Quote:   I agree with your assessment.  I find the Sportsband to be tolerable sonically.  The only headphones that I have that are around the same price are the Koss Portapro's.  In a head-to-head I'd say the Portapro's are way better.  Not really a contest.  I don't even find the...

Quote:   I just visited the HeadAmp website and there is an area to pay using "Google Checkout" or "PayPal".  What is the preferred method of ordering a Pico?  Do I post here, or do I place an order on the Headamp website?

Ok - I'm ready to join in the fun... please put me in the queue for a Pico USB DAC/Amp in Silver.   Thanks :)

Sorry - jumped the gun on this... I'll post again when I'm ready to place my order. Thanks!

I also like the PTH device. I wouldn't consider using it in a portable setting (i.e. jogging, walking around, etc.) because it does add bulk, but in an office setting I quite like it. With my old IEMs I used to have to pull them out whenever anyone came into my office, but now that I have the...

Quote: Originally Posted by darylrodney I used a middle tip size for the sonys, the middle foam on the shures seem slightly loose. Is it fair to say that with foam sleeves, if in doubt, go a size higher? I would have to say yes. The fit should be pretty tight. A good test...

Quote: Originally Posted by darylrodney Every review I have read has emphasized the astounding bass on this earphone. (which is the cause of my current worry) I wouldn't describe the bass performance to be "astounding". It's balanced, tight and well defined. It's definitely not...

As far as IEMs are concerned, the bass you get from the 530 is exceptional. I didn't personally notice any "burn-in" effect... they just sounded great from the first listen. I'm surprised that after a day of experimenting with tips that you haven't been able to get some semblance of...

Quote: Originally Posted by TacticalPenguin The SCL5 == the E5C, which is supposed to be on the level of the SE420 but not the same. If your E500s are on their last edge, I would go for the swap unless you want to stretch your E500s longer and try to still get the swap once theyre...

Hey everyone... it's been a long time since I've posted. Firstly, please don't flame me for asking this question... I just spent the last ten minutes doing searches to see if this has been discussed. So far I haven't found anything to answer my questions. Here's my situation: My E500 wires...

Quote: Originally Posted by NtD Gr3nade I have hybrid IEMs (Very cheap) with tri flanges, and I dont mind them at all. In that case... pull that trigger! No one can guarantee you'll love them, but if you're a 650 lover then I think you'll appreciate the rich, full sound of the...

I've got a pair of 650s as well. I don't think you'll be disappointed with the e500. A question that must be asked first is: “Have you ever used an IEM before?” And if you haven't perhaps you should try one out before you jump into the deep end on the first try. Some people just can't get over...

Quote: Originally Posted by DieInAFire Suddenly, now that he's a head-fier, his credibility is somehow proven. Unfortunately, it seems that many of us don't realize that being a head-fi member doesn't instantly give you that credibililty... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't...

....sorry double post.

I'd like to add myself to the list of people who thought it was a fair review. When I first read it, my immediate reaction was... relief. I was expecting some ignorant, mis-informed diatribe from someone completely ill-equipped to provide a valid opinion on headphones. But to my surprise, the...