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I do have to say I am having the same issue as many others, well that is Heir Audio is having with my impressions. I do feel they are quite critical of the ear molds that are sent to them. I even let the audiologist know what they were for and gave her the U.E. instruction sheet. This wouldn't be a problem if shipping the package didn't cost 50 or more since they recommend a box.
I also have to since I am quite concerned how Staal which raved about the CIEM's, that he sells them so quickly. I could just be overreacting but this does make me nervous.
I am sure they make a great product and one thing for sure they make a great looking wood-plates and decorating, but claims that Kunlun said earlier boasting they are better sounding then the JH16. These claims I am quite skeptical about especially from someone who even says that he got a discount on the 8a. After reading the reviews of the 8a compared to the JH16, it sounds like they're two different ciems. The JH16 excells at soundstage and bass and the 8a possibly deeper bass with less soundstage.
Like many other headphones which I own, none are just completely better than the other unless the are trying to achieve the same sound and one is just well, better!
I am not trying to call anyone out. I am perhaps just questioning what I have heard.
Maybe someone can put my quandrys to rest.
Also excuse my grammar and spelling, spell check was never kind to me as a child =(
Hi Mopo,
I think it's good to have a little critical apprehension because it is a big purchase.
With the ear molds, it is actually a great thing that Heir Audio is critical of those. You want the best sound possible, right? And the best comfort, right? And the best isolation, right? All these are dependent on having the right fit.
The fit is only as good as the earmolds, those earmolds are the only thing a custom company (any custom company you could name) has to go by. The shipping issue is a good point, one that may lead you to a company that is based close to you.
As for Staal selling his, I think you're welcome to ask him, but keep in mind it's actually a strength of Heir Audio that you can transfer warranty over to the new buyer--something that makes selling them much easier.
As for me, well, the JH16 is three years old, pretty old for a custom... the 8.A is new, so I don't think it's unreasonable to say that once the hype is cut through that the 8.A does a number of things better. I would say that the 8.A is masterfully tuned in a way that you won't find elsewhere, things are coherent in a way you usually don't find with multi-armature iems. It's super smooth and it has the sound signature I've described in my review. However, for the largest soundstage, you'll want a vented shell custom (one with a dynamic driver).
It really all depends what you're looking for, Mopo. No one can tell you that for you. Only you can say, "I'd like this sound..." Once you know that, then you can find something that is best for you--that's the whole point. Best wishes to you on that!
looks like its another 2 mths wait...
