Happy birthday to me, two NIB pins next week. One’s a Maiden LE that she bought me.
Married 35 years next month to a great wife that tolerates and supports my hobby. Even travels everywhere to get them with me.

Doesn’t get any better!

Totally my bad. I did read the entire post, but totally misunderstood you. Apologies.

All good .. thanks . Enjoy your pin. Hope to have a premium soon myself and maybe a le

When I bought speakers for my AMI jukebox
The main item I looked at was speaker sensitivity rating. (wound up with a bunch of Klipcsh speakers since they were rated they best for the category I was going for).

here is the definition of speaker sensitivity: (sometimes referred to as speaker efficiency)
A sensitivity rating tells you how effectively a speaker converts power (watts) into volume (decibels). The higher the rating, the louder your speakers will play with a given amount of amplifier power. Sensitivity is often measured by driving a speaker with one watt and measuring the loudness in decibels at one meter.

I don't know what the specs are on FF speakers.
the main reason I get them, when I get them (as opposed to JBL car speakers or something) is because they are well known in the community (reselling the pin) and they work fine.

Just because it starts clipping isn't the speakers, it's because you amplifier can't handle the load.

I view it as both - It's the speakers being a good match for the amplifier.

usually the main thing you need to look for when matching is the ohm rating and what your using it for. other then that...

Played a friends LE tonight. Love the game. I don't say it that often about a Stern but it's fun. Beautiful playfield, art package, shots are smooth, sound is great. Everything about the game is fun. Good job Stern and Keith. Well done.

NO It's False - I can post a picture to prove it.

It’s crazy that Ghostbusters LE was $7800 NIB. Not long ago.

It doesn’t rate a 1 then?

I agree. F your life.

Well... I just got to view the premium pictures... My fear was correct... It's my least favorite art package of the lot. I think overall the pro has the best art package. I like the translite better, and I think it has the best cab art. Yes, the Prem has a more cohesive feel to it, and it does match up nicely to the backwall on the playfield... But, Iron Maiden is more than powerslave and Egypt theme. And I feel all the other art packages did a better job at expressing it. I don't really like the LE backglass or main cab art. The top box art though I think is the best out of all three. But, to me the main cab for the LE just doesn't pop. Its not a dealbreaker for me. As I put down the rest of my payment tomorrow. And it is a beautiful cab... Just my least favorite of the bunch.
I think for the amount of money we all are paying. We should be able to actually choose which art packages and playfields we want. Ohhhh well...
Once I get the game I'll go back to complaining about unfinished codes, or late code updates... For now I can't wait to get my machine!

If you have a solid line on a 9K LE, please send it my way.

Got my LE delivered and set up...there are zero issues with it. The quality control was spot on, the game is amazing looking (so much better in person than the pics show), the backglass just pops, the sound is great, and the game is a ton of fun. This was my first time playing a prem/LE as opposed to the pro, and I personally like the added stuff (the mechanized goodies and the “ball targets”) better. Thank you Stern and company....fantastic package!

The Premium has the best looking art package by far i think. Its one sexy Beast!

I'm not sure what it is, but a lot of people like to bash the LE version in here for some reason. Mostly, because they do not like the artwork and refer to it as a Christmas tree. Now - obviously that is kind of a dumb comparison, but got a few laughs and upvotes on posts and all is well.

But reality is, people like to cheer the version that they purchased or are purchasing. I get that, just like I overheard at the car wash today someone having a playful argument with their friend or family member about why they thought the V version of the Cadillac CTS is uglier then the normal version and a waste of money. Well, to the V buyer- they sure as hell don't think so. The additions were worth the price and they were happy to spend it. Why crap on that?

But an LE owner talk down about a Pro or Premium? Downvote central.

At the end of the day, it's the same bad ass game with a couple playfield changes and some artwork most of us will never see and completely forget about when we tuck it away in our lineups.

Until then, whatever version you may own- just enjoy it and drop this comparison stuff.

After all, we know the LE is the best one anyway- simply because it has Keith's signature on it and it's his first pin with Stern.

Not sure if it’s even a thing over there but us Aussies are famous for it:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_poppy_syndrome

Lol. I would say mostly 8's and 9's. With 3 different art packages, it's hard to rate games. I like the premium art the best.

We can all nit-pick about small details but overall I think we can all agree this is one of the best "sets" of art packages that Stern has ever released.

Other artists beware! The bar has been raised again by ZY along with our expectations for future art packages. Mediocre art is slowly becoming the new crap and good-enough won't cut it anymore --- ZY has raised our expectations again!

Some applause for what ZY is doing for pinball - thanks

Absolutely agree !

I like the pro alot except for the back glass. The pro is probably what im going to end up with so its a good thing i like it also.

It's time for an IMDN artwork poll

I dont think anyone was worried about that, as AC/DC doesnt have any artwork tied to them.

This game gets better by the day.

Super addicting.

The music is so perfect for pinball - even my wife agrees and she tells me to change the song anytime an Iron Maiden track pops up on Pandora LOL. She loves the machine because it's just pure fun. It's the definition of why we love pinball.

The call outs?

F-ing SPECTACULAR and pure metal and pinball mayhem that just adds to the overall awesome package that is Iron Maiden. When you hear the devil guy voice yell TIME EXTENDEDDDD! and the perfectly timed sounds and lighting effects- it just adds this dynamic combination of sound, lighting, and action I've yet to find in another pin to date.

Just epic, plain and simple... Those who are waiting for this machine are going to be blown away.

Looks like a long wait--I was told 2-3 weeks for Premiums, next run of Pros after that.

As an outsider that isn’t an IM fan and have not bought any version of the game, the LE cabinet is the best and the Pro translight is the best. The worst of the three: the Premium, is still pretty damn good. All are winners!

Personally I would LOVE to have the LE translight on my Pro.

Even if you don't get your favorite translite, you have to admit- the LCD is the main focus above the playfield. The best animations and information layout Stern has used to date. They went all out and proved that moving away from the DMD can be not only much more useful, but significantly more awesome

The LCD is cool. My only complaint about the game is how long it takes to boot! I went from T2, which booted up in no time, to Metallica, which doesn't take that long, to IMDN which takes FOREVER.....

You posted a picture of big bird standing next to the Premium yesterday. It has 7 up votes right now.

seems like a weird post to make when you were having fun poking fun at the Premium yesterday (as was I with the LE... just for fun I think they're all great)

Put a stop watch on that interminable start up wait, and if you don’t die of starvation or old age before the machine is ready to play... let us know the time in Years:Days:Hours:Minutes:Seconds.

Just poking fun. I know it’s longer than older machines... but it’s also a little more complicated.

The LE is a thing of beauty in person. I like the other two, but prefer the Pro look. The Premium seems the best balance of aesthetics, price, and features. I'd definitely go with a Premium if I didn't already have an LE. Or a Pro if the extra cash didn't seem worth it. I hate the idea of hierarchy in general and wish they had just made them all LEs. But I think the Pro buyers should be proud of what they are getting for that price.

Nah not weird. Just having fun, because people were calling the LE a Christmas tree - which is a bit of a stretch. That's about as good of a comparison as Big Bird is to the Premium which was my point.. just having fun with the goofiness of Pinside.

For the record, I like both machines and would own either art package. But that's because I don't care about the artwork much since it's rarely seen when in a lineup.

I bought the LE because:

1) I wanted it faster
2) Has Keith's signature
3) Had features I would pay for anyway.. invisiglass, shaker, art blades, upgraded speakers, armor, mirrored backglass, etc
4) May hold it's value better

Everyone has their own reasons to buy the version that appeals to them the most. Artwork is the very last reason I make a decision.

I browse over this thread from time to time to see if people post useful information and all i see is garbage and people who care about post voting

Agreed! Definitely a lot of thought went into this. “Hallowed be thy drain” after a slingshot straight to the outlane makes me chuckle instead of being pissed off haha

Definitely realize it's a first world problem. The first time I turned it on and nothing seemed to happen though, I was like, "Uh oh....!" Didn't time it, but it felt like a good 10 seconds before I saw lights. Could've just been because of my excitement though, who knows.

I assume all SPIKE games take this long?

People are trying to figure out what to buy.

All nice machines. My choice was based on wanting the extra toys but not having the extra money. I'm getting a premium.

The overwhelming love for this game is impossible to ignore. Per Pinside map there is not one located within hundreds of miles from me, although I have heard the 403 club now has one. I have never bought a pin without playing it first but I am starting to rethink that policy for this pin. Is it REALLY that good? I know everyone is still on their honeymoon so I expect nothing but great reviews. Again, I have never seen Pinside so much in love with a new release. That alone says a whole lot.

Love that one! The callouts not only have the best voice work in a pin that i've personally ever heard, they are timed very well and add so much to the atmosphere when playing the game.

Considering my last music pin was Aerosmith, Iron Maiden makes that machine seem so boring and bland - sound effects, music, lighting, etc. - so much more went into this game vs AS.

Yes.

The closest one to me is 2 hours and one international border away. I played it there a few weeks ago, and I'll be there playing it again this Sunday. I also played a bunch in Allentown. They are making more Pros at the beginning of June, and I'm am buying one of them.

TL;DR Yes.

Long version:

HELL YES.

Setup my LE last night and played several games. Man, what an amazing pin! Couldn't be happier.

First few games everything worked fine, but when I ended the night, I have two problems. First, Mummy captive ball is no longer reading hits. Second, trap door leading to sarcophagus lock doesn't know the ball is there and won't open the door. Ball check clears it but sarcophagus immediately dumps it back to playfield. The secret entrance diverter stays open, so as soon as you shoot the left ramp again, the process repeats.

I'll dig in over the weekend. Gets my troubleshooting juices flowing!

Seems this has been the most common issue/adjustment needed that I mentioned earlier in the thread.

It will just take some adjustment of the plastic "spoon" that the metal standoff sits in to make the switch trigger.

I actually just swapped the Orb captive ball switch with the Mummy captive switch and made some basic adjustments/bends in the switches (not that swapping them fixed the issue) and it seems to work much better. Initially I was frustrated since it seemed like a bigger issue, but now that I understand it better it's not that difficult of a fix. I just think it could have been designed a bit better for more reliable hit registers because it may go out of adjustment more often than not over time.. we'll see!

For now, it's working great after adjustment.

No pin is for everyone and there is almost no way any pin could live up to the hype this one is getting. That said, it's an amazingly fun pin with a unique layout and broad appeal. It's about as safe of a blind purchase as one could get (still better to play first of course).

The only reasons I could see someone not enjoying Iron Maiden pinball:

- you just HAVE to have a bash toy (though the captive ball almost counts)
- you like easy ramp shots (these are not easy, but so, so satisfying)
- you don't dig "intensity" (there's lightning and Satan all over this thing, and it moves)
- you think four flippers is two too many

Seriously, I am struggling to find negatives about this game. Someone early on in one if the main threads said how we're all "exploring" this game and they totally nailed it. This game has nuance and secrets - so much to see and do and learn about. And it works, and it's affordable and it's most importantly FUN!!

Alright, well, I have been really torn on this primarily since I haven't seen any of these games in person (I'm hoping the light show and extra features are worth the extra money) and some of the QC stuff has me nervous...but I've officially ordered a premium.

I sure wish the premium would ship with lollipop rails, but I guess I can add those easily enough, just worry about messing up the decals putting those on.