I just received a new set of these buds, using the tips they shipped with. Good, not great, fit was not for me. So, they ship with multiple tips, but for the life of me I can't attach them. The bore on these Wu's have a large lip, but the tips themselves are way smaller than the bore. Is...

Like many of us here, I read with interest of new amps and other gear, always hoping to get the "next great thing" that will take my music listening to a higher level. Also like others here, I sometimes fall for the flavor of the month hype and purchase new gear, expectations high, then discover...

I've seen a couple posts on different threads where some folks think the Shadow is a large improvement over the P-51, but there are othe posts that state the two are pretty similar. So, anyone done some actual listening and compared these two? For the record, I own a P-51 and think it's a...

As many know, the Lisa III is considered one of the best, if not the best, portable/transportable amps. I cenrtainlly consider it the best. One "problem" is it was not designed nor intended to be used with ultra-sensitive IEMs. I think I've found the "ultimate" solution! First, I've owned my...

In the Rx Amp thread Ken refers to the GR9 saying it "is going to be a game changer for portable audio." Later he says: "ipod ---> GR9 ipod transport device ---> ALO Rx amp --Your headphones. This will be the new reference and will re define and blow the lid off portable audio." So what...

I’ve had the Lisa and iQube since mid December and I've now had some time to compare them (the Lisa was out on loan and the iQube will be going out soon. Oicdn reviewed my Lisa and will soon do a review on the iQube. You can read his report http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/upd...e-soon-237038/)...

I know there are a few of you that have heard and/or own both these cans. Based on SQ alone which is "better" and why? If it helps, I'm using a 5.5g iMod, ALO Au/Ag cables, portable vcap and either a Lisa or iQube. I listen to (lossless) blues, blues rock, classic rock, pop, some country and...

Okay, this might seem like a strange comparison, but here's the deal. I currently own, and love, UE11s. They are the only headphone I own of any type, actually all I've ever owned have been IEMs. I use my rig really only at the gym where I spend between 2 and 3 hours per day, every day. There...

Straight up, I've never owned anything but IEMs, currently using UE11's. I'm looking for something that is at least as good as these gems in a headphone that I can use at the gym, something that will provide variety and a nice change of pace. I've read through some threads here and am...

I may have finally gotten as close to perfection as one can get with portable audio. My rig has been evolving for a while now and the final "missing link" has been uncovered. Enter the 5.5g iMod and, more specifically, the portable vcap. For the uninitiated, the new iMods require a set of...

I'm a little surprised no one has yet started or asked about this comparison. I know we're still burning our new Tomahawks in, but it seems time to begin! I've had my Horner M since August 2006 and have put the requisite 450+ hours of burn in on it. I got my Tomahawk on December 26th and have...

Wow! Lots of great discussions on these boards about Westone ES2's, many of us love them for their sound. So, what happens if you break one? Now I know. Earlier in the week I took the left phone out of my ear and dropped it on a tile floor. Did you know the plastic casing could shatter...

At the risk of some serious flaming, I'm posting my experience with Dr. Xin and his amps. It's been bad. Background first: I was new to this forum and became convinced I "needed" an amp for my musical enjoyment. I'd never heard of any of the manufacturers or brands, so after reading all the...

I finally received my new SuperMicro IV (V?) yesterday after waiting over two months from the date I ordered it. Naturally, I opened the box and immediately put it into my system. I listened for over an hour then connected it to a radio and headphones and let it burn for another 14 hours. I gave...

I'm crossposting this. I responded to a question on another post then thought this might be useful to a wider audience. Initial impressions based on a couple sessions with E500's compared to my UM2's that I've had for a while. Bottom line is the E500's are "better" than the UM2's, maybe not...

Okay, this is nuts, but I guess many of us share this affliction. If you only had enough cash to get either the E500 or the EM2, which would you take and why? Backgound: I've been listening to the UM2's for a while now (5G ipod > cryodock > Hornet M) and while the UM2's are okay, they aren't...

Since I'm getting into this Rockbox thing I'm wondering if I can use something like Foobar to convert ALAC files to FLAC. I don't mined spending the time, I just would prefer to convert rather than re-rip. Is this possible? If yes, can you provide details?

Lots of comments on many different threads about the sound quality of Rockbox and whether it's better than the firmware your player shipped with. I thought I'd start a thread dedicated to just this issue alone. Here's what I'm wondering - using the hardware you have now and several tunes that...

I’m not trying to start a flame war nor am I writing to bash Rockbox. However, given all the positive press Rockbox gets on this forum, I think a cautionary word is in order. I’ve spent the better part of the last 3 days trying to get Rockbox to work on my 5G 30mb ipod. I’ll admit I made some...

I'm a very occasional poster but something of a lurker on this forum. Like many here, I’ve been sucked into the upgrade cycle, often with mixed results. I recently took delivery on AudioLineOut’s newest Jena Wire Cryo Dock and this time the hype has proven more than true, so I thought I’d post a...

First time poster here. I've decided to get a Xin SuperMicro IV amp to go with my 5G iPod and am wonering if anyone has a good solution for bundling and carrying the two together. I use my iPod mostly at the gym so something small and unobtrusive that allows easy access to controls is what I...