Hello, I use Shure 215SE and Yamaha EPH 100 for the last 5 years. I would like to upgrade to up to 500$ range. I like sound signature of both iems, but prefer Shure 215 for isolation and comfort by large margin. I would like to retain level of isolation and comfort when stepping up - that is...

Hi, I need a closed phone .... I prefer lot of isolation. Can anyone comment on that, maybe some comparison? I have only had Mr. Speakers Alpha prime closed phones. Very good at isolation ... looking for something similar in terms of isolation, but cheaper (up to 300$)and possible to drive from...

Hi, I have an pair of Shure535 on offer. They were bought and brought from China. How can I check if they are genuine?

Hello,   I bought HE400i very soon after release. I was pretty disappointed by the appearance of build quality from the start, but the sound was OK. After two years covers fell off from the pads - glue didn’t hold on more than two years?! I glued them back myself - no problem, but … I have...

I am looking for high quality iems with best isolation possible. I sometimes use foam earplugs and would love to have this kind of isolation strength available with iems.   Any recommendations are welcome.

I am looking for iems that are flat enough so they can accommodate sleeping on the side. Any recommendations? I am willing to go for custom molds if needed. Budget ... 500$.   I like sound signature of Hifman HE400i, in general I like warm headphones.

Thinking on getting HP just for listening to classical music. Would appreciate any comparisons and thoughts on mentioned models and also some other recommendations. I have hifiman 400i for all round listening, but for classical it doesn't do well enough. Sennheisers can be found cheap, but I can...

Hi, I have an AKG 271S and I am looking for upgrade (also 271 are not comfortable due the grip pressure). I usually listen with 6db+ on bass side with AKGs ... and that is quite OK, if still a bit dry sounding in midrange. I would like to try warmer sounding headphone, and was thinking about...

Hello, I am shopping for dac/amp combo to upgrade my mac headphone out. I have AKG 271s (to heavy grip for my head) with plan to buy either HD-600 or HE-400. Did anybody had chance to compare Yulong and Audio GD? I usually tend to smooth or darker sound. I prefer relaxed tone to to much detail...

Hi everybody, I need an amp/DAC combo for HE 400. I would like to invest a bit more and use a bit more my headphones while working by computer. Never had any special amplification for headphones ... because I have mainly listened to music via speaker system. Basically I would like to spend...