I just placed an order for a UM Mage (and just paid for it) through a person somewhat affiliated with UM (hails from the same country as I do). Also got my ear impressions done today.
I own a Westone UM3X, but I don't particularly enjoy the sound.. It seems as if it's too bassy for me, and lacks treble and clarity.
Had the chance to plug in another person's Mage for a short while (couldn't get a fit at all, but I managed to stuff the bore in
), and from what I managed to hear, it was absolutely stunning. I was impressed.
I'm maintaining communication with the aforementioned person, and I'm still in the process of customizing it, though. And I've got to say, it's very hard! I simply cannot choose what color and what artwork to put on it.
Right now, I'm trying to just search up images of custom IEMs as much as I can to see what sort of color choices are available. I'm still very undecided - not sure if I'd opt for different colors for L and R, and I'm not sure about the artwork; since I was told intricate artwork is highly not recommended, as they do not possess the printers necessary for it yet.
I hope to get some opinions from fellow owners.
Do you think a red/blue circle-like artwork (look at the Republic of Korea's national flag) would turn out nice on the IEM?
I was also thinking of a Maltese cross design on the right monitor, but not painted - instead, designed like MaoDi's artwork; flourished with silver confetti to make up the cross' shape.
As for colors, right now I'm thinking of something like JH's "Black eye blue", and something like a transparent-bluish kind, as per these images:
I think I'd like a color like a deep, dark blue; similar to the oceans.. Has anyone seen anything like it before?
This artwork was also suggested by the person I am buying them through;
So far I think it looks decent. If the RoK flag is too hard to replicate/will probably look ugly, I might just go with the Maltese cross on the right monitor and that design above on the left.
Sorry for rambling so much, but having paid quite a premium price and having my very own monitors; custom made to suit me, is simply a prospect so enticing.
Thanks for taking time to read!