[Idsynchrono_24]

Depend a lot on the recording.
Dita has mild treble peak, when vocal recording is not smooth, or sibilant, DITA will reveals it. DITA is good for those vocal recording that is natural like the Chesky recordings. I don't like DITA for Stockfisch recordings for example. So depend on the recording.

IMHO CKR10 is more forgiving for vibrant vocal recording.

I'm curious, how does the bass on the CKR9 stack up to the DITA? Does it have less quantity or about the same? I'm also curious of how the two compare in staging. Does the DITA have a larger stage since you said the CKR9 was just average? I used to own both DITAs but sold them off for the UERM. I'm curious as to whether the CKR9 has a comparable sig to the DITA or if it's different

 

[earfonia]

I'm curious, how does the bass on the CKR9 stack up to the DITA? Does it have less quantity or about the same? I'm also curious of how the two compare in staging. Does the DITA have a larger stage since you said the CKR9 was just average? I used to own both DITAs but sold them off for the UERM. I'm curious as to whether the CKR9 has a comparable sig to the DITA or if it's different

 
Just for bass alone, CKR9 wins. CKR9 has the best bass I ever heard from an IEM.
Staging / imaging, DITA wins, more spacious than CKR9.
Both have different signatures, not really comparable.

 

[Idsynchrono_24]

Too bad on staging. But I guess I have the UERM for that. I'm glad to hear its a different sig at least. Last thing I want is redundancy in my phones. Interesting about the bass as well. I know the CKR9 shares a very similar design to the Tralucent REF1 (push/pull). I'll be able to listen to my friend's REF1 in the coming days so I'm very curious of how the two will stack up.

 

[UryuQuincy]

   
Just for bass alone, CKR9 wins. CKR9 has the best bass I ever heard from an IEM.
Staging / imaging, DITA wins, more spacious than CKR9.
Both have different signatures, not really comparable.

When you say the CKR9 has the best bass from an IE, you refer to the texture, extension, impact or all of them together?

 

[earfonia]

When you say the CKR9 has the best bass from an IE, you refer to the texture, extension, impact or all of them together?

All of them
Good quality bass!

 

[Momo-chan]

Isthe microphonics really that bad? I am coming from a JVC fxd80 and the microphonics are quite annoying

 

[audionewbi]

Isthe microphonics really that bad? I am coming from a JVC fxd80 and the microphonics are quite annoying

With a clip al problem is solved but yes it does seem to have it. 

 

[earfonia]

Isthe microphonics really that bad? I am coming from a JVC fxd80 and the microphonics are quite annoying

I have FXD80, about the same.
But FXD80 is more comfortable because it is smaller, and can be worn over the ears.

 

[Momo-chan]

but in terms of sq is ckr 9 better? plan to pair it with fiio x5 coming from a sansa clip+ and jvc pair

 

[earfonia]

  but in terms of sq is ckr 9 better? plan to pair it with fiio x5 coming from a sansa clip+ and jvc pair

 
CKR9 is better, more natural than the V shape tonality of FXD80.  FXD80 was one of my favourite IEM for about a year, and still is, especially for some classical recording. But I would say, overall CKR9 quality is better. But, but, CKR9 has a certain tonality, slight emphasize on the midrange and upper mids, that you might not like it when you try it on the first time. I do need some time to adjust to CKR9 tonality. It is not perfectly natural.
 
Coming from FXD80, I suggest you consider DUNU DN-1000 with JVC EP-FX8 eartips. It might suits you better.
FYI, I'm writing comparison of DN-1000, DN-2000, and JVC FX850 now, finishing soon. You might want to wait for it to get better picture.

 

[Momo-chan]

I Listen mostly hard heavy metal that's why I am attracted to the sound Sig of ckr9but I never heard of this dunu before.

 

[earfonia]

I Listen mostly hard heavy metal that's why I am attracted to the sound Sig of ckr9but I never heard of this dunu before.

 
In that case, I think CKR9 will suit you better.

 

[Momo-chan]

Haha thanks man still looking forward to the comparisons though

 

[earfonia]

Haha thanks man still looking forward to the comparisons though

 
Done. Just posted:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/727286/review-and-comparison-of-dunu-dn-1000-dn-2000-jvc-ha-fx850

 

[Momo-chan]

would a sansa clip+ good enough for ckr9 to sound good?