Coytee Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I have a pair of Custom 3's. Had them now for probably 10 years but....still going strong. (their cord looks like a twist-o-flex watch band or telephone cord) I understand they are no longer made. In today's lineup, what would be similar? Is there a model that would be considered better? Are all of them today the little (pardon me) "stick" style that sticks in the ear? I didn't notice any that wrapped around the ear. Then again, only casually looked. Could have missed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Naseum Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 custom 4 is better model..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I have a pair of Custom 3's. Had them now for probably 10 years but....still going strong. (their cord looks like a twist-o-flex watch band or telephone cord) I understand they are no longer made. In today's lineup, what would be similar? Is there a model that would be considered better? Are all of them today the little (pardon me) "stick" style that sticks in the ear? I didn't notice any that wrapped around the ear. Then again, only casually looked. Could have missed them. Something comparable to the Custom 3 would be the X7i - it shares a very similar balanced armature to the Custom 3, however with better vocals. The X11i will have better highs and better lows than the Custom 3, even though the Custom 3 already had pretty good bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (their cord looks like a twist-o-flex watch band or telephone cord) The cords are horrible on those but they really sound great if you get a good seal. It's like they used tiny single strand romex in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 i always enjoyed the electric shocks to my ear lobes that would inevitably start to occur after a couple of years with my Shure's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I have a pair of Custom 3's. Had them now for probably 10 years but....still going strong. (their cord looks like a twist-o-flex watch band or telephone cord) I understand they are no longer made. In today's lineup, what would be similar? Is there a model that would be considered better? Are all of them today the little (pardon me) "stick" style that sticks in the ear? I didn't notice any that wrapped around the ear. Then again, only casually looked. Could have missed them. Something comparable to the Custom 3 would be the X7i - it shares a very similar balanced armature to the Custom 3, however with better vocals. The X11i will have better highs and better lows than the Custom 3, even though the Custom 3 already had pretty good bass. I'v not heard the x11i yet but try 'em kit is on the way. And don't forget. The Custom 3 was a 2 way. 2 armatures with a tiny crossover. The Image models are all single armature. The best would be the custom ear molded 2, 3, and 5 way for the professional market that never got out of prototype stage to the best of my knowledge / rumormill. I think the x11 is an improvement over the x10. However, I also believer that the x7 will sound much more like the Cuetom 3 than the x11. The x11 bass may be improved over the Custom 3, and highs may be too, but, it's the more pronounced mid frequencies, I think, that make the Custom 3 sound so much better go many of us than the x10. The x7 IMVHO, or maybe IMNSVHO, are the best sounding of today's Klipsch in ear monitors. That may change when I hear the x11 but I doubt it. Richard - I'll try to update after I've tried the x11 but the x7 sound like the x5 which sound like the Custom 3. The x10 sound is quite a bit different. But my gut tells me you'll like the x7 the best. Edited July 18, 2015 by blsamuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Ok, so when I'm doing something and using these, I'm either on the tractor or the backhoe. This means, I'm also using some over-ear muffs as well. http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-Hi-Vis-Extreme-Hearing-Protector/dp/B00IA7HJ4K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1437246834&sr=8-4&keywords=peltor+airport I have a pair of these green Peltor muffs. My Custom 3's wrap around my ear and the muffs fit over them. I get pretty good isolation from the outside noise and my little Ipod music is still making its way through to me. Having never used stick style ear buds, it seems to me they could get in the way with the Peltors over the top? Think both would fit and not conflict with each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 For anyone who cares.... I've had my first pair of Custom 3's for a number of years now. I got them (I'm guessing) in 2008 but not positive on that. They've been through various accidental snags and a 3 week trip to England, Europe and Turkey. I bought a second pair as a backup so when (not if) I broke the first pair or their wire snapped, I could toss them and not lose a beat with the replacement pair. The second pair of Custom 3's are still in their box, unopened. The cord on the first pair has some bulges and kinks....but they keep going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Ok, so when I'm doing something and using these, I'm either on the tractor or the backhoe. This means, I'm also using some over-ear muffs as well. http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-Hi-Vis-Extreme-Hearing-Protector/dp/B00IA7HJ4K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1437246834&sr=8-4&keywords=peltor+airport I have a pair of these green Peltor muffs. My Custom 3's wrap around my ear and the muffs fit over them. I get pretty good isolation from the outside noise and my little Ipod music is still making its way through to me. Having never used stick style ear buds, it seems to me they could get in the way with the Peltors over the top? Think both would fit and not conflict with each other? Richard, I've used passive Pro Ears hearing protectors over Image x10 (and x7, a5i, and x5) and my original Custom 2 for years. Not at all a problem using small dual flange gels and probably others. I think it was September 2007 I ordered my Custom 2 when first available so suspect you got your Custom 3 then or shortly thereafter, as soon as they became available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 i always enjoyed the electric shocks to my ear lobes that would inevitably start to occur after a couple of years with my Shure's. That explains ALOT! How often, and for how many years have you been using ECT? Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 i always enjoyed the electric shocks to my ear lobes that would inevitably start to occur after a couple of years with my Shure's. That explains ALOT! How often, and for how many years have you been using ECT? Roger you forgetful moron, we've been treatment buddies for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I have a pair of Custom 3's. Had them now for probably 10 years but....still going strong. (their cord looks like a twist-o-flex watch band or telephone cord) I understand they are no longer made. In today's lineup, what would be similar? Is there a model that would be considered better? Are all of them today the little (pardon me) "stick" style that sticks in the ear? I didn't notice any that wrapped around the ear. Then again, only casually looked. Could have missed them. Something comparable to the Custom 3 would be the X7i - it shares a very similar balanced armature to the Custom 3, however with better vocals. The X11i will have better highs and better lows than the Custom 3, even though the Custom 3 already had pretty good bass. That's quite an accomplishment for single armature. The Custom 3 has great lows and highs as expected of a 2 way design. I think the thing that set the Custom 3 apart from the x10 for me is the more pronounced mids, sounding clearer to me. I prefer the sound of both the short lived x5 and x7 (I have both, x5 and x7 recent acquisitions) over the x10. Now to listen and compare the x11i in the try 'em kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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