just ordered a cable from Earphone Solutions---cost $20. Also ordered some Comply tips which I haven't tried before. Used free shipping option so I'll let you know how they are in 7-10 days.

I used to run quite a bit w/ my superfi 5's. The flip side mod helps but regardless of that when you start sweating the rubber flanges do slip out slightly. I have some silicone custom molded tips that slip also. The foamies stay in best.

Qables has a "budget" ipod IC for $35 plus shipping. To my location shipping was $4.42. They are a well respected here but I've never heard their products. Maybe this is another option for you.

I think the group buy is still open. I just ordered one and recieved a confirmation email about an hour ago.

http://ipastudio.com/forums/showthre...8&page=2&pp=20

here is one, http://www.music1online.com/shpaleatfors.html

I think what you are looking for is a sound level attenuator. Male plug on one end, female on the other. It will add resistance to your set up. I think radio shak's got them.

Westone um-1's isolate real well, and also fit well (and comfortably) under motorcycle helmets.

Thanks for your reply. I've wondered about these DIY customs for a while. I like the sound of my super fi's but found myself pushing them back in under many situations. I'll give them a try and post my impressions....just hope it won't take 41 days.

Great review. Do they protude out of your ear farther now than before you had 'em modded? I can just barely get my fs modded superfi 5's under my helmets. I don't think I would try this if they stuck out farther with the custom tips.

great idea. they fit much more comfortably under my motorcycle helmet. i would assume the same for under hats/beanies.

Isn't there a discount when upgrading from older models?

http://www.practicaldevices.com/

yeah, I should have added the etys with the westone and superfis for similar priced iems....I suppose the sennheiser iem (cx300 I think) should be mentioned as an option as well.

I guess when i break the news to her i will have a pair of shoes for her and that way she will ignore my purchase completly as she will be so hyped up abbout the shoes That's a good strategy. Or you could skip the shoes and spend that $ on iems? I tried to go "cheap" with my first iems...