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Excellent review as always ClieOS! The iM-590 seems to be a very promising entry, with the sound quality and design to match. It's also great that Maximo decided to ditch those terrible blister packs.
The one thing I'm concerned about is the build quality of the jack/plug covers. I own a pair of iM-290 earbuds, and have had issues with the metal cover just slipping off of the jacks and plugs of the extension cable. I had to RMA once through Newegg.com, but it seems they don't carry them anymore. My second pair's extension has an insanely tight jack, to the point that it's extremely difficult (nearly impossible) to plug anything into it. It's great that Maximo offers the lifetime warranty, but I'll wait for my iM-490 to arrive from Woot.
EDIT 6/24 1450 EDT: Just received my pair of iM-490s (SmartPost
) and I must say first of all that the build quality is excellent. I also find that the design appears much more understated and classy in person, as I think the pictures make the phones look cheap and tacky; pics don't do these justice. The sound out of the box is pretty good, though I'll take the recommendation of 8-10 hour burn-in before I make final judgement.
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Maximo Carrying Case for iMetal Isolation Earphones
Seems to be the same, but this one is labeled "Made for Sansa," but hopefully that won't bother you.
The one thing I'm concerned about is the build quality of the jack/plug covers. I own a pair of iM-290 earbuds, and have had issues with the metal cover just slipping off of the jacks and plugs of the extension cable. I had to RMA once through Newegg.com, but it seems they don't carry them anymore. My second pair's extension has an insanely tight jack, to the point that it's extremely difficult (nearly impossible) to plug anything into it. It's great that Maximo offers the lifetime warranty, but I'll wait for my iM-490 to arrive from Woot.
EDIT 6/24 1450 EDT: Just received my pair of iM-490s (SmartPost
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Originally Posted by Ricey20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd buy it just for that included case to use with my other IEMs lol or do they sell it seperately? |
Maximo Carrying Case for iMetal Isolation Earphones
Seems to be the same, but this one is labeled "Made for Sansa," but hopefully that won't bother you.