I have just been getting into head-fi, and even though I have been into this kinda thing for a lot longer, I bought a pair of HD515's. I would loved to have gotten the HD555's, but the 515's aren't that bad at all. I was surprised that they sound pretty decent.

Hey, I am thinking about buying either the sansa fuze or the creative zen... but im not sure which. I prefer the fuze's ui, but am wondering which has a better sq so please help give me some advice... thanks!

I agree to the above post, I listened to my headphones during the entire burn-in process! Burn-in on headphones does make some significant difference, not just because you are getting used to it but because the drivers need time to "loosen" up bit. Generally you can get more bass and eliminate...

Quote: Originally Posted by giordun But the only IEM that was recommended and I can get is the JBL Reference 220. I'd like more opinions for an IEM. Do you not have access to any of the Etymotic models?? What about any Sennheiser or Shure IEM's?? I wouldn't get the JBL's...

The best option here would be the AudioTechnica ES-7's, or if you want something cheaper try JBL reference 410's. The jbl's are also alot smaller!

Quote: Originally Posted by Baines93 Not many people are that smart, otherwise it would have been cracked much faster. (You can learn it though) Not a huge amount of people have the ZVM either that are technical minded enough either, which causes problems. Totally true...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ricardo Dawkins Zune has 7 EQ presets. not custom. lol ya thats what I thought. you mentioned you wanted an EQ so maybe a Zune won't be the best option. personally, I don't care whether it has an EQ or not, if I EQ a song I do it on my computer...

If you get a Zune you will be content, however I don't think the Zune I used had a custom EQ.. though I may be wrong! Personally, I'd get one of the new Sony's or for real audiophile quality go for a Cowon, maybe one of the iAudio's!

what do you mean?? like turn down the volume?

I tried a pair of K701's and I was totally impressed!! They sound great, and I found them full of detail!

Personally, I would wear any kinda can outside in public as long as it sounded good. I wouldn't go buy a cheap pair of IEM's when i could wear some kinda fullsize. If you care about audio quality at all, then why do you care about your looks??

Thats exactly it, everyone knows about AKG, yet not about harman audio, and JBL! Is jbl only advertised in some countries or something????

I definatley agree to that... I am getting an S818... (i think thats the model). They seem to sound pretty good, if I find any deals I'll post them here!

Probably not, Sony's generally sound pretty good!

rockbox is great, and so are Cowon players from what I hear. I just got the new Sony however, and I am quite impressed. It sounds awesome!! Sorry, but I can't compare seeing as I have never heard used a Cowon before

Hey, Whatever you do DO NOT BUY SKULLCANDY!! They are horrible sounding. If you want a good cheap pair of earphones get Etymotic or Sennheiser. They are generally the cheapest, best quality ones. I'd reccomend Shure, but I think that could be out of your price range!

for gaming, not the best quality but turtle beach... they have crazy 3d sound!! great for listening to ppl walk up behind you!

Generally you can get On-Ear headphones that are better quality and cheaper than an IEM in the same price range. On-Ear will probably have more sound-stage, and the ES7's will probably have more isolation for noisy environments. On-Ear will also be much more comfortable than IEM's, and I...

You went for a Zen over an A818?? The A818 is way better SQ.

Quote: Originally Posted by Beyerfan70 My apologies i missed out the "m" lol its all good, just thought I'd clarify i also have a question... I am getting the new sony, and was wondering if it'll be good enough to power my hd555's any thoughts??

even though we think bose sounds bad, some ppl think they don't. you have to remember that sound is a preference, some people like the sound produced by AKG, others by Sennheiser. all these headphones have stronger points than the other. sound is purely preference

Quote: Originally Posted by Beyerfan70 There is no hack for the player,its 5x5 watts output,and is perfectly loud enough As stated it sounds like its the headphones you are using that's the problem I dont need to have mine louder than 15 with either philips 9600 or k81dj It's plenty...

what about the sennheiser hd595?? would they suffice?

Quote: Originally Posted by Amblin You all are blissfully uninformed!! There is no difference between...say iBuds and the Ultimate Ear 11 series! Its alllll psychological! They both sound exactly the same, but since you spent 1.1K on one of the two, it _HAS_ to sound better, or so you...

Quote: Originally Posted by gautam phew, i was think of gettin one of them. if only they release one with high capacity/small size. back to the point. there really is no point of puttin flac on your mp3 player, chances are, unless you are using an amp with very high end gear, you wont...