Quote: I'm thinking of getting myself an f series from shoppinginjapan. Did you get hit with any custom charges when importing to the uk?

Maybe it's also because I'm so used to my ie6 sound signature that i'm not loving the ie8's yet.I've only been listening to them for a couple of hours so,fingers crossed, i'll have that eureka moment in the not too distant future.

:p I've just purchased some ie8's in the last few days after owning and loving my ie6's for the past 3 years.Got to admit I'm a bit underwhelmed at the moment. They only sound "ok" at the moment.How long was it until they really opened up and sounded amazing as you say? They just sound a bit...

Looking forward to reading your review.

Looking forward to your review of the UI.I currently own an x series &love it's SQ & build quality.I agree that the samsung feels cheap and plastic (something that puts me off a device).I'm still undecided on purchasing this Z series as my main priority is the SQ.Speaking as someone who's never...

Can you confirm that the language can be set to english & the japanese model isn't volume capped?   I currently own an x series & love it's SQ. If the Z series SQ is on a par i'll get one asap.   My son has an ipod touch and,although it's great for browsing, i just don't like the SQ...

Quote: Originally Posted by cn11 jerry cornelius- Yeah, many owners so far are in agreement about the SQ. It's a wonderful sounding player. Welcome to Head-Fi btw. Very nice way to get acquainted here. What 'phones are you using with the X? Thanks cn11, I've been following...

I've had my X series for a couple of months now and can whole heartedly concur with other users that this thing is just sublime.I find it amazingly balanced & smooth and the bass is something else!! Do I like it? Well, put it this way,....my 5.5 ipod has been gathering dust since purchasing...