While I'm waiting for my JH13 Pro to be refitted a 5th time by Lime Ears, I need iems that are able to do the above genres some justice. My experiences with them has been mostly negative due to either fit issues or improper tonal balance. So far I've owned 3 universal iems: the Westone 3s, Gr07...

Hi everyone,   recently, the re600 has been on black friday/christmas sale for around 200 dollars. Is this just for now or is Hifiman trying to permanently alter the price of the earbuds?   Any thoughts on this? I think it might be permanent because they did not sell very well at the $400...

I used to own the Ortofon e-Q5's, and I really enjoyed them as a go-to portable IEM. The sound was crystal clear with the mids being slightly forward and a bit warm. The bass was a little light, but overall, I thought they were great. I especially liked the design and I found them quite...

I got this idea off of Toucharcade, where they have an ongoing series called 'RPG reload'- every week, they play a legendary RPG that came out years ago, just to relive the magic of old.   The idea for the IEM reload is to dust off your 'retired' gear of old- the gear that you used to love...

I apologize, I posted in the wrong forum - please delete. I have reposted in the introductions forum. Thank you!   http://www.head-fi.org/t/709622/highly-isolating-iem-recommendation-for-helmet-use

Hi audiophiles, I'm looking for a pair of in ear headphones and my budget is around $100-$300 with a little wiggle room if necessary. I'm looking at the Etymotic ER4PT because I've read they have amazing sound quality and clarity, but the lack of bass and comfort make me a little unsure. What's...

Hi, I've been looking for a good mid price IEM and have been looking at the following IEMs: Etymotics ER4PT HiFiMAN RE600 JVC FX850 Shure SE425 Audio Technica CKR9 or CKR10   However, I got a private message today that someone is selling their Aurisonics ASG-2.5 for $410. I am weary...

Hi, I've been looking for a good mid price IEM and have been looking at the following IEMs: Etymotics ER4PT HiFiMAN RE600 JVC FX850 Shure SE425 Audio Technica CKR9 or CKR10 However, I got a private message today that someone is selling their Aurisonics ASG-2.5 for $410. I am weary because I...

Hifiman announced their new collaboration with UM yesterday, and they are launching a new custom iem! From what I could understand, the innovation comes from the nano-materials used...       http://sound.zol.com.cn/499/4998701.html 

In my search for THE earphones, I have just about given up on trying to find a stock model that really fits.   So just before seeking out an audiologist, I decided to try some Complys. But for which model? My drawers are filled with unused Shure, Westone,, Vsonic, RHA and others.   Where to...

Hi audiophiles, I'm looking for a pair of in ear headphones and my budget is around $100-$300 with a little wiggle room if necessary. I mostly listen to rock, jazz and top 40 mp3s at 256 or 320 on an iPhone or MacBook Pro. What's your opinion? Right now I'm looking at: Etymotics ER4PT RE600 JVC...

  I have read great reviews for both ~    I use custom UE's for band stuff and need IEM's for music listening. I have a headphone amp and player but may also use my S5 at times.    I love all types of music too. Looking in the $200 range.                                                    ...

I've had several IEMs with balanced cabling for a while - HIFIMAN RE262, RE272 and RE600. I didn't have an amp or player with balanced output, so I just used the included TRRS-to-TRS adapters. Then along came the HIFIMAN HM-901. I go it with all of the different amp cards, but so far, I having...

I recently purchased a couple of higher end IEMs and have just been experiencing problems with the cables within days of using them.   Astrotec AX60: left earphone was a little bit quieter and then barely audible. Hifiman RE-600: right earphone not audible when the cable is in certain...

I love my Beyers. I need IEMs now that I'm commuting again, and I was hoping to find something with a similar sound signature as my Beyers. Anyone have any ideas? I purchased the HIFIMAN RE-600 a few days ago, waiting to try them out when they arrive but I'm a little concerned about the build...

So, here we go: Source: hm901 with balanced amp card in SE mode except for re600. Findings: 1. 901 is a good dap :) 2. W4 is still my favorite, especially under this set up. Followed by 334 and k3003 then prolly ie800 (universals) 3. W4 is most custom like with enveloping sound stage, others are...

Lear LUF-4C: Impressions and Comparisons   ***NOTE***   I've had the LUF-4C for just about a week now.  The following impressions are general impressions and very basic.  They'll give you a general overview of how the IEMs compare, but are in no way in-depth.  More in-depth comparisons will...

REVIEW: HIFIMAN RE-600 Songbird - True to its name       Specifications: Driver Unit: 8.5mm Dynamic Frequency Response: 15Hz-22KHz Impedance: 16 Ohms Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW Weight: 0.48Oz (13.7g)         Accessories: The RE-600 accessories pack will depend on whether...

Just curious how many Headroom Max's are out there? Bob

Hey all, I've been a full size headphone junkie for years and am now looking to possibly jump over to CIEMs for a few reasons like portability, isolation, comfort, and lack of sound leaking. Currently, my two main headphones are the Denon D7000 and the Audeze LCD-2. I'm looking for a CIEM that...

It took six years but my AKG K81 has finally given out. Rather than replacing them with another small headphone I decided to try a pair of in-ears. Prior to these my only experience with in-ears has been a $15 pair of Sonys that I owned well before I got into audio and all I remember from them...

  Yeah... went to an audio event today where they played some music on some really good equipment and it made me regret buying a closed back pair of headphones, should really have stuck to the HE range. Not to diss the Alpha Dogs, they're good, no doubt but you can't beat the open airy feeling...

Hi guys,   sorry for the corny subject of the thread ...  I've done some reading here and it seems like if I want to spend under $500 for a in ear phones, those 3 models are some of the best money can buy.   Westone 4R vs Shure SE535 vs HifiMan RE-600   I currently use Bose MIE2i and to...

Hey guys, I've learned that Hifiman has unveiled a new flagship in-ear and noticed no talk about it whatsoever. I have no clue what to expect from them, but thought it would be good to get a thread going for them.   What do you guys think of the looks first off?   And do share whatever you...

Any thoughts?