[raypin]

mmm.......yes, I know. Different form factors but I'm talking more in terms of opportunity cost and i'm not sure I'm prepared to pay the same as what I paid for my HE 1000 to get approximate SQ (more, same or less???) and listening pleasure just for the obvious advantage and convenience of portability.
 
Also, in my case, that's how I think. Why? Because I'm 50-50 headphones guy and in-ear guy. Example: my choice was the Prestige Noble K10 CIEM vs. the Hifiman HE 1000. After weighing in the pros and cons of both, I chose the Hifiman HE 1000.

 

[TooCool4]

The entire DAC can be bypass using bypass feature.

 
 

 
In the video Jude says "it's amp that's also a DAC" and you can see Line input near LEMO connector. So you get both DAC and AMP.

Thanks guys for the info, I know that but I would rather not pay for something I am not going to use.
 



 
 
 

 

[Pale Rider]

  It could have been the IEM of the decade, but there are a few problems:
 
1.) No symmetrical signal path
2.) DAC is limited to 96 kHz and probably doesn't process DSD material
3.) No optical input

1 and 3 don't bother me quite as much [though i agree], but at this price, #2 is challenging. Sure, there is plenty of great sub-96kHz material, but if the quality of resolution is as good as it could be, I would want to have and hear my hi-res files on this rig. 

 

[blackwolf1006]

this compered to the Layla?

 

[jmills8]

this compered to the Layla?

Why compare it to that? It has a lot of faults.

 

[Edric Li]

 

  It could have been the IEM of the decade, but there are a few problems:
 
1.) No symmetrical signal path
2.) DAC is limited to 96 kHz and probably doesn't process DSD material
3.) No optical input

1 and 3 don't bother me quite as much [though i agree], but at this price, #2 is challenging. Sure, there is plenty of great sub-96kHz material, but if the quality of resolution is as good as it could be, I would want to have and hear my hi-res files on this rig. 

 
Two more:
 
4) Cable not detachable
5) Digital in and headphone out are not on the same side of the unit. Not really portable.

 

[Edric Li]

 

this compered to the Layla?

Why compare it to that? It has a lot of faults.

LOL so many JH haters these days

 

[cooperpwc]

Me thinks this could be a nice match with the PAW Gold. PAW Gold has a great DAC and line out. And it already has a superb DSP-based PMEQ so no reason to do the ADC>DAC internal conversion in the Shure amplifier if you want to tweak the sound. 
 
Alas $3,000 is too rich for me right now. I would love to hear it though!
 
(The iPhone capability is interesting too. It would be nice to know more about the internal DAC chip.)

 

[raypin]

mmm.....it is a fair question to ask. I'm also interested in a head-to-head since I also own a Layla.

 

[FastAndClean]

Guys guys, listen to me, just get Baldoor E100 for 10 bucks and sleep well this night.

 

[AxelCloris]

 
Two more:
 
4) Cable not detachable
5) Digital in and headphone out are not on the same side of the unit. Not really portable.

 
Number 5 depends on the use. I'd prefer digital in on the bottom for use with my iPhone and headphone out on the opposite side so I'm holding the device in the correct orientation.
 
I'd use a right angle short jumper like this with the amp/DAC and be perfectly happy.

 

[Pale Rider]

   
Two more:
 
4) Cable not detachable
5) Digital in and headphone out are not on the same side of the unit. Not really portable.

Yep. #4 nothyper-critical depending on quality of OEM cable. #5 adaptable, but not optimal.
 
If I was still traveling 3-4 times per month, I would push the button on the Earphone Solutions pre-order. But right now, with much less travel, and no commute, it's easier to do a wait and see.

 

[acrox999]

Earphone Solutions listed its regular price as $3749, with pre-orders $2999.

http://www.earphonesolutions.com/shure-kse1500.html

 

[Ike1985]

Just my opinion after owning two pairs.

 
You seem to be trolling a lot of threads lately, nice try.

 

[jmills8]

You seem to be trolling a lot of threads lately, nice try.

Yes I have. I go to the threads that I bought a product. I have only gone to two threats that I want to purchase such as a new dap.Viewing and asking to me is what we do here. My view on 12 BA Drivers is that many BA drivers in a iem doesnt mean its better than less Drivers.Thanks for taking your time.