As it happens, i did indeed end up with an R5. Snared an immaculate one for £250 on eBay - very pleased with it, and yep i can play my video files :). thank you for the input.

thank you - the M11 seems like a powerhouse but i put that aside as its over budget - but then budgets can and often do get pushed :) the x5iii seems like the older gen offering now but still offers a lot for the money. Those HiBy, honestly I've never heard of them but they seem to be offering a...

Christ on a bike mate, that's a £3k DAP - never ever am i affording that. I don't think i would even if i had 3k lying around, i am not that critical a listener. Thanks for the suggestion though. ahh i remember this project from some time ago. Unfortunately compatability is slow and hit and...

I mean OK, the answer is inevitably smartphones right :disappointed:. I have a cowon D2 DAP and its yonks old now, so i have been considering something nice and new and looking at what is out there for me. I am disappointed to find that video playback doesn't seem to be a consideration anymore...

Quote:   That face plate looks fantastic. Do you know if they can do that in dark colours? I dont think inearz keep their web updated with enough pictures of their work. Yours should be up as an example.

The same tf10 remoulds i posted pics of a few posts back. I have had chance to audition them properly now and i couldnt be happier. For me this has really unlocked the potential of these IEMs. Before they were good provided i could get a decent fit/seal and remained relatively still. Now they...

Images courtesy of my photographer friend Paul Cozens, thanks Paul More images here http://www.mrxutu.com/4ray/   Not had chance to wear em yet, I let them go another day so you peeps could have great images! Im pleased with the service i got and how they are looking though. I may just...

Quote:   I owe you a pint . Got my impressions done at specsavers in the end, and it cost £40 - much more reasonable. The Chester specsaver branch was the only one to actually call me back as they said they would so i went with them and incidentally they were literally metres away from...

Quote:   Thank you kindly, but there is a misunderstanding. Im looking to get my first ear impressions ever, so I can send them off to you. You were very helpful via email and so decided to go for your reshell service. My local audiologist wants £100 pounds though which is $160...

David thanks! I did not think to try specsavers -in fact I had no idea they may do them. Lieghtons are too far out but I have rang every specsavers from Chester to Liverpool and audiologists must be like rocking horse crap around here because not one had their audiologist on site and so could...

So i recieved my TripleFis, again love the sound but terrible fit so as planned I started making some phone calls to get my impressions sorted. My local david ormerod audiologist (chester) wants £100! seriously? Amplifon (liverpool branch) which has branches globally wont even do impressions for...

Thanks for all the input on this thread, most informative.   I have been putting up with ill fitting Sfi5 pro's for some time. I love the sound but the fit prevents me wearing them too long and often. After reading through this (rather epic) thread and emailing Kaysen i have bought some TF...

The D2 supports multiple jet effect profiles. It maybe that there simply isnt a config that youll be consistently happy with, so configure a number of profiles. I only use a couple myself, but they seem to cover the music i listen too quite well.

Got me thinking so Ive gone back and listened to a few FLAC Vs 320s - i have to admit that there was a placebo effect going on, mostly theres no decernible difference so far as i can hear. Although there are definaltey some tracks i can hear differences in. Perhaps its just down to how they were...

For the most part i cant tell 320/FLAC appart but on some tracks i can and the difference is quite clear. Not sure what the lingo is, but i think sounds just seperate better the higher the bitrate. With trance music in particular having many different layers to the music, the seperation and...