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You are correct. Here is an excerpt from my purchase from 2014 and a picture of when I received them. "Developed in tandem with the engineers at Capitol Studios, these reference monitors combine the Ultimate Ears Pro signature sound with a flat frequency response curve ideal for recording, mixing, and mastering. Thanks to the noise isolating construction and three balanced armature drivers, the outside environment never intrudes and the presentation is always upfront and powerful. As passive crossover technology tunes and separates the specific frequencies, you get clarity and detail across authentic highs, clean mids, and visceral lows." And an excerpt related to the sale with some specifics on pricing, etc... "Note: Ultimate Ears is offering an exclusive Black Friday special to our members for an additional $50 off the lowest drop price, bringing it down to $699.99. This promotion will be effective November 28 at 12AM PST until the drop ends. To individualize the UE Pro IEM to your ears, you will need to visit an audiologist for ear impressions. Visit the UE Pro preferred audiologist map to find one near you. We will contact you after the drop to coordinate sending the impressions to the manufacturer. You are responsible for the shipping of impressions to Massdrop." My bad. HS

I think it's a pretty good deal. A hundred more than I paid and you get the Zebrawood and add'l armature. Obviously you have to add in the add'l cost and hassle from the molds and mailing. Note Massdrop is slooooow.. I'd also consider how often you'll utilize them. I use mine mostly for travel. They seal pretty well and are easy to carry so I find them convenient. Best of luck with the decision. I expect they'll be some good deals coming up in November so if there's something else you know you'd prefer, I'd hold out for them. HS

DC, I can only offer my experience with the UERM CIEM's I have owned for a few years now. Mine are an older model with only a couple of armatures vs the three armatures provided with this UE product. What i can tell you is when they state reference monitor, they mean reference monitor. Very neutral IMO. So just be sure you're good with that....it is your preference. I think UE are good to deal with. Massdrop....meh. Stating the obvious, but the quality of the mold making is critical to your comfort. Don't let them get too creative with filling in gaps for hair in the ear, etc... unless they're really good. Best of luck. HS

End of an era. The man was an industry and a class act. Godspeed, Jerry... HS

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Thanks, DC. I have a Time Capsule I use for backup of the wife's Mac and my Mac Air. I do have a separate WiFi signal from it. Been a mixed bag as it gets wonky at times. HS

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We were with ATT Uverse for many a year. Started having intermittent internet issues. They sent a few technicians and one of the rocket scientists changed out our cable boxes to wireless...while we were having WiFi issues. Long story short, XFinity / Comcast installed today. Less money (I think) and a lot better tech. Cable boxes back on coaxial...huge win so far and have voice activated remotes that seem pretty nifty. Biggest benefit is far increased WiFi speeds. Highly range dependent...no surprise. I have not read through all the thread so forgive me if I'm asking a question that has been answered. Any practical way to use a range extender or the like to beef up the WiFi signal in the back yard which is not far from our office....but brick veneer house? Thanks in advance. HS

Appropriate given all the damn craziness out there. Something on a lighter note.... HS

RIP, Glen. HS

That is a bit steep, but it is a nice looking addition. HS

The Speedy's are just plain sexxxxxy. I've been threatening to get one with a leather band for dog's years. Surgeon General's Warning: this thread may be hazardous to your bank account... HS

RIP, Ms. Duetsch. Memories... HS

RIP Mr. Shepard. You had a lot of presence... HS

That was fast.... HS

Mixed feelings about this car, but there are clearly some nifty facets here.... https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2018-porsche-panamera/preview/?ftag=CAD13782fc&bhid=25929228263003360050844531033783 HS

Definitely style points. HS

Gotcha. It's a good looking watch. I don't mind a bit more thickness in a sports watch as long as it's not crazy. I'd have to drive each of them to give you a hard time about one vs the other. If I did that I suspect I'd be quite a bit poorer... HS

39mm extra thin in blue? HS

I made the mistake of looking into the sun... I was looking at one as a possibility for the wifey's anniversary gift and saw the 41mm stainless with black Grande Tapisserie face in the pictures I was looking through. Ugh. HS

Handsome watch. At that price point, I'd be purchasing something else though. The Royal Oak caught my attention... HS

RIP, Ms. Foray. I spent a lot of hours enjoying that show as a pup... HS

and with a name like this, how could one go wrong... HS

LMAO! HS

LOL....those days are long gone for me although corporate stress keeps me in check.... HS