I'm looking to make my first CIEM purchase soon and I'd like some suggestions and to make sure I don't miss any smaller companies. What I'm looking for is a neutralish IEM with good sub-bass extension, clear transparent mids, flat treble, not a "fun" IEM. A flat/even low end is also important...

I'm currently shopping through CIEMs, but I'm a bit confused by some of this stuff and have some questions and concerns.   1. If an ER4-S/PT can be so good and clear (though lacking bass) with a single BA driver, why can't you get a perfectly tuned IEM with a single low and single high driver...

I'm looking to possibly get some headphones after using IEMs exclusively for quite a while. They would be used with a Focusrite 2i4 and most likely a Schiit Magni, -Closed, or at they at least can't leak too badly. I need to be able to use them late at night with 1 cheap door of separation...

These have really great sound, but they're also very uncomfortable and the pads rest ON your ears. The joints all creak and there's a slight bass rattle from a loose driver in the left earphone.   Is it possible to just take the 55mm drivers and put them in something more comfortable, like if...

I'm moving my PC to an m-ITX build and won't have room for a soundcard anymore, so I need to make the switch to discreet components. Currently deciding between the Schiit or O2 amp for headphones, and will be using an old Sony stereo amp for my speakers. I just need a few suggestions for my DAC...

Right now I have a Behringer XM8500 cardioid mic going into an M-Audio audio buddy preamp, and into the line-in port on my Titanium HD soundcard. It captures all the ambient noise in my room, so I would like to figure out something different for voice chat. Should I just scrap the whole setup...

The thin cables above the Y-split have become fairly brittle and cause a lot of cable noise. Is there anything I can do to soften them, or even have them replaced? I assume the oil from my skin has caused the hardening, so would warm soap help restore them?

I've been shopping around for a cheap stereo receiver for a bookshelf speaker setup, and I came upon this on craigslist. Vintage Marantz 2220 that I think is absolutely gorgeous. I could most likely get it for $100. Would this drive a pair of Pioneer BS21 speakers (6 Ohm 84dB sensitivity)? Are...

I have an old pair of Yamaha YH-100 headphones that are in pretty good condition, but have a slight buzz in the left ear piece. Can Something like that be fixed? Are these worth anything?

I really enjoy my Shure SE215, but it's Christmas and I have upgraditis. I have been applying a moderate bass boost to my shures to try and get that deep bass rumble I like, but I was thinking I'd be better off with something like the Atrio M5 or FXT90.   There's a nice coupon for 50% off...

After using my Titanium HD for about 6 months I'm ready to sell it off and get something external. I can almost always always hear this slight hum/buzz, which I can only attribute to some sort of electrical noise within my case. The other problem is there is no easy switch from headphones to...

Until now I had considered myself a basshead, but after trying several sets of IEMs I'm not so sure. It's hard to find that perfect balance. Spent last night out with a friend of a friend who let me listen to his IE8's and I was pretty impressed with the soundstage and general warm balance.  ...

I have tried reading through a million different threads but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Basically I need: - headphone out (using with mid level earphones, so amping isn't as important) - Mic in - RCA or 3.55mm stereo out - USB in - under $200, preferably under $150  ...

I'm looking to get either a sub $150 DAC, such as nuforce's udac-2, or a USB soundcard. What I'm confused about is how a DAC interacts with signal coming from my terrible onboard sound. With a USB soundcard, my onboard would be disabled and only the soundcard would do the work. Creative has...

I have a few pairs of MEE earphones and like them for the most part. The extreme bass on the M9 and good isolation makes them my 'walking around' phones. I decided to try a pair of balanced arm earphones so I picked up Ety hf5's on a deal, which were FAR too analytical and dry for my tastes...

Here are a few I have been looking at and the best prices I've been able to find (still mad I missed the $99 Triplefi10 deal)     Brainwavz M3 $90 Etymotic hf5 $103 ATRIO M5 $120   I looked at the Panasonic HJE900 but they have mixed reviews and seem to be sold out/discontinued or...

Hey, I've been doing a lot of research and tested a few sets of headphones in store so far, and looking for a little input. These will be used to extended periods of time for gaming, so comfort is somewhat a factor. I mainly listen to a lot of high-bass electrica, such as drum and bass, dubstep...