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Mar 21, 2016 at 2:17 AM Post #8,281 of 9,131
Just got a custom case made and delivered from this e-bay seller:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/E4-EASECASE-Custom-Made-Leather-Case-for-iriver-ak240-/331789091337?hash=item4d402bc209:g:58UAAOSwymxVK3RN.  Turned out really nice.  Custom engraved as well.  I chose the sapphire blue inside and out.  They make them to order.  Reasonable turn around time (about 2 weeks).  The cover keeps the screen protected.  Nice fit.
 

 
Mar 21, 2016 at 2:45 AM Post #8,282 of 9,131
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
 
Mar 21, 2016 at 8:47 AM Post #8,283 of 9,131
mcgino said:
  Just got a custom case made and delivered from this e-bay seller:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/E4-EASECASE-Custom-Made-Leather-Case-for-iriver-ak240-/331789091337?hash=item4d402bc209:g:58UAAOSwymxVK3RN.  Turned out really nice.  Custom engraved as well.  I chose the sapphire blue inside and out.  They make them to order.  Reasonable turn around time (about 2 weeks).  The cover keeps the screen protected.  Nice fit.
 
 
 
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Wow.. Such a galant case is only worthy of the true king of kings.... 
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Anyhow it's a great idea, because I always end up having to put my AK240 with the original leather case into another case to protect it, which is a bit dumb. I want one.
 
Mar 22, 2016 at 3:40 AM Post #8,284 of 9,131
sandalaudio said:
   
Wow.. Such a galant case is only worthy of the true king of kings.... 
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Anyhow it's a great idea, because I always end up having to put my AK240 with the original leather case into another case to protect it, which is a bit dumb. I want one.
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i have that case also, can't wait to try it on tomorrow...almost forgot that case...Mine i even engraved my name behind..haha
drawback is - it is a little bulky in thickness when put inside the pocket....
 
Mar 22, 2016 at 4:20 AM Post #8,285 of 9,131
mcgino said:
  Just got a custom case made and delivered from this e-bay seller:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/E4-EASECASE-Custom-Made-Leather-Case-for-iriver-ak240-/331789091337?hash=item4d402bc209:g:58UAAOSwymxVK3RN.  Turned out really nice.  Custom engraved as well.  I chose the sapphire blue inside and out.  They make them to order.  Reasonable turn around time (about 2 weeks).  The cover keeps the screen protected.  Nice fit.
 
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Thanks mc......bought one.
 
denzelwng4 said:
  i have that case also, can't wait to try it on tomorrow...almost forgot that case...Mine i even engraved my name behind..haha
drawback is - it is a little bulky in thickness when put inside the pocket....
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Me too......in fact I just this minute got a email confirming my customization!  
 
1.Outer material: EY cowhide coffee 
2.Lining material: NP cowhide coffee 
3.Closure: Hidden snap 
4.Personal engraving: PIE in gold color
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 6:52 AM Post #8,286 of 9,131
Has anyone extensively tested which firmware sounds best for the AK240?
Not sure whether I should stay at 1.18 or update it.
 
Cheers,
Ed
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 7:14 AM Post #8,290 of 9,131
rocoa said:
  I think it depends of your tastes and the headphones you are listening too.
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denis1976 said:
Hello Ed for me the best Firmware is the latest the 1.33
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Currently using a HUM Pristine, which is an aggressive but neutral CIEM. I'm a fan of a clear and dynamic sound signature, yet one that doesn't have an overabundance of body. I also like my upper mids...
 
Thanks for the replies guys! Any more information from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 7:28 AM Post #8,291 of 9,131
Good morning my two cents
The am line is a nice stable dap
The eq on the am 240 is also nice and helps in tailoring the sound you want
As some claim firmwares change the sound it's very small and really can only be assed well with good headphones or using it with good speakers
What no one is sayin here is the ciems make a far more detailed change then any firmware made for the am line period
Going from one iem to another is what matters.
Hope this helps and puts your ears lol at ease
Lastly please do not badger me about my comments it's just my view as we all have one
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 8:54 AM Post #8,293 of 9,131
denis1976 said:
Read this http://headpie.blogspot.pt/2016/03/ak-240-or-ak-240ss-new-firmware-133.html?m=1
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Thanks for this!
Am currently on 1.18 so I'll have to consider, but it's good to know that at least some people are finding newer firmware revisions to be better than the past ones!
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 9:49 AM Post #8,295 of 9,131
overkill red said:
   
Thanks for this!
Am currently on 1.18 so I'll have to consider, but it's good to know that at least some people are finding newer firmware revisions to be better than the past ones!
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Not implying that you'll want to but remember that you can't easily revert to a previous FW without returning your 240 to iRiver
 
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