LarsMarkelson Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Guys. JH-13 has just arrived. ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Surprised since I didn't receive an in the lab notice, they just appeared on my front door, took 10 days from when I got ear molds received notice, with 1-day shipping. CURRENTLY LISTENING NAOOOO I think fit is off on left though :X They look awesome, I will post a pic soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knopi Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Which people are you talking about, and do they know what they're talking about? For example project86 from headfi. He is very fine fellow. I felt something similar although with UM3X that these was oe of the the best audio purchase I've ever made so if Livewires Trips are really similar sounding to Westone house sound they have to be rock for only $350, technology and drivers are sure similar to ES3X. JH13 are great as I said. I have days when I love them and have days when less, so maybe I have a little fit issue who know. I listen mainly at home and I feel customs is not the best for home listening for me, you have to just sit without move and this is not comfortable for a longer listening. I finded JH13 to be much better than HD800 so basicaly JH13 price $1200 is ok but.. I have zero interest in upgrading I don't believe you I have interest about LCD-2, boomana I guess you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I listen mainly at home and I feel customs is not the best for home listening for me, you have to just sit without move and this is not comfortable for a longer listening. two words: duct-tape and K1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 F I listen mainly at home and I feel customs is not the best for home listening for me, you have to just sit without move and this is not comfortable for a longer listening. Not sure what you mean by this. I sit at my desk, moving around quite a bit with the JH13's. They are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsMarkelson Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Guys. JH-13 has just arrived. ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Surprised since I didn't receive an in the lab notice, they just appeared on my front door, took 10 days from when I got ear molds received notice, with 1-day shipping. CURRENTLY LISTENING NAOOOO I think fit is off on left though :X They look awesome, I will post a pic soon. K, took the pic! It's clear with JHAUDIO logo etched only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 god damn that looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
episiarch Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Re an earlier post about the relative flexibility of the cable materials: I received my 64" black cable today. Side by side with the clear cable, the black cable is not quite as flexible. In practice, though, both are very supple and there's nothing you could do with the clear cable that you can't do equally easily/comfortably with the black cable. In other words, there's no impediment to choosing purely on appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I don't believe you I have interest about LCD-2, boomana I guess you too Wanting to hear them and wanting to own them are two separate things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knopi Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Wow Lars your looks fantastic enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 The clear looks great Lars. Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnero Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I finally found an audiologist here that will do the impressions albeit for a cost of $100. I made an appointment but it's not until June 3rd, I'm still a bit wary so I'm going to drop off a copy of the JH Audio tip sheet to see what kind of reaction I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 holy moley thats expensive. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnero Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 holy moley thats expensive. Good luck! Originally they wanted $150 but they came down in price a bit when they realized I only wanted impressions not molds. She seemed quite convinced she could get me the same thing much cheaper and seemed a bit put off when I didn't bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I think the clear looks amazing when new, but I always wondered if they'd hold up, and not get dirty. I'm lucky and do not have waxy ears, but I still need to clean mine. I thought that at the tips there could be a problem with an unattractive build up, even if minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 She seemed quite convinced she could get me the same thing much cheaper and seemed a bit put off when I didn't bite. same thing happened to me. However, when I finally figured out what she was trying to sell, I almost busted out laughing. Some sort of impression that fits over an ear bud "Apple iBud compatible" even, according to her. Then I explained that the electronics are "inside" the thing and she sorta nodded politely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I think the clear looks amazing when new, but I always wondered if they'd hold up, and not get dirty. I'm lucky and do not have waxy ears, but I still need to clean mine. I thought that at the tips there could be a problem with an unattractive build up, even if minimal. You can just get the tips colored if you're worried about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnero Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 same thing happened to me. However, when I finally figured out what she was trying to sell, I almost busted out laughing. Some sort of impression that fits over an ear bud "Apple iBud compatible" even, according to her. Then I explained that the electronics are "inside" the thing and she sorta nodded politely. I assumed it was something along the lines of a generic single or dual BA custom IEM that might be in around the league of entry level customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
episiarch Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 JH16s reviewed (though briefly and unsatisfyingly) on CrunchGear, along with UE5Pro and Ety hf2: Review Round-up: Custom in-ear headphones It is probably easy to guess which comment to the article is mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 JH16s reviewed (though briefly and unsatisfyingly) on CrunchGear, along with UE5Pro and Ety hf2: Review Round-up: Custom in-ear headphones It is probably easy to guess which comment to the article is mine. Thanks for that link. I watched the JH interview, and it made me definitely want JH13s over JH16s now. Creed uses JH16s. Horrible. **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsMarkelson Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I can hear the exact placement of every piece of drum kit while still hearing the other instruments perfectly....and it's still cohesive...damn I think this is a great description of what makes the JH13 special, to me at least anyway. I finally got the seal right on the left side (6 layers of electrical tape ftw... oh don't think I mentioned this yet but I got my refit back and the left is too small now, which I've remedied with tape for the moment) and have been listening for I dunno 5 hours straight? Anyway I completely got what boomana said above, most noticeably when listening to The Cure's "Cut Here". I'm pretty happy that I have some headphones that make The Cure sound awesome again Source is Rockbox'd Clip+ (awesome also)... I have to say I think this setup is better than a Pico Dac -> Dynalo -> HF2 setup, which I think is pretty incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Dreamer Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 The HF2 is a fun headphone, but not remotely in the league of the JH13. That would be like comparing a Dodge Viper to a Formula 1 car. The Clip+ is no slouch as a player, so your assessment seems about right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I think this is a great description of what makes the JH13 special, to me at least anyway. I finally got the seal right on the left side (6 layers of electrical tape ftw... oh don't think I mentioned this yet but I got my refit back and the left is too small now, which I've remedied with tape for the moment) and have been listening for I dunno 5 hours straight? Anyway I completely got what boomana said above, most noticeably when listening to The Cure's "Cut Here". I'm pretty happy that I have some headphones that make The Cure sound awesome again Source is Rockbox'd Clip+ (awesome also)... I have to say I think this setup is better than a Pico Dac -> Dynalo -> HF2 setup, which I think is pretty incredible. try clear nail polish instead of tape to fix fit problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3cT Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Man, reading through the last couple of pages *almost* made me regret my choice of building a β22 first. All in due time... all in due time... *takes a deep breath* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsMarkelson Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 After re-reading most of this thread I've decided to go with a new impression on my left ear. Even though with tape I can get it to seal it still just doesn't sound right with angling and imaging, and when I smile I can really feel it whereas the right just stays in very well and I don't feel it as much. Seems like people who went to audiologists with lots of experience with this are getting better results (no duh)... gonna head to a place that does a lot of IEM molds for a church band and hopefully that will turn out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsMarkelson Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Seems like people who went to audiologists with lots of experience with this are getting better results (no duh)... gonna head to a place that does a lot of IEM molds for a church band and hopefully that will turn out well. Cool, I just talked to them (Seattle Hearing Aids - Audiology & Hearing Evaluation, Hearing Aid Fitting & Repair - Northgate Hearing Services Inc.) and they sound very experienced. $25/ear and if the impression needs to be redone it's free. The person on the phone said in the 10 years they've been doing IEM impressions they've only had to redo 3 times. I also like the fact that there is only two audiologists on staff there so I think whoever I get it'll be good. I'll report back on fit later after it's all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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