Their k47 is very good, the microphones i made with their capsules sound better than commercial ones from known brands. I understand your point of view, but i think that in the present times we have to find a balance with things and work with imperfection as an ally..You get what you pay for...
3u m7s are like $60 or something in bulk. The reason they cost $200 is because people will pay it. The reason boutique m7s cost a lot is because gap cutting them at small volumes is a logistical nightmare and skinning them is a nightmare at any volume.As interesting as it sounds there's got to be a reason M7 capsules tend to cost $300+. I wouldn't want to cheap out on a type of capsule that both uses PVC and has membranes glued into place. If you want a cheap M7 capsule I would just go with a K47 that's dark like that. @soliloqueen knows of a factory that has some like that, and 3U Audio's MKIID capsule is supposed to be like that. There's also the issue of machining, the backplates on cheap ones might not be accurate.
What does "bulk" mean in this context? How many capsules do you have to buy to get such a good price?3u m7s are like $60 or something in bulk. The reason they cost $300 is because people will pay it.
I figured that was part of it, but also that it might also be harder to make accurately. I've heard a couple complaints that the backplate on the 3U Audio one isn't accurate for an M7 capsule, I think I saw it in a thread on here, or maybe it was on Gearspace (formerly Gearslutz). One was a that someone who reskins M7s won't do the 3U Audio one, and another was somebody was offered the backplates for sale and they weren't accurate, though I might be mistaking that for another Chinese M7.3u m7s are like $60 or something in bulk. The reason they cost $300 is because people will pay it. The reason boutique m7s cost a lot is because gap cutting them at small volumes is a logistical nightmare and skinning them is a nightmare at any volume.
I believe that was Ben from beesneez who was offered the backplates. I don't think its been confirmed that they were the same backplate as 3U is using.another was somebody was offered the backplates for sale and they weren't accurate, though I might be mistaking that for another Chinese M7.
Correct and I don't think anyone is getting partially rich hand making capsules and selling them to DIYers. More of a service to the wider community me thinks..You get what you pay for...
Ah, okay. I actually just found the thread so I see it wasn't confirmed. I'm still not sure if I saw the reskinning issue here or Gearspace, but for $180 I don't think it'd be a problem unless 3U goes under.I believe that was Ben from beesneez who was offered the backplates. I don't think its been confirmed that they were the same backplate as 3U is using.
1.flac "FIN" m7 type capsuleThinking on ordering m7 from Aly express .
Anybody who tried one out, any updates on how it sounds would be appreciate.
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