I really am a fan of NOS (non oversampling ) signature, sounds very musical and soulfull to me. I thought I would start this thread to track all the portable NOS sources with signature impressions Thanks in advance for the contributions

I was excited to be approached by world famous cable artisan company 'Effect Audio' and asked me to provide a review of their recently released Ares II + Plus Edition IEM cable.    This cable is part of their excellent Premium Series range of cables.  ...

New thread for  -  Final Audio Design - F7200 - Impressions/Reviews   Pricing: 49,800YEN = USD470*   *approximate price conversion at time of release   Bringing the driver unit closer to the ear drum achieves an even more realistic, vivid sound quality. In order to achieve this in...

New thread for  -  Final Audio Design - F4100- Impressions/Reviews   29,800YEN = USD280*   *approximate price conversion at time of release   Bringing the driver unit closer to the ear drum, achieves an even more realistic, vivid sound quality. In order to achieve this in the...

New thread for  -  Final Audio Design - F3100- Impressions/Reviews   19,800YEN = USD190*   *approximate price conversion at time of release   Bringing the driver unit closer to the ear drum, achieves an even more realistic, vivid sound quality. In order to achieve this in the...

Renowned cable manufacturer 'Effect Audio' are looking to release a new high end cable.     They are currently trying to get some limited stock ready for the world famous e-earphone Portable Audio Festival (portafest) in Tokyo later this year   This cable is limited to 100 units and is a...

I was pleased to be approached by Null Audio Studio and asked to provide a review of Advanced AcousticWerkes recently released 'Nebula One Universal In-Ear monitor earphone'   https://www.null-audio.com/products/advanced-acousticwerkes-nebula-one-universal-in-ear-monitor   Null Audio Studio...

It was a pleasant  surprise to stumble across their desk at UK CanJam 2015 where I met Creevy Yu (Brimar Owner/Founder).   There is not much exposure of Brimar Audio Labs outside of China and Japan so I thought I would start this thread to share my experience and impressions.     At his...

Looks interesting - Fitear Air   http://fitear.jp/music/news/pr/news101024.html      

There seem to be people with a lot of cool collections   Thought I would start this thread for people to post - Portable cool collections they find/have - of IEMs/DAPs/Cables/Amps   Heres one to get the thread started - its not my stuff  

Thought I would share this, if you are interested in making your own tips.   Items used   Buy some earplugs   http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I16YWJU http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003QYXO0K   Buy a punch plier http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00307YN7G        ...

There are always cost versus experience discussions. I thought i'd post this thread to take money out the equation. Thanks for any contributions

Possibly another new Fitear Aya   My Japanese is not the best - so unsure if this is a new earphone or an existing one         http://fitear.jp/aya/

Found these interesting - DAP Dimensions info      

Looks like some New Astell and JHAudio Earphones will be coming out       http://www.paudiofes.com/sp/astellkern/   looks like they are Layla and Angie http://www.head-fi.org/t/746964/jh-audio-layla-and-angie-head-fi-tv

New Astell products - AK500N Network audio player - AK500A Speaker Power Amp - AK500P - Power supply   Google translate   http://www.iriver.jp/information/entry_778.php   http://www.iriver.jp/products/product_104.php   Will be announced the same brand's first home audio products was...

New thread for  -  Final Audio Design - Heaven VIII -FI-HE8BSS- Impressions   http://final-audio-design-directshop.com/final/7.1/FI-HE8BSS/   70,200円      

New thread for  -  Final Audio Design - Heaven VII -FI-HE7BSS - Impressions   http://final-audio-design-directshop.com/final/7.1/FI-HE7B/   59,800円             Shop only limited version  

Looks like a New Fitear Universal Model Named Fitear - universal balanced armature   http://fitear.jp/music/sp/fitear.html           http://fitear.jp/music/product/fitear.html   Also seems to have a new cable (FitEar 006) also:  

This has probably been asked before but I couldn't find the info easily   In terms of sound quality how does the ibasso dx100 (HDP-R10) compare to the ibasso dx50.   Simply put if you own the DX50 is it worth buying the DX100?

Looks like a new Flat4 is out soon.   http://www.olasonic.jp/headphone/thf4n.html#userreviews   http://www.schaft.net/n00bs/2013/08/07120000.html     48,800 yen - October release

With the new consumer available 3D Printers - Any views on whether they be able to create custom shells at home?   If the subject is of little interest or too off topic - feel free to close thread.

Can anyone suggest a Universal upgrade from PFE232   I have already previously owned:  Westone 4, Heir 4A   Would fitear f111 be an upgrade?

See title also they are shocked when you say you use £50 (yet alone £400+) earphones. don't get me started on beats audio. someone enlighten me!

Is it still the Etymotic Research ER4 range (which is quite old)   Has it been superceeded?