Quote: Originally Posted by shigzeo Just had to ask how these are a loss for you? Somehow I don't see it. I don't understand as well. Less than 10 hours on the UM Mage qualifies for a review? Wow.

Quote: Originally Posted by shigzeo Just had to ask how these are a loss for you? Somehow I don't see it. I don't get it.. 10 hours on the Mage? Does that even qualify for a review?

Finally, got my UM Mages after a 3 week wait. Taken with crappy webcam, now still at hometown. Oh, in case you didn't know, these are Red Wine transparent in/out. In normal lighting and normal camera: Here are just my initial impressions : Fantastic build quality. Great fit...

Nice pics there nycdoi! Wow, it seems like UM build quality is superior to those of JH's (from my POV) Cool colour you got there, what's that?

Quote: Originally Posted by barleyguy That's exactly the shipping method I used and it took about two weeks. I went to Singapore via null audio though. Uh oh.

Apparently, according to one of the comments, this has the word REFURB permanently etched on at the back. But it's a good deal nevertheless.

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott_Tarlow why on earth would you use a fiio with a zune hd... ...cause he likes it?

Depends on what you mean by customs. You can go the reshelling route via Unique Melody or any other customs provider like this : Photo courtesy of Aron from SGHeadphones Or you could go universal customs like what I did 3 years ago, before I lost one of it and now waiting for my UM...

Can I request that I get all the KSC cables from you? I'll pay shipping. I have tons of KSC75 that I want to recable. Trying out with different combos..

You are one heck of a guy! Nice!

Nice review, kudos! Who the hell is topgun, sounds like a nice person to me!

Quote: Originally Posted by OpTicaL I can't imagine anyone with a half functioning brain will believe what Creative states. Creative likes to shoot out all kinds of bull****, like with the X-Fi when they stated "Crystalizer will make MP3s sound better than the original CD", yeah right...

Wow, just digged out this today.. http://z10.invisionfree.com/sgaudio/...?showtopic=165 Seems like there is this one detailed review with even nicely taken pictures on that particular forum! w00t! Looks great and sounds great for that amount of price you are paying.. Kudos to Creative...

Thanks.. THe Akai what? Mind the exact model?

Beyer DTX10 Dont know if anyone of ya knew of this, but to me, it actually had very very nice trebles! and bass too! Not to mention it's accurate soundstage and crystal clear sparkle, and it shapes exactly (ok 90% similar) to the Sony E888 earbud but should be around US$30+. Try it!