INTRODUCTION   TBH, I haven't been the biggest fan of Astrotec --- they always seemed to have great potential, but again always seemed to deliver just short of that promise.   I've also not been a great fan of hybrid dynamic/BA IEMs. However, ever since the AKG K3003 released in 2011, it has...

I am a new owner of AKG K 3003i amazing iem's. I am currently using it with my old and beloved iRiver iH120 player. I am just wondering if the player might be the best pairing combination for these high end iem's? I could easily spend anothercouple of hundred dollars to improve my setup...

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

http://www.head-fi.org/t/364103/help-please-philips-shp9000-or-senn-hd595 http://www.rockgrotto.proboards.com/thread/7011/philips-shp-9000 http://www.soomal.com/doc/10100001710.htm   Hi guys, does anyone compare SHP9000 with other Big name headphone? I just heard about SHP9000, which is new...

Unique Melody Merlin     Foreword:   At the time I ordered the UM Merlin, I had been a registered Head-Fier for right at a year, and like many members who have been around any length of time, had run the gamut of mid and top tier universals.  I have had a great time buying, selling...

Hi there headfiers   Need some help to choose a new IEM preferably. I don't like to wear headphones over long period of time and also don't want any sound leakage to speak of. My current in use are klipsch s4, and have owned sennheiser mx 880/mx 980, sunrise as charm and as feeling but they...

AKG K3003 Universal IEM Review: Challenger to the Custom IEM World?     AKG, part of Harman, is well known in the pro market for making quality products that can be found in studios throughout the world (and even in Skullcandy pictures!).  Harman has other brands that are more consumer...

Recently, I have been considering to buy the Heir Audio 8A but unfortunately I cant find any audiologist in Las Vegas for the ear impressions and the price is a bit expensive. Therefore, I'm planning to get a 2nd K3003 or UM Merlin or UM Miracle in Australia this December.   Any suggestions...

Anyone here have a pair of the AKG K3003 or referenced them?   According to AKG the K3003 are not available in the US but in Europe and elsewhere.   There advertised on the AKG website as and I quote:   "The worlds smallest true 3-way reference-quality earphones, The K3003 earphones...

At a price similar to (or slightly lower than) many top customs out there, how does the AKG K-3003 fare with top custom IEMs, like UE18 Pro, Westone ES5, JH16 Pro? Would be interested to read any comparison.

I am just wondering how will $500 iems such as the westone 4, um3x or se535 would compare with the similar priced headphones like the hd650/600, he400, or denon d5000? would iems sound better or worse? i know they are totally different but as of right now, i am very confused on what should i...

I recently purchased the Momentum's from Sennheiser and they are pretty good. Does anyone know of a better mobile headphone that has the iPhone remote.I am looking for the best mobile headphones money can buy.   Please let me know, thank you

I'm looking for a decent IEM for my iPhone 4 to replace current Apple IEM. I know iPhone is not a very good source, but it's the most convenient way to me.   I tried IE6 (& IE80) of my wife, they sound significantly better than Apple IEM. Sennheiser is the most famous brand in China, and...

Over my audio journey, I've tried many different earphones in an attempt to find the perfect sound signature for me.   However, I've come to a sudden realisation: I just want fun! I want an earphone that'll allow me to tap my feet and feel good. I don't listen to music that requires ultra...

Hi everyone   I already owned a JH16 and s shure 530x6. But,Recently, I was impressed by the reviews of the A8, merlin and miracle, so I'm currently saving money to buy 1 of these 3 in this december.   I prefer a warm sound signature with bass enhanced, a neutral mid like JH16 because I...

Hello folks,   Just wondering, if you were upgrading from a Westone4, what would you go for ? and why ?   I was toying with the idea of the Grado GR10, the Audeo Phonak 232 or the Shure 535, maybe not as an upgrade, but more for a different sound signature.   Thanks for your input !

Greetings, fellows. I've been reading a lot recently about the new stuff coming out this year, and well, I was about to get the Shure S535, but I found some reviewers that point out that the bass perhaps is not as powerfull.    Still, they're my best option right now. Behind those, I would...

So far every shop I've checked in the US only sells k3003i, the one that comes with the damn mic.   Does anyone know where to buy a normal k3003?

What would you guys propose for someone who wants something portable and loves the ortho sound of the HE-500.  They must work for the gym or out and about (little sound leakage, hold position or seal well, etc).  They don't have to totally mimick the exact dynamics, but I'm looking for clarity...

First off, a HUGE thanks to tomscy2000 for being ever so alert and always looking out for new, often exciting and not infrequently innovative offerings in the world of IEMs. It was through his TO GO! 334 thread that I first became aware of the FitEar F111, which was then called TO GO! 111.  ...

On most IEM's that use two drivers, they say they use one for bass and the other for treble and mids. i was just wondering if both the drivers would be the same type (balanced or dynamic driver). because if that's not the case, it should be. it would give great bass from the dynamic driver and...

I have been on this forum for some time now and after buying some iems both dynamic and balanced armature and also with 3-way configuration, there was always something missing. Now with new hybrid iems like K3003 and UM Merlin, I always thought they would give best of both worlds.  After...

Hello all,  I'd thought I'd share my moody opinion on these earphones. There are lots of good reviews already about the design which I like very much, however I was quite appalled at the sound quality.   (Just some random info - I am a classical pianist/keyboard (15years) Djembe player...

Lately there has been a lot of hype surrounding recent and upcoming hybrid IEMs, that is, IEMs with both dynamic and balanced armature drivers. Some say that this mix of both technologies can result in the ultimate hi-fi experience with a perfect balance between deep dynamic bass and timbre, and...

i own the UE TripleFi 10's, the shure SE535's, and the westone 3's (naming the three driver IEM's). why are the K3003s so high priced? they are a 3 driver IEM. am i missing something here? because ive been meaning to upgrade. and with that type of money i can get a costumes. can someone take me...