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    Sennheiser IE8 vs UE Triple.Fi Pro

    Unless you have already tried, I would suggest trying the comply tips. They really tone down the treble and excentuate the bass on the triples.
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    Bassheads Only? Sony Announces "Extra Bass" Series

    They had all three cans at "Sonystyle" (Sony Store). I tried them and I have to agree that the bass is muddy and very bloated. Used my Fuze as a source. But, I was comparing them to my TF10s which I was listening to at the time. So that may not be a fair comparison as these phones cost half as...
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    What do you think of my Sansa Fuze+Miscs?

    Quote: Originally Posted by my.self i think its sandisk -> kingston -> transcend -> rest. but overall, if theres a better value for the money, go with that one. i read the ratings for the transcend one. mostly 5 stars. for 8gb, class 6, cheaper than the sandisk one, id go with the...
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    Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10 Thread

    I feel that their customer service has hit bottom. Two years ago, I purchased a pair of SF5 Pros, and the service was excellent. I RMA'd (twice) and the response was very quick. I even received the replacements at the end of the same week. Now, I purchased the triple.fis and the right channel...
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    Stolen Cowon D2 and 5pros what should I get to replace?

    So I picked up a pair of triple.fis. Which DAP plays well with the triple.fis? I was thinking about waiting for the d3 when that comes out... but what should I get to hold me over? I'm currently pondering the FUZE/Clip/S63x....
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    Stolen Cowon D2 and 5pros what should I get to replace?

    Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm also thinking of upgrading to Triple.fi and re-buying the D2. Anyone with experience regarding that pairing? I've only listened to the Triple.fi with the D2 for a short (<5min) at a store while I was visiting Hong Kong. The other people I was with had to...
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    Stolen Cowon D2 and 5pros what should I get to replace?

    So, my car was broken into on the weekend in broad daylight... they busted a window and broke into the glove compartment. They swiped my Cowon D2 along with my Super.Fi 5 Pro headphones. I now need a new player and a new set of headphones. Any suggestions? I really enjoyed the sound...
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    UE Super.fi 5 pro or Sennheiser CX300 - Mp3 quality

    The wires on the 5 Pro are very durable. Also if you do manage to damage them, they are removable and can be replaced very easily. I find that I can't stand my recordings that are lower than 192Kbps. I start hearing the distortion in the high end and the artifacts begin to bother me. Don't...
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    What is the cause of the "thump" some amps have when turned on?

    As an electrical engineer, I can tell you that it's due to the reactance of your amp. When you turn your amp on and off, you create a transient or spike in the circuitry. Inductance will lag, and capacitance will lead when you drop the voltage by switching your amp off. Technically, this spike...
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    quick question for super-fi owners...

    The cables are extremely well built, got them in October, and don't tangle very easily (I have the "new" clear cable). However, I found that connector which connects to the driver can occasionally come loose. I am on my second set of SF5Pros (sent the first one back when one of the drivers had...
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    Creative - Never again!

    I have a MuVo Tx 256MB for about 4 years now, and the only thing that failed on me was the audio jack. The connection pin was not contacting the voltage divider for the volume control and the thing would blast my ears occasionally (I use SF5 Pros) at max volume. But I opened it up, rinsed the...
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    I've destroyed some poor sod's life...

    I own a pair of UE SF5Pros, and I bought an extra pair of FX33s for working out at the gym. I lent these to a couple of friends (after cleaning with anti-septic of course) and quickly converted them from their low end "street style" phones. I have yet to let them try the UE SF5Pros. I'm afraid...
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    Ultimate Ears 5 BIG Problem!

    I would let UE know that as you were detaching the cable, the connector came off. Tell them you were only grasping the cable connector and gently wriggling the cable and the connector on the monitor side just popped off. If you give them your story, which I'm guessing is really what happened to...
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    Modified usage of Super.fi 5pro

    Quote: Originally Posted by Alphamale Personally, I think the FS mod alters the sound in a negative way. I don't mind the look of the regular method of wearing it..although the FS way does make it look more sleek. Another thing is that i have much more difficulty putting it on with the...
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    Top Workout IEM's - Sound Quality - Under $200? Superfi 5/E4/D-jays, AT CK7, or...?

    I also have a set of SuperFi 5s but within an hour or so of a hard workout, sweat entered the right monitor and rendered it useless. Although the sound did return eventually (overnight after some drying), the output was significantly reduced. Luckly they have a top-notch waranty and shipped out...
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