So I recently bought some SM3v2's according to some advice I had received on a thread I made and some research.   Everything seemed to be going well with them until I decided to try something.   I switched the EQ from "off" on my iPod classis to "Electronic" and all of the sudden it...

Got 50$ to spend on Bass-oriented IEMS currently have the M9Ps and Klipsch X10s    love them both (for the money) but looking for something that is bass oriented (not boomy bass though) and preferably something durable, I want the Bass to be noticeably better than the X10s otherwise am...

After trying both the UE900 and Shure SE535 I'm yet to be satisfied searching for a fun universal IEM. The PS500 has a big fun factor, great in rendering vocals ( I use reversed bowls) and in an IEM that is what I want. Balance is for quite listening time, energy and fun factor is where it is at...

I have the option of sending in my sm3 v2 for a replacement for free, or paying $70 for an upgrade to the sm64 at sound earphones.   thoughts?

OK, so I have this O.C.D. thing where I tap on the shells of IEMS right after I put them in.  Well, I lightly tap, then snap my fingers outside my ears so I know I have a good seal.  Not too crazy, right? Anyway.  I currently have in my possession a pair of SM3 v2's.  When I put them in and tap...

THIS IS MY SECOND THREAD AND I HOPE SOME OF YOU GUYS CAN GIVE AN ADVISE, I HAVE A SHURE SE535 LTD RED HERE AND CURRENTLY NOT SO HAPPY WITH THE SOUND.  MIDS AND HIGHS ARE JUST RIGHT FOR ME BUT IT LACKS SOME PUNCH IN THE BASE,  AND I WANT A BIT 3D SOUNDSTAGE, HONESTLY I CAN'T NOTICE IT TO MY...

I'm looking for IEM because my sm3 v2 doesn't work anymore.   and, i love sm3, but i didn't like little small sound stage of it.   so, I'd like to know what IEM has biggest sound stage.

Hi All, I am in the market for a set of IEM's that I can use to answer calls with. Money, to a certain extent, is no object. My main non-mic set right now are SM3V2's and really enjoy the sound sig. Considering the following; AKG K3003i UE 900 Customs with a mic cable Any others I should look...

Hello everyone! It's very good to be able to post a thread for the first time in Head-fi.org, considering i have been lingering this website for years seeking for general knowledge of audio reproduction :D.   English isn't my first language, so please excuse any errors, i'm trying my best...

I've done extensive auditioning of Westone 4s, SM3v2, Westone 3, Shure SE535 and other top tier universal BA earphones, but I never seemed to be able to like any of them. I have been a long user of TF10s, and I really enjoy their V-shaped sound signature. I always felt that the other top tier...

I usually use SE535 Ltd Ed Red, but i sometime use SM3 v2 and in comparison, the right side seems weak in many songs. however, some songs are imaged differently, whereas one song will have all the layers in the center of my head for SE535, the sm3 v2 will have different layers separated so to...

Hi All,   My favorite IEM right now is the TDK BA200 - this is really an awesome IEM and the one I like best by a good margin. I have / had others (HF5, A161P, Rockit R-50, Super 5, Monster Nergy, VModa Vibe, etc...), but the sound signature, quality and presentation of the TDK BA200 is the...

I sent in my SM3s to EarSonics for repair, and they said I could upgrade to V2s for around $150 if I wanted, worth it?

My Triple.Fi 10's broke, again. I'm just too fed up with the Logitech build quality. They're still under warranty and seem to be willing to give me a refund (got them on Amazon for about $150). I listen mostly to indie rock (flac files primarily) from an HRT HeadStreamer from my laptop or my...

Disclaimer: I own only the 535s, and have not heard the others, but as part of buyer's remorse I started to consider whether the other 3 would be better. Based on my intensive research, here is a summary of what I learned for others to add to or learn from. Call it after-the-fact justification...

Hi i addapted my acs tips made for my shure 535 and westone um3x with some silicone to my sm3 v2 i have to quit and to put the silicone evrytime i quit the headphones and i can't say too much but the sound is WOW... much clearer and detailed sound, much bigger soundstage, bass impact is glorious...

I need new sleeves.  Wondering what the "best" sleeves are or if I should just order the stock pair again?

I would like to know that which player is suitable for Earsonics SM3V2, could I use SONY A866 for the SM3V2, besides, is the player alone enough for the earphone, or the AMP is needed for it.

Dear head-fi community, I've read countless threads over the last couple of weeks in this forum but still I can't make up my mind about which of the above mentioned high scoring universal IEM's I should pick to upgrade my current setup (Sennheiser IE8 with and without Fiio E7 hooked up to an...

Hey guys,   This is my first time posting but I've been reading this forum for a while. The past few years I've only used "lower-end" IEMs -- first Shure e2c's, then Klipsch image s4's, and now currently using Zagg buds. I really love listening to music and my Zagg buds are starting to go...

I've been snooping around here reading the forums for a while, doing research, but in the end I decided to start my own thread (even though the subject matter has been beat to death, sorry guys.)   I'm looking for a pair of nice IEM, preferable somewhere around $300.  Although I am a...

I am just wondering how will $500 iems such as the westone 4, um3x or se535 would compare with the similar priced headphones like the hd650/600, he400, or denon d5000? would iems sound better or worse? i know they are totally different but as of right now, i am very confused on what should i...

I've really enjoyed my Shure SE530's over the last couple of years but, alas, they are gone. :(  There are many things about their sound that appeal to me but, rather than replace them with the same model or the newer SE535, I'm interested in finding something with similar strengths but less...

I have been blown away by the Yamaha EPH-100, the first earphones that I can use across all the genres I listen to. Their clarity is beyond what I have experienced so far with portable audio, even with more expensive IEM's and headphones. However, I still find myself craving the texture, warmth...

This is my first IEM review, so bear with me on this one. It isn’t very technical and it was more of an exercise for me to help me eliminate some IEMs from my collection. I currently own two ~$200 IEMs and two ~$350 IEMs and couldn’t justify keeping all of them, so I wanted to compare them and...