Yeah, I did that to a pair way back when... This is actually the second pair. What I ended up doing was pulling out the strain relief and resoldering where the break was without opening the casing. It's all nice and heat-shrinked, but now I'm trying how to replace the strain relief...

I've been inactive for a couple years because I was satisfied with my GR07s, but now the left earbud is starting to give out. Definitely a cable issue. Has this been a problem for anyone? Is there any recourse? The price is now like half of what I originally paid so I won't be heartbroken if I...

Quote: The E10, at least, is supposed to be pretty good.  

Quote:   At any rate, I think the SP51 is all-around better in sound and build, and has adjustable bass levels, so I would go with that.  

Quote: Maybe check ljokerl's review thread for more bassy IEMs, but I think he mentions the idAmerica Spark, Soundmagic E10, DUNU Trident, and MEE SP51 as decent choices. All are on Amazon.  

Quote: Are those separate questions? Some of the higher-end Sony Monitor IEMs like the EX600 or EX1000s have pretty good reputations around here, and tend to have a neutral-ish sound. They have some bassy IEMs that are somewhat less well-regarded. As far as bassy goes, a common...

Quote: Probably, but they won't absolutely require it. The E10 would be a good investment, though, if you want to upgrade.  

FYI, apparently the FXT90s can be had for $99 in Canada, as FutureShop is selling them...

Quote: Well, from everything I've heard, the HM5s isolate well and are comfortable, so that's why I suggested them.  

Quote: Yep, though they are often on sale, which makes them bearable. They're not bad IEMs, just overpriced.  

Quote: Well, if you buy from amazon or reputable dealers, that shouldn't be a problem at all...   Quote: A lot of IEMs use L-plugs, such as the Fischer Audio Eterna, Hippo VB, MEElectronics CC51, VSonic GR06, and a few others that fit your criteria pretty well.  ...

Quote: The AD700s are famous for having an amazing soundstage, but are a pretty bass-light headphones. Assuming you don't have an amp, other choices could be the Sennheiser HD558/598s.  

  Quote: The popular choices in that range are the M50s, HFI780s, SRH840s, and HD25s, all of which are good choices. Is there a particular sound signature you're looking for?   Quote: For isolation and Comfort, the Brainwavz HM5 is a good choice, but it has a more...

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Quote: Best Buy has a pretty limited selection, and the stuff they have can generally be found for cheaper online. i.e. they have some Turbine stuff, UEs, and the S4, but not a whole lot else.