I'm looking for a solid pair of bluetooth headphones for working out that I can also use casually at home for under $80. The bluetooth earphone market is pretty crowded, I trust recommendations from this forum. Any suggestions?

I'm looking for a replacement IEM cable that doesn't break the bank. I've been using 1964 Ears stock replacement cables ($35), the only issue is the plastic connecter shown below starts to come apart after some time. I tend to sleep in my IEMs, so that puts pressure where the plastic joint meets...

I have some customs with recessed sockets, and one of the cables lost a pin. So I'm looking for a replacement that's under $50, can't afford the $100+ silver ones. Any suggestions?   

I'm strongly considering ordering the 1964 Ears V6, they appear to be an incredible value. Add-in their discount for previous 1964 ears customers and this is a true value proposition. Problem is I haven't found enough reviews to take a careful look at this, the appreciation thread doesn't have...

Hi folks, I'm wondering what the best Sony X EQ settings are for the Westone ES5's unamped.  There's quite a bit of floor noise I can't get rid of irregardless. What do you suggest for the EQ to open up everything a bit to pair well with the ES5's?

Hi. I"m looking to build a good portable Rig for the Westone ES5. A dap with a low output impedance under 2 ohms, FLAC capability, and an amp if necessary.  Ironically the Clip+ seems to fit all of this, but the headphone out quality will need to be improved with Rbox. I was also wondering...

I'm looking for a good budget amp under a $100 that will pair well with an ES5 and Sony X walkman, I will be using an LOD. Any thoughts, I have been looking at the FiiO offerings , but wondering what else is out there which may be great.      Thanks

I'm looking for either a custom IEM or a pair of headphones that has a terrific spacious soundstage with rich vocals, and a relatively lively presentation overall without being overbearing in any one aspect. I don't want a clinical sound, would like slightly sparkling shimmering high with...

I'm looking for a pair of over-the-ear headphones or custom IEMs ( since I have fit issues) that have a clear, spacious, open presentation. I don't like a muddy or narrow presentation.  My setup will be out of my Sony X series Walkman or my laptop primarily so no extra amp. Source material...

Hi I'm looking for a good portable amp, (a DAP which I can use with my laptop would be a plus) that pairs with my Sony X series walkman and 1964 Ears Triple IEMs, which have have a fairly flat sound with a little bit of a an oomph.  Also anybody know where I can get a reasonably priced LOD...

I am ready to pull the trigger on a custom: The JH5 or the 1964 T, universals are out of the picture at this point because my right ear canal has a very odd shape and I will get a better seal w/customs.  From what I have read on appreciation threads and forums both these IEMs have a touch of...

Hi all,     I'm looking for a new pair of custom IEMs with a sound signature that is full, rich, and airy in presentation like full size cans ( as much as possible).       Given the closed nature of IEM's I know this is a tall order, I am also looking to keep this around $600 or so. Should...

Right now I have a 16GB Sony x What amp under $150 would be good used with an LOD? Would a Fiio LOD cut it or do I need to buy an expensive one? Thanks  

There have been scattered discussions of the Earsonics SM3 vs. JH5 pro, but I need some advice since I am looking to jump into my first custom and want to know anybody else's experience with the JH5.  My right ear canal is slightly smaller than my left one, sensorcom tips fit but not...

I have a Sony A729 now, and want to upgrade. The hiss is a bit much for me, but otherwise I like it for general use. Right now I'm looking for something under $150: With: 1) Little to no noise 2) Very high sound quality with my SM3s, looking for a wide soundstage, clean balanced output...

Hi,     I have a pair of Earsonics Sm3s, and I like to keep my rig relatively light with as few controls as possible so i don't want to carry an extra amp around. Currently my Sm3s are paired with a Sony A729 Walkman, but I find the noise floor to be high, and soundstage just a little...

My right ear canal is significantly smaller than my left one. As a result the sensorcom and stock tips i'm using with the SM3 aren't going in deep enough on the right ear. The left ear has a good seal, but the right ear has an "okay" seal. The foams included were too small, and i found the...

Other threads are locked, so I can't reply there. I know the wires for each channel loop around the ear. After that do both wires and the y splitter rest at your front side, or do you wear this behind you? If someone has a picture wearing this, that would be super awesome, the French...

I just got my sensorcom double flange tips.The stalks are very long I'm afraid my ears are Are squeezing the air channel. What lengthdo you recommend I cut these. I wanted some suggestions because these tips are expensive to get ( especially shipping). Thanks

I've heard a lot of good stuff about the Earsonics SM3 in terms of soundstage, all around high & low, it just seems to be a great universal triple-ba.   My concerns are these: 1) I plan to use this with my Sony NWZ-A729 unamped, do you think this will make a difference. All files are in...

I had 5 pairs of Shure Olives, they hardly lasted 5 months, so something is not right. They are authentic, shipped from Shure. I'm pretty certain I may have washed them too hard, with soap and water and then compressed them while wet to wring out the water. Do you believe this could have...

Pardon me if this is miscategorized, I felt it should be targeted towards the wider IEM audience here. Many IEMs are designed to be pretty darn sensitive, hence they can be driven easily by a portable. The noise isolation, and just the overall design of these things generally allows it to go...

A couple of songs like Colbie Caillat's "I never Told You" & Lady Antellbellum's "Need You Now" sound pretty damn good on my computer. (320 kbps mp3 LAME). Instrument separation and overall soundtage is decently wide with my X5s, unamped. When I put these songs on the my Sony NWZ...

This question has been asked before.. but what does through the minds of the people with business plans at companies selling DAPs w/o memory expansion? I can understand if there were some cases were the DAP was limited by design, but a microSD slot is so small. Granted a company may want to...

So I ripped some CDs with EAC with LAME 320 KBPS, and the sq varied wildly with my X5s and Sony NWZ 729 series Sarah McLachlan-Fumbling Towards Ecstasy --Excellent spatial separation, wide sound-stage. Exceptional clarity throughout the lows, mids, and highs Shinedown-Second Chance --...