I've listened to some IEM n headphones, but has zero idea how CIEM would sound. Demo-ed a few, but I think it could've sound different with close to perfect seal in CIEM version. So, here I'd ask everyone (yay!) for recommendation(s) on CIEM based on the preferences:   1. Music: Mostly vocals...

Beyerdynamic has just released its t51p, a refreshed version of t50p. It looks very similar to t50p, and only under close inspection can you circle the differences. Today I'd like to make a short note (for anyone interested to read) about:   The perceived difference between t50p, DT1350, and...

Does anyone know where I can find a balanced cable for the Sony EX600/800ST/1000 series IEM? I'm interested in going balanced, but so far I haven't encounter a balanced cable for this IEM.

When playback, all the file will be upsampled to 1411kbps, 44.1KHz 16Bits like the WAV format? Even though the FLAC file only has 380Kbps file?   So what about the native 24Bits, 96KHz Flac file? What would they be converted to when during playback?   My doubt arises when I stumbled...

Spotted this new IEM with the Ocharaku tag.   (Picture from FujiyaAVIC facebook page)     Since I'm a big fan of the 4-Sui, I wonder how this IEM fares.   This is gonna be an interesting year, with me yet to try out the Kaede, waiting for the GR7007, and several other coming...

Lately I've heard the Final Audio Design Piano Forte VIII IEM. Almost everyone I knew who've heard it agrees that it gave a feeling of vintage sound. The bass isn't powerful, so as the veiled treble. But it's just unique that I don't know what's happening. I can't seem to find a FR graph...

Hi,   I'm looking for be-end flagship IEM which suits my listening experience. Previously I was a happy-pop lover, but slowly shifted to something with extra kick (Bon Jovi, to be precise). Lately, I discovered that my song preference slowly changed to something slower (like jazz vocals...

Does MP3 player needs burn in? Or is it reserved for higher grade audiophile mp3 player? Because I read somewhere in the internet forum that the user/spokesperson said some particular mp3 player needs burn in to sound better, eg. to tame down the bass and treble.   What's the science behind?

Just wanna ask you guys, do you experience this?   Over a listening session, if I listen to the song (at moderately loud volume) for more than 30 mins, I'll experience something like my ears ain't capturing the details anymore. I will have to put more effort to notice the song itself. It...

Imagine yourself sipping warm tea while the sound of flowing fountain inside your ears.   That's Flat-4-Sui, an IEM of art.   First and foremost, this IEM has a V-Shaped FR. The mids (especially vocals) are laid back.   The story thus far: I've been listening on my Shure SE535LTD...

Stopped by a local headphone store, tried the Ah-C100 on a few tracks on iPod Classic Rockbox ed (no eq, crossfeed Simple, no extra bass/treble boost/gain).   Impression: Accessories: It's funny that I started with accessories first. But with that kinda luxurious packaging, it's hard not...

Saw the discourse between Tyll and Steve?   Link Love to listen to each other's opinion, even if it doesn't stick to my own beliefs.  What do ya'll think?   Dated: 22/10/12   Edit: Misspelled "Steve".   Edit 2: Steve mentioned: They (The engineers in the Headphone company)...

Here's a poll. I just have a question for ya'll.   Remembering your first time owning a decent (expensive) gear from a relatively poor (very cheap) headphones, do you feel yourself experiencing large impact of "Burn-in"? I mean, you used to own a, say, Apple earbuds, and then you upgraded to...

A new world of JVC Ha-FXT90??   http://www3.jvckenwood.com/accessory/headphone/inner/ha-fxz200/index.html

I'm looking for IEM for suit my songs. Now trying to find something for Rock (Bon Jovi, especially the drum and live feel), and some modern pop songs.   Currently owning SE535 red for audiophile recordings. Heard that Sony EX-1000 are good one especially for vocals and classicals. Not sure...

(The following review is my impression and opinion on the Hippo Biscuit Premium Music Player, the latest Hippo Audio's DAP)   Hippo Biscuit? The first thing that pops out of my mind is: I'm Hungry For That!   Previously, Hippo Audio has successfully manufactured a very capable DAP...

I noticed that for IEMs, BA drivers normally have shorter FR range, say 20Hz~17KHz, whereas dynamic drivers normally have the standard 20Hz~20KHz. Besides, some expensive headphones have raher astonishing 5Hz~40KHz FR range.   So, my question is, does it matter? AFAIK, normally human doesn't...

When people talk about the flaws of multi-drivers BA compared to dynamic drivers, they often point out the lack of synergy, or rather from my pity understanding, the sound isn't coming out at the same moment (perhaps some delay?)   How true is this? Because so far I could hardly notice...

hi, im currently using Beyerdynamic T70. Source is Sony entry level sacd player into Govibe peak hp amp. I'm considering an open can. I love Bon Jovi's song. I love drums. i listden to some vocals and acoustics. But my main objective is comfort as I want to listen to hours using the hp.  ...

Kinda confused here due to the lack of technical knowledge.   What's the difference between one DAC to the other? What I heard was that this DAC can support 24 bit, this DAC can support 32 bit, this one only support 16 bit.   OR   This DAC is much clearer, the sound is more detailed...

I've read and heard stuffs about some headphones have lots of "unexplored potential" where when pairing with certain "higher end" headphone amplifiers, it can "scale up" pretty well. Things like tighter bass, wider soundstage, and like the example of HD650, becoming "not so dark", whereas the...

If loud enough = good enough,   I wonder why does JH Audio sells an amp to compliment its JH16? Most IEMs I know are having impedance <60 Ohm, And hence, how does amping help on IEMs?

Currently, I'm driving my T70 (250 Ohm) direct out from Centrance Dacport LX (This version is without amp). Although Dacport LX isn't an amp (albeit there labelled Class A, which I'm not sure what does it refer to), it's loud enough and even in Foobar 2k, I've to set the volume control to...

Just wondering, people speak about burning in their audio equipment.   But have we wonder, are we actually burning in our ears. As in, not literally light up a fire on your ears, but train your ears to notice different sound produced by instruments, vocals, or plain noise (disturbance). I do...

Guys,   I just bought an IC 2 months ago. However, I saw that the copper inside turns black. Asking around, I realized that oxidation happens inside. What affects oxidation and what can I do to reduce the oxidation? A better IC or choose non-copper IC?   Thanks!