Someone posted this over in the computer audio but i thought here was more appropriate. Right now only the chinese site's updated, so we can only ogle at the internals. It's looking really good. н¨ÍøÒ³ 1 н¨ÍøÒ³ 1 Man, Kingwa is on fire. Ref 9 is their new entry-level balanced dac...

Introduction н¨ÍøÒ³ 1 I thought it might be useful to include some background information so it’s easier to know where I’m coming from. I was using a Styleaudio Peridot DAC + Audioengine A5 speakers. I had a Compass DAC before and back when I was comparing the two (just the DAC section)...

i don't know if this is the wrong forum to post this in, but here goes. 1) If my DAC has only 1 set (L+R) of rca inputs, how do i hook it up to both my active monitors and active sub at the same time? I found this post with a method, but i'm not sure if it'll be bad for the sound. 2) I'm...

I was googling for a used dac19/19mk3 and look what i found off a chinese forum. Appears to be a new 'DAC17' model and apparently will retail at around 400USD. It looks good, finally there's a DAC that fills the void between the DAC19 and FUN. Might anyone have the inside scoop on this...

Okay, so i opened up the hd650s i bought off a fellow head fi-er to clean up the innards, and saw something rather disturbing. Or am i over-reacting? The pictures don't capture the detail very well, but the entire driver is black with uneven spots of shiny bits on it. Note: The...

First of all.. i'm not based in USA, so i don't have access to alot of the slickdeals you guys have. A brand new A5 costs me approx USD375. Someone has the older revision A5 with no warranty left and is willing to part it for USD241. Would that be a decent deal?

I've had my e4c for some time now and i think it's finally time for an upgrade. I think i would like something more fun sounding AND wont bust my bank. I've heard the SF5 pros but didn't really like them - not sure if its the UE sound signature that i'm not fond of or just those particular...

Well, i'm not based in USA, so i can't go down radioshack to get one.. Plus for some reason the audio stores in my country don't sell that.. I've went to at least 6. It's for use with an ipod. I was wondering if someone makes one, then i could pay you for it.. I'm deaf in one ear, that's why...

I've been using them on my e4cs for around a week now, and i realise i'm not getting as much isolation as compared to my old er6i biflanges. I suspect the foam's not the correct fitting. When i plug out my e4cs, the foamies dont appear to be that deformed looking.. leading me to believe that...

Looking to get one for my friend as a present Any recommendations? Cheapest i've seen is 59.. wondering if it goes lower than that Help appreciated!

I was thinking of getting this lightly used e4c from this guy. It's roughly 1 yr+ old, a spare pair. How much should i offer him? There's no more warranty left If the earphones ever break down, Shure won't repair them at all, right?

Well, not really an upgrade since i lost it. The ER6i had everything going for me, except.. the lack of fullness. My ears sort of attuned to it over time, but i would definitely appreciate more warmth and bass. So, i was looking at the E4C.. Would that be good? I'm pretty sure UE earphones...

Lost it in a cab while i was getting off, TOGETHER with my ipod classic 80gb. It hurts so bad. Now i'm wondering whether i should get another er6i or look into something else. Don't think i felt so much love for a gadget before. The only gripe i had about the ER6i was the lack of bass. I...

Finally received my package yesterday, spent 1-2 for casual listening. All i can say is they are soo good. Separation is great and clarity is just astounding. One thing kinda irritates me though: the microphonics.. that just destroys the great experience i have with these IEMs, i don't really...

Hi all, i should be expecting my ER6i within the next week. Really excited cos it's gonna be a huge step up from my hje50s which kinda suck. Anyway, does anyone know if the tri flanges are the same as their earplugs? here's the link to them = > http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.aspx I have...

A friend of mine told me i could use an amp on the GMX, would that be of any use at all? He said it'll boost the sound a whole lot, lol but i always thought that since my speakers already had an integrated amp, is there even a need for the 'extra' amp? It's not like i listen to my music damn...