[vlenbo]

Well CKR9 and CKR10 are not small IEM either. And they cannot be worn over the ear. Dynamic is what these dual dynamic are excel on.  If what you're looking for is vocals, I would go with ATH-IM03.

I can wear them over ear just fine.

 

[gurus]

   
Well CKR9 and CKR10 are not small IEM either. And they cannot be worn over the ear. Dynamic is what these dual dynamic are excel on.  If what you're looking for is vocals, I would go with ATH-IM03.

Is the mid bass as good on the IM03 as CKR9s?

 

[pokenguyen]

I can wear them over ear just fine.

+1, I have small ear with eartip S, but I can still wear over ear in a long time.

 

[Mini0510]

IM03 is BA, so the bass is just going to be different than CKR series, which are dynamic. So depends if you prefer BA or dynamic. Both seems to be fine for your music genre preference

 

[zibra]

Lets talk about synergy with some DAPs - especially for CKR9.
I tried LG G2 smartphone, Sansa Clip+, IPod Touch 4G.
Overall I liked Clip+ tonality the best but sound is somewat closed, LG G2 offers nice clarity and added sense of space but highs arent the best. Touch 4G - there is no synergy at all - highs are screaming and are painful and bad quality. Surprisingly even bass isnt the best - very weird sound from Apple device. Tenores sound much better and got good synergy with 4G.
I would like to go further and check anoter devices - please write your best synergy with CKR9 and describe sound a little

 

[warrior1975]

I've used it with Rwak120b, Note 3, ipod 5g touch, X3, X1, ak100ii, and ak120ii. Sounds awesome on all. Best would be the AK120II/100ii. Scaled up rather nicely.

 

[zibra]

I borowed Touch and listened it through Audyssey player - friend just told me it was bought optimized for AKG K550 - thats why I heard such strange sound lol.
Right now its much better but my ears dont tolerate stock tips - highs sound unnatural and shouty. I only changed tips to Meelectronics biflanges and its very drastic improvement to my ears ( or maybe my fit in ear?). Now the sound is much more balanced.

 

[cylpol1]

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[cylpol1]

Can you wear these for hours without pain

 

[earfonia]

 
Is the mid bass as good on the IM03 as CKR9s?

 
Sorry I cannot answer this now, because I don't have them both with me to make direct comparison. From memory recollection bass section, CKR9 wins, but maybe not by much.

 

[heatofamatch]

  Lets talk about synergy with some DAPs - especially for CKR9.

 
I auditioned the CKR9 twice over the past week with my new Sony A15. I didn't try it with any other DAP so I can't say anything about relative synergy, but I thought it was wonderful with the A15, brings out positive attributes on both ends. No Clip+ for me, thank you very much

 
And no, in the end I decided against the CKR9. It was certainly a great IEM, and the domestic price in Japan is a steal, but I'm not on a regular head-fier quality-seeking vector, if you know what I mean? I want lots of treble, headroom, clarity, openness, but not necessarily the degree of high quality the CKR9 offers. I can hear how good the CKR9 is but have reservations about comfort, isolation, and whether it's really what I want. I found something else in the ATH lineup that I really liked, cheaper and more comfy, so I went with that instead.

 

[gurus]

   
Well CKR9 and CKR10 are not small IEM either. And they cannot be worn over the ear. Dynamic is what these dual dynamic are excel on.  If what you're looking for is vocals, I would go with ATH-IM03.

Thanks. I ordered the IM03 along with the IM02 and will keep one out the two. Will decide which is better for casual listening while walking.

 

[ozkan]

 

 Are these JVC spiral dots sizes the same as stock IM50 tips? My right ear canal is bigger than left so I use large tips in my right ear and medium ones in my left ear. Should I go with the M or L size? They are expensive and I don't want to buy the wrong size. Now I'm confused which to get. 

 
 
Also do they fit on IM50's nozzle?

 

[Retrias]

"about" the same size , they are sorta with bigger bore, you go for both actually if you use 2 sizes , you will want the "rightest" fit

 

[earfonia]

   Are these JVC spiral dots sizes the same as stock IM50 tips? My right ear canal is bigger than left so I use large tips in my right ear and medium ones in my left ear. Should I go with the M or L size? They are expensive and I don't want to buy the wrong size. Now I'm confused which to get. 

 
 
Also do they fit on IM50's nozzle?

 
They seem to fit standard size nozzle 4.5-5.0 mm, but I didn't try it on IM50. But CKR9 and IM50 seems to have same size of nozzle, so, I assume they will fit.
I'm not sure about the dots are affecting the sound, I suggest you try with cheaper larger bore tips first before getting the expensive spiral dots.