I should have mentioned that before. I'm commuting as well listening on GS2. With a good seal I never felt they lack power. In fact I don't think A161p were any louder but I can't be sure at this stage. Not significantly anyway. I realized as well I often have my phone in my hands reading or...

Hi, I'd recommend VC1000. I loved my A161p for similar reasons as you describe, tried few other sets looking for improvements and didn't like them. After I heard VC1000 it became my favourite set. It sounds similar to A161p but overall better I'd say. Only downside it is a bit siblant, not too...

Thanks ljokerl,   I think I'll try next one of these then: VC1000, Ety HF2 or ER-4PT (thanks Francisk). The latter is probably a bit too expensive for me. Have you compared HF2 and VC1000 before?

Hi ljokerl,   I ordered S1 and listened to it for couple of days but I'm returning it. Unfortunately they didn't sound better than A161p to my ear. They have too much bass. It's OK for guitar, rock and metal music but jazz trios sound rather disappointing. I mean double bass and drums are all...

Thank you joker, you are always great help. Regarding sound signature column I would probably try to add all key-words if one doesn't fit. maybe not strictly sound signature related but few components that make the set belong to some group or make it unique. Then in extended search people could...

Thanks joker!   I noticed fidelio doesn't appear on your Multi-IEM Review Table yet. Any idea when you might review it and add it there? BTW if I can make a suggestion the table would greatly benefit from another column which describes sound signature. No point in looking at similar scores...

Happy New Year Joker!   I wonder what would be your favorite set with mic? Something sounding similar to RE-400? Could you compare it (whatever that set is) to A161P? Similarly priced as well...   Cheers

Quote: Louder! Ha ha ha, yes it crossed my mind. ;)   What I meant was the sound wasn't clear enough, wide enough, crisp enough etc. I don't think colored earphone is what I'm looking for though. A161P is great I use it all the time and love it, just reading this forum you (and others)...

Quote: Hi Joker,   Thank you for your response.   GR06 came and although I was really impressed with the packaging and general feel I'm not too sure about the sound. I mean it sounds very nice and pleasant, but it lacks character; It's somewhat boring to me. I like the balance it...

Hi Joker,   Great reviews, I'm really impressed and inspired by your work.   My experiences: I got Xears Nature N3i a good while ago following your reviews. I enjoyed them for some 8-9 months but they broke (cable issue) and were replaced with same model. In a meantime I ordered Xears...