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Sunday, January 21, 2007

IEM

IEM - In Ear Monitor

I decided to make a post on IEM as i dunnoe how to explain to anyone how the hell i spend so much on them... And i guess u all know nuts about them..hehe...

IEM (in-ear monitor) refers to a system of small, usually custom fitted, earpieces and transmitters used to provide foldback that in the past was fed to speakers in front of a performer on a stage. Wireless in-ear monitor systems are increasingly popular with musicians, since they allow more precise monitoring and freer movement on stage than fixed monitor speakers, and can incorporate sound-insulated earbuds to provide hearing protection. For performances that include pre-recorded backing tracks, IEM let the entire band synchronize with a click track without wearing cumbersome headphones.

In-ear monitor can also refer to any headphone with sound-insulating earbuds which are placed inside the ear canal.

(taken from wikipedia)

Do NOT confuse IEMs with cheap ear-buds! In-ear-monitor earphones seal within your ear canal utilizing little rubber tips and they will coat your eardrum with precisely-rendered music. Not only do IEMs sound amazingly good, they also provide the best seal from external sound of any other headphone type ---much better than those big-name "noise canceling" headsets! The least expensive of these in-ear earphones is less than $100; the most expensive are custom-fitted by an audiologist, cost about $1000 and are among the very best-sounding audio drivers in existence; they’ll also set you back some major bucks by the time you add getting customized ear molds made---but, wow, they are ever impressive.

The audio image from IEM headphones is more compact and a bit more “inside your head’ than regular headphones due, we suspect, mostly to the fact that you are totally bypassing the outer ear and all its psycho-acoustic position sensing cues. On the other hand, the sound from this type of headphone is truly crystal clear and what is lost in image size is largely gained back in image clarity and audio detail resolution. For most people, the listening experience is akin to having your ears plugged and hearing the musical soundstage appearing, in miniaturized form, perfectly formed within your sound mind.

Some folks worry about fit and comfort issues with these in-ear designs, and rightly so. We might suggest when you buy your IEM headphones that you have a go at a number of them to see what works best for you. Usually, most people can find a reasonably comfortable eartip sleeve size & material to suit their tastes. Of course, the special audiologist-customized IEM ear pieces fit perfectly and feel very comfortable in your ears. You could easily wear them on an entire 14-hr flight!

(taken from http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/in-ear-monitor-type/)

Here you see Sun Yan Zi using a IEM during one of her recent perfomance

These are the Shure E1 used by Sun as shown above, I found actually they r used by mediacorp. Can see many Singapore Singer use them while they r performing. They are made by Westone, which is also a very old version of my Westone UM1. haha...

Hehe.., sorry for the bad pics la, i used my phone camera to take on my 15inc tv showing Luo Zhi Xiang in his recent Speshow Concert. I think he is using some Westone custom, but dunnoe if it is ES 1,2 or 3. lol... as all the Westone custom use the same shell like my ES2. keke.. Think many Taiwanese uses the Westone ES series, as i also seen Huang Li Cheng using it during one of his concert on tv.

And..here is Mr Goh Kai Seng with his ES2... haha..

My Collection

My CD Collection... Haha.. found tat last yr2006 i brought 12 ablums which is about 1/4 of my entire collection liao. Guess more will come bla...haha.. going into Audiophile is simply crazy...but that the sort of enjoyment u just simply luv it.

Actually, i does find stupid at some time, but really i just can't stand lousy sound quailty... In the past, i can't stand the stock earbud, thus i got some $39 sony ear clip which i already find abit expensive then... but as i slowly upgade... it just getting more and more exciting. I always enjoy my new upgrade, then i wonder wow how will those of higher quailty will sound like. That made me brought a $79 sony's earphone, my most expensive ever, and i tot i will stop at there. But, it spoilt after a few mths... then...there the devil made in me... more upgrades... and when this is ur's hobby, u just want to ask for more.

But No worries guys, as nw i had newly found a new earphone which cost only about $25 from a china brand call OVC, it is able to beat many other IEM tat cost up to $200 haha.. And i had order 2 different model from tat brand. Its nt on the market here though...

Well... I just simply luv my ES2, it just simply sound really great. The best ever! I can hear all the instruments sound exceptionally clear, like you can hear straight through them; I must say it's very intoxicating. The bass is very tight ,well controlled and extend very far. The ES2 have strong and tight bass with great extension, a mid range that is liquid smooth with a warm signature and in your face vocal presentation and a top end that is crisp, detailed and also offers very impressive extension. Add it all together and you have one hell of a fun, engaging and altogether musical custom!

Hmm ok... for more inform about ES2 can be found here http://www.earphonesolutions.com/wees2cufitdu.html the retail price is $650usd ya.. But seriously i found it quite worth la for the enjoyment i am getting..hehe.
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But it also create another problem for me liao.... as it made me dislike my speaker sound quailty... Ya time to upgrade my Speaker... Haiz.. Speaker is even more expensive and needed more science from the earphone...

Everywhen please don't close your eyes.

I am back here! Just finished my birthday 2 days ago haha should i say in this way? Haiz... 20 liao..SOUND SO OLD!!! Entered the 20s... No GF, No Career, No Car, No Licence, No Diploma. No Cert. lalala..everything also no... Haha but 1 more yr to be legal to watch R21 in the cinema with big big screen and surround system.

Didn't choose to work this wk, quite song, at last got a break from all the works. Also due to the fact, i was sick... last wk caught a few time in the rain... Hmm.. dun really wish to work, but no work means no money to spend le. No spending, i will go crazy, so bore at home doing nothing without any new toys.

Anyway, i also wish to finish this final sem well. Got only 2.6 in GPA last sem... and er...failed to hand in any homeworks and passed in any tests for the last few mths... GOT to catch up LOR!!! SO less Work less Work!! RESt rest rest!

Ok back to my Birthday, hehe thanks to everyone who wished me Happy Birthday and especially those who celebrated my birthday! Althought its only 3 of my ex-classmate namly Jing Jiang, Zi Hui and Suyin, huge thanks to you ppl!! I really appreciate it! Tot tat was going to go tru my birthday alone...but the last min call from u ppl prevented it.

Hmm...haha...sorry i do appreciate the gift you all gave, but next time hor treat me as a small boy boy can le la... Any kids toys will do, no nid adults stuffs.

Everywhen please don't close your eyes.

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Sian + Sick

Wah seh, Damn sian lor... thur rain den friday rained the whole day. Wanted to go sch on friday de, but woke up raining, den thur 330am den slp, so i skipped sch again... Thought of going out, but rain nv stop. So sian stayed at home the whole day, den is sick liao also. Think due to caught in the rain the previous day bla..

Sickness haven gone..., actually got work today de, but i cancelled it, hopefully wun leave a bad impression... my only rooster of the wk sia..

Nvm, can watch EPL and Singapore match later liao!

Birthday coming next wk, but i dunnoe wat to do... think i going to celebrate by myself? haha... I am such a loner....

Watched Wan Quan Yu Le sometime back, the horoscope expert say, me capricon totally have no Tao Hua this yr sia..... haiz....

Hmm... i have a must watch J-drama to recommand to all of u, named 1 Litre of tears. Wonder if u guys heard of it or watched it anot.

I finished watching on SCV days ago, It is a really sad, and inspirational film. It teaches you to value life, live everyday to the fullest, and care for the people around you. I really like this show

This drama is about a girl who was diagnosed with a disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration when she was 15 years old, and was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25 years old.

The plot is based on the true story of a Japanese girl named Kito Aya, who had the same disease. She kept writing in her diary to remember her experiences until she could no longer hold a pen. Aya simply wished to live until the end of her life, and the purpose of writing in the diary was to remind herself to not give up. She shed tears many times, at the same time encompassed by the rich love and support from her family, friends, and boyfriend. Her diary “1 Litre of Tears” was published after her death, because of its inspiring and courageous message of, “Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.” So far, over 18,000,000 copies of her diary have been sold.

This drama is so nice, tat i when to look for dvd version of this, but can't find, except for a japanese voice with chinese sub, i hate chinese sub la...so i din buy. Thus, i went to d/l wit english sub de..hehe. Anyone, who wan to watch, can ask me about it.

Everywhen please don't close your eyes.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

My Work Place

My Old work place but nt Ex, been working at Spaceddies for the past 6++ mths le.

My new work place at Rochester park, it is a pub. Worked only 2 days, 1st day as a runner and the 2nd day in the bar! Yeah, i wish to learn more doing in the bar, so far i only learned making Vodka and Gin... Dunnoe if i can stay in the bar anot, hopfully so, maybe they will put me in the service crew. Haiz.. new menu to learn, my memory nt very gd man...

This pub is special man, the 1st time i see a pub wit so many natural surrounding. Many ppl will like it. Here the website http://www.onerochester.com/

This is on my 2nd day, during the new yr eve. Worked till 4am...

Can u see the flame on the wine??? The alcohol contain is sry i had forgotten le like around more than 75% man!!!!!

Here ME!

haiz... tried working...but money kept me moving on.

Everywhen please don't close your eyes.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

We Live In Singapura

A Very Funny Video Clip About Singapore, i am abit slow posting this vid. It was posted last mth i think.

Everywhen please don't close your eyes.