zer061zer0 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I share similar sentiments. I am someone who is leaning more towards the UE sound as well. I have tried the westone, um3x, UE10TF and the shures, i have to say that the china customs really sound amazingly good, good control on bass with a nice balance mids and highs. I like speakers, and if if i have to choose i would go for headphones as well, but this pair of customs is seriously tempting. Worth considering. Would just like to add my 2 cents on these babies. Actually had the honour to try them on while I was at Stereo to audition the UM3X a few days back. Coincidentally, I manage to get a pretty good seal with Teng's triple driver custom. Firstly, I must say that this customs, albeit from China, have exceptional built quality. The drivers are placed in a single, one piece mould (unlike that of the likes of freQs, which have separate inner and outer faceplates.). Its make resembles those of UE and Westones and are definitely much better than that of my freQShows. After some time with the UM3X, I finally decided to put them on and I was relatively taken aback by what I heard. It reminded very much of the UE customs which I've heard from another audio shop. It definitely had the signature of a UE. Highs were present and sparkled, though not as clean as the ACS T1 but they seem more present to me compared to the UM3X. Mids were sweet, smooth and lush. I tried a track by Olivia Ong and it reminded closely of what I felt with the T1s, though not as forward and more laid back. Mesmerising in its own right. There was definitely more quantity in the bass department. It extended low and hit hard as well, which I preferred for certain genres of my music as to the T1s. Comparing to the UM3X, it does not hit as hard but was definitely defined and had reasonably good extension. I kept going between this customs, my ACS T1 and the UM3X and I must say that this impressed me quite a bit. If you are a fan of the UE signature, this will definitely be an awesome upgrade from your universals without the huge price gap and I'm pretty sure you will not regret. Again, this is purely my opinion and thoughts and if you can and have the time, this customs are definitely worth trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 The custom mould for er4 does sound interesting though as thus the original custom. Liked the ue10p sound when I heard it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noobia 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 are these customs made of hard acrylic or silicone like material just like ACS's custom IEM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kneth 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 are these customs made of hard acrylic or silicone like material just like ACS's custom IEM? they are made of hard acrylic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uberburger101 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 My first thought was that it looked like ES3X. Very nice colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 the cable that they have look interesting, seem like westone type of cable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 the cable that they have look interesting, seem like westone type of cable! It is Westone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 wow, interesting man, westone cable! an the sound which sound like UE. hmmm, wondering how it is like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 wow, interesting man, westone cable! an the sound which sound like UE. hmmm, wondering how it is like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 wahhaha! yea, stairway to heaven! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2009 Highs were present and sparkled, though not as clean as the ACS T1 but they seem more present to me compared to the UM3X. Mids were sweet, smooth and lush. I tried a track by Olivia Ong and it reminded closely of what I felt with the T1s, though not as forward and more laid back. Mesmerising in its own right. There was definitely more quantity in the bass department. It extended low and hit hard as well, which I preferred for certain genres of my music as to the T1s. Comparing to the UM3X, it does not hit as hard but was definitely defined and had reasonably good extension. I kept going between this customs, my ACS T1 and the UM3X and I must say that this impressed me quite a bit. If you are a fan of the UE signature, this will definitely be an awesome upgrade from your universals without the huge price gap and I'm pretty sure you will not regret. Again, this is purely my opinion and thoughts and if you can and have the time, this customs are definitely worth trying. So quite an upgrade for ACS T1 customer ? Or maybe should wait for ACS latest custom IEM ? What I heard from Aron, they are in the progress of coming out soon. But the price Aron told me is really tempting & the latest ACS custom which is going to announce soon should be much much more expensive. Or maybe ACS willing to upgrade your existing T1 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 ACS coming out with a new range of IEM? 4 driver now? That time i heard is they going to make the ACS with a push to hear button thingy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio Fidelity 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Any website I could refer to this China made custom IEM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie0904 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 got poisoned by teng yesterday....... -10 to life at very fast rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) ACS coming out with a new range of IEM? 4 driver now? That time i heard is they going to make the ACS with a push to hear button thingy. What I heard from Aron is a new ACS custom IEM & a limited edition T1 coming soon. No idea is it a 4 driver one but there is a change in the cable used. Edited May 14, 2009 by Jeremy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
