[DrummerLeo]

Just ordered U18, the second 64 audio product I bought( the first was U8) will be able to write some comparisons Versus U8, SEM9(on sale), Samba(sold), Solar(sold) and Rhines Stage 7(current favorite).
I really enjoy the sound signature from 64, especially for smooth jazz and metalcore(still prefer solar over U8 for general metals).
Hope they would make me regret, since I started to miss my Solar a little bit for some reason...

 

[yakitoroi]

I agree with you there I thought AMP 1 kind of seemed like it sounded that way so I'd buy other AMP modules.

I thought the a18t was sort of bright when I first got it but it pairs significantly with downstream gear. I added an Ares II+ cable and Dx200 with AMP5 and it SLAMS HARD and is much warmer than a SPC cable on AMP1. It really really is a chameleon and changes character significantly. You can absolutely fine tune the sound with careful gear pairing. More-so than anything else I've tried.

i am paired with the Sony wm1z which is supposed to a warmer sounding dap but I still feel the U18 to be slightly bright for me for long sessions.

 

[ceeloChamp]

Nice! Well I just ordered AMP 5...someone was selling one in the classifieds. Serendipity!

 

[ceeloChamp]

Just ordered U18, the second 64 audio product I bought( the first was U8) will be able to write some comparisons Versus U8, SEM9(on sale), Samba(sold), Solar(sold) and Rhines Stage 7(current favorite).
I really enjoy the sound signature from 64, especially for smooth jazz and metalcore(still prefer solar over U8 for general metals).
Hope they would make me regret, since I started to miss my Solar a little bit for some reason...

Grats! lemme know how you like it....I need a busier day at work, I'm just lurking these forums too hard.

 

[pfurey89]

I just want to give one last honest shout out to Rock and Isabel at 64 Audio. I've given them a bit of issue over the last couple of weeks (not their fault), and they've handled themselves and the company better than any company I think I've ever dealt with in my entire life. Truly world class service and professionalism from a team that does care about their customers. It's rare in this JH Audio world (#shotsfired), but I just want to say thank you to a company who's product I love for the fantastic support. It is without question the best I've ever experienced, do NOT hesitate to support this company.

 

[Audiowood]

Alright I wil listen and support this company. I am pulling out my wallet right now.

 

[ceeloChamp]

I agree with everything @pfurey89 said

 

[DrummerLeo]

I was going to say “I hope I can enjoy their services & support later”. But I suddenly noticed that customer service is really a department that you usually don’t want to contact with, just like insurance companies...

 

[pfurey89]

Alright I wil listen and support this company. I am pulling out my wallet right now.

Tell them I said hi.

But honestly, I am continually blown away. We all know there has to be some insane markup in IEM making, but it's worth it when the service and end product is this good.

 

[pfurey89]

I was going to say “I hope I can enjoy their services & support later”. But I suddenly noticed that customer service is really a department that you usually don’t want to contact with, just like insurance companies...

Ha - their CS / sales are fairly closely intertwined. It's a small family run business, after all.

 

[pfurey89]

i am paired with the Sony wm1z which is supposed to a warmer sounding dap but I still feel the U18 to be slightly bright for me for long sessions.

I find the A18t slightly warmer than the U series, depending on tips. What tip are you using? I couldn't stand anything but comply with the u18, but the a18t is somehow more detailed yet warmer than the u18t was with foams.

 

[twister6]

I thought the a18t was sort of bright when I first got it but it pairs significantly with downstream gear. I added an Ares II+ cable and Dx200 with AMP5 and it SLAMS HARD and is much warmer than a SPC cable on AMP1. It really really is a chameleon and changes character significantly. You can absolutely fine tune the sound with careful gear pairing. More-so than anything else I've tried.

Makes perfect sense, AMP1 is their brighter reference amp, while AMP5 is warmer/smoother. A DAP with replaceable amp modules makes a "chameleon" source

 

[DrummerLeo]

[/QUOTE]But honestly, I am continually blown away. We all know there has to be some insane markup in IEM making, but it's worth it when the service and end product is this good.[/QUOTE]
I don’t know markup is large or small, but from what I know about companies who build hi-end DACs and AMPs for big cans, the materials are cheap, but they spend lots of budget on attending hi-end concerts to get the sense of making more realistic yet enjoyable sounds.

 

[yakitoroi]

I find the A18t slightly warmer than the U series, depending on tips. What tip are you using? I couldn't stand anything but comply with the u18, but the a18t is somehow more detailed yet warmer than the u18t was with foams.

I only use comply foams, don’t like the cold feeling of silicon sleeves. As you said, the ares ll+ Cable reduces the brightness so I will give it a try. I see musicteck in tenafly nj has a store on amazon and they carry effect audio cables. Would probably try and get reterminated to 4.4, but will give th 3.5 a spin.

 

[pfurey89]

I only use comply foams, don’t like the cold feeling of silicon sleeves. As you said, the ares ll+ Cable reduces the brightness so I will give it a try. I see musicteck in tenafly nj has a store on amazon and they carry effect audio cables. Would probably try and get reterminated to 4.4, but will give th 3.5 a spin.

Also a great store. I got my cable from them.