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    Left ear silicone tips keep falling off?

    So, I've gone through a few different IEMs over the past few weeks, and I have the same problem with all of them; no matter which size or pair I try, the left ear silicone tips always fall off. I've had more success with foam, but I want to know if there's something wrong with my ear. Does this...
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    M50 backlash?

    I understand there has been a bit of a backlash to the M50 because of the price hike. What can I get with is around $120 with a fun sound and maybe a bit of a V curve?
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    How are the Grado iGi's?

    Opinions?
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    Headphones for Home Listening?

    I often listen to music in a private room enviornment. I am looking for something which is comfortable for long listening sessions without being fatigued and for around $100.
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    M50, What happened?!

    I haven't been on Head-Fi since early this summer because I was content with my SE215s, but of course I grew out of those and returned out of curiosity. Much has changed since I last logged on. Most notably, what has happened to the M50? The price has gone up to $159, compared to a little over...
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    SE215 driver problem solution?

    I have the problem that many people are having with their Se215s- the sound is dropped when the driver is rotated and one of the ears is quieter than the other. What should I do?
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    Shure SE215 Memory Wire?

    The memory wire on my SE215 is itching my ears. Help?
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    Headphones for Friends/Family?

    What's a good introduction headphone for friends and family still using iBuds and Skullcandy? We all have some of these friends/ family members. To sway them, looks and price are important. What should I use?
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    Has anyone tried this?

    http://makeprojects.com/Project/Custom-Fit-Earbuds/199/1 I'm scared about what may happen to my eardrums so I wanted some opinions before I try it.
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    Custom ear molds for non-custom IEMs?

    Where can I get these and how much will they cost, and most importantly how will the sound/isolation be like?
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    Headphone "Sweet Spot"?

    What headphone is the "sweet spot" for you in the balance between audio quality and price?              I'll start. My sweet spot would be the Shure SE215 for $100. It's very good at a price that suits my wallet.
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    Monster Turbine v. Shure SE 215

    I know Shure SE 215 seems to be all the rage FOTM on Head-Fi right now, but which of these two do you prefer?
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    Grado Newbie- Please Help?

    After putting it off, I finally want to try some Grados. First and most importantly, which pads are the most comfortable and which sound the best? Also would you prefer the SR-80is or MS1is?
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    Can anyone who owns the Monster Turbines (regular not Pro/Copper/Miles Davis) tell me how they are?

    Deciding between these or Eterna v1s or Shure 215s for bassier IEMs under $100. Which of these (along with other bassier IEMs) would you recommend?     Can someone also give me their opinion on neutral IEMs under $100 too?
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    List of Cheaper Rebranded Headphones

    Creative Aurvana Live (Denon 1001) Alienware Ozma 5 (Ultrasone HFI-550)   any others?
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    Sony Hybrids- Overrated?

    I used a pair of these today, and while the seal is very good, as is isolation; they aren't as comfortable as people claim they are. They hurt my ears after an hour or so. I used all four tips, but all hurt my ears. Are they REALLY as good as people make them out to be in your opinion?
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    What should I convert my FLAC music to for my Zune?

    AAC 320 WMA Lossless Mp3 WMA M4a
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    Does decompressing MP3s affect sound quality?

    I already have my music in FLAC, but this option in Exact Audio Copy intrigues me...
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    Price Range/ Headphone INDEX

    As a newbie to this forum and a frequent reader of them, I admit to being one of the many Best ________ Headphones under $XX forum creators.. So I thought it would be helpful for newbies like me and the other creators of Best ____________ Headphones Under $XX forums by creating an index of...
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    What is the difference between the M50 and M50s?

    Is the difference noticeable?
  21. stephancho

    Should I get...

    ATH-M50s ATH-AD700 Alessandro MS1i Shure SRH440 Shure SRH 550 DJ (not out yet but retail price is $99)     I already have HD 238s but having buyer's remorse and wondering which of these (and other ~USD$100)  headphones people like the most. I know amazon prices for the m50s are...
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    How to use headphones w/ my TV without purchasing wireless headphones?

    My TV has RCA and Digital output Audio (no direct 3.5mm)  I have an RCA to 3.5mm which works, but with no volume.  What can I do to use headphones I already have while being able to do volume control
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    Best Headphones that can be gotten for ~$50

    Open, Closed, IEM,   Refurb, new , used   etc.   I just want to know what headphones are the best in sound and comfort for ~$50
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    How does the "Asteroid" mod affect the Sennheiser HD 238s?

    I like love my new Sennheiser HD238 I got for $30 from Amazon. A quick search of the headphones on Head-Fi keeps mentioning the Asteroid mod, where the inner foam (black) is taken out to change the sound. Does anybody know how this affects the 238's
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    Good music to burn in headphones with?

    I'm burning in my Senn HD238s and so far am playing 10+ loud songs on Youtube at the same time to help with the burn in process. It seems to be working pretty well, because a quick listen at the resulting mess is very bassy, with different pitches across the board, with music that can be...
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