As far as I know, there hasn't been any fake X10s. Generally speaking it's harder for BA fakes to exist simply due to cost factors since only a few companies in the world supply the BA drivers. Further tuning the BA drivers is different than tuning a dynamic driver. All these costs added up...

I also think besides the design of the headphone, a huge portion of it is also directly related to end user's habit.   Some headphones are just more delicate than the others. I noticed alot of people use non sports IEM for running, jogging and working out. The exercise it self plus the sweat...

Then I must have purchased it while it was on sale then. But one thing I noticed about MEelectronics was that they never sel lat the MSRP. There is always some sort of dealer discount.

I owned a pair of X10 and has similar issues. I personally think it might be the way these type of straight tube IEMs are designed. Because it's straight so the strain relief (if any) might be harder to do its job right.  My other straight tube IEM the ER4P also experienced similar cable issues.

MEelectronics has a pair of A151 also single BA for 30-40USD. In that price range I think MEelectronics did a fantastic job

I think Marantz's parent company owns Denon, that's why the HP101 is so similar to the Denon. They should have the same driver. However, the difference in housing will make a difference in the sound.   I have a pair my self and for the price range, it's a worthy IEM.

Hi OP thanks for the coupon code, I will definitely try that next time I order some more Comply.   After reading this idea, I now start to feel a bit annoyed when I have to search for the left and right marking on my headphone. WHAT DID U DO TO ME !!!! LOL

I actually do think this is a good idea. It's kind of like creating a needs which isn't previously known.   It's like before Starbucks Americans didn't really "need" to drink espresso based beverage. But Starbucks created this demand.    I also like the idea if u buy two packs in...

I have recently purchased a pair of IE80 directly from Amazon for $449, and it arrived last week.   I took some pictures of the ie80 and hope it would further provide fellow head-fiers with some reference/information on how to identify a genuine set.   The box is as described by earlier...