CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
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I was wondering about the recessed sockets and if it is worth the extra money, seems for comfort it may be the way to go.
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I was wondering about the recessed sockets and if it is worth the extra money, seems for comfort it may be the way to go.
I think these are it.
http://store.treoo.com/main/fiio-rc-wt1-stranded-spc-upgrade-cable.html
Pretty cool site for some nice little upgrades.
http://store.treoo.com/main/fiio-rc-wt1-stranded-spc-upgrade-cable.html
Pretty cool site for some nice little upgrades.
I don't have recessed sockets on mine, and they're completely comfortable; I suspect it's more personal preference. 1964 Ears says the main advantage is to protect the sockets/pins from fatigue damage.
I have the recesses sockets...not sure that it adds anything other than protection for the socket like was just mentioned
Yes, it's a protection thing for the connector. As cheap as the option is to add, I'm baffled as to why it's not a standard feature. "But I've had mine forever and a day and I've had no cable troubles". Fine, but how many people have car insurance and don't have wrecks (probably not many)? It's a little but of insurance against damage and failure of the connection.
I think the reason it's not standard is because 1964 Ears seems to discourage it. They claim that it's harder to clean the connectors should moisture and grime cause corrosion: A corroded connection is much worse than a damaged cable pin.
Some people sweat a lot, especially when they're on stage, and moisture and electronics generally don't go well together. I have no idea if this is a common issue or not, I generally don't sweat a lot when I'm playing. If they say it's a more common problem with recessed sockets then I will have to default to their experience. My advice: if you have a sweaty head, don't get recessed sockets
vision
It's all about the groove!
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+1...I didn't get recessed on mine, and I wish that I did because I've pulled the cable out of the socket plenty of times while on stage. I'll order a second set at some point and I'll definitely go with recessed sockets.
vision
It's all about the groove!
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Cool, they show mine at the 3:43 mark...
Nice! I wondered if anyone on TB had their IEM's show up in the video!
Man I'm lusting for these, either V8 or V6-S. Been using Shure SE535 but find that I sometimes get a headache after wearing them for a while. (I'm using the medium size foam with them. They create the best seal for me.)
Any one experience any headaches or fatigue with customs moulds?
Any one experience any headaches or fatigue with customs moulds?
FYI, 1964 Ears is giving away three sets of V8 or V6-S monitors. You have until Friday to enter.
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I've worn my V6-Stage IEMs for 4-5 hours at a stretch with zero fatigue or discomfort. Like they weren't even there.
Worn mine through a full set list (which is usually about as long as I would ever need to wear them straight through) and there has been no discomfort. Takes a minute to get used to at very first but otherwise very comfortable.
I just wore mine for 8 hours at work yesterday. Zero fatigue, discomfort, or tension. It's like they weren't there.