Really loving the W4R. I used to like the TF10 a lot but now I just cannot really listen to them, they're too bright and shrilly.   Funny because when I first got the W4R, the TF10 still sounded better to me. Brain burn in probably..? 

Yes the cycle is indeed pointless. My friends used to call me silly for dropping large amounts of money on earphones, but I always tell them it's my hobby and they won't understand. But I figured that justification is no longer valid for me, since I personally do not even know how to appreciate...

@shigzeo: I find what you said very meaningful and true. Remember the time I PM'ed you about the CK100? It was actually my first foot into the top tiers, which led to a vicious cycle of buying and selling just because I didn't know how to be contented with what I have. However, I also notice...

^hey thanks a lot for the advice, I didn't know that. I won't be using them for exercising, but I'm not the type who will use my earphones sparingly just because they are wood.. Looks like I'll take the plunge for the SM3 again..

^actually at the FX700's stage I'm not so worried about the SQ, I know it wouldn't disappoint. Rather, I'm concerned about other equally important aspects I feel all IEMs should have: good fit, cables and build quality. Since they are going to be keepers, I wonder if the cables are going to...

Quote: Another good suggestion a_recording. I do need to find some time and demo the JH5 to see if it is worth the money because I'm pretty sure these will max out my budget.   Quote: I thought so too, that's why I'm very wary of the FX700

^Oh the CK100? They are gone.   Again with due respect for the CK100 fans out there, they have absolutely no bass punch and I'm not intending to start a flame war here, just my opinion.   And yeah I know that but the money's already gone so oh well :(

Quote: Yeah I tried the copper and didn't really think it was great. Since I'll require international shipping for them it adds on to the cost and make them not worth the money on the whole.   Quote:   Hey, thanks for your suggestion, yeah the SM3 was my favourite but I think...

Hi there people, this time I'm looking for a keeper earphones, no more Flavor of the Day for me. Lost quite a bit of cash throughout the process and my wallet's already screaming at me so I must get it right this time. I have auditioned most earphones already so I'm more or less looking for...

^ that's great, hopefully it'll be good news. I'll be ordering the sm3 soon and will report back when I receive a reply from Franck. Edit: I salute Franck for his swift response, just checked my inbox:

Ok that's a cause for concern. I have dropped Franck an email asking if the problem will be further rectified.

Hey just a question to those with broken SM3s, were yours the old batch or the newer ones with supposedly more durable casings?

Is it possible for someone with an SM3 to put up a pic of the Y-split area (while wearing over the ears and in front)? For reference, I've tried the UM3X and W3 and although the Y is pretty high up, it is still bearable. But some posts here suggest to me that the SM3's Y-split might be even...

I am in no position to give you solid advice since I only have a stock TF10 right now, but here are my thoughts on reshelling.   While there are certainly positive reviews around, it's hard to ignore the negative ones. If you've gone through the UM thread you would know that even people who...

I think the impact that complys have on sound is dependent on the earphones itself too. I bought a box of T400 for use with my sf3, however it completely sucked out any life in my music.  I became very biased against the T400, and when I got the tf10 I told my non-earphone enthusiastic friend...

Woah, people are recommending the SM3s without actually hearing it themselves first? Seriously...   Anyway, FWIW I've tried a bunch of IEMs and I'd say the TF10 (if you can get past the fit issues) or MTPC should suit your genres of music well. I see that you like sub-bass. The TF10 and MTPC...

^ Thanks for the advice, though I do not want to make an impulse buy. I haven't read up much on these earphones yet.   Anyway, hope you liked yours, cheers!

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I'm sorry for taking so long to reply. Apparently I'm new to the forums and every post needs to go through a mod first.   As koonhua mentioned, there's the MDs and FX-700s to add on to the dilemma. It seems that many jumped from their IE8s to these monsters and JVCs and are satisfied.  ...

Thank you for all of your replies.   @torptube: from what I have read, the monster does seem like a good choice. However there are 3 products from them which creates unnecessary dilemma. I also read that isolation on the copper is pretty good, which is a plus since I didn't really like how...

Hi there. I'm looking for an upgrade from my super.fi 3. However, I do have a budget of ~$350, the cheaper the better. My super.fi3 is less than a year old but the cable at the jack is almost spoilt, so sound from my right earphone gets cut off inconsistently. I find the sf3 lacking in...

Hi there. I'm looking for an upgrade from my super.fi 3. However, I do have a budget of ~$350, the cheaper the better. My super.fi3 is less than a year old but the cable at the jack is almost spoilt, so sound from my right earphone gets cut off inconsistently. I find the sf3 lacking in...