[doctorjazz]

So I haven't heard any great budget discoveries lately because I've been doing listening on this level  (which has pretty much brought me to my endgame after I hear a few more iems form Aurisonics and 1964 EARS). Until then, I keep living through you guys and your great fines. Happy listening! 

Nice to hear Eric. I'm also in a similar place...my HE-1000 pretty much gets my over ear time. Not completely there with in ears...went for acs Encore, but having fit/mechanical problems with it, back at the shop now, haven't been able to decide if I like them. Have really liked the Zen, use them a lot. Have the W40,like it a lot but not the end game...the W60 must be much better, no?

 

[ericp10]

Nice to hear Eric. I'm also in a similar place...my HE-1000 pretty much gets my over ear time. Not completely there with in ears...went for acs Encore, but having fit/mechanical problems with it, back at the shop now, haven't been able to decide if I like them. Have really liked the Zen, use them a lot. Have the W40,like it a lot but not the end game...the W60 must be much better, no?

 
 
I've only heard the W4, doctorjazz, and I can say it doesn't touch the W60. The W60 is one of the best universals I've ever heard, period (not necessarily better, but in same league with Angie, Aurisonics ASG-2, K3003 and Pro 50). It is better than the Pro 50 but both are tuned differently, so some could like the Pro 50 better. The Um Pro 50 is BA-basshead lover's dream. 
 
The W60 gives you plenty of everything in the sound spectrum in a balanced and cohesive form. Some found the W4 boring (I could see it although I liked it). You wouldn't find the W60 or Pro 50 boring. 

 

[ericp10]

  I am in a similar situation with my XBA-Z5, it just sounds so good every time I have tried another product I end just wanting to use my Z5 (or Z7 when I want a fullsized can). So I am going to sell a couple IEM's I have bought recently and aside from getting selected to review new gear in loaner programs or review programs I think I am going to take a step back from buying new stuff. Maybe if I start seeing posts from the people who LOVE the Z5/Z7 about something that takes what the Z5/Z7 qualities to the next level I will consider looking again.

 
 
I understand dweaver.

 

[nick n]

dweaver did you get on the Canadian leg of this trial tour yet?
http://www.head-fi.org/t/760203/oppo-pm-3-portable-planar-magnetic-headphones-loaner-program

 

[mikaveli06]

Hmmm.....jaybird announced successor to bluebuds, the jaybird x2. Looks like $180 and there own codec
http://www.slashgear.com/jaybird-x2-wireless-next-gen-earbuds-have-improved-sound-design-12396612/
Curious?

 

[Selenium]

 

[mikaveli06]

Eagerly awaiting comments as im torn between these, dunu 2000j, a73, or new aurisonics line

 

[peter123]

Nice, so far so good

 

[Tranman409]

Wow those came in fast...2 weeks? 

 

[leobigfield]

Here we go, excited for someone's else headphone...
Impressions! Imressions! Imprrssions!

 

[vlenbo]

May I cry if they're legit?
 
It's more of a mixed sadness and happiness.

 

[Selenium]

Well...they sound pretty effin great. And line up with how I've seen them described, such as in this review:
http://www.radicalbeam.com/euphonica/audio-technica-ath-ckr9ltd/



There's even a numbered sticker thing on the box(the 1526) and the barcode is functional. These may in fact be factory rejects like ds said, but the only issue I can see is some gold paint where it shouldn't be by the strain relief of the left 'phone.


Here's a pic of the tips if someone wouldn't mind comparing them to their CKR9/10 tips.


The case. It uses a magnetic clasp.



The plug.



They certainly sound legit.


Comparisons to come...

 

[doctorjazz]

Looks like standard AT (including the weird shape that can be difficult for some to get a good fit/seal with).

 

[ozkan]

 
 
Was there also a yellowish paper inside the box? Oh please share your impressions on them asap. 

 

[doctorjazz]

Did you just say you wanted impressions on the yellow papers included in the box????