Hey guys, been a while since I've posted here...   I've been through a handful of IEMS: Shure E3c, E4/ SCL4 (x3), and now Etymotic hf5s. I was a pretty big fan of the Shures, but all the E4/ SCL4s broke; by the third pair I got fed up and switched to the Etys 18 months ago. The sound is...

Second post in as many days, partly because with my Shure's having given up the ghost I need to get some new IEMs pronto. The issue I have is that after going through 3 pairs of E4s in 3 years (the last 2 were warranty replacements), I'm wanting something from a different brand that perhaps...

OK, so there are lots of threads with similar titles, but none of them quite cover my issue... For the third time in 3 years, my Shure E4s have failed - they're the second warranty replacement Shure have sent me since 2007. It doesn't seem like the cable's loose, but then you never can...

Just about to take the plunge and shell out $$$ (well, £££) on a Cowon D2 and 16GB SDHC card. The cheapest I've been able to find around is £190 for the DAB D2, or £165 for an FM D2 from some dodgy online retailer. Anyone else know of cheaper? And apart from ebay (sourced from Hong Kong)...

It's been about 2 years since I last posted here. Ah, the old days... Anyway, long story short, my Sony HD5H is dying and I want my next player to be flash, with good battery life and sound quality. In terms of space, I need at least 20GB, but realistically, probably more like 24GB. I've...

My HD5 is grrrrreat, but as with my old HD3, it takes an absolute age to look through the artist list. In SonicStage 3.1, artists are sorted by Initial (B for the Beatles, A for Aphex Twin and so on). Which is great. But when looking under 'initial' on my HD5, it simply lists every single...

Hi all, Surprisingly noob question from me, given my tech prowess (even if I do say so myself....) Basically, I'm looking for an MP3 player for my g/f. The software really needs to be able to rip, label and sort MP3 files, as well as uploading them to the player. It also has to be easy to...

Hi all, The time has come to load 15GB of music onto my HD5H and surprise! SS 3.3 is making it difficult. I've tried automatically transferring the whole lot in one go, but nothing happens - the transfer gets to 99% unfeasibly quickly then hands. So I've tried transferring a handful of...

...which looks fantastic - the step up even from my (current) black HD3 is surprising in terms of appearance. And again, it's solidly built (plastic port cover aside) and a masterpiece of design. Haven't had chance to put any music onto it yet, but will do so ce soir. Anyway, quick...

Quick question - I've decided to upgrade to an HD5, and, if I can find one, HD5H (the 30GB version). Anyone know anywhere in the UK that still has stock of these? Most of the usual places seem to have sold out... Cheers Nick

I was struggling to get to sleep last night and kept thinking of the theory of how MP3 players were made. Something like: ipod - design guy put all the legwork in to turn out something gorgeous. Tech guy had lots of plans, but unfortunately only got halfway through before heading to the pub...

Hi all, I have a C521BEE CD player, which has recently been giving me grief when I try to play CDs. I'll put a CD in, and it'll try scanning it, only to claim 'no CD'. This happens with new CDs, old CDs, but all generally unscratched and in immaculate condition. After I've switched it off a...

Hi all, Although I was less than impressed with the soft felt case that came with my HD3, I'm now somewhat gutted to have lost it. Anyone have any ideas where I can get a replacement? I'm in the UK... Cheers Nick

Hi all, I have a pair of E3c's that I wear for running with my Sony HD3. I use them when running, and like running in the rain. All good. Unfortunately, the last couple of times I've done this the right headphone has stopped working. Now they shouldn't be getting wet, as they're in my ears...

Hi all, Well, after reading through 35 pages of posts here on headfi, and enduring DHL's customer 'service', I'm now the proud owner of a Sony NW-HD3. First impression - this thing is small! So, a couple of quick questions. If they've been covered before, apologies, but I think interest in...