snoopy007
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ckm50--> ckm55 --->ckm500
ckm70 ---> ckm77
cks50 ---->cks55
cks70 ---> cks77
ckm70 ---> ckm77
cks50 ---->cks55
cks70 ---> cks77
Just an update on my CKM50s:
On first listen, the IEMs were a little sibilant. Nothing to complain about. They also caused me discomfort after about 45 minutes. The detail was fair. I wasn't complaining for the 28 bucks I spent.
Now, after more than a couple hundred hours of burn in, all of these problems have gone away. The highs are smoother and never hiss. The IEMs have shaped to my ears more and I forget they're there. The detail seems to be fuller. I smile each time I put these on. They were cheap enough I give them no special care. I almost threw them in the dumpster along with my trash once, and didn't really sweat it. I can get replacements for less than 30 dollars. Great!
Another thing is I've heard a lot of people complain about the cable that comes with these. I made note of this, and paid attention to it. I actually like the extension a lot. Do I always have it on? Yes. However, getting up real quick to use the restroom or make some food or answer the door is made a lot easier. I can just quickly unplug the extension and keep the IEMs in. It's very convenient for me.
All in all, I'm very glad that Dsnuts put up this thread for me and countless other people to see. My wife bought some random headphones at walmart for 32 dollars and these easily sound twice as good.
Thanks again Dsnuts.
Wanted to thank Dsnuts for introducing me to these.
Like the poster above me when I first heard them, the highs were a bit sharp. But after some burn in the highs have died down a bit.
But I have to say, these sound amazing. I'm no audiophile at all and Im still a noob when it comes to audio but man, I have to say the ckm50's always put a smile on my face.
I have these paired up to my crappy dac galaxy s2 (using power amp) and they still sound amazing.
Like everyones mentioned, these go well with dub step, hip hop, etc. I'm not even a big fan of dub step but I happened to listen to Skrillex's Summit on these and jeez, they sound so good.
My only regret is only buying 2 pairs when they were 20 bucks each. I'm coming from a nuforce ne-7m (decent audio, crappy quality) and these are a huge improvement.
Now Mr. Nuts, you are now brainwashing me into the cks77's =(.
I'm a big bass head but everything else also matters to me and according to your impressions these are a big step up from the ckm50's.
My question to you, is the cks77 that much of an improvement over the ckm50's?
I'd love to get a pair of the cks77's but they are literally $110 here in Korea. Money's a bit tight. I just don't want to kick myself for missing out on the cks77's.
Another question if you don't mind, what's your take on the phillips she3580. Decent or a waste of time?
Many thanks!!
Is CKS just for North America? I'm having trouble finding any CKM on the North America site, thanks
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I just want to thank DSNUTS again for turning me onto the CKM50. I have owned them for about 5-6 months now and I just love them for vocal trance and vocal chillout. They isolate well and feel great! My only gripe remains the cable length. Has AT fixed this on newer models?
The CKM50 are SO GOOD that I have NEVER since used my TF10. They sit idle in my drawer.
I am done with BA IEMs. It's Dynamic or bust!