Custom Molded in-ears: worth it💰? Alclair Spire vs. Shure 215 vs. KZ ZS6 vs KZ AS16 | Words of Fang

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Are CUSTOM MOLDED in-ears worth it? We compare our new custom Alclair Spires against Shure 215s, KZ ZS6s, and KZ AS16s!
Update: The 6-driver model worked GREAT for me last night at practice. Way fuller and bassy than I'm used to, so there was a decent amount of mix-tweaking. Although everyone's mix is in mono, I felt like the sound in my ears was WAY more "spread out" than normal, and I think that's partially due to the increased frequency range and headroom from these new ears. Possibly also due to a better seal? So far, I'm digging 'em.
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[@KentBurgess]

This is what KZbin needs. An actual musician reviewing audio equipment.

[@joanneb8711]

The on-screen annotations are priceless.

[@arthurels5832]

For those watching, just remember that these are meant for stage playing not listening. They’re going to perform much different in a loud stage

[@musamnguni510]

I currently own a set of AS 16s . They decent enough. But I really want to dive deeper into custom moulded in ear monitors . I still however have a very soft spot for the KZ ZS5s still in my opinion one of the best IEMs KZ have made

[@terrillmel]

Mine should come in January. I'll let you know how I like em.

[@toploadtele]

5-Stars! ★★★★★

[@terribleideas1860]

Personally I think it comes down to touring musician Vs studio. If you are playing live on stage you need that fit, which makes it totally worth it. If you only play at home and in the studio like me it doesn't matter whether you can headbang and jump around...meaning there is, in my opinion, not enough benefit to the custom molded ones.

[@nathandrums0]

What drives me nuts about these types of reviews is also like the fact that he’s listening to music to judge them. The model he has isn’t meant for that. Totally agree lol.

[@TheStemo1]

How do the Spires hold up? Are they too bassy?

[@LordsoftheTrident]

Not at all, actually! Since I've used them for quite a few shows now, they have a very present bass tone, but not overpowering. The main thing I noticed is the amount of SPACE in our mix. We're only in mono, but I feel like there's so much more separation between the instruments with my Spires vs. other in-ears. I very much love them!

[@TheStemo1]

@@LordsoftheTrident Dude - thanks for the reply, super helpful. I'm in mono as well. I think that clinches it for me, going to pick up a pair.