When I originally asked Audioquest the question of rattle/wiggle after receiving my Cobalt they said it was ok if there was a 'little' play but that anything more was defective. One of the previous emails said that Audioquest acknowledged a production issue and that it was being corrected. I'm...

I just picked one of these up to try it out. The complete USB portion through the 3.5mm jack moves slightly (wiggles). I plan on inquiring with Audioquest as to why it was designed this way and will give it a listen.

Something doesn't sound right if some people have units with no wiggle (e.g., quote "rock solid") and others have it to possibly varying degrees. I'd like to get a better explanation on the design and operation prior to taking the plunge.

ClieOS said: "SWD2 is the old model made by Sunrise (which already change its name to Simphonio a few months ago) about 6 yrs ago. It is still a very good earbud by today's standard, but not on the same level as the ToTL SWD2+." So it depends on what you want - Very Good or TOTL for another...

FYI, the K's Samsara are around $108 for the 11.11 but when I checked the history, they were $96 last year and about that price in April 2018. For those that have these, can they be considered fairly neutral/detailed all-arounders that can compare to some TOTL buds?

Good Luck to you Sir! Your reviews have always been graced with a detailed perspective, a positive attitude, and a touch of Hawaiian Pizzazz. You will be missed as people like you don't come around often. Cheers, and happy trails . . .

I have not had any issues myself but it is concerning if someone else has over 2-3 years and now has to pay a third of the cost for a replacement. I feel for the guy.

How many have actually reported battery issues after 6 months or more of regular usage (i.e., battery issue not manifesting itself right out of the box)? Is this really a reliability issue inside of three years for those with regular usage, or is this just a few pre-mature failures for some...

I have had this same impression when listening cold vs. warmed up. I meant to ask this before but I'm glad you brought it up. Am I just getting used to the sound after listening for a while? I doubt it since I've had the same realization multiple times.

I also use an iPod Touch with Mojo and believe from what John has stated previously that it is supported in playing files stored on the Poly or files stored on the iTouch when you have a WiFi connection.    As you stated, the one area where it may not support is on-the-go where WiFi is not...

Thank you for the excellent summary and review of the Ty Hi-Z earbuds.  Your work is much appreciated.

Damn, the OC was way more convenient then Downtown LA!

Definitely would like to know how these sound vs the AK T5P.  Thanks all for the impressions so far!

Thanks all for the impressions on Z1 vs Z2.  I was going to trade the Z1 in, but I think I will keep them as it seems they have the sound that I will probably prefer.  VE does make some great stuff.

Enjoyed the 2015 event.  Hope Beyer will be there in 2016.

I heard these at CanJam, balanced out of an AK240.  Sounded great.   Listened to a bunch of other things throughout the day.  Went back the next day thinking that the Oppo PM-3 was a potential purchase.  Then went back to A&K and listened to the AKT5P again.  I much preferred it.  I then...

Do these really work to keep the earbuds secure and in the right position, and are they comfortable?

Just got mine.  9 days shipping time, not bad.  Now to see what all the hypes about!

You people better be right about these Zens or I'm coming for you . 

Amped Zen or unAmped BE7??

Blox BE7 or VE zen?  You can only have one . . .

So the Blox site appears to have the BE3 and BE7 available again.   $30 vs. $88.  What should I get?  Is it true that BE3 has more bass and BE7 has a more detailed, balanced high end sound?

Agree. I liked these better than the P7, HP50, M 1.0 when I had them. It does not have bass quantity but good quality like the H6.

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