Thanks! I went with the Tenore for now. My wife hopefully won't notice the purchase. The Ostry KC06s looked interesting but I haven't had much luck with the IEMs from China.  Build-quality is alright but somehow all of them (VSD1 and a few others) have died on me in less than 1 year.  ...

Thanks everyone for the replies and recommendations!  Really appreciate it :D   I would consider the R3 but as d marc0 said, they may not fit my criteria for comfort, easy fit and no microphonics ;)

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me pick an IEM. I currently have 3 which I rate as follows: Zero audio carbo basso > Vsonic VSD1 > Sony XBA3 (blasphemy perhaps?)   The VSD1's shell is completely broken and I just couldn't fix it. The Bassos have driver-flex and one side is...

Thanks for your quick reply!   The Basso I have has some driver flex issues and recently, one side has been sounding softer than the other. It's getting a little annoying and pushing me closer to getting something new.

Hi, I am currently using the Zero audio carbon basso but am tempted by the IM70s. I was wondering if anyone has both these earphones and if they could do a comparison? Would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Quote:   Same here, the double flange tips arrived today and I gave them a try. The Bassos sound much better but the tips are really uncomfortable! I was wondering if Meelec made a mistake or do they only come in ONE size?!

Quote:   Hmm, I have both and I feel the Bassos fit the description of being more detailed and having a higher end sound.   However, I find the VSD1 a lot more comfortable and spend more time listening to them.   I can't seem to get a good fit with the Bassos despite trying...

Keep tryin' mate. My friend managed to place an order for two pairs about 3 hours ago.

Get either the XBA3 or XBA3iP for aud$50: http://www.sony.com.au/microsite/xba_offer/?cid=email%3Astorejul13-xba&cid=dgm:30013

I missed the Best Buy offer in the States but here's another Sony XBA3 offer in Australia:   http://www.sony.com.au/microsite/xba_offer/?cid=email%3Astorejul13-xba&cid=dgm:30013

An update from lendmeurears:   "Dear all, the stocks for VSD1 came ahead of time! We are no in the process of packing the items for you guys who preordered. Since the eta of the items was suppose to be tomorrow, we will extend the pre order price by 1 more day for the benefit of those who...

Thanks very much Danny!   I'm probably just as guilty of the partial de-railing. If not more so for encouraging it    I really may just pull the trigger on the Basso's 

Quote:   Ooh Danny, could I ask your opinion on two things?    Which is your favourite between the VSD1, Basso and Tenore?   I've sold all my IEMs except for my Audio Technica CKM500 and if I remember correctly, you have them as well. Will the VSD1s be a great improvement on them?  

I'm a little tempted to switch to the VSD1-S and get the Zero Audio Carbo Basso    I really should resist coming to this forum 

Might have been from here: http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w17-435427134.18.oIjSI8&id=20170263557&#   I am not sure if they deliver internationally though.

Thank you all for the impressions! Keep them coming please ;)   I'm pretty excited but I still have at least 2 weeks till I receive them =( 

Hi kova4a, how is the instrument separation and soundstage?

Thanks a_recording for the information, I appreciate your time and effort :)

Quote:   Wow thanks! That's really important to me! That they're comfortable and I can listen to them for hours :D

Could anyone comment on the cables (microphonics, build quality) and comfort of these?

I am quite tempted to give these a try but I'm currently saving up for Sony XBA30.   I'm using the Audio Technica CKM500 and Audio Fischer Silver Bullets at the moment, don't suppose anyone could comment on how these sound against them?

Hi guys,   I'm thinking of upgrading from the TF10s and was wondering if I could get anything better for ~$200?   I'm in Australia and the Sony XBA-3s are going for $150. Are they any good?   Importantly, I want something that is comfortable, easy to wear/insert and is durable.  ...

Hi everyone,   I'm trying to decide between the Audio Technica CKM500 and Sony XBA-1 earphones. Both are within my budget and I've actually already owned the CKM500s but the cable got damaged which should not have happened since I carry it around in a hard case.    Anyway, I listen a...

Hi everyone,   For those who purchased the CKM500i (for iPhone), have you had any issues with them?   I keep my earphones in a tough Pelican case but the mobile phone controls on these earphones have spoiled.  They now skip, pause or fast forward my songs randomly without any touch of...

I'm still extremely happy with the CKM500!    The silver bullet hasn't been used for a month and the TF10s have been used just once in the same period of time.   I'm trying them with Sony hybrid tips just to see if I prefer the difference in sound (if any).  I'm not into the techno...