I've used Etymotics for the last 8-9 years (currently the hf5) and am looking for an IEM to use with a smartphone, so I need the in-line controller/mic.   I love the Etys for the clarity and detail, and I think the bass is fine, but partly because I listen to slightly different music now and...

I'm using Etymotic HF5s which I've had and enjoyed for 2-3 years now.  However, I would like to upgrade to an IEM which has better all round performance, especially in the mids, but without losing clarity and soundstage (which Etys are great for).   My budget is about £300/$450.  Customs are...

(I posted this in the headphones forum as I was thinking of it from a headphones' point of view, but I'm also posting it here as I'd be interested and grateful to hear some opinions)   I'm wondering (even for those who don't have them or no longer have them) what is the best amp they've ever...

Just wondering (even for those who don't have them or no longer have them) what is the best amp they've ever heard with the HD 600?  (even at past hifi get togethers)   I'd tend to believe that a tube amp might pair better with the Senns but I'm curious to hear if you've really been...

I've owned a pair of Sony MDR-V6 headphones for many years now and they are great for the type of music I listen to - mainly vocal, with acoustic + electric guitar, but also some latin pop like Marc Anthony, along with stuff like Sting, Chris Rea, George Michael, Eva Cassidy, etc.  The thing I...

I have a pair of HF5s at the moment and am very happy with them.  I listen to mostly vocals, songs with acoustic guitar, and rockpop and have never found the 'bass issue' an issue ;)   This is my only pair though so I'd like to buy another pair of IEMs to keep as a back up or alternate with...

I have in mind a couple of scenarios: 1) Buy a Stax SRS 2050 / 2020 basic system comprising earspeaker and energizer 2) Buy a headphone amp and good headphones like HD600/650, etc Let me also say that I'm in the UK and the price of the SRS 2020/2050 is around £440. The immediate...

I'm trying to make this as specific a question as I can to avoid duplication with other threads. I need a set of headphones and a small amp (portable/home) to drive the following: 1) Arcam Alpha 7SE cd player (I also have the Arcam Alpha 7 Amp and 8 Power Amp) 2) ipod 4th generation...

Do any of you guys have this headphone amp and if so, what are your impressions of it? Does it really improve the sound quality of music from mp3 players? I'm thinking of a portable headphone amp to go with my 4th gen iPod Classic, plus it would pave the way for me to get a decent set of full...

Before dropping a stack on a high-end IEM like the Shure SE530, are there any full sized headphones that can beat the SE530 for sound quality in the $300-$500 (£150-£250) range? I would be using them with a 20Gb iPod Classic with the Wolfson audio chip. I understand that most headphones...

I've been reading up on the Sleeks and they have been getting great reviews by most people. I just have three questions: 1) Their impedence is 50 ohms - is this low enough to be driven by an iPod or would I need an amp? My other IEM is 16 ohms. 2) I've read that there are no markings on...

I want to get a friend of mine a set of IEMs. His musical tastes are completely different from mine: in my previous post I asked for recommendations for IEMs for acoustic music which I listen to; my friend likes heavy metal I'm looking to spend around $100 - $150 and this would bring in the...

Hi everyone I currently have the Etymotics ER-6i and wish to upgrade. To give an idea of the music I listen to - well, I am not a bass-head and don't listen to R&B, hip-hop, heavy metal, or electronica. My favourite music is more acoustic, vocal and rock. The ER-6i are great for clarity...