Hi all, I had custom tips for my UM2s but my ears have changed enough over the years that they aren't fitting that well any more.  Since I need to get new impressions done to get new ones I figured I find out if there are any suggestions on who is making the best eartips? I've read about...

I'm helping to move my MIL out to NV to live with her son.  My wife and I just got through clearing out here storage unit, and there are like 5 or 6 boxes of old albums packed full.  I want to send them out there, but don't know how to make sure they will travel well. Are there any special...

Hi all, I snore. I snore badly. It's enough that the wife has insisted that something must be done about it.  I don't blame her, but the least invasive method is a jaw positioner. Basically it's like a bite plate but it forces the lower jaw forward.  I'm not doing one from the drugstore, or...

Hi all, I've had a pair of Westone UM56 custom tips for about 3 years now and lately they seem to be losing their seal quite often. Do customs need to be redone every few years to keep the fit? I did lose weight since I got them, but I didn't think my head was that big to start with. At...

Hi All, I have an iPod Touch that I finally got an LOD for. I have the SendStationg pocketDock. I noticed that the sound from the line out was much better than the headphone out. I'm running it through a Xin Mini-IV. The only problem I noticed was that I barely turned the dial from 0 on...

I'm a fairly dedicated user of the Rio Karma. I've held up to the temptation of neat new DAPs as they become available because, quite frankly I'm happy with what I have. However recently I was given a new iPod Touch, which absolutely thrilled my inner geek. After watching the demo videos on...

So a friend of mine decided to call Ray and get a Tomahawk to add to his amp collection. He loves it, and I don't blame him. I was excited to listen to it since my only amps have been a Xin Mini-III and a Mini-IV (upgraded). I had heard alot about the synergy with the Tomahawk and the Westone...

Hi all, I posted over in Xins forum and only got one response, so I figured I'd try over here. I'm trying to replicate the bassboost from the my Xin Supermini-III in the parametric EQ of my Karma. My latest headphones really don't need the amp, but I've come to really love the bass that...

This is a question for those who have tried both, and/or anybody from Westone. Is there a difference between UM2s with Custom tips (UM56), and the ES2s? They appear to be the same by the specs on the website, but I'm curious if there are any real differences. Are the drivers tuned the...

Just want to find out if the UM56 custom tips from Westone work with the new Shure E500. -Jeff

Ok, I know there are at least a few headfiers out there that will admit to watching this show, so I'm hoping to get some responses. Last night (Wed.) Barry Manilow was performing. I noticed that he had IEMs in, but could not tell which ones they were. I also noticed, that at least for that...

I just received a pair of UM1's and I'm not sure how I like them yet. Part of me actually likes them, and that is why I'm a little concerned. Allow me to explain: I'm an Etymotic fan. I love my er-6i's. I've listened to the er-4p and hoped that my 6is would break, so I could justify the...

Ok, I'm getting ready to make a lot of cables as I redo my home theater setup. Since I have to do video which should be on coax, I got to thinking, why not use coax for the audio cables as well? This isn't for digital audio, just normal out of my Tivos, and Dvds, etc. I'm thinking that...

Ok, here's a quick background on what this is all about. I decided to compare a new rip of a CD in mp3 format to a Napster download converted to mp3, and I'm becoming hard pressed to tell the difference. The Files: CD ripped with EAC converted directly to FLAC FLAC files loaded into...

I've got a UPS sitting upstairs unused right now that just needs some new batteries. It's an APC Back Ups Pro 1000. I've been thinking abou putting this on my TV and Stereo to help avoid problems with the local power company that keeps sending too much and too little down the line. My lights...

I've only seen mention of these new phones in a few threads, including Omegas mini-review. I'm hoping a few more people have tried them, and I'd like to get opinions on the sound. I'm currently using er-6i phones and like them alot. I was thinking about trying out the Shure e4 or mabye even...

Yesterday I hade one of the very few headphone spottings anywhere near where I work. Usually it's iBuds galore, but yesterday I saw a guy with ex-71 on the same elevator. Now, here is my confusion and therefore question: How sealed should the 71s be? I currently use etys and can't hear...

Ok, I'm a loser! I wasn't able to make the Chicago meet. So I'd like to hear any cool reports from it. Family obligations kept me away, but I will try to make the next one. There was also some mention in the Chicago Meet thread about another meet in July. Any chance of that happening? I...

Hi all, I'm looking to get a headset for my cell phone since Chicago is passing the hands free driving law this summer. I like the idea of these two since they are isolating, and I would expect quality sound from these manufactuers. I'm really interested in peoples experiences with these...

Hi all, My wife has been complaining about her ears lately. And since I've learned quite a bit here from the group while investigating with iems to buy for myself. So I'm hoping that some of on here might be able to throw some advice my way. Lately she's been getting dry flakey skin in...

Has anybody here used the service and what do you think if it? I just signed up the other night, and I'm still trying to decide if I want to keep it after the 14 day trial is up. I'm using it with Windows Media Player and using the "work around" via Total Recorder to convert the files...

I decided after reading about them on here that I should pick up a pair for going to see live music. So, I went out the other day and bought the Hearos hi-fidelity ear plugs (rebranded er-20) After putting them in, I noticed virtually no difference in the level of surrounding sound. So...

Ok, I've seen a few threads around here talking about audio racks and linking to some very cool ones. However I'm on a bit of a budget and like to tinker. So I'm looking at building one of these: http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html Has anybody here built one of these? Anybody...

I'd like to get some feedback on how badly I've been converting my stuff to mp3. before I got an mp3 player I downloaded iTunes to check out the music store and it seemed like less of a pain to just play files vs. Windows Media Player. It seemed to work pretty well. As you can probably...

Ok gang I need some help. I have some money from Christmas that's burning a hole in my pocket and I've been thinking about getting a Rio Carbon. I'm still on the fence and could really use some advice. I've been using a minidisc for years and like the sound. I've gone to using netmd at...