Ratix0
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Thanks guys, collected plenty of feedback and I've got some sense of where I should go from here.
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Sounds great! I'll consider customs, although I personally am not a big fan of customs because of several reasons, one of which is the turnaround time (and worse if there are fitting issues). This is especially bad because I'm not based in the US, the turnaround time is even longer.
Who does reshell of Roxannes and do they still keep the 4 pin connector + bass adjustment ports? It seems like an unnecessarily big risk to do reshell through a 3rd party company, for example if the driver died I don't think they are capable of replacing it since they arn't JH audio themselves?
I'll think about that. The V2 didn't have very good fit, although I can still manage with it. The V1 looks even bigger and harder to fit in the ear properly.
Sounds good! The positive reports on the roxannes are promising!
Oh man. This came just at the right time. I'm really unhappy about the build of the metal back plate. If only it was a full metal machined piece instead of having multiple parts glued together.
I did give the K10U a try, but I didn't spend much time with it. Honestly speaking, it did not impress me. I tried this before I tried the roxannes when I was looking for earphones, and I spent most of my time trying to get a good fit on the universals. Sound wise, it didn't feel too impressive but it could also be partly due to a bad fit. I didn't try the Katana though. I should give them another try. Thanks for the recommendation!
Actually, hows the build of the original roxannes? I haven't really seen it at all because its no longer on sale as they are all replaced by the full metal roxannes.
I've not heard of them before, but I'll see if any of the local shops carry them. Any particular model you'd recommend?
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I have no problem with my custom Roxanne.
Sounds great! I'll consider customs, although I personally am not a big fan of customs because of several reasons, one of which is the turnaround time (and worse if there are fitting issues). This is especially bad because I'm not based in the US, the turnaround time is even longer.
Grab a used custom for reshell. Can be had for very good prices these days.
Who does reshell of Roxannes and do they still keep the 4 pin connector + bass adjustment ports? It seems like an unnecessarily big risk to do reshell through a 3rd party company, for example if the driver died I don't think they are capable of replacing it since they arn't JH audio themselves?
The custom Roxanne should be fine. You could also consider grabbing a pair of used v1 roxannes as those go for very good prices these days.
I'll think about that. The V2 didn't have very good fit, although I can still manage with it. The V1 looks even bigger and harder to fit in the ear properly.
Have had my custom Roxanne for 4 months with no issues at all.
Sounds good! The positive reports on the roxannes are promising!
"Performance Series" JH Audio Universals
Any first impression on the preview units of the latest 2017 "Performance Series" JH Audio Universals with smaller housings and better build quality but stunningly no spike in pricing?!
http://www.head-fi.org/t/826164/new-product-announcement-jerry-harvey-audio-performance-series-universal-fit-iems
Launched yesterday. Looks very very promising to those who aren't happy with the this year's Full Metal Series' build quality and housing size.
Oh man. This came just at the right time. I'm really unhappy about the build of the metal back plate. If only it was a full metal machined piece instead of having multiple parts glued together.
Have you also tried Nobel? There are many users who like K10U and Katana.
I did give the K10U a try, but I didn't spend much time with it. Honestly speaking, it did not impress me. I tried this before I tried the roxannes when I was looking for earphones, and I spent most of my time trying to get a good fit on the universals. Sound wise, it didn't feel too impressive but it could also be partly due to a bad fit. I didn't try the Katana though. I should give them another try. Thanks for the recommendation!
Yeah i got the akr03 roxanne for $660
Actually, hows the build of the original roxannes? I haven't really seen it at all because its no longer on sale as they are all replaced by the full metal roxannes.
Try Empire Ears too, they have great iems, and customer service.
I've not heard of them before, but I'll see if any of the local shops carry them. Any particular model you'd recommend?