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  1. SactoMan101

    Klipsch R6i and Westone Adventure ADV Alpha?

    Since I'm looking for a good IEM's that work well with my 7G iPod nano, 4G iPod touch and iPhone 6, I have interest in the models mentioned in the subject title header.   Are they alternatives in the same price range that is better? And not require the need for a portable headphone amplifier?
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    Portable headphone amp with iPhone/iPod inline controls on amp?

    While I am very interested in a portable amp for a headphone, I need to ask this question: does anyone make a portable amp with the in-line iPhone/iPod compatible inline controls on the amp box itself, one that can adjust the volume, start/stop and skip tracks on the Apple device itself?   If...
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    Revenge by Being Louder (Great NY Times article)

    Ray Rivera New York Times website June 27, 2009 Read the full article here (may need user registration) Quote: My wife and I were on a crowded 1 train last year when a young red-headed woman turned to the woman seated next to her, who was playing her iPod way too loud. “Hey...
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    Decent eartips for super.fi 3 Studio

    While the UE Super.fi 3 Studio is potentially a really good IEM, I have one major gripe: it takes way too much fiddling around to get a decent fit in my ear even with the UE foam tips. I'm seriously considering getting a set of Comply Foam T-500 tips and see will that improve the fit in my...
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    Better eartips for super.fi 3 Studio

    After experimenting with the various eartips that come with the UE super.fi 3 Studio, I've settled on the foam eartips (mostly because it doesn't fall out of my ear like the other eartips do!). However, due to the relatively short life of the foam eartips I'm interested in looking for better...
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    Best data rate for ripping CD's for 3G iPod nano?

    Since I want to load a number of my CD's into my 3G iPod nano, I have to ask: what's the best data rate to rip my CD collection into iTunes that balaces good sound quality and reasonable file size per song? I'm currently using AAC 192 kbps VBR and MP3 192 kbps VBR High quality, and sound...
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    Good IEM for US$100 maximum for cousin.

    I have a first cousin who recently got a refurbished 5.5G iPod video 80 GB and wants to know what good in-ear monitor (IEM) he can get for at maximum US$100. He's narrowed it down to these choices: Etymotic Research ER-6i Shure SE110 Ultimate Ears metro.fi 2 Ultimate Ears super.fi 3...
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    Shure E2c at low price worth it?

    Question: a local store are selling off their remaining stock of Shure E2c's for US$40.62. Are these headphones worth it at the US$40.62 price?
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    Rumored new iPod models coming very soon...

    ...But I have one MAJOR concern: what kind of headphone plug will they use. If you look at the headphone jack for the Apple iPhone, note the recessed design, which makes it incompatible with the vast majority of headphones with 3.5 mm jacks out there. I openly wonder will Apple adopt this...
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    Sony MDR-V6 earpad replacement?

    Folks, I have an old Sony MDR-V6 headphone that needs needs to have its earpads replaced (the headphone still works well otherwise). Any suggestions on where to buy replacement earpads and/or send to appropriate service center to replace them?
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