I personally use an SM3v2. Actually, I have no complaints about the volume. I think that the ipod touch provides more separation, power and detail...... and the sansa clip + doesn't.

Hello all!   I've been wanting to upgrade my current DAP to something that can provide more power to drive my IEMs so that I can get a fuller sound!   Does anybody have any suggestions? I'm already noted the existence of the following DAPs which are potential upgrades:   1. Cowon J3...

Personally I feel that the SM3 is like the UM3x except with a comparatively recessed treble, (and as a result) a wider soundstage, darker sound sig. The mids are awesomely lush but not as forward as the UM3x. (: Happy hunting!

I would have to recommend foobar 2000. All in one audio player, with 10> equalizer.   Free,too.

OP, as for the Astello Radiance-- it is the single product in an in house brand by STEREO electronics Singapore- it is perpetually on discount at SGD 19.90 (15.283001 USD) , MSRP is SGD 49.90 (38.322701USD). It does not seem to retail over the web... so you might not want to bother with it. As...

Try Dunu Tridents if you can get them!

ARGH.............. Didn't read the title.

TF10. Although it may not have the same bass quantity or amount, it is definitely much clearer and has a V or U shaped sound signature which you have expressed you like. Otherwise, the E10 is a very good iem for its price too!

K3003 can be insanely neutral if the (really working, real deal ) sound filters are changed. Give it a try sometime. If you dislike the sound sig after a while, change the filters to get a totally different earphone!

I personally feel that UM2 is muddier than the UM3x and the bass is kinda bloated and uncontrolled. However it has a better soundstage, depth and sense of space and is warmer and darker than the Um3x.

UM3x fits the bill yet?

As for Ortofon, their highest end product is the EQ7, not the EQ5, although the EQ5 is the newer release if i'm not wrong.

Had the pleasure of being able to listen to the K3003. It is about on par with the UM Miracle with the High Filter on, edging out a little on the treble detail and bass texture/ naturalness of the sound. With the high filter, the mid mids to treble are forward and aggressive sounding, and the...

You are in luck. I have them (TDK CLEF-P Vocal Tuning)  on a side by side audition with the Westone 2 and frankly, they sound like 85% of them W2. Bought them immediately. Be posting impressions later.

I personally find the Westone/Shure Soft Flex Grey tips to be much better than the Stock biflanges; The stock biflanges gives better treble and balance to the sound, but for me it muddies the midrange and bass... The Soft Flex Grey tips on the other hand actually give more bass and brings out...