After 5 years of dedicated and very satisfactory use, I decided I would sell my NFB-12 in lieu of an upgrade. But when testing all input options, there was no sound coming through the optical setting. I'm curious if there's any way to troubleshoot whether this is something I could possibly fix...

Oh wow, okay, so they're a little pricier than I would have hoped, but thanks for the link! I couldn't find replacements on my own

I'm in a similar situation, seeking the same solution you are Junco, so I have two thoughts: For detachable cables like in the case of the M6 Pro's, is it possible to purchase the cables without the earbuds? I would hope it is a cheaper solution to the constant fraying than buying new sets...

Thanks for the feedback! I'm worried about the quality of the JVC's; I appreciate their value, but after going through a few sub-$20 earbuds like candy, I'm hoping to find something durable more than anything. I had no idea detachable cables were even a thing with IEMs; I'll hold onto that...

I've tried a plethora of no-name sub-$30 IEMs, all of which fail after a few months' worth of daily usage, regardless of how careful I am with the cables. Some of turbulence just can't be helped, because I run and use the gym just about every day, so I'm looking for something rugged that won't...

I wouldn't expect too many responses too fast. Only the largest forums/threads get a lot of constant attention; the rest of the crowd stays in a sort of flux throughout the day.   With that said, it sounds like the ATH M50's are right up your ally. The only drawback is that they don't have an...

I would consider buying a separate amp just to try one out, but I don't think it would be necessary since my headphones all have such low impedance. The NFB-12 is more than powerful enough for me, but I don't know how it stacks up to the NFB-11 

I have one of the first NFB-12's that were shipped, i.e. before any of the tweaks or additions of filters. It has served me well and continues to perform dutifully with my Ultrasones Pro 900's. I'm curious what's the next step up, in terms of performance and quality. Since I have been so...

To make a long story short, my M50's were worn to a point that needed repair on one side. I got some parts from Audio Technica (mega props to them for mailing them at no cost), and made the repairs. Everything was good for a short while, but the wires in the left cup detached from their solder...

For years I lurked this thread, just waiting for my chance to participate. Finally, I bought a pair from another Head-Fi'er, and cannot begin to describe my elation. I admit, my anticipation probably overrode any chance for disappointment, but I'm okay with that. 

Quote:   I was hoping to get some thoughts on headphones that don't require an amp, since I'm not willing to use a portable one, and don't have a means of easily travelling with a regular desktop amp/dac.   So far I'm weighing the options between the Beyer One Pro, V-Moda M100, the...

My budget is pretty flexible, but I guess I'd put a hard cap around $300. Sorry for not mentioning that sooner

I'm curious if anyone has thoughts to offer on the Beyer Custom One Pro? Its hard to dig up too much info because they're pretty new.   I've also seen a few suggestions for Monster Turbine Pro's, but having only use over-ear phones, I'm cautious about switching to IEMs. Quote:   I'd...

It's been a looong, looong time since I've posted anywhere, because up until very recently I was 110% satisfied with my ATH M50's. But recently a hinge broke on one of the phones, and I'd like to re-explore upgrading. I had thought about buying more cans a while ago, and had settled on either a...

I'm curious what you guys think the first-run 12's are worth now; I've yet to be disappointed with mine, but I honestly don't know how much these filters change the overall sound. Now that money's tight I'm considering selling mine, but I have no idea what a fair price would be, now there are...