I'm afraid prices will be quite some higher, considering shipping costs (from the Netherlands) to USA/China. But I'll think it over for a while, maybe I'll just rip up my wallet and get some Westone 3s.   (Maybe I should note I've never experienced any problems at all with the fit of the...

Hello,   A few years ago I purchased UM2s and I was quite pleased with them. However, my cable broke recently, and the warranty has expired.   I sent an email to the Dutch distributor, but replacing the UM2 cables would cost me at least €65 ($95), with the possibilty of that becoming...

Hi, Thanks for your replies I managed to get some boxes and when I still heard the hiss/noise, I started googling and found out it was due to the grounding cable. I fixed it and it all sounds great now tonight I'll try if I can fix the 'cracking' highs by aligning the cartridge. I'll order a...

Hi, Thanks all for your advice I managed to get a cheap amplifier (Sansui AU-117 with built-in phono amp, for 20$) and it all works fine... except for two things: -There's a constant noise/hiss when using my UM2's, I guess that's because of their low impedance. Do I need a headphone...

Thank you And it won't be all too expensive considering the prices you've called here. By the way, is the Denon a good starter-table or should I go look for something better once I've got everything set up and got some more records? The cartridge mounted on it is a Stanton 681 EEE.

Ok, but do I really need the headphone amp? Can't I just connect my westones to the phono preamp? Turntable works fine by the way, I hooked it up to the sound system at my parents' house and it sounded good.

Hi. Recently my mother gave me a Denon DP-21f turntable that had been lying in the basement for a while. The problem is, I've only got this very cheap Philips stereo-set, a Bose Sounddock (with no aux. in/out options) and a pair of Westone UM2s. I'd really like to listen to some vinyl...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong Excellent to know! So, how much did they set you back? Not too much actually - I bought them from the UK and due to the low Pound, they cost me 'only' €200 - I believe that's around $250 - including shipping, taxes and everything

My UM2s arrived yesterday and so far, I'm very pleased with them. The comfort is great using the foam tips they added. The isolation is just great (I really don't hear any noise when I'm in the train). Considering the sound, I don't have much to compare to. When I took them out of the box and...

I think over the ear cables won't be much of a problem to me. Anyways, I've decided to go for the UM2s, as they seem to give the best comfort, good sound quality and as they aren't too expensive. I'm now waiting for PayPal to check my bank account, hope I can order them as soon as possible

Quote: Originally Posted by myinitialsaredac Also consider the se530s, shures offering at the top of the line IEMs. They are generally regarded as having more of an emphasis on the bottom end than the triple fis, so that may bea plus if that is what you are looking for. However, the...

Quote: Originally Posted by digivate Don't bother with cheaper IEMs ... you'll just end up working your way up the chain until you get to the top end, having wasted money on the journey. Vibes are pretty poor earphones, so definately give them a miss ... better to head straight to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by LaBreaHead Hi, Raconteur -- I remember your user name ... and your English seems at least as good as the last post I read from you. I'm not sure the Vibes represent that much of a step up from the Creatives ... or that they would hold up to your usage (I...

Hi everyone; Some years ago, I was planning to buy myself some Super.fi 3's or V-moda Vibes. However, at the moment I was about to order one of them, both my television and my bicycle stopped working - and I was left with not enough money to buy them. Eventually, I bought some crappy Creative...

Thanks for all the comment though I'm quite sure I'm not buying Shures. @ Singapura: It's damn cold out here. I've met someone from Singapore earlier this year on a sailing camp. He told me the weather is always nice there, but very wet. Sounds not too bad. Sometimes I'm watching the...

In Holland we have both Sinterklaas (5th of december) and Christmas (25th). I loooved my decembers when I was young

Yeah, maybe I should go for the Vibes then as I can use them for travelling too. On a bike, the UM1's are too isolating, I think.

Too bad, the UM1 deal got cancelled? Anyone got some more ideas?

Thanks for replies, all

Thanks for the replies all. Hope I can get a deal with Evilking. As you all say, the UM1 seems a nice choice as a begin in a, hopfully, very nice H-F career. Otherwise I'll look some further. I think I'm listening 80% of the time at home, so I'll consider an amp once I get victim of the...

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I don't really have a great fealing about Ety's triflangles. As my ears seem quite small and those things seem huge, will it fit? The Vibes look like a good choice, but so do the UM1s. Though I've heard that the V-Moda's have some kind of a seam on their tips. The UM1's appear to be the most...

The Audio Technica seemned quite uncomfortable at first sight. As I sometimes fall asleep and as I don't like painfull ears, I don't think it's the right choice. Thanks for the comment, both of you.

Hello Head-Fi, I've already searched some dutch fora and started a WTB-thread, but I haven't found any IEM's that suited me. So, I think I've got to buy new ones from Ebay. But... which? My budget is $100 as it will also need shipping to Holland. A little more ($20) money could be used but...

Hey, I'm more into IEM then into headphones so I can't halp you too much but I've a tip for you: I live in holland too and yes, things are damn expensive here. Try to get your stuff from Ebay or second-hand from here, it will save you a lot of money! FE: Super.fi 3's cost 150 euro's at...