cent is that normally the sonic difference would be negligible.

 
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Suggest you get in touch with Stephen Guo
http://custom-iem.com/

 
Yes, 3nenbgumi restated what I meant, thank you!  Reshelling should result in a similar sound, but then on the off chance that something does go wrong, how would you know?  Of course, there are many people that are happy with their reshelled CIEMs and UM does good work.  As long as they use the same parts and keep the sound tubes similar in length and put the filters in exactly the same spot, you should be fine.  
 
The treble of my TF10 reshell was not true to the original, but pushing the dampers a few millimeters closer to the drivers changed the treble back to the original sound, which is an example of how the sound can change in a reshell.
 
As Mython suggested, do contact Stephen.
 
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If it's really sounds like R-50 then it wouldn't be an upgrade. I used R-50 as a base point to help anyone understand the sound signature i like. Sorry if it confused you 

 
Thank you so much!
I'm already addicted to R-50's treble extension and if LCM-5 couldn't do that much, I'm sure i'll be disappointed =(
Now I only have to wait for someone to compare the C-4 to NT-6.
This is somehow, a rare match up...

 
I am not sure about the treble extension of the R-50, but the LCM-5 performs well in treble extension, which I test by ear with test tones.
 
I too would be interested in a C-4 to NT-6 or C-4 to LCM-5 comparison.  

 

[ostewart]

I got the triple driver Reference like you reviewed, but they may send me another model to review in the future which would be awesome. Their flagship model looks interesting and would love to review it, first I'l review these though .

 

[anoxy]

Has anyone heard the SE 4-way from Spiral Ear? 

 

[backbeat2112]

I was using Alien Ears C3s for a year and thought they were great, super clear with massive bottom.  I sent them back to upgrade to the G8s (which added a high driver) and I couldn't be more pleased.  The sound is nothing short of amazing and the service was "right on"  I highly recommend Alien Ears for both quality and customer service.

 

[Ojsinnerz]

My Alclairs shipped a couple of days ago, and they should be around in 2 weeks (Canadian shipping speeds)! The customer service was excellent. Amy from Alclair was very responsive and professional, and they made the IEMs pretty darn fast too! I placed the order on the 30th, and it was ready on the 11th. Now, I wait for'em to get here, and jump into the world of customs!

 

[ostewart]

My Alclairs shipped a couple of days ago, and they should be around in 2 weeks (Canadian shipping speeds)! The customer service was excellent. Amy from Alclair was very responsive and professional, and they made the IEMs pretty darn fast too! I placed the order on the 30th, and it was ready on the 11th. Now, I wait for'em to get here, and jump into the world of customs!

Also the reference monitors?
You will enjoy them, im interested in their flagship model too.

 

[anoxy]

Joe are you getting the Alclair RSM?

 

[anoxy]

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I was using Alien Ears C3s for a year and thought they were great, super clear with massive bottom.  I sent them back to upgrade to the G8s (which added a high driver) and I couldn't be more pleased.  The sound is nothing short of amazing and the service was "right on"  I highly recommend Alien Ears for both quality and customer service.

Could you give us some impressions on the sound signature?

 

[Ojsinnerz]

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Also the reference monitors?
You will enjoy them, im interested in their flagship model too.

Yeah, the Reference. I thought long and hard about their flagship model, but I decided to stick with the Reference.

 

[average_joe]

Some new stuff:
 
    
 
 
   
 
 

Has anyone heard the SE 4-way from Spiral Ear? 

 
Not that I know of.  Per Grzegorz, it is more bass heavy than the 5-way.
 
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Joe are you getting the Alclair RSM?

 
Yes, should be arriving soon...
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Yeah, the Reference. I thought long and hard about their flagship model, but I decided to stick with the Reference.

 
Congrats, I am looking forward to your thoughts when the arrive.