I need to replace my cable and not wanting to spend a fortune was going to plump for stock. However I am tempted to replace with the IE8 cable which in my view is superior. Can anyone tell me if soundwise the IE8 cable is OK with the IE80? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4

Received some black medium JVCs today and am looking forward to trying them out. Even more interested in comparing them with the Comply Tx-500s I've also ordered which cost ten times as much and won't last nearly as long. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the replies re IE80 upgrades. For the record that is a Qable LOD in the front of the picture, not obvious I admit. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Hi I am thinking about doing my first cable upgrade for my IE-80s. I would welcome any thoughts on differences in SQ between the SPCs or straight Silvers as currently listed in the Toxic Ebay shop. My sources are 320 MP3s from one of Samsung Galaxy S3, Nokia N8 or iPod either directly or via...

I have mostly been listening with my trusty sr-71a and nearly new IE8 to AC/DC: Black Ice OOOAHH MISSES!!!! Porcupine Tree In Absentia. Steve Wilson really knows his record production Genesis Box Set 70-75. Reaches the parts that other Genesis remasters just can't reach. Pleasantly...

Quote: Originally Posted by mark2410 my 7s i felt didint get really good till about day 4 of letting them burn in, hmm cant stop but wonder if i should have gone with the 8 Go on, you know you want to.

Expansive soundstage using an SR-71a. Over a 100 hours burn in on the IE8s and the sound just keeps getting better. x2 for the silver LOD Having stated earlier that I couldn't get a decent fit with any of the supplied tips I managed straight away with T-400s and used them for a day...

I had preordered with Amp3 but managed to find a pair for £199 in the first shop I walked into on Tottenham Court Road last week (last pair of course!). I must admit to struggling with all the suppplied tips. It was only yesterday after receiving T400s that I managed a proper seal for the...

I feed my baby "Blackbird" (RSA-71a) Planet Rock mostly. Doesn't seem to have done any harm. Seriously though I listen about 2 hours a day during my daily commute. I have only been doing continuous burns at weekends from Friday night through to Sunday night or Monday morning. This works for...

It's a bit disconcerting the first time it happens but the sudden cutting out is described in the manual. But then what male ever reads the manual?

So glad I got mine when I did. My first amp is an airhead and I have been watching the forums for a suitable upgrade for the the last 6 moths. I was originally going to jump for a Predator but prefer having replacable batteries. I am in the UK and the opportunities for auditions are extremely...

I currently use a Total Airhead with ER4S/Grado 80s. I have been looking to upgrade to either the iCube or Predator until the Blackbird came out and I have just ordered one. However I listen to the likes of Rush, Floyd, Genesis, Marillion. I have just seen a comment that some suggest the...

Thanks for the replies. 1 I would certainly use the DAC option. 2 I agree that the Predator looks pricey but firstly I want to make an upgrade where I will hear a significant improvement on my current rig. 3 To add DAC to the Headroom Micro Amp is an extra $200 making it $600 which...

I currently use an Ipod (30GB) with a Total Airhead and Etymotic's ER-4S. I listen mostly to prog and heavy rock and my favourite bands are Rush, Porcupine Tree and Spock's Beard. My other phones are Grado SR 80s which I only use at home. I am considering an upgrade. I wish to stick with the...