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So! I've been running with a pair of Shure SE535 LTDs for a couple of years now (I actually have 2 pairs of 535s. Long story) and I've been really happy with the the clarity and the sound signature in general I guess. I tried out a universal pair of JH16 Pros at Jaben Audio and was blown away by them, especially the bass! Ever since then, I've been looking into getting a pair of customs but I'm not sure which ones to get. Here's my shortlist:

 

JH Audio JH16 Pro

JH Audio JH13 Pro

Unique Melody Miracle

Unique Melody Merlin

1964 Ears V8

 

I listen to a lot of rock, alt rock and sometimes some EDM too. I also do live audio a couple of times a week with a full church band. What do you guys reckon?

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I listen to a lot of rock, alt rock and sometimes some EDM too. I also do live audio a couple of times a week with a full church band. What do you guys reckon?

 

I would say, that LTT is the wrong forum.

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I would say, that LTT is the wrong forum.

Yeah. I was kinda thinking that when I posted. Still good to try lol

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Going to Head Fi forums would be best haha :>

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Going to Head Fi forums would be best haha :>

Way ahead of you buddy :D

I don't always get replies from Head-Fi though unlike here.

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-snap-

Whoa...

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Way ahead of you buddy :D

I don't always get replies from Head-Fi though unlike here.

 

Yea, head fi is a big audio forum. Whenever I look for a new IEM to buy I'll always get linked to head fi.

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Ummmm....why? 

 

Because some of us have met Mr. Jerry Harvey personally?

that makes you an expert how?

I have driven all kinds of expensive cars, that doesn't make me a car expert ...

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Yea, head fi is a big audio forum. Whenever I look for a new IEM to buy I'll always get linked to head fi.

Yeah man, same. That and I see if I can go try them at Jaben Audio. They're an excellent source of information (sometimes too much information lol) but as I said before, they don't always respond to posts.

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Who said anything about being expert? I sure didn't. 

I kinda hope there's an expert on CIEMs lurking around these forums haha

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Who said anything about being expert? I sure didn't.

- I said that IMHO LTT is the wrong forum.

- You said "why".

- I said that there is a lack of expertise.

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I kinda hope there's an expert on CIEMs lurking around these forums haha

 

I hope there's one, would like to see what you end up going with :B

Many posts here are about headphones though.

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- I said that there is a lack of expertise.

 

When did you say that? Must've missed it.

 

Was it here:

 

I would say, that LTT is the wrong forum.

 

Or here?

 

that makes you an expert how?

I have driven all kinds of expensive cars, that doesn't make me a car expert ...

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I hope there's one, would like to see what you end up going with :B

Many posts here are about headphones though.

Through my research, I'm leaning towards the JH16 lol. Incidentally, it's the most expensive at 1.5k. Either that or maybe the UM Merlin with its hybrid system thing ($950 for those). I'm a sucker for bass... I'll send you a PM with pics of my CIEMs when I get them although it probably won't be till later this year.

 

When did you say that? Must've missed it.

 

Was it here:

 

 

Or here?

Geez... @creatip123 and @MrSuperb enough please. I know you guys were just trying to help me...

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Through my research, I'm leaning towards the JH16 lol. Incidentally, it's the most expensive at 1.5k. Either that or maybe the UM Merlin with its hybrid system thing ($950 for those). I'm a sucker for bass... I'll send you a PM with pics of my CIEMs when I get them although it probably won't be till later this year.

 

WOW 1.5k. That's alot of money. But CIEMs are on another level of comfort though.

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WOW 1.5k. That's alot of money. But CIEMs are on another level of comfort though.

It's not THAT much tbh. I know guys who spend a lot more than that on their gear. Just in case you're interested, here are the prices for the CIEMs I've listed:

 

JH Audio JH16 Pro - $1539

JH Audio JH13 Pro - $1480

Unique Melody Miracle - $1099

Unique Melody Merlin - $950

1964 Ears V8 - $1199

 

For a guy that does live sound, $1000-$1500 is worth the price of keeping your hearing healthy.

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It's not THAT much tbh. I know guys who spend a lot more than that on their gear. Just in case you're interested, here are the prices for the CIEMs I've listed:

 

JH Audio JH16 Pro - $1539

JH Audio JH13 Pro - $1480

Unique Melody Miracle - $1099

Unique Melody Merlin - $950

1964 Ears V8 - $1199

 

For a guy that does live sound, $1000-$1500 is worth the price of keeping your hearing healthy.

 

Yea... Audio product are so expensive in general. 

All my IEMs are budget IEMs though (I don't have moneh :B )

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Yea... Audio product are so expensive in general. 

All my IEMs are budget IEMs though (I don't have moneh :B )

haha well you can get some excellent IEMs for a decent price these days. I'm sure money will find its way to you in the near future =) then you can get CIEMs too xD

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haha well you can get some excellent IEMs for a decent price these days. I'm sure money will find its way to you in the near future =) then you can get CIEMs too xD

 

Yes. When I finally start working :B

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Yes. When I finally start working :B

haha that's the idea man. http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelitys-wall-famehave a read through this in the meantime. 

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@Pohernori http://www.head-fi.org/t/657341/jh-16-vs-jh-13-help/15have a look at the images in post #27 on that thread. I want my customs to look something like that

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Many people stop at JH13, well $1K is generally a logical stopping for CIEM.

Dont forget about the JH roxanne and the new 1964 ears adele ;)

But anyway, I dont know any regulars here who are experienced enough with CIEM. I'd say ask them in headfi as that's generally where high end audio gear owners do their circlejerk

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Many people stop at JH13, well $1K is generally a logical stopping for CIEM.

Dont forget about the JH roxanne and the new 1964 ears adele ;)

But anyway, I dont know any regulars here who are experienced enough with CIEM. I'd say ask them in headfi as that's generally where high end audio gear owners do their circlejerk

I was looking at the JH16 for the extended bass. Maybe I should go into my audio store and audition the JH13. Roxanne and Adel are just a bit too far out of my price range. I posted a thread on Head-Fi, got 1 reply in the hours that it's been up...

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