I'm using the stock bi-flange silicone tips.   Quote:

Man these settings sound great G.M.!  I turned Mach3 down to 3 (5 was too much bass for my ears) and turned on MPE (improved soundstage & imaging like cardozo said!).  My new fav. settings!    Quote:

Thanks dfkt, that's what I needed to know!   Quote:

Sweet setup!  Do your IEM's & headphones benefit from the Arrow amp?  (Specifically your SM3 and T50P) Also how does the T50P compare in sound to your SM3?  I love the sound of my SM3 and was wondering if i'd like the T50P.  Thanks!   Quote:

Cool, thanks!   Quote:

Perfect!  I understand what increasing the level does, and you already explained wide/normal/narrow, but what about changing the actual frequency (80hz,500hz,etc.)?  Does it have the same effect as turning up the level, higher you go the more boost?  Thank you so much, so close to undertanding...

Quote: I too could use some schooling on how to adjust the 5 band freq. in the J3.  For example i'm using fallingreason's eq settings with all enhancements turned off: 80 - Wide - 0 500 - Wide - 0 1.1k - Narrow - 1 4.1k - Wide - 2 13k - Normal - 2    If I wanted a little...

Cool.  Your settings even though meant for Shure SE530 sound better with my SM3's than other settings i've tried from fellow S9/J3 + SM3 owners, which is why i'll be saving them.  fallingreason's settings just suite my SM3's better.  This is a great thread, especially for me who is clueless when...

What would I do without this forum!  Of course your are right fallingreason.  I tried your eq settings below with all enhancements turned off and was rewarded with a clean natural sound with just enough treble to brighten up my dark SM3's.  All my music is FLAC ripped with EAC from the original...

Don't have any Black Sabbath but my Beatles FLACS have never sounded better!   Quote:

These settings sound perfect with my SM3's!  Thanks cardozo!!   Quote:  

  X2 on sound&earphones.com. I bought MTPG & SM3's from them, had to return the SM3's due to manufacturer defect and they exchanged them no problems within 2 days I had a new pair.

Thanks!  Ordered the J3 today.     Quote:

  Dfkt, I'm looking into the J3 for my SM3's. I find the SM3's a little on the warm side and was looking for a neutral DAP for them. What are your thoughts on this pairing? Do the Sm3's sound great with the J3? On a different note, I've also been reading on this thread that the Arrow amp...

What about the Cowon J3? Anyone know if the SM3 pairs up well with it? I'm looking for a DAP that is neutral sounding not warm since Sm3 is already on the warm side. My iPhone ->Fiio E7 works but was looking for a step up in sound.