I am now also looking at RHA T10, which I can get at below 100euro. At its usual msrp, I would not pick it up, but when I can get it at this price... Build and durability seem first classic, but will it make a better all-round iem with some EQ? I read that it has rather a basshead profile,

Hi, My Philips Fidelio S1's broke at the plug after close to 1500 hours of commuting (Biking, train, bus, in and out of pockets and protective case). Now I am looking at a replacement. Sound quality and durability for commuting are essential. I would love a set that can last me longer that the...

Mark, you write that the ares matches up well with HM-601, but might not be that good with an E9. WOuld it make any sense using them with an E6 (the really small fiio amp)? I'm thinking that the moderate bass boost setting could beef up the bass compared to the E9, but still retain the improved...

I was curious about this retailer, too. Did you end up buying from them?   Anybody else have experience with them, notably wrt. shipping to rest of EU?

Ok, I think I had too much stuff crammed into the first post.  I've tried to narrow things down. Now, I think I could either get the PL50's or the M1's or PL30's and add a FiiO E5 (maybe with an LOD, maybe not).   If I'm looking for clarity and definition, with maybe some more bass...

As the headline says: My CK7's broke (connection died at the strain protector on right cable), and my budget says: SoundMAGIC PL21 SoundMAGIC PL30 SoundMAGIC PL50 (I understand that the PLx's have quite different sound profiles?) Brainwavz M1 Brainwavz M2 Brainwavz AlphaPro Maybe...