[SyedZ2ez4]

  Syed, if you are still in Malaysia next year, when the ADEL or 1964 are delivered, it's after GST. so you need to pay Customs, Import and GST. 

Oh god you are right sir. Its going to cost alot 

 I need to consider that as I need to stick to my budget.

  Not sure ambient are from 1964. And Ambient 12 is 6low, 6mid/high.
I think U series from 1964 might be better choice.
U6
$480
Transducer configuration: 2-low, 2-mid, 2-high
U8
$540
Transducer configuration: 4-low, 2-mid, 2-high

U8 aren't for me, I found the V8s to have too much bass for my liking. I like something more transparent and airy. The U5 or U6 would fit my preference better but its still $480. Plus import tax and the new gst system in my country hooo boy. Decisions decisions, Fidue A83 are around $330. I may have to wait for next year and see If something better comes out that beats the fidue at its price.

 

[SyedZ2ez4]

@Dsnuts Whats this upgrade cable you talk about? Is it really necessary to bring it to the level you speak of? How much is the cable?

 

[Dsnuts]

Kind of a sham by AT. This is the cable the IM03 should have come with. Instead they put a standard copper wire cable on the IM03 and it sounds fine. In fact I was skeptical of just how much the different more upgraded cable was going to fare with the IM03. That is until I got a refund from CDjapan from a previous purchase of an earphone that never got to me so that let me get this cable instead. I threw it on the IM03 once and that was all it took. It has never left the IM03 since. The sound difference is what I would consider substantial for just what a higher end cable does to the sound. The sound opened up with clearer more articulate treble. Stage was enhanced both in width and depth. Bass is more tactile and seemed to hit just a bit lower than the stock cable. It went from a great sounding IM03 to a super sounding IM03 and threw it into a higher end tier of earphone.
 
Here is the sham it cost almost $100 for this upgraded cable the AT-HDC5/1.2 . But there is a silver coated copper wire upgraded cable from Lunashops that cost $40 that seems to do a similar job of refining the sound. Without the cable the IM03 is a fine earphone as it is. As the saying goes ignorance is bliss. Once heard with the cable however the old stock cable will quickly collect dust. This is not a case of a small barely noticeable sound change. It will sound almost like a different earphone.

 

[ericp10]

This is the cable headed to me for the IM03.
 
 
 
 
http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=4257

 

[Dsnuts]

I remember getting my Primo 8 around the same time I got my upgraded cable and it certainly didn't help the Primo 8 as far as sound comparisons to my IM03 at the time. In fact just to be fair on the Primo 8 I had to just listen to it exclusively to judge it by it's own merits but now in hind site. The IM03 with upgraded cable is superior and or equal to the Primo 8 imo in all aspects of sound and we are talking about a $500 earphone that some consider a contender for much higher end ones. I remember in a chat I had with Danny that before the cable I didn't consider the IM03 to be the same ball park as the Primo 8s. Now it clearly is. Is my point.

 

[jant71]

  This is the cable headed to me for the IM03.
 
 
 
 
http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=4257

Why not this one...
 
http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=4487

 

[doctorjazz]

 
@Dsnuts
, thaanks for the suggestions, but, do you consider the FX850 a direct upgrade from the H3 or do you consider it more of a lateral move?

Well that depends. If timbre of sound is your thing it is an upgrade for certain. Stage is amazing on the FX850 as well.  We are talking about Sony house sound vs JVCs new house sound. Similar type signatures but the FX850s are bit more traditional/old school flavor while Sonys have a bit of a commercial sound happening with their house tuning.

If you want something a bit different and more grown up in SQ I will suggest the IM03 with upgraded cable every time. Once you get into the $300 plus phone range it is all about small refinements here and there. People pay a lot of money for small refinements. Does that equate to something that is clearly better than another? Not really.

I can't say my Primo 8 or IM03 A83 FX850 H3 CKR10. One is clearly better than another. Some do things better than others but it is more a different sound signature more than anything.

1+

 

[ericp10]

 
Why not this one...
 
http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=4487

 
 
Don't know anything about that one, but I read some good reviews on the one I chose. I also have another silver coated copper one coming that is a little cheaper than the first one I posted. I think I'm going to put that one on the IM70.

 

[ozkan]

   
 
Don't know anything about that one, but I read some good reviews on the one I chose. I also have another silver coated copper one coming that is a little cheaper than the first one I posted. I think I'm going to put that one on the IM70.

 
Hi Eric. Is that cheaper silver plated cable also from lunashops? I really wonder how it will change the sound on IM70 as I'm leaning towards IM70 after I accidentaly broke my IM50. Please don't forget to write your opinions once you get it. 

 

[Shawn71]

This is the cable headed to me for the IM03.




http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=4257

You can choose your desired 3.5mm jack (neutrik,oyaide,curve,eagle,shure etc) if you dont like the one soldered already and pay the difference.....just incase.

 

[twister6]

OK, as self-proclaimed lunashops expert (and I actually paid for IM03 upgrade cable and NOT associated with those guys lol!!!), I can confirm the cost difference between $40 and $70 version is in the connector jack.  That's all.
 
I also agree that $100 AT replacement cable is 2x overpriced, and lunashops $40 should do the same job.  The sound difference between original copper wire and 5N silverplated version is noticeable, my review here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/705687/review-of-audio-technica-ath-im01-ath-im02-ath-im03-ath-im04-ath-im50-ath-im70/795#post_10734593
 
I believe Earfonia got the same cable for his ATH and agreed with me.  Can't wait for Eric to receive it and come back with his impression!!! (keeping my fingers crossed delivery will work out for you this time!!!)
 
IM03 + upgrade cable is a gem!!!  And soon I will be able to compare it to A83 as well   Furthermore, making an arrangement for a time limited loaner of DITA Answer.  I have no idea what to expect at this price point.
 
Also, in a back of my mind still wondering how SE846 stacks up to something like IM03 or A83...

 

[ericp10]

   
Hi Eric. Is that cheaper silver plated cable also from lunashops? I really wonder how it will change the sound on IM70 as I'm leaning towards IM70 after I accidentaly broke my IM50. Please don't forget to write your opinions once you get it. 

 
 
Yes it is ozkan, and okay about impressions. Will do.

 

[ericp10]

  OK, as self-proclaimed lunashops expert (and I actually paid for IM03 upgrade cable and NOT associated with those guys lol!!!), I can confirm the cost difference between $40 and $70 version is in the connector jack.  That's all.
 
I also agree that $100 AT replacement cable is 2x overpriced, and lunashops $40 should do the same job.  The sound difference between original copper wire and 5N silverplated version is noticeable, my review here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/705687/review-of-audio-technica-ath-im01-ath-im02-ath-im03-ath-im04-ath-im50-ath-im70/795#post_10734593
 
I believe Earfonia got the same cable for his ATH and agreed with me.  Can't wait for Eric to receive it and come back with his impression!!! (keeping my fingers crossed delivery will work out for you this time!!!)
 
IM03 + upgrade cable is a gem!!!  And soon I will be able to compare it to A83 as well   Furthermore, making an arrangement for a time limited loaner of DITA Answer.  I have no idea what to expect at this price point.
 
Also, in a back of my mind still wondering how SE846 stacks up to something like IM03 or A83...

 
twister6, this time I did DHL....so we will see. 

 

[vwinter]

Anyone getting in on any of the new JVC action? FXH30, FXT200, FX1100?

 

[nihontoman]

Anyone getting in on any of the new JVC action? FXH30, FXT200, FX1100?

I would on FXH30, need to know where to purchase though...
 
nevermind, saw this:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-JVC-Kenwood-Canal-Type-Earphone-HA-FXH30-Best-Deal-From-Japan-/400803055148?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item5d51b9462c
 
 
80$ is a bit too steep for me, will wait for the inevitable price drop in 2-3 weeks...