Re: A Compendium of Audio Zone Reviews and Rankings: IEMs, Headphones & Sources
Thanks to BennyBrendon , I have my hands on the CK10 and SM3 . Before trying out , I felt I am gonna love the CK10 more but things turned out to be different.
CK10- very weird /thin and flat bass - more like typical BA bass of PL-50 . Didn't like it so much . Very clear and neutral like midrange which I liked . Extremely detailed but a little hot / sibilant treble . Amazing 3D-ish soundstage -one of the best in top-tiers.
SM3 - flimsy build quality(too scared to even handle them ). Perfect bass - goes low , has good midbass .Slightly high in quantity and can get a little lose at times. Beautiful forward midrange , vocals are blisss Inspite of being mid-oriented the IEM doesn't really isolate the mids like RE-262 or RE-1 does. The treble is also perfectly extended and detailed. Not too laidback or as hot as the CK10 treble. Soundstage is really good if not the best . Needless to say I am in love with the SM3 but not sure if its price is justified :ashamed: .
*Initial impressions involving only 30-45 mins of listening with each IEM . Impressions are subject to change without notice as result of more listening *
Thanks to BennyBrendon , I have my hands on the CK10 and SM3 . Before trying out , I felt I am gonna love the CK10 more but things turned out to be different.
CK10- very weird /thin and flat bass - more like typical BA bass of PL-50 . Didn't like it so much . Very clear and neutral like midrange which I liked . Extremely detailed but a little hot / sibilant treble . Amazing 3D-ish soundstage -one of the best in top-tiers.
SM3 - flimsy build quality(too scared to even handle them ). Perfect bass - goes low , has good midbass .Slightly high in quantity and can get a little lose at times. Beautiful forward midrange , vocals are blisss Inspite of being mid-oriented the IEM doesn't really isolate the mids like RE-262 or RE-1 does. The treble is also perfectly extended and detailed. Not too laidback or as hot as the CK10 treble. Soundstage is really good if not the best . Needless to say I am in love with the SM3 but not sure if its price is justified :ashamed: .
*Initial impressions involving only 30-45 mins of listening with each IEM . Impressions are subject to change without notice as result of more listening *