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Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« on: August 29, 2012, 12:32:05 AM »
Frogbeats C4 =  :-00 EPIC WIN :-00




 
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2012, 02:48:45 AM »
These do look interesting!

http://shop.frogbeats.com/frogbeats-c4

Any comparisons to the UERM? Or even your UE-10 Pro?

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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2012, 03:23:24 AM »
They were just a retail outlet before right? And now they're doing their own customs? Very interesting!
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2012, 05:06:34 AM »
Quote from: Questhate on August 29, 2012, 02:48:45 AM
These do look interesting!

http://shop.frogbeats.com/frogbeats-c4

Any comparisons to the UERM? Or even your UE-10 Pro?

Sure. The UERM is a fantastic CIEM. I was VERY close to ordering one but was hesitant because it lacked precise imaging and 3D soundstage. Now...that could be because they were not fitted for me. However, my UE-10 lacked that as well. The major difference between the UE-10Pro and the UERM was bass for me. You can totally EQ the UE-10Pro to sound like the UERM.

However, the C4 has CRAZY imaging. I have no idea how or why but it's soundstage and imaging is awesome. Blows away ever single CIEM or IEM I have ever heard.

Quote from: ocswing on August 29, 2012, 03:23:24 AM
They were just a retail outlet before right? And now they're doing their own customs? Very interesting!

Yes. When they contacted me about doing a review and agreeing to a no-punches held back honest review, I thought it was super interesting as well. I thought they were being very confident in their product. Hearing the C4, I can understand why. I seriously can't fault the sound quality at all. It's like a custom mini Paradox.
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2012, 05:44:29 AM »
Nice, just after I order the IERMs a new king is elected. C'est la headphones

Interesting read a couple of clicks away from the frogbeats site:
http://www.sonion.com/~/media/Files/Academy/What%20is%20Balanced%20Armature%20Receiver%20Technology_rev002.ashx
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2012, 06:32:54 AM »
yeah screw you LFF .my UE IERM is the best..maybe.   :)p17

and send me that damn stand already man..wait don't..send it after the 7th!  :)p13

Seriously though, its spendy at its asking price..JH13 territory

edit: looks like that's the C5.

Wonder why they didn't offer to send that to you instead.

Groupo buy prices are very attractive. I would certainly be interested in one for the C5 if we can get 10 people! serious! :)p1
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2012, 06:43:51 AM »
I hate customs. Any chance they'd offer a universal "demo" like FitEar?
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2012, 08:07:42 AM »
Thanks for the review, LFF!

From what I understand, C4 are neutral while C5 have slight bass emphasis (mid-bass I suppose). Have you listened to the C5, and if yes, how do they compare to the C4?

I wanted to buy an UERM but your review is great news for me as it would be easer and cheaper for me to buy in Europe.

Anybody interested in forming a buying group? Sachu, I think I would prefer a more neutral signature than C5, unless C5 really perform better than C4 and doesn't deviate much from neutral.
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2012, 08:16:09 AM »
Quote from: sachu on August 29, 2012, 06:32:54 AM
yeah screw you LFF .my UE IERM is the best..maybe.   :)p17
 
 and send me that damn stand already man..wait don't..send it after the 7th!  :)p13
 
 Seriously though, its spendy at its asking price..JH13 territory
 
 edit: looks like that's the C5.
 
 Wonder why they didn't offer to send that to you instead.
 
 Groupo buy prices are very attractive. I would certainly be interested in one for the C5 if we can get 10 people! serious! :)p1
 

LOL! Remember, I don't have custom UERM's and have only heard 2 universal fit demos and one small custom that fit my ear like a custom.

If you want to get a group buy going just talk to David Annez at Frogbeats. He might be willing to work something out.

 
 
Quote from: MuppetFace on August 29, 2012, 06:43:51 AM
I hate customs. Any chance they'd offer a universal "demo" like FitEar?

Perhaps...you would also have to ask David about that.

Quote from: FrenchChemist on August 29, 2012, 08:07:42 AM
Thanks for the review, LFF!

From what I understand, C4 are neutral while C5 have slight bass emphasis (mid-bass I suppose). Have you listened to the C5, and if yes, how do they compare to the C4?

I wanted to buy an UERM but your review is great news for me as it would be easer and cheaper for me to buy in Europe.

Anybody interested in forming a buying group? Sachu, I think I would prefer a more neutral signature than C5, unless C5 really perform better than C4 and doesn't deviate much from neutral.

I have not listened to the C5. I wish I could have had a test of the C5 to offer a comparative review.

I highly recommend the C4. I have been trying to fault them in an area or more for the past two weeks and I simply can't!  :-00
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Re: Review: Frogbeats C4 CIEM (special preview for pirates only!)
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2012, 08:34:44 AM »
From the pictures, It looks like a dual CI/TWFK combination, like the UM Mage  :)
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