So apparently my parameters have changed: Had - Philips O'Neill The Stretch (2 sets broke and no more are available in the country) Looking For - closed over the ear headphone w/ noise cancelling if possible, comfort and durability over sound quality Budget - $200 CAD available in Canada...

Looking for full-size closed can that will not require an amp, preferably available at Future Shop. This is for a family member that previously they used the Philips O'Neill The Stretch but multiple sets have broken under warranty at Future Shop and the product is no longer available. I'm not...

Preferably at retail outlets as this is for an impatient family member. Previously they used the Philips O'Neill The Stretch but multiple sets have broken under warranty at Future Shop and the product is no longer available. I'm not certain if they'll shop there again but here is the site if...

The Philips do appear widely available. It is unfortunate that better quality options like Phiaton and V Moda are not. The only place I could found that sold either was here:http://extreme-pc.ca/showproduct.asp?productid=376480&menu1id=12&menu2id=142&menu3id=170 $160+shipping is too much so...

Thank you for the suggestions, love the nick and imagine Grokit, big Heinlein fan. I am reading some reviews for the Phiaton and V Moda currently. Couldn't find any for the Philips Stretch but it does seem quite affordable. Certainly interested in hearing from others should they care to offer...

Title says it all really. Looking to get these as a gift for someone by Monday of next week. This rules out online stores or the forums here as I imagine shipping will be costly and perhaps not possible in time. However if anyone knows reputable vendors in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario...

A brief search only brought up Ring Audio for headphone repair in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I contacted them, they believe they can fix the issue, however they quoted me $40-50 CAD for the job. This seems expensive to simply resecure a wire to the plug. I intend to look for alternatives but was...

Here is the other picture of the crack or split on what I referred to as the cap for the wire on the can. Am I really going to have to recable them? Seems like a professional is going to have to open up the can to do that, why could they not just fix the wire and secure it? Last time I had to...

Unfortunately I have already had to have these entirely recabled and it wasn't cheap, was hoping it was simple to to open up and secure the wire as it seems to just be a loose connection. Here are pictures of the crack: (link to other, gotta go)  

The cap that secures the wire to the can is cracked and the wire is loose, it can be pushed into the can a fair amount. If I manipulate the wire with my fingers squeezing and pushing it up a bit into the can I can get audio. I'm wondering if this is an issue that can be fixed and if so does it...

Quote: Originally Posted by playingwithfire I just don't think 5,6,7,8 hours of music playing while you are sleeping is a good idea. Music on sleeper? I'm sure it is less healthy to sleep with music playing, I typically play a few tunes and then just turn off my speakers to try...

Quote: Originally Posted by semisight I'd also recommend a separate IEM for gym; maybe the me-electronics m6 which is reputed to be durable. It's also pretty cheap (<$40). I have to advise you not to listen to music while sleeping. It can have adverse health effects. Barring the...

Quote: Originally Posted by WalkGood You are asking for advice on one pair to do 3 things: gym, sleeping & traveling. That’s a tuff one as most would have 1 pair for gym (for example sennheiser w/Adidas has a new water-resistant design, OMX680) and at least another pair for sleep &...

Hey head-fiers, I've come here pretty much any time I need headphone advice and never been disappointed. I am looking into purchasing some IEMs to use with my 3rd generation ipod nano. I can only afford one pair and am looking to use them at the gym, sleeping in bed, traveling, etc... so they...

Cans were about $125 CAD and it seems any online cable replacement options would cost significantly more than that. My preference is to have a professional in my area repair or replace the cable if I can find an affordable($50 CAD) replacement. With respect to the warranty I contact ATH's...