I always, wrongly, assumed that "tip rolling" referred to squishing a memory foam tip between your fingers before inserting. I did some some quick tip-swapping, and definitely noticed a difference between the different silicone tips that came with the IT01. I forgot that I had some Comply 600s...

A couple of tips questions... I don't understand why the it01 ships with different bore widths on them. I figured that the wide tips would require a wide bore - are there sonic differences with the different bores? Also, I bought some Comply t500 based on doing size research, but they don't...

I'm looking for some help identifying/simplifying the role of DACs as phones phase out headphone jacks. I've been using an HTC 10 for the past few years and bought it largely b/c of the high quality onboard DAC. I'm looking for my next phone and am leaning towards the OnePlus 6T or Pixel 3. I've...

Hi, I own a pair of Shure SE425 IEMs and am looking to also buy a pair of over-ear headphones for extended listening sessions (at work or on flights). I can spend no more than $300, and will be listening via iPod or cellphone more of the time.   I've been satisfied with the sound on the SE425s...

Thanks for the responses.   As for whether the X-Fi has a phono pre-amp, I was going off of the product description from Creative: “The rear panel features optical I/O, gold-plated stereo RCA I/O plus an integrated phono preamp for direct recording of your vinyl collection from your...

I have what may be a basic question, but one I haven’t seen answered in my searches. I’m looking for a quick/easy way to “bump up” the sound from a basic home audio system. I’m asking to help a family member, so I don’t have specific model numbers – but my question isn’t about the equipment as...