Basically, I have a friend who isn't an audiophile and therefore doesn't really care about sound. However, they would greatly benefit from having custom shells as they are having a really hard time finding iems which are comfortable for them. So what is the cheapest way to get custom shells...

I am looking into making my first major foray into speakers and am looking into the JBL LS305 (or something similar such as the Rokit5, etc). What would be the best way to control the volume on that? Would the Schiit SYS work for my needs?

I am really hoping that someone can point me towards a comparison of the merits of ciems offer vs full sized cans and vice versa. I am considering getting a rather expensive upgrade at some point and am currently debating whether to go with the Alpha Dogs (don't really want opened) or something...

I would like to be able to use my Etymotic HF3 with my PC (Windows 7), but that would require a splitter of some sort to separate the audio in and the mic outputs that are on the single plug of the HF3 (3 ring, smartphone 3.5mm connector, whatever it is called). The problem that I am seeing with...

I am looking for a pair of fullsized headphones. My main concern is accuracy and detail, but that doesn't mean that I want to listen to a tin can. Accurate bass means that it hits hard when needed, and doesn't show when it isn't needed. I want to make sure that that is true of the headphones...

As the tile implies, I am curious as to how others listen to bad recordings. Sometimes, you can't get a better quality recording. I recently got into The Velvet Underground, and their recordings are pretty bad, but the music is amazing. So I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to...

As per title, I would like to know if this set up is any good, or if there is some other similarly priced amp/receiver to fit the purpose.  No sub needed as I am not a bass head and have been content without a sub for some 5 years or so now.  I have heard good things about the polk speakers...

I need a DAC for my laptop, but would also like to use it for gaming on my PS3 to help power my headphones. I have recently been admiring the e10, however, I stumbled upon the Sound Blaster X-Fi HD on Amazon for about the same price. The inputs and outputs of the X-Fi HD would make it more...

I am looking at getting a new pair of cans soon. I don't want to spend more than is necessary. These will be used mainly for movies, some gaming, and I would like for them to do classical better than my Superlux 662f.   I know that the ad700 meets all requirements, but seeing as how the...

I am new to the world of amps. I was looking for some sort of desktop amp(doesn't need to be portable at all) that can take at least one analog and at least on 3.5mm input. I have no idea what price range I am looking at here (although cheaper is always better as I am a student). Any information...

I often find myself yearning to hear sibilance when listening to music. I always expect the harshness of things like hard "s"es or cymbal crashes, and I and disappointed if I don't hear it. It isn't like I want a ton of it, but more like I have an appreciation for it. Much in the same way that I...

As above, i am looking for a very neutral sounding iem or closed, around ear headphones for an unamped sansa clip+.   I really want flat sound that requires no eqing of any sort.   Everyone recommends the re0 but my problem is that i am not sure that they will preform as well when coming...

As the title says, I am looking for a nice 2.1 speaker system. The main use will be for listening to music, but I will also use it for games like medal of honor on my ps3.   Typically I listen to hard rock with a good bass line but I might listen to the occasional sonata by Beethoven. This...

Recently, I have been looking at a new iem for somewhere under $50.Specifically the cx 500 and the m1. There are many good reviews for both of these products.  But I'm not sure about the authenticity of the cx 500 that are available on amazon through headphonejack. If there isn't much of a...