Hi, i'm looking for the best sounding mp3 player that is able to play FLAC music files and is under £300. I had a Cowon X7 before but I had to return it as it was faulty so I don't want to rebuy one of them I will need at least 60GB of storage(can be with a SD card), 10 hours battery life...

Im looking to put together a new portable rig and Im having problems narrowing down what i want to do.  Im pretty new to this so I was hoping for some advise on what to pair.  Im basically looking for a complete rig , minus cans, that i can put together for around $600.  My current set up is a...

I just got it and I noticed the bottom flap (where the micro sd / usb connector is) won't stay closed. It just dangles a little, is it normal? * It is soo annoying *

Hi all I'm new to the forum and could do with some advice. I'm trying to get a better sounding portable setup. I have some shure 535 reds with baldur mk2 cable paired with iPhone 4. Would it be better to get a different source ( cowon j3/x7) or use a iPhone/iPod classic with lod and a headphone...

I currently have a Sony X1060 32 GB. I use it with Pico slim and Westone ES5.. However i am finding the space to be limited. Can you please recommend a replacement to Sony. I am looking for something with Line out so that i can use it with amp. I absolutely love the sound quality of Sony and i...

Hey Headfi, Preliminary information:     So I've got a J3 + W4 at the moment and I've been becoming increasingly interested in low volume listening.  My brain seems to be conditioning me to dislike loud sounds because listening as I used to is starting to make me feel somewhat sick and dizzy...

If you're into clean, flat audio sources, stop reading I bought the aforementioned app and wow, it makes a huge difference particularly in terms of soundstage and vocal/instrument separation, granted the true audiophiles will hate any distortion the app causes, but if you have an app-capable...

I'm looking to get a mp3 that is relatively portable with the best SQ out of my options. Assuming money is not an issue (meh, when is it not an issue lol), which one should I pick?   I'm looking at these so far.   Cowon iAudio 9 J3   Sony X 1060 The new A series   Thanks...

Hey everybody!   I'm so sorry, but I worked a lot for the last few days and almost didn't have time to read your posts and to write the review. Sorry, I'm quite new here ;)   I will try to make a complete review about the new Cowon Z2 and I will also try to start from the very beginning...

Hey guys   Will the cowon j3 alone sound better than an ipod + fiio e7?

I've been tired of going through multiple ear buds. I've gone through Panasonic, Sony, and various other brands that I can't even begin to list. Simply put, it just feels soo useless to go through that many ear buds once more. I've started reading about a few days ago and came across this forum...

Hi everyone!   Couple months lurker and audio newbie here.   I bought a few weeks ago a Cowon J3 and wanted a good IEM to get the best of this player, so I read a lot of forum posts and opinions looking for a good build quality and mostly neutral sounding IEM and finally setled on the...

I always hear basshead and think its a negative term. well after buying ety hf5's, i really miss the bass. 9not that these are bad iem's, just not for me. So after more research, im comin down to atrio's or sm3's. i dont mind spending a lil extra for sm3's if they are worth it. actually...

I am seeking advice on my first IEMs for ~$100. They will be used with a Cowon J3 and no amp. I'm looking at the Head-direct RE0 and the Shure SE215, but would consider something else. I prefer clear and detailed phones that will work well for a variety of genres.They will be used for commuting...

Hi.   I'm looking for the best portable amps under $250 that i could use to power the ATH-M50 headphones using the headphone-out of my Cowon J3.   In the meantime, I'll look for posts about amping the M50.   Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am looking for a much needed amp for the J3. I do not care about what pleases my ears, I am looking for an amp that will produce the sound as true to the original performance as possible (I hate EQ). I want a portable headphone amplifier that will redirect the signal and fix the...

Sorry if this has been asked a million times but what is the best earbuds i can get for under 30$. I am in no way an "audiophile" but i can't stand my current 5$ headphones i got as replacements. My previous headphones were J3 buds i got for around 25$ on amazon which i liked. I would like to...

hello everyone. am planning on getting cowon j3 and am looking for a good headphone to go with it. ive already got hd650 for my in-house listening sessions but i want something closed for use on buses, universtity etc. that can be driven by the cowon and the e7 if needed.   a headphone...

Hi, i do notice the difference in isolation of my iems vs earbuds, they rock at semiquiet places where i can feel all the detail at very low volume(6 to 8). In the train, even though they isolate quite a lot, i loose much detail, whisperings being very hard to hear I wonder how much volume would...

Hi guys,   I bought a pair of RE-Zero. The IEM is great, really good with my J3. However, and even if I was a bit careful, one side is "unsticked". I will send it back to Zococity for them to repair it but I'm a but angry about that situation. This is tipically the kind of situation I...

Hi everyone.   I'm a 17 year-old French student so excuse me for my poor English   I'm thinking about upgrading from my Klipsch S4. I own a Cowon J3 and I sometimes use my Ipod Touch 2G but I don't have a portable amp. I listen to Indie Rock, Progressive Rock, Hard Rock,... (Arctic...

I bought a pair of Yuin PK1's a few months ago so they are still under warranty, however I'm having trouble finding support.   The right side has cut out and no longer makes any sound. I'm unsure if its the plug or the driver as there is no visible physical damage to the wire or bud, I've...

As the title says, how do the Blox M2C's compare to the HIGHLY regarded TM5s and the Yuin OK and PK series? Are they comfortable? How do they sound? I don't expect much isolation, but is there some?

Hey head-fiers,   What cases do you use for your IEMS?   What do you use for storage, and what do you use when you are out and about?    Thanks! Would love to hear everyone's input. 

The only one I know is the Otterbox one but I want some that is padded in side.... I want to fit my J3 and my iems (sometimes 2 or 3 with sometimes ear hooks) in there.    I want one that fits in my pocket when I travel.   is the Otterbox the only option??