[james444]

  I've been a long supporter of the KC06 but I have decided to give them up.  It's probably just me, but I think the paint (or something) has worn off and is giving me allergic reactions inside my ears.  Every time I wear KC06 for extended period of time, I develop a rash and it lasts for 2-3 days.  I've tried cleaning the tips and the iem's themselves with no luck.  
 
It's very unfortunate because I really love the sound that comes out of these.

 

Just a note on non Stainless Steel models of FAD's I noticed that after a few hours wearing my Heaven S's the other day that my ears felt a little tender. It seems the gold plating is not that thick as even with gentle use ( I baby my stuff) I noticed that some of the plating has rubbed off and where it has the brass is exposed. Now, that is not an issue unless, like me you have base metal allergies!

It is an easy solve I have found, just a dab of clear nail polish left to cure hard sorts out the issue with no sonic effects. I thought it worth pointing out to any one who has the same sort of allergic reaction to me.. Save up for the SS or piano forte IX instead

 
Maybe worth a try?

 

[ebrian]

Wow!  Solid idea, I'll definitely give it a try.  
 
You know what, never knew there was such a thing as base metal allergies.  I don't even know what my allergy is but that sounds like something I might have, I just remembered I also used to have problems wearing certain (cheaper) watches, the ones with the metal backing!  
 
Thanks for sharing this @james444 !!

 

[myoto]

is there any eartips that can make these iem sound a bit warmer and comfortable?
love the ostry but its too bright for me

 

[peareye]

Great question. Sometimes there is like a thin layer of extra treble. Short of trying a different player, I haven't tamed it
 
properly...I did try some Complys but they sound like someone put a pillow over the tweeter!

 

[myoto]

so i tried comply and i really like it
 
while it will turn this iem into warm sounding i found them to increase detail level and eliminating siblance

 

[dilpal]

I am a big fan of Ostry KC06 original version.... Bought them twice.... Did not like ostry kc06a due to recessed mid and metallic sound.... Before ostry I considered myself a basshead.... But after ostry I have come to know the beauty of a mid centric sound.... Had GR07BE, Dunu 1000, XBA-3, MH1C, Fischer DBA02, RE262, but never I enjoyed any other phone as much as ostry's....They have changed the way I listen to music and my preferences...

 

[dakanao]

I am a big fan of Ostry KC06 original version.... Bought them twice.... Did not like ostry kc06a due to recessed mid and metallic sound.... Before ostry I considered myself a basshead.... But after ostry I have come to know the beauty of a mid centric sound.... Had GR07BE, Dunu 1000, XBA-3, MH1C, Fischer DBA02, RE262, but never I enjoyed any other phone as much as ostry's....They have changed the way I listen to music and my preferences...

KC06a doesn't have recessed mids if you EQ the bass down.. And that metallic sound becomes less after some burn in, but it's still there when they're fully burned in unfortanetly.

 

[dilpal]

KC06a doesn't have recessed mids if you EQ the bass down.. And that metallic sound becomes less after some burn in, but it's still there when they're fully burned in unfortanetly.

By recessed I mean only in comparison to original version..... Otherwise A version are also quite good in mids... But never like them as much as original version

 

[peareye]

I am a big fan of Ostry KC06 original version.... Bought them twice.... Did not like ostry kc06a due to recessed mid and metallic sound.... Before ostry I considered myself a basshead.... But after ostry I have come to know the beauty of a mid centric sound.... Had GR07BE, Dunu 1000, XBA-3, MH1C, Fischer DBA02, RE262, but never I enjoyed any other phone as much as ostry's....They have changed the way I listen to music and my preferences...

Looks like someone has had an epiphany!
 
....actually, I have had mine for a year now and agree ...one of those product/bargains of the year.

 

[dakanao]

By recessed I mean only in comparison to original version..... Otherwise A version are also quite good in mids... But never like them as much as original version

Hmm. I will get the regular KC06 then if my KC06a will ever break..
 
KC06a with less bass, more forward mids and smoother treble would definitely be perfect for my taste.

 

[UnityIsPower]

I found the bass in the KC06 even a bit too recessed for my liking, hence the KC06a.

I found the same tho I prefer the vocals on the normal KC06.

You must have a bird allergy!

(0_0)

 

[FHSWarrior]

Anyone have any EQ settings you guys like to use for these?

 

[dakanao]

Anyone have any EQ settings you guys like to use for these?

I don't know about the KC06, but I like these settings with the KC06a:
 

 

[agentphish]

I own a pair of KC06's and have pretty small ear canals. I use the small tips from the included tips package that are the smaller bore (package reads Eartip II). I am interested in improving the overall comfort and fit. When searching I've seen people mention Comply foam tips but I'm wondering what ones to get and are you using them as replacements or tip rolling (another thing I just read about for the first time)?
 
Go easy i'm kind of a noob as you can tell.
 
Thanks!

 

[Selenium]

Got a KC06 for $20.

:O

Well, now I have two of them but how could I pass that deal up? Might see if I can trade one of them for the A. Hmm.