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Audio-Technica ATH-CKR100IS IEM

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-CKR100IS IEM
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: audio-technica-ath-ckr100is-iem
Price: 170 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

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If an ultra-precise audio experience is what you’re after, the Audio-Technica ATH-CKR100IS IEMs are sure to please. Their unique dual-phase push-pull system works like this: two facing 13-millimeter drivers generate phase-aligned audio signals, which are then mixed to compensate for each driver’s inefficiencies Read More

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Sunmoon

Apr 23, 2019

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The ATH-CKR100IS is a very good sounding IEM with a familiar Audio-Technica's sound coloration. The overall sound can be described as clean and articulate with exceptional sound image and soundstage for an IEM. The sound signature feels overall balanced with some boosts in the upper-mids to lower-high frequencies, which makes certain vocals sound magical; on the other hand, some might get a bit ear fatigue with long listening sessions if sensitive to highs. The bass is fast with adequate decay, sub-bass is excellent, lower mids are a bit recessed. I feel the biggest con of the ATH-CKR100IS is the lack of isolation to outside noises. This is definitely a problem as it defeats the purpose of an IEM. Due to the design, the earpiece shell itself provides very minimal isolation, so the separation effect to outside noises mainly relies on the eartips; however, the included eartips are either too small or too big for my ears (similar issue with my IM02). I tried a couple of different tips and found the Comply tips improve the isolation dramatically and to be the best match of the CKR100IS. The overall performance of the CKR100IS is excellent and exceeds my expectation for the price I paid. It deserves a solid 5 star. My review is based on my Sony WM1A balanced output with Plussound X Series custom cable.

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Aozaki

Apr 26, 2019

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Simply amazing. One of the best in-ear headphones I've ever got. Sound has more thickness than Elecom SH1000 (which is crisp and vivid); sound separation is better than Yamaha EPH200 (which is quite neutral); clarity is higher than Final E4000 (which is forgiving and engaging); connection between treble & mids & bass is much smoother than Sony N3AP (which is quite enegetic). It is a whole other step forward from its older series CKR9/10. Would highly recommend.

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WHO23

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Jun 20, 2019

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Good Option

The ATH-CKR100IS sounds good out of the box. The bass is slightly accentuated and the push-pull drivers allow the IEMs to rumble in your ears. The tuning is neither too bassy as with most mainstream IEMs and also has a nicely tuned treble that can satisfy those that are looking for a Harman tuning. The detail retrieval is decent but is not at the level of similar priced dynamic driver IEMs like the Sennheiser IE 40 Pro or the Moondrop Kanas Pro / KXXS. The IEM is also a bit bulky and I had trouble keeping it in position with my favourite tips and eventually settled on Final E / SpinFit tips. The IEM also comes with a decent mic attached which makes it convenient when using this with your phone.

Recommends this product? Yes

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DinQuik

Mar 31, 2019

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Fake. 1) Faded and blurry print. Authentic ATH product images on the packaging have shiney sheen that looks like it’s coming off of the box. This is hard to show in pictures but very clear if you hold 2 side by side in varying light.

2) Thin, light, cheap cardboard. Genuine ATH packaging use a thicker, 2-ply cardboard. This fake one that Massdrop sold is of wrong weight, thickness, and quality.

3) Manufacture date sticker - should be rounded corner, not sharp corners. Barcode UPC sticker should be shiney - not a plain cheaply printed one.

4) L/R print should be bright and clear, as on my CKR10. On these fakes they look faded (again easy to tell if you compare to genuine products)

5) Many other little things, such as cable material, cable relief material, microphone control cutout is wrong depth, etc. too many to list. Avoid purchasing anything expensive and rare from Massdrop.

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