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    Denon D1001 sound in an IEM?

    Is there something out there that will give me the sound signature of the Denon D1001s as an IEM? I use the Denons un-amped, connected to my Macbook at home. I've tried the following portables in the past: Klipsch Image X5 - loved the sound, but hated the shape and the way the housings...
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    upgrade from Phonaks?

    I've had the phonaks for about 8 months now and have been relatively happy with them. However, the strain relief at the jack is pretty bad and if the cable is moved around, even just a bit, my right channel cuts out. I'm probably going to send them back for a warranty claim, but have been...
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    Alternatives to Klipsch Image X5?

    I currently have a pair of the X5s that I love listening to, but I can't stand the shape of the housing and how they kind of stick out from my ear canals. I have a pair of UM1s and I find them extremely comfortable, but I can't stand their flat sound. I've been debating whether to sell the...
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    Comfort of UM1 + SQ of X-5 = ?

    I ordered the X5s during the 1/2 off sale. I love their lively sound, punchy without being muddy or overpowering bass, and pretty much everything else. The problem I have is that the oval tips create pressure spots in my ear canals and the shape of the body sticks out of my ears enough so that...
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    UM1, Image X5, Custom 2 - comfort, size & SQ comparisons?

    I received my X5s from Klipsch on Monday and have been putting in some decent time on them during the day while I'm at the office. They sound so much clearer than the Sonys they replaced, but the problem is that I can't get rid of the pressure spots they seem to be causing. I've tried all the...
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    cable management for Klipsch Image

    I just received my X-5s today and the cord is ridiculously long. I'm used to my old Sony earbuds that had a mini cable and an extension cable. How do people manage their cords?
  7. hmai18

    iPod Mini vs 5G DAC?

    I was up until 2am reading through the CompactFlash iPod mini thread and I'm really tempted to make myself a 32Gb flash-based player. There were several posts in that thread praising the SQ of the mini, but I'm wondering how it compares to my 30Gb iPod video. I seem to recall reading...
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    IEMs or canalphones? (~$100 budget)

    I've had a pair of Denon 1001s since the summer and love the clarity and detail of the sound compared to my Sony MDR-EX71 buds. However, the Denons are just too large to wear around while I'm on campus or wandering around. From what I've gathered, IEMs take a little more care inserting to get...
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    Shure E2Cs a step up from Sony MDR-EX71s

    I have the chance to pick up a pair of e2c IEMs for $40 and was wondering if that'll be a step up from the Sony buds I currently use. I have a pair of Denon 1001s with a cmoy amp at home and would be using the IEMs as my daily pair for traveling. My usual listening consists of mostly rock...
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    Cmoy for Denon D2000

    Is a cMoy mint tin amp going to be enough to drive a pair of D2000s? I'd be using it with a 5th gen iPod and my iBook for now, possibly upgrading to a Touch and a Macbook later on.
  11. hmai18

    D1001s as first audiophile cans?

    I've been using Sony MDR-EX71 canalphones for a few years now and have been itching to get something more comfortable for at home use when I'm up late studying and don't want to bug the neighbors. I've read that the Denons are a suitable first pair of cans and the lowest price I've found is...
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