Great reviews as usual Brooko. I'm spending this weekend doing some comprehensive listening and note taking with my X1 and X5 and Rockjaw IEMs. I plan to compile my reviews this week, I might 'borrow' some other review formats I've seen. I find it difficult to write in first person (written...

First week back blues? Thats what I'm currently suffering from and yes, we will be feeling much better after tomorrow. ;) I've got a feeling tomorrow is going to be an awful and wetter finish to the first week back. At least I have some IEMs to keep me company. :)

@JoeDoe and I exchanged digital albums this year. He has given me some soul, funk and R&B education with;   Sam and Dave - Hold on. I'm Comin'   Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Soultime   Great exchange this year. 

I hope everyone has had a good holiday. Here's to a great year to come.      Santa-Bob's parcel arrived just before Christmas for me and I've been loving them so far. Thoughts, reviews and pictures to come.      

Great idea on the thread.   @Brooko It might be worthwhile adding a short summary of the Alfa Genus to the opening post, so readers get an idea of the Alfas before heading into your review (I've said it before and I'll say it again; it is an awesome review). Just something like "The Alfa...

I'm another FiiO X1 + Alfa Genus user. By far the best price/performance I've been exposed to so far. I find they do punch far above their price range. Some of my audio-enthusiast friends have let me use their iems, but I've still to be introduced to something superior, possible customs for my...

  Great job Asr. Thanks for organising the holiday gifting. 

Scott Bradlee and Postmodern Jukebox, "A Very Postmodern Christmas" was recently released.   I'm starting to feel festive.  

Ooooh. Surprises inbound. We love surprises.   I'll just wait over here.  

I'm glad you're enjoying the Crossfade LP's! At that price point they're great bang for your buck. Happy listening.  

I came here to post the exact same thing. There are very good reasons why the ATH M50/M50x repeatedly get recommended so much at this price range.

Keep checking back. They usually repeat the deals. I'm sure I've seen Crossfade LP's on it twice already.

I got my Crossfade LP's last year in a similar sale. At that price range they obtain a pretty good cost|performance|build quality ratio. Although, I did find the bass muddy (as many others claim) and the sound does improve from use (burn-in). As Tim-E has stated, a good sound equalisor setting...

  When the Acero comes out I'll be putting through an order for that and another two IEMs.  I hope you aren't stressing too much. It's almost wind down mode for the holiday. 

I'm in this year and I'm UK based, or suitable for amazon prime international. I've been interested in Head-Fi's Christmas gifting threads for a few years now. I look forward to the experience.   Edit: I'm also good for digital albums via other sites.