Hey bigme, I don't know if you are still looking for an answer (it has been a few months), but I would say   No to the M10...unless you are in a small confined space with no outside noise, they are way to small in my opinion   No to the M20W because of the overheating issues mentioned by...

In recap in case anybody is reading this for datamining purposes, the Dayton 10" 125 watt sub works perfectly!   http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-633   I've had the setup for a while now (a little over a year and a half of active listening), and for the size of...

Yeah as Spyro said they are the same.  This is something I don't know about, but my assumption would be that if you got the RC model (for UM2) you should be concerned if you will frequently be removing the cable and putting it back in.  Don't quote me on that, but that's usually how all...

Quote: andyhan:   I have had the W2s for quite some time now (as a result of stumbling upon this fantastic thread!), and I am VERY pleased.  I cannot speak to whether the W3 is better or worse than the W2 nor the TF10s - I have heard neither.   But Spyro is correct, the bass is...

Ok righto man, thanks for the input!

Quote: Right I figured the sound wouldn't be any different, but didn't want to assume.  My concern is that a Removable Cable could possibly break sooner?  Was just looking for some thoughts on the durability of the RC and if you (the collective you, I guess) felt that the RC is worth...

Hmmm that's very interesting.   kckc you mentioned you have the UM2 RC, do you know if there is any difference in sound (and I guess comfort too) between the UM2 RC and the UM2 (!RC --> hehe, as in not RC)?   What is the benefit of having the RC / do you feel it will possibly break...

Wow!  This is a great review, thank you so much!  Concerning the UM2 vs Westone 2 comparison, I was wondering if you could give more input on the bass.   My dilemma is that I want something to sound great for Classical (I believe you would suggest the Westone 2 for that), but also for rap /...

Quote: Search up UM2 vs Westone 2....duh my bad that was stupid.   As for the W4, noted.  Thanks for the input Eric_C!!!   Oh my gosh I'm so excited :)   Thanks everybody else for the help too!!!!!

Oh man there's so many savory options out there!   I think you all have successfully helped me eliminate the TF10's based off of comfort.   So I'm pretty set on Westone right now, they seem to really know what they are doing, especially for comfort since they do hearing aids and all...

Wow that's very interesting, thank you so much for the explanation!  I really appreciate you taking the time to go through that all :)   Sounds like Black Friday is a good option.  If you were in my shoes, and were going to get some IEMs and wanted good enough durability to hopefully last a...

Hmmm ok so it seems like there's not too much of an option.  I guess if I buy a pair and the tips that come with it don't fit, than I can try and see if the Comply foam will fit :)   Thanks so much for the input!   Do you have a particular recommended pair? Also, I looked more into...

Ok sorry for the confusion of earbuds, I'm definitely looking for IEMs though.   These are the Shure SCL4's supposedly they are discontinued.  They don't stay in without me having to constantly manage them / push back in.     These are similar to most of the Sony's I have tried (if...

Quote: Pretty much all Sony IEMs, my friend's Shure SCL420 (not sure if that is the actual model...), and of course the crappy iPod ones but I don't think those really fit anybody...   Also, I would prefer the cord not to have to wrap over my ear, but that's not a definite thing. ...

Back again to the head-fi experts I seek advice:   I would like to get some IEM's that sound amazing, and will last a long time.  But equally important to me is comfort.  From my experiences in the past, most IEMs just don't fit my ears :/   Dare I mention them?  Yes, I did have Bose...

Ok I think I understand, but for a recap: (*) The low level (RCA) input coming from my 3.5mm -> RCA on the subwoofer is going to be receiving the full signal, and then filtering the signal based on the crossover setting I choose (*) Then the low level output from the subwoofer will take that...

Thank you both for your response!  Unfortunately, the HSU VTF-1 is way out of my budget range.   @trog: I'm a bit confused / concerned about the Dayton's ability to work with my speakers.  The speakers I have are active and have their own amplifier, and only accept RCA input, with no...

I have the Swans D1080mkii 08's...and I absolutely love them.  Had them for almost a year now and am still in awe by how good they sound with so many different types of music.  I've been reading around, and the general consensus on most Swans speakers is that they have tight, powerful bass.  Not...

Wow!  Thank you so much again for such an extensive answer!!!  I contacted Jeff Ostler and unfortunately they don't have the M50W's and won't until probably January next year.  I think for now I'm just going to go around testing various speakers in stores (including the list you just presented...

thJman:   Thank you so much for such an extensive answer, I had just about given up on this thread.  I wholeheartedly agree with what you said above about finding all of those in one speaker; I understand it is essentially an unrealistic request but one can only dream :)  What I agree with...

So I have been all over the internet and these forums specifically and cannot find out where I can get Swan speakers.  I want a 2.1 system for primarily music, movies, and some gaming as well.  Shooting games, so I need some decent bass, but I don't want to sacrifice midrange and highs just to...

Thank you Maxvla I posted on the LA one, SF is a little far for headphones though...

Hey, anything ever gonna happen?  I don't really have any headphones to contribute but I am in the market.  I have the Bose In Ear headphones and they are decent, but that was before I realized how much better quality stuff there is.  I'd help support the funds for the meet though :) I'm in San...

Hmmm. Nobody thinks the AKG are good? Also, I have been looking around and cannot really find a place, but do any of you know of any stores that carry any of these models? I'm in San Diego but am willing to go relatively far (even to LA) to try some of these).

For the past two months or so I have been researching headphones and still cannot figure out what to get.  I am going to college and need Closed headphones so that I can be quiet when my roommate wants me to be.  I'd like to stay under $300, and would like to avoid getting an amp if I do not...