with at least IPX4 rating? I’m looking for something for working out. I was thinking about getting iBasso’s CF01, but the IEM wouldn’t be water resistant. Has anyone listened to the AKG N400 and/or Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro? Any other recommendations? Btw, I love deep, clean bass. Thanks!

I chanced upon this https://www.audioconcierge.co.uk/portfolio/obravo-venus-planar-magnetic-earphones/ Around $900 USD. The Cupid, which I’ve never listened to, had mixed reviews, but this still seems interesting.

Hi.  I ordered this on their website on 8-30-12 and still haven't received it.  I e-mailed Brad from Triad Audio but he hasn't returned my e-mail.  I'm starting to get worried that it might not be coming. Does anybody have any experience with ordering from Triad Audio?  If so, is a long...

Hi. I have the Alo National and was wondering if getting the Rx Mk3 would be an upgrade if I use it single-ended. I'm driving Ultrasone's Signature Pro primarily and it has the single-ended stock cable. Thanks!

  Is it safer to unplug headphones before turning an amp on and off?  I thought I read somewhere about power surges during on-off that might damage headphones.  This might be just with certain amps, though. Thanks! btw, I have a Hifiman EF-5.

Hi, I just got the LCD-3 last week and I've been using it single-ended, with a pretty cheap DAC and AMP [Musical Fidelity's V-DAC II and V-CAN II].  I'm looking to upgrade my amp first, and don't want to spend over $2,000.  I'm finding more single-ended options than balanced in this price range...

Hi. I'm interested in getting a USB DAC + AMP for under $1000 that has plenty of power for my DT990 600 ohms. If anyone has recommendations, I'd really appreciate it! Peter

Hi, I have the DT990 600 ohm version and DT1350, and am curious how the T1 sounds in comparison. Does anybody have all three? Thanks! Peter  

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVn8bb4u2Dk i'd like to spend a max of $600. I have the Ray Samuels Audio SR-71b amp. thanks!  

soundtracks like from Hanz Zimmer. Even though these have classical orchestral components, I think that they can only be properly reproduced by headphones that are VERY bass capable.  The well-known problem is how to get both spacious sound [an open backed quality] along with powerful...

Hi. I have Shure's SRH 750 DJ and really like it's powerful and clear sound (and I like the bass emphasis). I've never heard any Ultrasone, but I'm wondering how the Pro 550, Pro 900, HFI 580 compare to the Shure 750 DJ. Does anybody have any of the Ultrasones as well as the 750 DJ? If so, could...

  Hi.  I'm looking for a full size headphone that can capture the grand, bombastic, power, as well as the detailed complex instrumental and choral passages [without becoming congested] of epic movie soundtrack music. From what I've read, it seems like the LCD-2/LCD-3 has the tactile weight...

Does anybody have these yet? If so, how do they sound? They have 70mm drivers and are open back. Sony describes a special mechanism that allows strong bass despite it being open backed. Looks intriguing.

Hello.  I wanted to start this thread because I've done business with Double Helix Cables (owner is Peter Bradstock) and it's been a pleasure.   I have his Symbiote IEM cable and mini-to-mini interconnect, and he just made me a USB LOD cable to connect my iPod to my CLAS.  He normally doesn't...

Hi.  I've concluded that I'm sick and tired of dealing with earphone cables when I work out, so I'm looking into wireless options. As I understand it, KLEER technology is significantly better than bluetooth. Sleek Audio has two models, the SA6 and SA7.  the SA 7 looks awesome. Sennheiser...

  I saw these on Audio Advisor. http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HGPRO3 There are 3 Head Gear IEMs the Pro 1, Pro 2, and Pro 3.  All three have 13.8 mm drivers.  Based on the product descriptions, I don't know what the differences are except the price [Pro 1 $79.99, Pro 2...

http://www.theredgiant.net/a03-ossicle They have a dual dynamic driver IEM called the a03 ossicle.  it has a 14.3 mm and an 8 mm driver. Looks interesting.

I purchased the SR-71b a few weeks ago and it came with a defective charger.  I spoke with Mr. Samuels over the phone about two weeks ago and he seemed very nice.  He told me to send him the defective charger and then he'll send me a new one.  Based on tracking, my charger got to him over a week...

  http://www.atomicfloyd.com/ I think the HiDef Drum has a dynamic driver ~ 13mm and the Superdarts, i think, are hybrid dynamic + balanced armature. They look awesome.  

  I consider myself to be pretty unsophisticated in terms of evaluating the sonic performance of headphones, so my evaluation of these will be general and probably too vague for discerning audiophiles. Anyways, I got these because they only cost $70 at Brookstone (I got it at the retail...

Hi, I'm thinking about upgrading from my Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 (I use an Apple iPod Nano --> Sendstation Pocketdock line out --> NuForce Icon --> UE TF10). I like the TF10 A LOT better than my previous Shure SE115, which sounded comparatively VERY muddy and bass-heavy. My preference in...