PleasantSounds,   Thank you so much for your response.   First off, I received the TEAC UD-H01 today. Setup was quite easy, as all that I really had to do was download the driver for the DAC, connect the power cable, and connect the UD-H01 to my PC via... USB.    First off, I played...

Why is this so difficult? After I ordered the UD-H01, I found a review of the UD-H01 against the Onkyo A-5VL Integrated Stereo Amplifier. Upon further research, and some reading, I found out that the A-5VL outperforms the UD-H01 not only in that the A-5VL has a better soundstage, but also that...

Changed my mind, and went for the TEAC UDH01. After reading up on some positive reviews and realizing that the UDH01 has better volume control; a dial as opposed to the button input on the Emotiva XDA-2, I placed the order for the UDH01. Planning on running the DAC via the S/PDIF out from my...

Hi,   I am finalizing on what I may need to have a decent rig for approximately $1-1.5k. So far, I figure I want a decent soundcard, which in my opinion tends to be the ESI Juli@. As far as a DAC, I'm looking at either the Emotiva XDA-2, the TEAC UD-H01, or the Schitt Bifrost. I'm pretty...

Quote: Originally Posted by 2deadeyes Be careful with "memory" wires for the E500s as they are actually just reacting to temperature/sweat/oil and harden. My first pair of E500s also obtained "memory" wires and they cracked. I guess that means I'll just have to ride the waranty...

So that sorts out the memory wire deal. thanks for all your input.

I understand ppl don't recommend E500s for use with running, but these are my only earphones. I dont think it looks cool. I usually try hiding it underneath clothing. the cables are a bit too bulky for my taste, but I absolutely love the sound from these. I didnt like the UM2s. And I just can't...

I agree with Assorted, these aren't quite memory wire.

No memory wire, I woulda loved memory wire. This thing kinda forms but its not quite sturdy. Its just fat and clumsy looking. Too much insulation on the wires themselves and they just look horrendous. Woulda appreciated a more refined cable, but i guess short of spending humungous amounts of...

Anyone heard the iFi? I have it currently, and I use it as my computer speakers as well as my iPod dock. It charges and plays music and I have an oval shaped remote which plays, pauses, and skips forward and backwards. I paid 300USD for it and am currently considering bookshelves for my setup...

So I guess I'm basically screwed Oh well. i don't know what to do.

Should I post this in another category?

I want to recable them coz the one from the factory is actually quite stiff and is noisy when I move.

5 hours and no responses. Am I doing something wrong?

I previously owned UM2s and loved the cables. They were extremely flexible and perfect, imo. I was wondering if anyone recables E500s. This is all I want to do atm. I did searches only to find ssome customer made e500s ffor someone in japan? well i dont really want anything else but the cable...