So if you've seen some of my other posts, I'm here in Tokyo on vacation and was going to audition the Ortofon e-Q7 if I could among others. I like the IE8 I use with my Sony NW-X1060/BI, but they aren't the most comfortable IEMs. I did the turning upside down thing and switched the cable sides...

Hulk crush puny heaadphones, no seriously!   I literally use my iems ALL DAY, or at least most of it. I find oems make my neck hurt after 2 hours.    Headphone history (not including $4!7 ones)  Xears had good sound and ok for comfort but broke really quickly - 2 months.  Sony...

My current go to buds are the RE-0 and HF-5.   In the near future I'm thinking of going to the RE-262.  A local electrons shop has the MDR-EX700LP for $149.00 cdn. (reg $249) I understand they have a 6 db sibilance which I think I can deal with.  Is their accuracy in line with of Hifimans...

Hi guys   I need help on finding a pair of 'perfect' earphones suited for my needs. I first started the hunt for a pair of IEM's on my thread (http://www.head-fi.org/t/585965/newbie-advice-on-new-iems-upgrade-from-s4s) but I thought I'd start a new one as I've changed the earphones in...

Hello there head-fi'ers.   I've been reading these forums for quite a while now, checking the different threads, especially the multi iem shootout one. As you can probably guess I'm completely baffled by how complex sound is and how much there is to know. I'm posting this thread because I...

Not sure if this has come up before (a quick google search suggests it hasn't, but maybe I wasn't searching for the right thing) Does anyone have any specific details about how moisture affects (degrades?) IEM drivers. I'm particularly interested in BA drivers (e.g. using them on wet days, or...

RE0 multi-review skip to post #153     Just started listening to these about an hour ago.   I like them a lot so far, so they are worthy of a review, imho.     These are my initial impressions, posted in a different thread, copied here.          I just opened up my RE0...

I needed another pair of IEMs like a hole in the head, but the 7550s intrigued me. My current portable 'phones are the MDR-NC300D. Yeah, I know ... but on a plane, they work really well. And they actually sound decent all things considered. I'm not doing critical listening on a plane. For a long...

I am sick and tired of buying new IEMs when my previous pairs die. I don't baby my pairs. I work out all the time and need my phones. I take them to work, I wear them during commutes... anyway, I need something with actual build quality. Budget is up to 250$, preferably 200$. How about the CK10?

Hello everybody!   I'm in need of a new pair of IEM's. I do not have a lot of experience with them. I'm looking for something with a very energetic, lively sound, with emphasis on bass. I listen to everything but im mainly looking for something that is just going to make you want to get up...

- I got these last week (Brand new, sealed), and I have been using them religiously (Closed to 50-75 hours).   - I notice that the lettering that says "MDR-EX1000" and "JAPAN" in white imprint is fading out.       Dammit!  is that also happening to your pair? Can anyone who owns...

I'm looking for a balanced IEM for listening to a wide range of music.   I'd like it to be detailed but not necessarily analytical and it's of the highest priority that it sounds good with every kind of music. I know this is very vague but right now i'm just trying to get some ideas. Thanks...

Right now, Amazon has the Phiaton 200 shipped for about $150. I think this is a decent price for them, but I was wondering if there was a another pair of IEM that are cheaper yet perform better.    I'm also looking at the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi or the older ATHCK7, which are around the...

Hey newbie here. I have never owned any good OE headphones. The only one I had was sony mdr-xd100 and that was terrible. I am looking for something around $100 that I can use in the subway or library. It doesnt need to be too big or flashy and should be comfortable for 2-3 hours of continuous...

as U see guys, i wanna Buy one Of them. i wanna Figure Out Which One is Better & more suitable 4 my iphone....And which one is valor! 

As most Sennheiser IE8 owners know, getting the right tips for their IE8s is one of the most important features because it changes the sound quality more than any other IEM. As a proud owner, I have tried multiple tips, seeing how each tip affects the sound quality. Usually, I've found that the...

Hey everyone. I have been researching these two earphones for a while, but I can't find any direct comparisons of the two.   I can get the Sony MDR-EX700 for £15.50 more than the Sennheiser IE7, so I was just wondering which one you guys thinks has better sound quality and is better overall...

Folks. I got a pair of $1.05(shipped) Sony MDR Ex-700 IEMs off eBay. I was curious to see how decent a $1 pair of headphones can sound. I threw them on for a few minutes as soon as I got them. Well they sound NICE. Not as nice as the audio technica ATH-ad500 I recently tried out but very decent...

Hi everybody.   A week ago I ordered the Monster Turbines when it was $58 on amazon. Hoping to finally get a pair of IEM that could satisfy my hunger for bass. After 4 days of testing and burn-in, I must say these failed miserably compared to the Playaz N1 with the foam tip. On a scale of...

Hello Experts,    I would put my requirements straightaway :)   I have Creative EP630(my first) and Etymotic HF2(my second). I bought HF2 as a level ahead for my ep630, but soon realised that though treble is very good, but i keep missing bass of creative's everytime, so I end up...

I might just buy a fake pair on ebay, just for the lols sake of it, to compare and contrast... Just wanted to know if anyone has fake and/or real ones, and if so, if you can post some pictures up! Helps people buy GENUINE earphones out there!   I'm 99% sure mine are real, as i bought...

  I find this too amusing and tragic at the same time to ignore.       Example 1     Example 2         Here we have a market saturated with sony fakes with a manufacturing cost of less than 50 cents, versus the official retailer with an asking price of seven hundred...

hi every one   i want  to buy iem for my ipod i like v shaped iems (lots of treble and bass) i prefer adjustible like sleek audio sa6. i listen hiphop techno rock also jazz music.   i will use on ipod only without an amp.   thanks in advance

My friend owns Sony Ericsson Music phone and i want to gift him earphones to listen music to his own :D  what earphones would be recommended to get best sound quality?

Just picked these up from Fry's today and am really enjoying them. IMHO they sound better than my Shure E500PTH. The sonys sound is much better in detail and clarity while maintaining good bass and mids vs. the shures. Don't get me wrong, the E500s are a great set of cans, but in the end I just...