[Saintkeat]

i just figured they'd hiss since they need a lot of power to drive all 36 drivers.

pleasantly surprised now.
although.. seeing how you've compared them to w3 bass. i think i'll pass..

 

[aegid]

18 is just a model number that most likely was chosen to respond to the JH16's model number. There are only six drivers per unit (12 total).

 

[LintHart]

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Originally Posted by Saintkeat /img/forum/go_quote.gif i just figured they'd hiss since they need a lot of power to drive all 36 drivers. pleasantly surprised now. although.. seeing how you've compared them to w3 bass. i think i'll pass..

Ha 36 drivers! Sorry buddy but you actually need to divide that number by 3. there are only 6 drivers per ear making a total of 12.

 

[googleli]

Still thinking about whether I should get 13 Pro or 16 Pro next. The 18 Pro is to my surprise less bass heavy than I imagined. It is the quality of the bass that really astonished me, not the quantity. In that case I am not sure if I should be getting 16 Pro which is certainly going to have heavier bass. If it turns out the 16 Pro also have a warm signature or very similar to the 18 Pro otherwise, it would be a waste. Maybe I should go for 13 Pro for its neutrality?

 

[chaosfayt]

Yeah i would recommend you go for the jh13 if you're tired of the UE18s more bass-oriented signature

 

[googleli]

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Originally Posted by chaosfayt /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah i would recommend you go for the jh13 if you're tired of the UE18s more bass-oriented signature

Hard to say I am tired of the signature - enjoying it a lot actually

What I want next is something that sounds as good, but different.

 

[xguntherc]

We need Pics!!!

 

[googleli]

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Originally Posted by xguntherc /img/forum/go_quote.gif We need Pics!!!

Posted a few days back

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/u...light=unboxing

 

[dmcom]

I second the statement, that you should go for the JH13. Their sound presentation will be different (neutral) and this is, what googleli wants.
Beside that I find, that also the JH13 have a slightly pronounced (deep-)bass.

 

[googleli]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmcom /img/forum/go_quote.gif I second the statement, that you should go for the JH13. Their sound presentation will be different (neutral) and this is, what googleli wants. Beside that I find, that also the JH13 have a slightly pronounced (deep-)bass.

Hey dude, I notice from your signature that you've got Stax Omega 2, is it true that JH13 can really compare to the O2 as they say? I know soundstage-wise IEMs can never be like full-sized cans or speakers, but what about details and sound quality? Do you find JH13 Pro at the same par with the O2? Many thanks!

 

[dmcom]

Well, I would definitely see the JH13 on par with the O2 in terms of transparency and resolution. Soundstage-wise I would say it is a close race, as the O2 has a great instrument separation and depth of sound stage, but not a very big left-right soundstage.
But what is still missing for all IEMs including the JH13 from my point of view, is the airyness and ease of electrostats like the O2.

 

[KLS]

^ I am tempted...

But the refitting issue always hold me off from customs.

 

[super_fied]

i'm the opposite of you. i have my 13s- love them! and am awaiting my 18s to be finished.

au contraire to what people may think ,the 13s do not lack bass! i decided to go for 18s because i want a different sound signature from jh customs. your impressions certainly helped put me at ease that the 18s will not disappoint.

 

[Saintkeat]

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Originally Posted by LintHart /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ha 36 drivers! Sorry buddy but you actually need to divide that number by 3. there are only 6 drivers per ear making a total of 12.

WAHAHAHAA woops! boy do i feel stupid now. either ways.. if i can afford the jh 16s i'd hope they'd have as much bass as ie8 on minimum. at the very least =)

 

[googleli]

Looking forward to JH16 reviews - then I can decide between 13 and 16