anything new?

will the winners be announced in this thread? 

no...   pick me instead! :D

Is it possible that you have some equalizer enabled on your Realtek? try using the software that came with the U7, and see if it helps...

I dont know yet,, i got the ts400(same without the filter) about a month ago with my philips fidelio s2, and they are the best tips i used so far as comfort and isolation goes... From reading it seems like 3 months -1 year for a pair

Comply Tsx-100 could be worth a look

as I said in my review, unfortunately the U7 is not all that power-full, only thing you could try is getting a dedicated headphone amp, and use the u7 as a DAC..

From my reading it seems like e12 is an overkill for iem's, i would go with the e17 so u can use it with the pc as well(will eliminate the hissing noise) or the e11 to same some cash

Anyone know when the a new line of shure iems is comming? My e500's cable is starting to tear, and the se535 dont seem like too much of a step-up... Question 2# Should i reshell them (inearcustom or um?) or trade them in for se535 by shure for 240$? Or keep em in a drawer and get another pair...

btw they are 40$ on woot.com now :) 

Ah sorry, didnt realize they were being discontinued... They used to be around 150$, maybe wait a bit? ;) http://www.head-fi.org/t/695104/v-moda-xs-v-moda-m-80s-upgraded-new-v-moda-product-leaked-pictures-and-more

V-moda m80

So who will be the first to hack the echelon firmware on the classic one? :)

I have heard other high quality sound equipment, and they have had a bit more power then the u7, from reading the reviews about the e17, i can kind of guesstimate the quality..   If you do not trust my judgment, that is no problem ;) i was trying to help, and even specified that i do not...

i haven't heard the E17, but here are the main differences   u7 -7.1 sound -dobly digital live -lots of software control inside pc   e17 -higher output -better stereo quality -battery powered/portable