Build Quality - The housings of the customs are made probably by Acrylic. It is very sturdy and I would not expect any scratches any time soon. I would say that the build quality is excellent. There is not a single bubble anywhere or a scratch. It fitted when they arrived. The seal is perfect and doesn’t break. It's my first pair of customs so I had to get used to it - comfortable but feels different. However, customs differ from person to person so your experience may differ. It fits snugly and I don't have to go for a refit.
Sound Quality
Setup: Stage 93's Reshell + 2 Driver Customs, UE11 Wire. NO AMP.
Connected to my laptop.
Test Tracks
"Misery" by Maroon Five from the album "Hands All Over"
This track was handled very well. The cymbals, snares and bass drums were extremely clear. I would say this track focused a lot on the guitar, and my Stage 93 customs handled it really well.
"Strong Baby" by Big Bang from the album "Remember"
It seems like I'm at a live concert, a few rows away. The singer's voice is very clear, the background is handled well. However, gradually as the song progresses, the background seems to be louder than the vocals. This song uses a lot of special effects and I would say it's handled really, really well.
"Shi Ren" by Zhang Zhi Cheng from the album "saveZ"
This song was probably the best sounding one. Instrument separation was perfect. The vocals really stood out on this one; his voice was really clear and the piano riff in the background fitted perfectly. Drums were not overwhelming. This was probably my best song experience.
"Majimak Insa Remix" by Big Bang from the album "Remember"
This is another one of my favourite songs. It is a mix of special effects with rap and vocals. I gotta say this blew my mind. It was like reliving the Korean Pop Night concert back last year. The sounds and effects were amazing. Rap was especially clear compared to vocals.
"Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" by supercell from the album "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari"
This song is my favourite and listening via the Stage 93 customs blew me away. The highs were handled really well. I especially liked how the high hats sounded. The singer's voice was really smooth and soothing. The piano again, was extremely clear, like in a live concert. The electric guitar and bass guitar was very pleasant sounding - especially when plucking. I could not find any fault with this song.
Conclusion
Overall, I feel that the reshelled Stage 93 customs are a excellent pair of earphones. I will probably stick to this for a long, long time. If it sounds great unamped, I look forward to its sound amped, and upgraded to Twag