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    Upgrading from E3c...suggestions? (UM2, SE530, Super.fi 5, etc??)

    So I'm going on a 2 week vacation to europe and since I'll be on countless trains and planes, I figured this would be an optimal time to upgrade my 4yr old Shure E3c. The thing about the E3c is, I love it. However, there are a few areas which could use some improvement which is where I seek all...
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    Where to get replacement foamies Locally??

    I'm going out of the country tmrw and just realized that I'm on the last pair of foamies w/ my shure e3c and they're pretty worn out. I neeed to find some replacements ASAP. I'm in south florida, do any of the big chain stores carry what I need? or anywhere else? I'd actually prefer the foamies...
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    Rockbox on 4g Ipod... help!?

    I've had my 4g iPod forever, and as much as I love it a lot of things on it had been bugging me so I was in the market for a new mp3 player...UNTIL I discovered the Rockbox which seemed to fix everything I had qualms about. However, now that I've had it installed for a few weeks there are a...
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    Need help setting up Audiophile USB!?!

    I just got an M-audio Audiophile USB. I haven't messed with any settings or anything yet, and I'm using the stock foobar setup except for the equalizer. The sound quality is Great, but my music lags every so often and this is definetely not acceptable. I am wanting to use either Kernel Streaming...
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    USB soundcard recommendations?

    I'm looking to get some sort of USB external sound card for my new IBM T42p laptop. I don't really want to spend more than $100 on it, and obviously, the cheaper the better. Digital IN/OUT would be required (I'll use this to record stuff from my guitar). I'll be using this with my A900s and...
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    Shure E3c and exercising...?

    I got my Shure E3c in the other day, loving it so far. I took them to the gym today to listen to some music while on the eliptical machine. After about 10min I began to sweat much. Because of this, the earbuds wouldnt stay in my now wet ears. They kept sliding out. I had the cords wrapped over...
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    CMOY question

    I have a CMOY (dual 9v) in an altoid tin. I'm REALLy impressed by how much better my sound is on my A900 and e3c headphones. However, It only lasts for a few days usage on batt power. Is there a way to modify it to plug into an AC outlet or something (US standard)?? I dont really have enough...
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    Speakers not working right with Chaintech AV710, help!!

    I just got my Chaintech av710 today. I'm hooking it up to my kenwood receiver via teh optical out port. Hooked up to the receiver I have a sub, center ch, right ch, left ch, R surround, L surround. With my old sound setup, I used the optical output on my Abit IT7 motherboard and all speakers...
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    Best soundcard for ~$100?

    I'm looking to upgrade my Abit IT7 max's onboard audio. I'm currently using the Optical out on the motherboard which then goes to my Home Theater sound system setup. I will also be using this with either a pair of A900s or something better... However, I REALLY need to upgrade my soundcard. I...
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    Closed headphone recommendations needed!!

    I currently have a pair of HD 280 pros and am looking to upgrade to something better. If possible, I'm looking for something with more bass, both low and mid, and also more clear all around. Must be closed as I dont want to disturbe roomate/ other people around me. I listen mostly to classic...
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    CMOY and interconnects...help!?

    I just had a cmoy built running off of 2 9v. It will be powering mostly ER-4P (and S) and also some HD-280 pros on occasion. also- The source will be a Zen Xtra 60gb and my computer's SB audigy... my question is how much will the type of mini-stereo to mini-stereo interconnect cable...
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    Music with drums, drums, and yes, more Drums!!??

    I need some recommendations for music that has some really NICE drum lines, drum solos, or maybe even music that features solely drums?? Not steel drums or african type drums/bongos, but something like a regular drumset. I love that sound thanks much
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    How do I know if I have a good seal with my ER-4Ps??

    I received my ER-4Ps today but I'm pretty sure I don't have a good seal because the sound quality is nothing amazing. The bass is very weak, and although everything else sounds clear it is only very slightly clearer/better than my HD-280 pros. I have tried all the secrets for getting a good seal...
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    ER-4P foamie replacements??

    I just bought a pair of ER-4P (used) but the guy who sold them to me forgot to send the foamies with. I do have 2 sets of the white-tri-flange tips, but I can't seem to get a good seal with these. The bass is very weak, etc. Can I buy a pair of foamies made for use as ear plugs at something like...
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    Good guitar music?

    I'm looking for some nice acoustic guitar music? Something that I can use to give my new ER-4Ps a true test with. Any recommendations? I cant think of anything worthwhile. Thanks in advance, mike
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    Recommend me some good music

    I cant find anymore good music so I was hoping you all could recommend me some I listen to mostly Rock, here are some of my favorite bands: The Offspring (current favorite ) Tool Mars Volta A perfect Circle Radiohead Redhot chili peppers Yellowcard The Beatles Led Zeppelin King...
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    Need new headphones, suggestions??

    My HD-280s aren't cutting it anymore and i'm looking to upgrade to something a bit nicer. I dont want to spend more than ~$150 or so. I want something that is somewhat easy to drive because I will take them on the road with me and use with my Zen Xtra (although I do have a cmoy but I dunno if...
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    Where to buy 60gb Zen Xtra Cheap??

    I need a 60gb Zen Xtra FAST. Amazon has an awesome price on the 60gb- $349. I ordered it with OVERNIGHT shipping but sadly the delivery date is December 1st which is unacceptable and I may have to cancel my order. Anyone know of another store that has it at a similar price but can ship it...
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    Eliminating cord-noise from ER-4P

    I am considering getting some ER-4P but although every review praises it for exceptional sound quality, most criticize the amount of noise the cord produces from rubbing against a shirt, etc. Is there a way to reduce this noise? has Etymotic adddressed the issue yet? I heard the newer models...
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    KSC-35s = good isolation? if not which...???

    I want to buy some KSC-35s but I need the surrounding area to not be able to hear my music preferably at all, or very little of it when I play music somewhat loudly. Do the KSC-35s do this?? I had a pair of EX71 sony (in-ear) and they were fairly uncomfortable after listing for more than around...
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    Zen Xtra help needed ASAP!!

    So I just bought a Zen Xtra 40gb and am somewhat dissapointed for a few reasons. 1. The scroll wheel. Although it was a good idea, its really slow when browsing through 300+ different artists. Second, it hurts my thumb alittle while using it, any tips on either of these issues?? 2. Sound...
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    Help with iHP-120 please

    OK so my new iHP-120 just came the otherday, but I'm having some slight problems... When loading my music, about 400 outof 3200 of my songs dont copy because of errors. On my ipod, they would all copy and work fine. Now, 400 dont copy at all even though they work fine, werent being shared by...
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