I have searched the threads for this subject but only found 1 previous short thread from last year.   I am considering various IEM purchases of one or more of the following:   JVC HA-FXT90 Vsonic GR07 HifiMan RE-262 Fischer Audio DBA-02 mkII   I live in NYC & ride the subway...

Long story short: I just bought a pair of Phonak PFEs & they are fantastic. My only problem: they don’t isolate well (especially in NYC streets & subways!). Last night I bit on the Ety HF5 special for $99 on Amazon. However, I’ve had second thoughts since Etys are renowned for thin bass. I’ve...

I own a ZVM, which makes decent .wav recordings of 2 classic soul radio shows broadcast each weekend in the NYC area. One of the shows is broadcast on a rather weak station. I'd like to know if anyone has any suggestions for a DAP that has (a) better FM reception and (b) better recording quality...

I was reading a recent issue of the New York Post. There was an article about the new iPods. The writer stated that there was a rumor that Apple is working on a version that mixes MP3s together like a DJ. Does anyone know of this rumor, and whether there's any truth? Thanks.

I tested both the Cowon iAudio unit and the iRiver iFP-190T unit, for 4 weeks in April. After much agonizing, I ended up returning the Cowon iAudio and keeping the iRiver iFP-190. COWON POSITIVES: The Cowon sounds great playing MP3s (Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up Part 1" never sounded this...

I received my Eggos yesterday from bluetin.com; ordered 2/25, sent 2/26, received 3/4 in perfect condition. I LOVE THESE CANS!! Decent isolation for walking home from work in midtown NYC, warm sound, cool look. Because of you people, I now own 3 pairs of phones: Sony ex-70 (for working out)...

In today's NY Post, J&R ad for Creative Nomad Jukebox 3 20 Gb, regular price $299 less $50 instant rebate less $50 manufacturer's rebate = $199. Through Sunday.

Hi: I am a newbie to the site. First I want to say that I learned more about headphones, passive & active noise reduction/cancellation and hearing protection from reading the posts on this and 1 other related website than I could EVER get from an audio store or a magazine!! You guys are great &...