[tdkk]

   
I suggest you to keep both, these are great iems.

I wish I could... Otherwise I'd have to wait for Ref 1 for like a year.... lols

 

[tdkk]

  You may PM Gavin at Tralucent Audio to find out more on pricing and other details and here's his Headfi name...
 

spkrs01

Thanks a lot.

 

[kokushu]

Love the sound but don't like the comfort and hassle of the 1+2.  Is there any other high end uiem that match the sound quality but offer a little better in build and comfort?  I heard the akg 3003 is the closest is that true?

 

[tsn141]

  Love the sound but don't like the comfort and hassle of the 1+2.  Is there any other high end uiem that match the sound quality but offer a little better in build and comfort?  I heard the akg 3003 is the closest is that true?

Unique melody mentor universal can be offered.

 

[kokushu]

  Unique melody mentor universal can be offered.

 
Thanks but I am looking for universal intended build.  Like akg 3003 not the universal version of custom.  I always feel the universal custom to doesn't fit properly and also losing some of the performance of straight up custom.

 

[flymetothemoon]

  Love the sound but don't like the comfort and hassle of the 1+2.  Is there any other high end uiem that match the sound quality but offer a little better in build and comfort?  I heard the akg 3003 is the closest is that true?

3003 is an excellent IEM only to let down by its cable IMHO.  
 
Test auditioned 3003 two years ago before I acquired the 1Plus2 and the latter won my heart.  For sure 3003 has a better look than the 1Plus2 and easier fit.
 
My 1Plus2 (for sale) is now tight fit with the cable after returned to Tralucent to fix the loose cable problem.  
 
On comfort, I can listen to 1Plus2 whole day without problem and I do not have large ear canal though.

 

[proedros]

  Love the sound but don't like the comfort and hassle of the 1+2.  Is there any other high end uiem that match the sound quality but offer a little better in build and comfort?  I heard the akg 3003 is the closest is that true?

 
this review by shotgunshane may help you clarify things - he also includes a direct comparison with the 1plus2
 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/596839/review-um-merlin-fs-mg6pro-akg-k3003#post_8160478

 

[Kerouac]

On comfort, I can listen to 1Plus2 whole day without problem and I do not have large ear canal though.

+1
 
@kokushu: did you try different tips on the 1p2? I know JVC spiral dots (M) worked the best for me, almost perfect fit & seal.
 
From what I've read SQ of Shure SE846 is also pretty good...I know the fit of SE215/535 was quite nice when I had them, very small and they disappeared almost completely in my ears. I've also auditioned DITA The Answer (from a fellow hf-er) once...pretty good SQ and they don't go that deep into your your ears...

 

[M42a]

when did the new version first come out? The prices differ a lot between the old and new version...

 

[zniper2984]

How much is the "new version" now?

 

[zniper2984]

when did the new version first come out? The prices differ a lot between the old and new version...

i think your talking about "ref1 too"..there is a thread dedicated for that iem.check it out.

 

[M42a]

Thanks for the reply. No i wasn't referring to Ref. 1. I read on this thread that when these 1plus2 first came out, they were priced a bit lower. Then in late 2012 they have changed the design and the pricing was higher than the original...
should be 2012 when they renewed the model

 

[elnero]

  when did the new version first come out? The prices differ a lot between the old and new version...

 
 

  Thanks for the reply. No i wasn't referring to Ref. 1. I read on this thread that when these 1plus2 first came out, they were priced a bit lower. Then in late 2012 they have changed the design and the pricing was higher than the original...
should be 2012 when they renewed the model

 
Seems like you answered your own question.
 
To clarify that change more, from my knowledge there were only a few of the original versions sold, all of which were replaced by Gavin so there are none of the original versions out in the wild.

 

[M42a]

   
 
 
Seems like you answered your own question.
 
To clarify that change more, from my knowledge there were only a few of the original versions sold, all of which were replaced by Gavin so there are none of the original versions out in the wild.

 
Yes I found the answer after searching and reading through some posts here
and thank you for the clarification

 

[axax]

I love this iem...