How does it sound?
It's metal innit? Magnesium IINM? I wonder about the price tag though, considerably higher than the XBA-4, a 4 driver BA. Either Sony has found a way to make a very cheap BA (considering it's a 4 driver) or that Sony has done so much work into making the best dynamic driver they have to offer that the price is ridiculously high.

One thing's for sure, this thing looks BADASS!! I mean, if you wear it out and about, it will definitely be a conversation starter. People will stare at it, friends will ask about it and want to hear it. I'm not surprised if your friends who haven't came across such an IEM will want to take a pic of it and post it on Facebook!

If I have the money, I may just forget my "that brand is over-hyped" kinda approach when looking for IEMs and might just dive in and get a Sony MDR -EX1000.
That is, If I have the money. Or else I might just settle for a top-tier single BA or high-mid market dual BA.

Removable cables too IINM? For RM1500 I think no other 3-way BA has that feature nor as well equipped accessory wise as the EX1000.

This post has been edited by tunertoobe: May 28 2012, 03:57 PM

Alright!
I'd be watching this thread closely. State what equipment you use to listen it with, that'll help in giving a general idea of what it is best matched with.

Loyalty card ay? Interesting...makes it an even better buy.

This post has been edited by tunertoobe: May 28 2012, 04:42 PM

Dang...when was this launched? I bought an EX300 and EX500 in a single purchase and this should've made me eligible years ago.

Dang....I should've asked them about it.

Can we ask the dealer to bring an EX600 in?

I wonder when they're gonna produce another flagship dynamic?
Just, not a 20+ mm driver IEM...that's just silly.

With a size that big (EX1000), they should've tried and compete the Radius DDM. Two dynamic drivers, with 2 ports. Oh god, if only I work there.
But knowing Sony, It'll cost as much as a custom.

This post has been edited by tunertoobe: Jun 6 2012, 10:48 AM

Yeah you're right. The DDM is in a lower price segment.

But I can't help but feel that the R&D cost was spent more towards 'fiddling' around. The little things like that 'crystal matrix polymer' diaphragm, 'magnesium casing', 'bigger drivers' and stuff. A lot like what the Japanese likes to do in their cars. Trimming the edges of the rear view mirror to save weight, have the radio antenna retract halfway down at high speeds to reduce drag. Actually the Japs do that to a lot of things really. All little improvements add up to one big one, but this costs a lot to do. For a company that makes so much, I can't help but feel that they're ripping us off a bit compared to other small companies out there.

Still.....having the bragging rights of having the world's largest IEM driver shoved in your ears, and have that bass punch that can envy your fellow friends does have its merits. They do have that 'oh that's got to be Sony' look, crazy, dramatic, futuristic. Personally, I like it, A LOT! If only I have the money. Then again, I wish that was money well spent because RM1500 is halfway into getting a custom IEM. It's at that price point where it's a fine line between indulging yourself in new IEMs, or suffer just a little longer and go for the ultimate. For anyone who's as budget stricken as I am at least.

The DDM sure does have a very weird soundstage. I can hear instruments and vocals scattered everywhere, and not even at the same altitude as our heads!

Too bad both EX600 and EX1000 have been discontinued.
I have tried looking for the leftover stock but to no avail. I even went as far as Penang.

No source, and no money.
Nah I don't think I'll be buying anytime soon, too distracting.

I sure hope Sony is coming up with something to replace them though. It's been a while since I've appreciated Sony's range of dynamic IEMs. The highest I've had was only the EX500. Pretty nice, but dunno why it's a tad over sibilant for me.